23 octobre 2017

Lot 6. A fine famille-rose yellow-ground 'Medallion' bowl, Jiaqing seal mark and period (1796-1820), 14.4 cm, 5 3/4  in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 GBP. Lot sold 125,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the exterior decorated with four circular medallions enclosing various flowers, divided by four peach branches tied with a wan symbol above a band of breaking waves, all reserved on a yellow sgraffiato ground, the interior... [Lire la suite]

Lot 7. A copper-red and underglaze blue vase, meiping, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795), 24.5 cm, 9 5/8  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the well-rounded shoulders rising from a slightly splayed foot to a short straight rim, painted with a composite lotus scroll, the copper-red blooms enhanced with puce enamel, above a broad ruyi band at the foot and a band of lappets below the rim, the base inscribed with a seal mark in underglaze blue. Provenance:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3. A small doucai 'Dragon' waterpot, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735), 4.5 cm, 1 3/4  in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 68,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the compressed globular body vibrantly painted with a pair of sinuous five-clawed dragons, one in underglaze blue and one in iron-red, in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amongst scrolling clouds, all between a band of multi-coloured lotus petals at the shoulders and rolling green crested waves divided by blue craggy rocks... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1. A pair of doucai cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 7.1 cm, 2 3/4  in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 35,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the steep rounded sides of each rising from a recessed base, the exterior painted in underglaze blue and bright enamels with flower blossoms, petals and leaves floating on a stream, the interior painted with nine carp, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a Qing yi tang zhi mark within a double square. Quantité: 2. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2. A rare doucai 'Dragon roundel' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722), 14.5 cm, 5 3/4  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a straight rim, painted in underglaze blue and bright enamels with four dragon and cloud roundels, flanked with pairs of cloud scrolls, the interior base painted with a stylised dragon amidst a leafy flower scroll, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 18. A pair of incised yellow-glazed 'floral' bowls, Kangxi marks and period (1662-1722), 12 cm, 4 3/4  in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 17,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the exterior incised with four floral medallions divided by ruyi clouds, all above a band of petal lappets, the interior with a similar medallion, covered overall with a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze, the white base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue. Quantité: 2. Sotheby's. Important... [Lire la suite]

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669), Self-portrait Wearing a soft Cap, full Face, Head only (‘Rembrandt aux trois moustaches’) (only state) 1634. Etching on paper. 4.8 x 4.4 cm © Norfolk Museums Service. NORWICH.- The internationally revered Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) is the subject of a major exhibition presented by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery from Saturday 21 October until Sunday 7 January 2018. Rembrandt: Lightening the Darkness focuses specifically on one of the less... [Lire la suite]

Ces diamants historiques ont été acquis par « La Païva », l’une des plus célèbres courtisanes de Paris au XIXème siècle, et figure importante de la vie culturelle et artistique de l’époque.  Genève, le 23 octobre 2017 – À l’occasion du dixième anniversaire des ventes spécialisées de bijoux de provenance noble à Genève, Sotheby’s offrira aux enchères Les Diamants Donnersmarck, deux diamants extraordinaires de couleur « Fancy Intense Yellow » de provenance aristocratique irréprochable. Ces... [Lire la suite]