07 septembre 2018
A 'zitan' waisted corner-leg bench, chundeng, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 295. A 'zitan' waisted corner-leg bench, chundeng, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Height 19 1/2 in., 49.5 cm; Width 49 1/2 in., 127.73 cm; Depth 20 1/2 in., 52.1 cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. © Sotheby's.
the rectangular frame with molded edge of typical miter, mortise and tenon construction enclosing a soft-mat seat supported underneath by three bowed transverse stretchers, resting on an associated base with a recessed waist and plain straight apron, made of one... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A jumu foot rest, jiaota, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 294. A jumu foot rest, jiaota, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Height 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm; Width 21 1/4 in., 54 cm; Depth 11 1/8 in., 28.3 cm. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. © Sotheby's.
of rectangular form, the top comprised of two sections each enclosing three cylindrical rollers, all raised on four short square-sectioned legs terminating in hoof feet.
Provenance: M.D. Flacks, London.
Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 12 sept. 2018, 10:30 AM
07 septembre 2018
A pair of 'huanghuali' horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 287. A pair of 'huanghuali' horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Height 40 in., 101.6 cm; Width 24 in., 61 cm; Depth 18 3/8 in., 46.7 cm. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. © Sotheby's.
each with a slender, generously curved five-segment toprail extending beyond the front corner posts and terminating in outscrolled handgrips above shaped spandrels, the sinuous S-form central splat flanked by beaded and shaped flanges, the hard-mat seat supported underneath by two transverse... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A 'huanghuali' continuous yokeback armchair, nanguanmaoyi, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 290. A 'huanghuali' continuous yokeback armchair, nanguanmaoyi, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Height 48 in., 121.9 cm; Width 23 3/4 in., 60.3 cm; Depth 18 in., 45.7 cm. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 USD. Sold Price: 200,000 USD. © Sotheby's.
with an elegantly arched crestrail flattened in the center and curving down to join the slightly backward sloping rear posts continuing through the frame to form the back legs, and a well-figured wide rectangular S-shaped splat tenoned to the underside of the... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
Musée national Picasso-Paris opens exhibition 'Picasso. Chefs-d’œuvre !'
PARIS - Quel sens a la notion de chef-d'oeuvre pour Pablo Picasso ? L'exposition « Picasso. Chefs-d'oeuvre ! » répond à cette question en réunissant des oeuvres maîtresses, pour certaines présentées à Paris pour la première fois. Grâce à des prêts exceptionnels, des chefs-d'oeuvre du monde entier dialogueront avec ceux du Musée national Picasso-Paris. L'ensemble réuni propose une nouvelle lecture de la création picassienne, grâce à une attention particulière portée à la réception critique.... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A carved white bottle vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 1353. A carved white bottle vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The globular body is carved with two chilong clambering amidst a wide band of leafy peony meander bearing large blossoms below an incised diamond band on the shoulder, and the tall neck which flares slightly towards the rim is encircled by a bow-string band that separates narrow bands of scrolls and ruyi heads below from a wide band of upright... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A rare Dehua figure of Buddha, Late Ming-Transitional period, circa 1640-1660
Lot 1349. A rare Dehua figure of Buddha, Late Ming-Transitional period, circa 1640-1660; 10 ¾ in. (27.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The heavily potted figure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base and wears a robe that is partially draped over the shoulders and upper arms framing the broad, bare chest above the dhoti that is gathered above the waist before fanning out over the legs. The face has a calm, peaceful expression and a... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A fine Dehua figure of Guanyin, 18th century
Lot 1348. A fine Dehua figure of Guanyin, 18th century; 8. 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The figure is seated on a straw mat with hands hidden within the sleeves of the long robes drawn around her, a ruyi-shaped necklace spans her chest and a hairpin secures her topknot above a short veil covering the back of the head.
Provenance: Acquired in New York before 1987.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 - 14... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A Dehua inscribed censer, 17th century
Lot 1347. A Dehua inscribed censer, 17th century; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) wide across handles. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The bombé body is raised on a spreading foot and inscribed on one side with a five-character inscription hua xiang ling ren you (the fragrance from flowers tranquilizes people) between the two lion-mask handles. The base is impressed with a four-character seal probably reading zun gu zhe xiang (follow the ancient tradition of... [Lire la suite]07 septembre 2018
A fine Dehua figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, impressed He Chaozong mark within a double gourd
Lot 1346. A fine Dehua figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, impressed He Chaozong mark within a double gourd; 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 137,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated with both hands resting on the raised right knee, and the left hand gently clasping a scroll. The figure is swathed in a long, flowing robe which falls open at the chest to reveal a ruyi-shaped necklace. The hair is held in a... [Lire la suite]