15 janvier 2018
A fine and rare 'Yaozhou' lamp, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 399. A fine and rare 'Yaozhou' lamp, Song dynasty (960-1279); 14cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 4,000—6,000 GBP. Lot Sold 5,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008.
the body of pear shape raised on a high spreading stepped foot, carved in high relief around the lower body with four large lotus petals divided by smaller pierced petals, the main body freely and finely carved with a broad leafy band of undulating fruiting grapevine, covered overall in an olive-green glaze save for a narrow band... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A 'Longquan' celadon 'Lotus' bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century
Lot 390. A 'Longquan' celadon 'Lotus' bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 20.8cm., 8 1/4 in. Estimate 4,000—6,000 GBP. Lot sold 6,250 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the deep rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the interior carved with a floral medallion encircled by a broad peony band, carved around the exterior with two rows of lotus petals and covered overall in a thick bluish-green glaze.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A gilt decorated 'café au lait' baluster vase, Jiaqing mark (1796-1820)
Lot 215. A gilt decorated 'café au lait' baluster vase, Jiaqing mark (1796-1820); 19.5cm, 7 3/8 in. Estimate 4.000-6.000 GBP. Lot sold 13,750 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the well potted vase painted with applied bird-head ring handles, with three horizontal bands of densely scrolling lotus, each bordered with thin bands of diaper and formal floral scrolls, with petal panels at the base and ascending leaves below the rim.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London15 janvier 2018
A very rare armorial ewer for the Spanish market, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 316. A very rare armorial ewer for the Spanish market, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 23cm., 9 1/8 in. Estimate 8,000 - 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 20,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the lobed globular body rising from a similarly lobed high knopped and domed foot to a tall neck with flaring spouted mouth, set to one side with a large naturalistically modelled twig handle, brightly enamelled and gilt to either side of the body with a large coat-of-arms of Ovando and Solis... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A fine and rare export figure of a Dutch lady, Qing dynasty, circa 1735-45
Lot 315. A fine and rare export figure of a Dutch lady, Qing dynasty, circa 1735-45; 41.9cm., 16 1/2 in. Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 85,250 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
modelled standing with her hands at her sides, wearing a blue shoulder cape with turquoise ruff over a green, yellow and black boddice, with full length turquiose sleeves and apron and a puce skirt, her face with rosy cheeks and a gentle smile framed by a winged lace cap.
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A rare 'Chinese Imari' bottle and cover for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1720
Lot 306. A rare 'Chinese Imari' bottle and cover for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1720; 22cm., 8 5/8 in. Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 22,500 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the ovoid body rising from a recessed base to a short cylindrical neck, brightly enamelled to the front face with the arms of Sampaio Melo e Castro, the reverse with underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilt floral sprays, all below a floret and diaper band at the rim, the straight-sided cover... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A rare and large 'Chinese Imari' armorial charger for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1700-1720
Lot 304. A rare and large 'Chinese Imari' armorial charger for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1700-1720; 47.5cm., 18 3/4 in. Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 33,650 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
brightly enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing the arms of Sampaio Melo e Castro, encircled at the broad flaring rim with an underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilt floral band.
Note: For a similar plate, see one included in... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A fine and rare armorial circular tureen and cover for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1720
Lot 303. A fine and rare armorial circular tureen and cover for the Portuguese market, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, circa 1720; 31cm., 12in. Estimate 40,000 - 60,000 GBP. Lot sold 39,650 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the deep rounded sides raised on a domed spreading foot, brightly decorated in underglaze-blue, polychrome enamels and gilt to the front and back face with the arms of Dom Luis Peregrino de Ataide, divided by elaborate floral strapwork, the interior... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A blue and white tripod censer, Qing dynasty, early Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 101. A blue and white tripod censer, Qing dynasty, early Kangxi period (1662-1722); 11.5cm., 4 1/2 in. Estimate 1,000 — 1,500 GBP. Lot sold 3,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the circular body with straight sides rising from three short tab feet, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with a continuous scene of Budai with small boys at play amidst rocks and swirling mist, all below a narrow chevron band at the rim.
Provenance: Commander... [Lire la suite]15 janvier 2018
A fine blue and white 'Eight Immortals' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722)
Lot 95. A fine blue and white 'Eight Immortals' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722); 13.4cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008
the exterior painted with a continuous scene depicting the 'Eight Immortals' in a garden, the interior painted with ruyi, a deer and a pine tree in the form of a shou character.
Provenance: Commander F Warrington-Strong DSC.
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