01 août 2017
A rare white-glazed 'Lion' incense burner and a cover, Tang dynasty
Lot 210. A rare white-glazed 'Lion' incense burner and a cover, Tang dynasty (618-907), 17.5cm, 6 7/8 in. Estimate 3,000 - 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 6,875 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the globular lotus base carved in high relief with three rows of overlapping petals and raised on a high domed foot, the domed cover surmounted by a large seated lion, the ferocious beast with large bulging eyes and jaws open to reveal a set of sharp teeth, covered overall with an ivory-white... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A white stoneware leys jar, Tang Dynasty
Lot 207. A white stoneware leys jar, Tang Dynasty (618-907), 12.6cm, 5in. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the robustly-potted compressed pear-shaped body rising from a short tapering foot to a widely flaring cup-shaped mouth with indented rim, covered overall with a white slip and clear ivory glaze.
Exhibited: Exhibition of Chinese Art, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 368.
The Arts of the T'ang Dynasty, The Oriental Ceramic Society, London,... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A large white stoneware tripod basin, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 225. A large white stoneware tripod basin, Tang dynasty (618-907), 30cm, 11 7/8 in. Estimate 800 - 1,200 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
of metalware form, the deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim and all supported on three large cabriole legs, covered overall in a clear straw-white glaze.
Literature: Bo Gyllensvärd, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 250.
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A white stoneware cup, Sui Dynasty
Lot 202. A white stoneware cup, Sui Dynasty (581-618), 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in. Estimate 200 - 300 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the deep U-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a gently everted rim, covered overall in a pale green-tinged glaze falling in a neat line short of the solid base to reveal the pinkish-buff body, the base later inscribed in ink with two characters.
Exhibited: Chinese Gold, Silver and Porcelain. The Kempe Collection, Asia House Gallery, New... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A white stoneware prunus-flower bowl, Tang-Five Dynasties
Lot 220. A white stoneware prunus-flower bowl, Tang-Five Dynasties, 12.5cm, 4 7/8 in. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
of metalware form, each of the five deep curved lobes springing from a short straight foot, covered overall in a white slip and an ivory-white glaze save for the footring revealing the fine white body.
Provenance: 'HP' paper label to base.
Exhibited: Oriental Ceramic Society, 1940's, no.19.
Literature: 'Hsing-Yao and... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A 'Xing' waterpot, Tang dynasty
Lot 212. A 'Xing' waterpot, Tang dynasty (618-907), 9cm, 3 1/2 in. Estimate 2,000 - 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 16,100 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the finely potted compressed globular body rising from a short straight foot to an incurved broad mouth, incised around the exterior with a lotus-lappet scroll and covered overall in an ivory-white glaze.
Literature: Bo Gyllensvärd, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 307.
The World's Great Collections. Oriental Ceramics,... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A rare inscribed 'Xing' jar, Tang dynasty
Lot 213. A rare inscribed 'Xing' jar, Tang dynasty, 13.2cm, 5 1/8 in. Estimate 10,000 - 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 24,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the baluster body rising from a flat base to a broad short waisted neck with rolled rim, covered overall with an ivory-white glaze, the base incised with the single character 'ying'.
Exhibited: Exhibition of Chinese Art, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 363.
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A rare white stoneware trefoil-shaped dish, Late Tang-Five Dynasties
Lot 227. A rare white stoneware trefoil-shaped dish, Late Tang-Five Dynasties, 12cm., 4 3/4 in. Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 26,900 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the three large petal-shaped lobes rising from a short straight foot, covered overall in a white slip and a clear ivory glaze pooling in tear-drops on the exterior.
Provenance: Collection of C. T. Loo, no. 80659.
Exhibited: Exhibition of Chinese Art, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 352.
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A rare white stoneware 'Melon' vase, Five Dynasties
Lot 229. A rare white stoneware 'Melon' vase, Five Dynasties (907-960), 24.2cm., 9 1/2 in. Estimate 5,000 - 7,000 GBP. Lot sold 28,100 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the ovoid lobed body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck with everted rim, set at either side of the shoulder and lower body with a pair of lug handles, covered overall with an ivory-white glaze.
Provenance: L. Michon, Paris, (paper label to the base).
Exhibited: Kunst Industri Museet,... [Lire la suite]01 août 2017
A 'Xing' 'Lotus' cupstand, Tang-Five Dynasties
Lot 224. A 'Xing' 'Lotus' cupstand, Tang-Five Dynasties, 14cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Lot sold 29,300 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
the curved sides rising from a short spreading foot to a lotus petal-shaped collar and incurved rim, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze.
Exhibited: Exhibition of Chinese Art, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 353.
The Arts of the T'ang Dynasty, The Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1955, cat. no.184.
Chinese Gold, Silver and Porcelain. The... [Lire la suite]