20 décembre 2017
Pendant in the form of a ferret,The Crucifixion, Pendant in the form of a swan, Justice & Cross, 16th century, Northern European
Pendant in the form of a ferret, 16th century, Northern European. Gold, partly enameled, set with rubies and diamonds; pearls. Overall: 3 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. (8.9 × 4.8 cm). Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941; 41.100.26 © 2000–2017 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The size of this jewel and related ones (see also 17.190.892; 17.190.893; 32.100.298; and 32.100.306) is such that only the closest viewer could appreciate their full beauty and dexterous execution; they represent the finest craftsmanship for the wealthiest patrons. Each... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
A carved lime green glazed porcelain seal paste box and cover, Wang Bingrong, 19th century
Lot 986. A carved lime green glazed porcelain seal paste box and cover, Wang Bingrong, 19th century; 3 1/4in (10.8cm) diameter; 1 1/2in (3.8cm) high. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Sold for US$ 8,750 (€7,387) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
The circular box carved along the exterior side walls with a raised border of formalized waves below incised lines and raised dots indicating the splashes from the motion of crashing waves, the fitted cover crisply carved with two scaly five-clawed dragons, each... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
An inscribed Dehua porcelain incense burner, 17th-18th century
Lot 985. An inscribed Dehua porcelain incense burner, 17th-18th century; 6in (15.3cm) wide across handles. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Sold for US$ 3,750 (€3,165) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
The bombé form vessel supported on a tall, splayed foot, rising to an everted rim, flanked at the sides with a pair of lion mask handles, one side of the rounded walls incised with an inscription reading xiang ai jing yutang (the fragrant mist purifies the Jade Hall), the foot pad and a partial of the... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
Two iron-rust glazed incense burners, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 983. Two iron-rust glazed incense burners, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 5 3/8 and 5in (3.7 and 2.7cm) wide across handles. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Sold for US$ 3,500 (€2,954) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
Each of carefully potted bombé form, simulating Ming dynasty bronze censers, the first standing on a flared foot, its waisted neck and swelling sides supporting two arched openwork handles, all surfaces, except the recessed base and the floor of the interior well, applied with a... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
A langyao glazed deep bowl, Qianlong minyao mark and of the period
Lot 982. A langyao glazed deep bowl, Qianlong minyao mark and of the period; 7 1/2in (19cm) diameter. Estimate $2,500 - 4,000. Sold for US$ 2,500 (€2,110) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
Molded with a wide deep well raised on a tall foot, the exterior walls coated with a copper red wash firing to a liver red hue beneath a celadon-tinged glaze visible on the well and within the deeply recessed base centered with the six-character mark in dark cobalt seal script.
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An unusual iron-rust glazed bottle vase, 18th century
Lot 981. An unusual iron-rust glazed bottle vase, 18th century; 11 in (28cm) high. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. Sold for US$ 3,750 (€3,165) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
The globular body gently rising to a tall straight neck, the exterior applied with a rust-red glaze suffused with brown and iridescent speckles, all supported on a splayed foot, the base polished.
Provenance: Crane Gallery, Seattle, Washingtona Private Collector, Spokane, WashingtonCrane Gallery, Seattle, Washington,... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
A Junyao purple-splashed bowl, 11th-12th century
Lot 979. A Junyao purple-splashed bowl, 11th-12th century; 6 1/2in (16.5cm) diameter. Estimate $5,000 - 7,000. Sold for US$ 22,500 (€18,995) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
The gently rounded sides, applied overall with a bubble-suffused pale blue glaze thinning to a buff color at the slightly incurved rim, the surfaces enhanced with mottled purple splashes, the thick glaze stopping short of the neatly finished unglazed orange-burnt foot ring.
Bonhams. FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART, 18... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Frogs
Lot 1034. Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Frogs. Ink on paper, hanging scroll now mounted, framed and glazed, signed Qi Baishi with three artist's seals reading Ping Weng, wu nian ba shi ba and gu li shan hua qi shi kai ye. 40 3/4 x 13 1/2in (103.5 x 34.3cm). Estimate $60,000 - 80,000. Sold for US$ 87,500 (€73,870) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
Provenance: gifted to the original owner in 1948, thereafter by descent
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Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Persimmon Tree, 1970
Lot 1033. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Persimmon Tree, 1970. Estimate $100,000 - 120,000. Sold for US$ 212,500 (€314,478) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed with a poem, dated wu shi jiu nian sui genshu shi yi yue (1970, eleventh month), dedicated to Daoshi wu xiong and Zhong Qi fu ren and signed Daqian Jushi Zhang Yuanwith three artist's seals reading Zhang Yuan zhi yin, Daqian... [Lire la suite]20 décembre 2017
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Boating Among Cliffs, 1974
Lot 1031. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Boating Among Cliffs, 1974. Estimate $200,000 - 300,000. Sold for US$ 372,500 (€314,478) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017
Ink and color on paper, laid down on wood board, mounted and framed, inscribed with a poem, dated liu shi san nian jiayin er yue (1974, second month), dedicated to Daoshi wu xiong and Zhong Qi fu ren and signed Daqian Zhang Yuan, with five artist's seals reading Huanbi'an, Zhang Yuan zhi... [Lire la suite]