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Lot 131. A carved 'Yue' cosmetic box and cover, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); diameter 4 5/8 in., 11.7 cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Lot Sold 16,250 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
of shallow circular form, skillfully carved on the top with two peonies in full bloom, the petals lightly incised with combed lines, encircled by short incised sprigs along the edge of the cover, applied overall with a pale olive-green glaze (2).
Provenance: J. J. Lally & Co., New York,... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
Two 'Yue' cosmetics boxes and covers, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty (907-1127)
Lot 130. Two 'Yue' cosmetics boxes and covers, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty (907-1127); diameter of widest 5 in., 12.7 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot Sold 13,750 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
one with a domed cover decorated with a molded design of a boy holding lotus flowers, under an olive-green glaze, the second with a domed cover with an incised floral design beneath an olive-green glaze, together with: a small bowl in the form of a curled-up lotus leaf, applied with an... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
A carved 'Yue' cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 129. A carved 'Yue' cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279); diameter 4 3/4 in., 12.1 cm. Estimate 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Lot Sold 20,000 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
of circular shape, resting on a tall splayed foot, the domed cover with a central medallion freely carved with a phoenix in flight, both applied with a translucent olive-green glaze (2).
Provenance: J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1990.
Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector:... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
Two 'Yue' cosmetics boxes and covers, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 127. Two 'Yue' cosmetics boxes and covers, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); diameter of widest 3 5/8 in., 9.2 cm. Estimate 3,500 — 5,500 USD. Lot Sold 7,500 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
one box of flat circular form, the cover molded in shallow relief with two flowers, all under an olive-green glaze, the second in the form of three boxes with covers molded as melons, borne on undulating stems in relief forming a handle, covered in an iridescent pale green... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
A 'Yue' chimera water pot, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
Lot 126. A 'Yue' chimera water pot, Western Jin dynasty (265-316); length 5 in., 12.7 cm. Estimate 1,500 — 2,500 USD. Lot Sold 28,125 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
in a recumbent pose with head held high, resting on four squat claw feet, with a finely modeled mane, a cylindrical aperture on the back, applied overall with an olive-green glaze.
Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from J.T. Tai & Co. 22 Mar 11. New York18 mars 2018
A rare green-glazed bird's head ewer, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
Lot 124. A rare green-glazed bird's head ewer, Liao dynasty (907-1125); height 6 3/4 in., 17.1 cm. Estimate 3,500 — 4,500 USD. Lot Sold 5,313 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
the lobed globular body set below the shoulders with a short upright spout and vertically ribbed loop handle, the short narrow neck surmounted by a stylized crested bird's head with central aperture, hooked beak and protruding eyes, applied with a finely crackled, slightly degraded green glaze, together with: a... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
A 'Guan'-type vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 118. A 'Guan'-type vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century; length 8 3/4 in., 22.2 cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Lot Sold 56,250 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
of rectangular section, the rounded sides rising to a flattened top pierced with five circular apertures, the sides set with a pair of molded lion masks suspending rings, covered overall with an opaque grayish-blue glaze.
Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from J.T. Tai & Co. 22 Mar... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
An unusual 'Guan'-type vase, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735)
Lot 115. An unusual 'Guan'-type vase, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735); diameter 5 3/4 in.,14.6 cm. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 USD. Lot Sold 194,500 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
the spherical body with a convex base, the interior fitted with a cylindrical tube, covered inside and out with a thick and finely crackled pale blue glaze, with a six-character Yongzheng mark in underglaze-blue below the mouth.
Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector: Chinese Ceramics and Works of... [Lire la suite]18 mars 2018
A turquoise-glazed bronze-form vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 111. A turquoise-glazed bronze-form vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); height 13 5/8 in., 34.6 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot Sold 15,000 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011
of pear shape with long neck and wide flared mouth, the body molded with a narrow band of stylized taotiemasks between keyfret bands, the shoulders set with mock lion-mask handles, covered overall in a bright turquoise glaze.
Provenance: Sotheby & Co., London, 6th July 1971, lot 104.
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Sotheby's Hong Kong Presents 'The Circle of Heaven' at Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale
HONG KONG.- On 3 April, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale 2018, will offer exceptional and rare treasures that epitomise quality and artistry. Headlined by a superb jadeite bangle estimated in excess of HK$80 million / US$10,230,000, the sale also offers an impressive 24.70 carat Burmese ruby, complemented by a special curation of show stopping earrings, classic period jewels, such as a rare Art Deco Egyptian revival bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1925, as well as other stylish and... [Lire la suite]