07 mars 2018
G. Stand 139 at TEFAF Maastricht, March 10-18, 2018

07 mars 2018
A small pale grey and brown jade figure of Zhou Yanzi, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

07 mars 2018
A bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 637. A bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 12 ¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
The figure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with right hand extended in varadamudra while holding a myrobalan fruit between the thumb and forefinger and with left hand held in dhyanamudra above the lap. He wears a monk's layered robes and his hair is... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2018
A rare wucai lobed jar, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 601. A rare wucai lobed jar, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619); 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
The molded sides are decorated with a continuous walled garden populated with cats variously shown seated on pedestals in front of screens, some peeking from behind screens, or shown alternating with dogs in the foreground, while two further dogs are shown seated and barking at... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2018
A rare carved red lacquer two-tiered rectangular box and cover, Wanli period (1573-1619)
Lot 632. A rare carved red lacquer two-tiered rectangular box and cover, Wanli period (1573-1619); 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) long. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 43,750 © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
The top and canted sides of the cover, and the sides of the middle section, are well carved with charming scenes of boys at play ('Hundred Boys' motif) in garden settings, the decoration on the cover is above a narrow band of confronted chilong which is repeated at the rim of... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2018
A teadust-glazed bottle vase, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

07 mars 2018
A celadon-glazed drum-shaped vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 605. A celadon-glazed drum-shaped vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 40,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Made in imitation of a drum, the vase has a flat top encircling the wide mouth, slightly raised bands applied with rows of bosses encircling the upper and lower body, and a pair of molded mask and ring handles on the shoulders. The vase is covered overall,... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2018
A rare flambé-glazed vase, Yongzheng incised four-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

07 mars 2018
A Robin's Egg-Blue-Glazed 'Lantern' Vase, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 606. A Robin's Egg-Blue-Glazed 'Lantern' Vase, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 120,000 - USD 180,000. Price realised USD 137,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
The body tapers slightly towards the foot and is flanked by a pair of molded mock handles in the shape of inverted vases below the high shoulder and wide, slightly waisted neck. The vase is covered overall with an opaque turquoise glaze densely mottled in bright,... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2018
A Rare Teadust-Glazed Facetted Vase, hu, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
