5 février 2018

Lot 486.  A lime-green-ground famille-rose tripod censer, Jiaqing seal mark and period (1796-1820).  Height 12 7/8  in., 32.6 cm. Estimate 15,000 - 20,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. the globular body enameled with the bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems) amidst meandering lotus scrolls that extend onto the cabriole legs, the shoulder with a band of ruyi-heads, flanked by a pair of pierced, upright curved handles, the lotus scrolls... [Lire la suite]

Lot 485. A turquoise-ground famille-rose bottle vase, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Height 13 in., 33 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. the globular body enameled with four large Indian lotus blooms, alternating between two enclosing stylized shou characters in the center flanked by blue dragons, and two blooms enclosing a bud flanked by pink enameled phoenix, all against a network of floral scrolls... [Lire la suite]

Lot 484. A famille-rose yellow-ground 'Medallion' bowl, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908). Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 USD. Lot sold 16,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. the exterior with three gilt-edged medallions enclosing a goat beneath a tree, interspersed with precious objects reserved against a yellow ground incised with dense scrollwork, the interior decorated in underglaze blue with a central medallion of three goats, encircled on the well by detached flowering... [Lire la suite]

Lot 482. A famille-rose 'Phoenix' bowl, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908). Diameter 8 1/8  in., 20.6 cm. Estimate 5,000 - 7,000 USD. Lot sold 26,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, painted to the exterior in pink, yellow, and green enamels with four phoenix in flight amongst stylized lotus blooms, all set between a band of gilt around the mouth and foot, six-character mark in underglaze blue. Provenance: Acquired in the 1950s,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 481. A famille-rose and gilt ogee-form bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850). Diameter 8 1/2  in., 21.8 cm. Estimate 5,000 - 7,000 USD. Lot sold 5,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. the exterior painted with eight auspicious emblems in pairs, ribbon-tied amongst flowers, beneath a band of gilt and iron-red shou characters, the interior rim with three insects amongst eight floral sprays, the interior and base turquoise-glazed, six-character seal mark in iron red. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 477. An unusual enameled and gilt-decorated circular 'Dragon' box and cover, Qing dynasty, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908). Diameter 11 1/2  in., 29.2 cm. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 USD. Lot sold 59,375 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014. painted in blue, yellow, black, iron-red and gilt enamels, the domed cover with two writhing dragons chasing the 'flaming pearl' amidst swirling clouds within a key-fret border, repeated on the rim of the box, above a band of striding... [Lire la suite]

Lot 222. An exceptional pair of 40.29 and 38.60 carats Ceylon sapphire and diamond earrings, by David Morris. Estimate CHF 1,200,000 - CHF 1,800,000. Price realised CHF 2,045,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2016 Each octagonal step-cut sapphire pendant, weighing approximately 40.29 and 38.60 carats, to the circular-cut diamond connecting link and surmount, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carat, 3.5 cm, mounted in gold. With maker's marks DM for David Morris. Accompanied by report no.... [Lire la suite]

Greek, ‘Body Armour’, Magna Graecia, ca. 350 BCE. Cast and hammered bronze, 27 in, 68.6 cm. Unique. © ArtAncient "But tell us, Pistias, why do you sell your armour for more money than any other, when it is neither better tempered, stronger, nor the materials of it more costly?”“I make it better proportioned, Socrates, and therefore I ought to have a better price.” Xenophon, Memorabilia. Axel Guttmann collection, acquired 1988. Contact Gallery for price. ... [Lire la suite]

Rare Opalescent Gem Ammonite, Cretaceous, ca. 75000000 BCE, Alberta, Canada, 16 1/2 × 14 1/2 in, 41.9 × 36.8 cm © ArtAncient Ammonites take their name from their spiral shells which reminded  the ancients of Ammon's curled horns. Found throughout the world, those from the Bearpaw Formation are regarded as the most beautiful. Contact Gallery for price.

Wang Wusheng (born 1945), Huangshan A124: Disciples of Buddha and Fairy Maiden Peak, 2004 Inkjet print, 40 x 32 inches, 101.6 × 81.3 cm. On loan at China Institute Gallery. © Wang Wusheng NEW YORK – An exhibition of contemporary photography will be on view at China Institute Gallery from February 8 through December 2, 2018. Art of the Mountain: Through the Chinese Photographer’s Lens will survey work from more than 20 photographers. With over 60 photographs – many on view for the first time in the U.S – Art of... [Lire la suite]