15 mai 2018

Lot 166. A large finely cast gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, and a bronze stand, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 31 1/8 in. (79 cm.) high overall. Estimate GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000. Price realised GBP 272,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The figure is cast seated in padmasana holding a willow stem in the raised right hand and a cup in the left, with a serene expression with downcast eyes. Her finely detailed hair is upswept into a top knot beneath an openwork crown centred with... [Lire la suite]

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669): ‘Portrait of a Young Gentleman’ (oil on canvas, 94.5×73.5 cm). Photo: René Gerritsen/Jan Six Fine Arts. AMSTERDAM - As of Wednesday, May 16, the recently identified Rembrandt painting Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is on display in the Hermitage Amsterdam. Until Friday, June 15, the masterpiece will be exhibited temporarily in a separate hall in the Amstel wing.  The painting of an unknown young gentleman dates from around 1634 and may be part of a large double... [Lire la suite]

Lot 188. A blue and white 'mythical beast' incense holder, Wanli six-character mark in a line in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619); 4 1/8 in. (10.6 cm.) long. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 52,500  © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The vessel is moulded as a qilin with its mouth open and seated on its haunches with its tripartite tail flicked upwards. Its face, scales, tail, and details are depicted in various shades of underglaze blue, and the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 187. A blue-glazed 'mountain' brush rest, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 4 ½ in. (11.5 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,755 - USD 10,808). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The gently curved brush rest is modelled as a five-peaked mountain, moulded in low relief to both sides with a horse leaping amongst the waves, all resting on a waisted stand. It is covered overall, except for the base, in a thick blue glaze which thins at the raised design. Christie's. Fine... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 186. Three blue and white bird feeders, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The largest, 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 (USD 5,404 - USD 8,106). Price realised GBP 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The group comprises a tall cylindrical bird feeder with one flat side which is decorated in underglaze blue with meandering scrolling motifs, and a six-character Xuande mark just below the rim; an octagonal barrel-form bird feeder which is decorated in pencil style with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 185. A blue and white kosometsuke shell-form sweetmeat dish, Tianqi period (1621-1627); 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) long. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000 (USD 4,053 - USD 6,755). Price realised GBP 4,375. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The dish is freely decorated to the interior with a large shrimp amongst waterweeds with trailing vines, surrounded by a single-line border following the shape of the spiralling shell. The exterior is decorated with pale cobalt blue splashes and the lines of the exterior... [Lire la suite]

Lot 184. A large blue and white  'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,755 - USD 10,808). Price realised GBP 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The dish is decorated to the interior with a front-facing five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongst scattered flame scrolls and ruyi-shaped clouds. The exterior is boldly decorated with two further... [Lire la suite]

Lot 183. A large blue and white 'birds and flowers' dish, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue within a rectangle and of the period (1522-1566); 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 13,510 - USD 20,265). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. The heavily potted dish is decorated to the centre in varying tones of cobalt blue with two birds perched on the branches of a fruiting peach tree, surrounded by branches of peach, chrysanthemum, pomegranate and peony. The... [Lire la suite]

Jūlijs Straume (1874–1970). Pattern sketch for a decorative fabric Peacocks. Detail. 1906. Paper, tempera. Collection of the Latvian National Museum of Art. Photo: Normunds Brasliņš RIGA.- The exhibition Art Nouveau. Its Beginnings, Influences and Original Nature dedicated to Latvia’s Centenary is on view at the Art Museum Riga Bourse in Riga (Doma laukums 6) from 4 May to 5 August 2018. Within the landscape of global art, Latvia has written an enduring story with its brilliant examples of Art Nouveau. By... [Lire la suite]