31 octobre 2017

Lot 122. A large celadon relief-decorated floral vase, 18th-19th century. 25in (63.5cm) high. Estimate USD  10,000 - 15,000. Sold for US$ 10,000 (€8,592). Photo: Bonhams. The globular body supported on a pedestal foot and finely carved in low relief with a band of stylized lotus blossoms borne on scrolling leafy vines, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, decorated with finger citrons and wisteria, and flanked by a pair of tubular handles, the decoration all set between bands of key-fret and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 50. A rare silver and gold kendi, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). 6 1/4in (16cm) high. Estimate USD  8,000 - 12,000. Sold for US$ 10,000 (€8,592). Photo: Bonhams. The compressed globular silver body decorated with repousse ridges beneath an incised floral band encircling the base of the tall waisted neck with a flared flange surrounding the mouth, the ridged cup-form spout, mounted with a gold petal-decorated fitting and stopper connected to a chain, the domed gold cover decorated in repousse with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 6. A spinach jade 'Taotie' censer and cover, Early 20th century. Estimate USD  6,000 - 8,000. Sold for US$ 17,500 (€15,036). Photo: Bonhams. The compressed globular body and domed cover each carved with a taotie band, the cover surmounted by a button finial carved as a coiled chilong, the body flanked by opposing chilong-head handles suspending loose rings and supported on three short feet, wood stand. 4 1/4in (10.8cm) high. Bonhams. ASIAN WORKS OF ART, 30 Oct... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3. Four jade reticulated ornaments, Qing dynasty. Estimate USD  2,500 - 4,000. Sold for US$ 18,750 (€16,111). Photo: Bonhams. Comprising a hinged belt-slide, each half fashioned as a bi-disc carved with a chilong, joined by a tubular connector, one half with a metal mount, the green stone with white inclusions and enhanced russet coloration; and three circular plaques, the first carved as a butterfly; the second as a shou medallion and the third as a dragon; all evenly... [Lire la suite]

Lot 58. A bronze figure of Samantabhadra, Ming dynasty, dated Tianqi fourth year corresponding to 1624. Estimate USD  18,000 - 25,000. Sold for US$ 23,750 (€20,407). Photo: Bonhams. Cast holding a scroll with both hands, clothed in shawl and dhoti with swirling scarves, the chest hung with garlands of jewels, the face with a serene expression, framed by an elaborate crown and lotus blossoms issuing from the palms, the right blossom supporting a ruyi, the left a now-missing triple gem,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 167. Su Liupeng (1791-1862), Figures. 63 3/4 x 17 1/2in (161.9 x 44.5cm) each. Estimate USD  15,000 - 25,000. Sold for US$ 32,500 (€27,925). Photo: Bonhams. Four hanging scrolls, ink and color on silk, each of them inscribed: 1)Listening to the stream after Wu Wei, signed Su Liupeng, with two artist's seals reading Su Liupeng yin and Zhenqin；2) Smelling plum blossom after Chen Hongshou, with two artist's seals reading Su Liupeng and Qishi'er dong tian... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156. Attributed to Lü Ji (1477-?), Eagles. 86 x 32 1/4in (218.4 x 81.9cm) each. Estimate USD  20,000 - 30,000. Sold for US$ 30,000 (€25,777). Photo: Bonhams. A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on silk, inscribed Lü Ji followed by two artist's seals.  Bonhams. ASIAN WORKS OF ART, 30 Oct 2017, 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK

Lot 76. A huanghuali low table, Kangzhuo, Late Ming dynasty. Estimate USD  40,000 - 60,000. Sold for US$ 48,750 (€41,888). Photo: Bonhams. The three-board top set in a rectangular frame, bordered by a 'water stopping' edge above a short waist, the aprons muscularly carved on each side with striding pairs of confronting archaistic chilong wreathed with foliate scroll, all raised on four thick cabriole legs of square section decorated with curling leaves, terminating in 'pearl and leaf' feet... [Lire la suite]

Lot 77. A massive huanghuali compound cabinet, dingxianggui, 18th century. Estimate USD  50,000 - 100,000. Sold for US$ 75,000 (€64,444). Photo: Bonhams. Comprising of two sections, the smaller chest stacked on the top of the lower cabinet, both of rectangular form and each faced with two doors separated by a vertical stile, the four doors centering on a finely carved cartouche composed of foliate scroll swirling around phoenixes, auspicious chimes and bats, the corners of each door further... [Lire la suite]

Claude Monet, “Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs),” 1876, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts. DETROIT - “Monet: Framing Life” is an intimate exhibition focusing on an important painting in the DIA collection—Claude Monet’s “Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs)” from 1876, formerly known as “Gladioli” and recently retitled based on new research. Monet created this work while living in the Paris suburb of Argenteuil between late 1871 and early 1878, an especially productive time. It was... [Lire la suite]