20 juin 2018

A fine doucai ogee-form bowl, Xianfeng six-character mark and of the period (1851-1861)

Lot 4003. A fine doucai ogee-form bowl, Xianfeng six-character mark and of the period (1851-1861); 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price Realized HKD 500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Painted to the interior with a central flower head with overlapping petals encircled by four peaches alternating with four stylised chrysanthemum sprays, the rim with the Eight Daoist Emblems, anbaxian, tied to flower-sprays with bowed ribbons, the exterior with... [Lire la suite]

20 juin 2018

A fine doucai 'floral' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850)

Lot 4002. A fine doucai 'floral' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 350,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Enamelled on the exterior of the deep rounded sides with six stylised lotus blooms surrounded by scrolling leafy tendrils, all between double-lines encircling the rim and overlapping ruyi lappets at the base, the interior glazed white.  ... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A fine doucai 'floral' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850)

Lot 4001. A fine doucai 'floral' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 437,500. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Finely enamelled to the exterior with six stylised upright flower-sprays encompassed by a flower scroll, below a band of interlocking trefoils on a yellow-ground at the rim, the interior with a flower-spray encircled by a band of florettes and petals within... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A fine wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850)

Lot 4000. A fine wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 400,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Brightly enamelled to the exterior with two scaly five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl, alternating with descending long-tailed phoenix, all amidst meandering leafy scrolls and below a band containing the Eight Buddhist... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A fine aubergine and green-enamelled 'dragon' bowl, Jiaqing six-character sealmark and of the period (1796-1820)

Lot 3999. A fine aubergine and green-enamelled 'dragon' bowl, Jiaqing six-character sealmark and of the period (1796-1820); 4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 220,000. Price Realized HKD 250,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  The exterior incised with two dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' amidst flames and two cruciform clouds above rocks and waves, all under a dark aubergine enamel reserved on a green ground.  Christie's. Important Chinese... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A rare famille verte jar, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 3998. A rare famille verte jar, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price Realized HKD 2,420,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Finely enamelled with a pair of pheasants perched on decorative rockwork beside a flowering magnolia tree, peonies and bamboo, amidst numerous birds and insects in flight or perched on branches, all between keyfret around the foot and a band of cartouches enclosing... [Lire la suite]

20 juin 2018

A fine green-enamelled 'dragon' jar, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 3997. A fine green-enamelled 'dragon' jar, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,580,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Painted and enamelled in green with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst wispy clouds and between the Eight Buddhist Emblems,bajixiang, around the shoulder and a lotus petal band around the base, the cover... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A very fine green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 3996. A very fine green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 7 in. (17.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 475,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Well enamelled to the exterior with a pair of five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of 'flaming pearls', the interior with a sinuous dragon grasping for a pearl amidst flame scrolls below a pair of green-enamelled line borders, Japanese... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A green-enamelled 'dragon' jar and cover, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 3994. A green-enamelled 'dragon' jar and cover, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,700,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Painted and enamelled in green with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst wispy clouds and between the Eight Buddhist Emblems,bajixiang, around the shoulder and a louts petal band around the base, the cover... [Lire la suite]
20 juin 2018

A fine blue and white bowl, Xuantong six-character mark and of the period (1908-1911)

Lot 3929. A fine blue and white bowl, Xuantong six-character mark and of the period (1908-1911); 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized HKD 225,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011   The exterior finely painted in vibrant cobalt-blue tones with stylised flowers borne on delicate vines within a band of chevrons below the mouth rim and a band of ruyi-heads above the foot, the interior densely decorated with a stylised six-petal... [Lire la suite]