15 décembre 2017
A polychrome enameled bottle, bình Tỳ Bà, Lê dynasty, 15th-16th century, the enamels possibly added later
Lot 870. A polychrome enameled bottle, bình Tỳ Bà, Lê dynasty, 15th-16th century, the enamels possibly added later; 11 1/2in (29.2cm) high. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,100 - 6,800). Sold for US$ 3,750 (€3,165). Photo: Bonhams.
The graceful pear shape, intricately painted in iron red outline with successive registers of plantain leaves and composite lotus flowers, large curly-petaled peony blossoms attached to scrolling leafy tendrils and wave-filled reserves above jeweled... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
A deep bowl with polychrome enamel decoration, Lê dynasty, 16th century, the decoration possibly later
Lot 869. A deep bowl with polychrome enamel decoration, Lê dynasty, 16th century, the decoration possibly later; 5 1/4in (13.5cm) diameter, 4 1/4in (11cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,700 - 2,500). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams.
The curving walls painted in overglaze iron red, green and yellow enamels with a diagonal trellis pattern separating three cusped reserves of birds in different poses set between a narrow broken diaper band and a wider jeweled lappet band, an unglazed... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
A tall footed bowl with polychrome enamel decoration, Lê dynasty, 15th-16th century
Lot 868. A tall footed bowl with polychrome enamel decoration, Lê dynasty, 15th-16th century; 4 3/4in (12cm) diameter, 3in (7.5cm) high. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€840 - 1,300). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams.
Outlined in iron red and highlighted in green and yellow enamels forming a stylized flower and leaf spray band above jeweled lotus petals on the exterior walls and tall foot, the flared interior rim and well similarly painted with a broken diaper band, striping and a leafy branch... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
A celadon bowl with impressed decoration, Trần dynasty, 14th century
Lot 867. A celadon bowl with impressed decoration, Trần dynasty, 14th century; 6 5/8in (17cm). Estimate US$ 1,000 - 2,000 (€840 - 1,700). Sold for US$ 625 (€527). Photo: Bonhams.
Molded with a barbed rim and a double-layer design on the interior walls of flower and leaf sprays scattered over large lotus petals radiating upward form a central roundel of two impressed fish, the exterior walls incised with radiating lines, the olive glaze stopping unevenly along the thick foot... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
Two green glazed bowls with unglazed stacking rings, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century
Lot 866. Two green glazed bowls with unglazed stacking rings, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century; 6 1/2 and 6 1/8in (16.5 and 15.5cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 800 - 1,200 (€680 - 1,000). Sold for US$ 375 (€316). Photo: Bonhams.
The larger bowl with a cut rim and a well impressed with alternating flower heads separated by raised ribs above an unglazed stacking ring in the dark green glaze layer that continues on the exterior, stopping unevenly above a tall foot and recessed base; the... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2017
A group of three brown glazed bowls with impressed decoration, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century
Lot 865. A group of three brown glazed bowls with impressed decoration, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century; 6 1/2in and 6 3/8in (16.5 and 16cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€840 - 1,300). Sold for US$ 562 (€474). Photo: Bonhams.
Each with a delicately foliated rim and impressed decoration across the well: the first bowl showing alternating cloud and floral panels around a cloud roundel and the second bowl impressed with a lotus pod medallion surrounded by flowering plants, five... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
A spotted celadon ewer and lid, Trần dynasty, 13th-14th century
Lot 864. A spotted celadon ewer and lid, Trần dynasty, 13th-14th century; 7 1/4in (18.5cm) height of ewer, 7 7/8in (20cm) height with lid. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,500 - 4,200). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams.
Of compressed ovoid form with a short spout and a striated strap handle on the shoulder separated by four leaf shaped loops, the walls also incised with string bands visible beneath the pale olive-green glaze marked with iron brown dots of irregular shape, the wide foot and... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
An iron brown-decorated bottle, bình Tỳ Bà, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century
Lot 863. An iron brown-decorated bottle, bình Tỳ Bà, Trần-Lê dynasty, 14th-15th century; 11 1/2in (29cm) high. Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€3,400 - 5,100). Sold for US$ 2,500 (€2,110). Photo: Bonhams.
Of pear form with a pale greenish tinge to the glaze layer, the flared neck painted with flaming pearls on the interior and plantain leaves on the exterior above more flaming pearls filling four lappets on the shoulder, the body inscribed with four Han-Nom characters separated by waves above a... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2017
A group of three small glazed stoneware containers, Trần dynasty, 13th-15th century
Lot 862. A group of three small glazed stoneware containers, Trần dynasty, 13th-15th century; 6 3/8, 4 3/8 and 4in (16.3, 11 and 10.3cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€840 - 1,300). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams.
The first a dish molded with a petal rim and chrysanthemum petals across the shallow well, incised lines radiating outward form a narrow foot and recessed base, five spur marks visible in the gray-green glaze covering the well and most of the exterior walls; the second a bowl of... [Lire la suite]15 décembre 2017
An unglazed stoneware storage jar and lid, Lý–Trần dynasty, 12th-14th century
Lot 861. An unglazed stoneware storage jar and lid, Lý–Trần dynasty, 12th-14th century; 7 1/8in (18cm) height overall. Estimate US$ 1,500 - 2,500 (€1,300 - 2,100). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams.
The ovoid jar formed with a concave collar, with lotus petal bands and roller marks impressed on the walls above a saw-town line of sculpted petals that encircle the tall foot ring with pierced details, the collar covered by the domed lid impressed with the same lotus petal and roller bands surrounding a... [Lire la suite]