3 janvier 2018

Lot 158. A rare blue-ground gilt-decorated conjoined triple-neck double-gourd vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 10.8cm., 4 1/4 in. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 GBP. Lot sold 80,500 GBP. Photo: Sothebys. well potted, the three double-gourd vases conjoined together forming three lobes rising to three separate tubular necks, decorated in gilt on each section with stylised lotus sprays separated by a band of circles, encircled at the foot with a upright lappets and the rim with a keyfret... [Lire la suite]

Lot 325. A fine pair of carved celadon-glazed 'chilong' bottle vases, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 42cm., 16 1/2 in. Estimate 50,000 - 70,000 GBP. Lot sold 104,500 GBP. Photo: Sothebys each globular body rising from a short tapering foot to a tall slender cylindrical neck, finely carved around the exterior with two sinuous chilong amidst scrolling lingzhi, all below chevron, stiff leaf and ruyi bands at the neck, covered overall in an even bluish-green glaze, the base glazed white... [Lire la suite]

Lot 405. A very rare kinrande ‘dancing lady’ ewer, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 30cm., 11 3/4 in. Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 134,500 GBP. Photo: Sothebys intricately modelled in the form of a lady dancing with her right knee raised, her left arm lowered forming the handle and the right arm lifted forming the spout, clasping a leafy spray in the hand, wearing long robes elaborately decorated in iron-red, turquoise, and green enamels with a mythical beast panel to her chest, a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 157. A fine and rare iron-red ‘Phoenix’ waterpot ,Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735); 6cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 170,500 GBP. Photo: Sothebys of beehive form, the tall hemispherical sides rising to a short waisted neck, painted to the exterior with two archaistic phoenix between stylised keyfret bands, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle, wood stand. Quantity: 2. Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 16th June 1998, lot 260... [Lire la suite]

Lot 154. A fine ru-type cong, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 29.5cm., 11 5/8 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 362,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby’s of square section with straight sides rising from a spreading foot to a short waisted neck, the corners moulded with the bagua (Eight Trigrams) arranged into horizontal registers of two columns divided by undulating vertical bands, pierced with two pairs of circular apertures on one side and two oval apertures at... [Lire la suite]

Lot 351. A blue and white 'Six-dragon' vase, Shendetang zhi four-character mark in iron-red, Daoguang period (1821-1850); 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000. Price realised GBP 104,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2015. The vase has an oviform body rising to a tall tapering neck with a flaring mouth, all supported on a short ring foot. The exterior is decorated with six writhing dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds and flames, all above a key-fret band above the foot... [Lire la suite]

Lot 359. A doucai 'chrysanthemum' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735); 4 ¼ in. (10.9 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 32,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2015. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with five medallions containing colourful chrysanthemum sprays, surrounded by smaller flower heads with stylised leafy scrolls.  Note: See a pair of bowls in the Tianminlou Collection,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 208. A large rare blue and white 'floral scroll' dish, Yongle period (1403-1424); 16 ¼ in. (41.2 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 30,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2015. The dish is painted in brilliant tones of deep cobalt blue characterised by 'heaping and piling' effect on the interior with an interlacing vine bearing blossoms and buds including peony, camellia and mallow surrounded by their respective leaves, below a composite floral scroll of eleven... [Lire la suite]

Lot 208. A large rare blue and white 'floral scroll' dish, Yongle period (1403-1424); 16 ¼ in. (41.2 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 30,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2015. The dish is painted in brilliant tones of deep cobalt blue characterised by 'heaping and piling' effect on the interior with an interlacing vine bearing blossoms and buds including peony, camellia and mallow surrounded by their respective leaves, below a composite floral scroll of eleven... [Lire la suite]

Lot 324. A large rare early Ming blue and white 'peony' dish, Yongle period (1403-1425); 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000. Price realised GBP 74,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2015. The dish is finely painted in bright sapphire-blue tones with two peony blooms growing from a curled branch bearing leaves and buds, surrounded on the cavetto with seven peony blooms and on the everted lipped rim with continuous scrolling sprays. The exterior is detailed with a further lotus... [Lire la suite]