20 décembre 2018

A later enamelled blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)

Lot 211. A later enamelled blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795);17.5 cm, 6 7/8  in. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000. Sold: £9,375. © Sotheby's the rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot, the central medallion with a writhing five-clawed dragon amongst cresting waves, the exterior with nine further dragons below a border of cash coins, with sections highlighted in yellow, turquoise, purple and red enamels, the outlines of the dragons gilded,... [Lire la suite]

20 décembre 2018

A blue and white 'Master of the Rocks' dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 232. A blue and white 'Master of the Rocks' dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 15.5 cm, 6 1/8  in. Estimate £5,000 - £7,000. Sold: £10,000. © Sotheby's the rounded sides rising to a flared rim, the central interior finely painted with a mountainous river scene with pavilions and trees surrounded by a border of branches of pine needles at the rim, separated by two double-circles, the exterior with two stylised branches issuing from the rim, the base inscribed... [Lire la suite]
20 décembre 2018

A yellow-glazed bowl, Daoguang mark and period (1821-1850)

Lot 208. A yellow-glazed bowl, Daoguang mark and period (1821-1850); 14.6 cm, 5 3/4  in. Estimate £3,000 - £4,000. Sold: £10,000. © Sotheby's the deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, applied overall with a rich yellow glaze of even tone, the white base with a seal mark in underglaze blue. Sotheby's. St George Street Sale: Chinese Art, London, 10 November 2017
20 décembre 2018

A pair of small doucai 'phoenix' conical cups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 201. A pair of small doucai 'phoenix' conical cups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); each 6.6 cm, 2 5/8  in. Estimate £2,000 - £3,000. Sold: £10,000. © Sotheby's the flared sides of the interior of both painted with a phoenix with outstretched wings, its body wrapping over the rim and its tail extending down the exterior, facing two bamboo stems also extending to the exterior, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue within a... [Lire la suite]
20 décembre 2018

"Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921), Le maître de l'énigme" au Petit Palais

Fernand Khnopff, Le masque au rideau noir, 1892, crayon et pastel sur papier, 26,5 x 17 cm, collection particulière. © Christie’s Images/ Bridgeman Images. PARIS - Le Petit Palais est heureux de présenter au grand public une exposition inédite dédiée à Fernand Khnopff conçue en collaboration avec les Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique. Artiste rare, le maître du Symbolisme belge n’a pas bénéficié de rétrospective à Paris depuis près de quarante ans. L’exposition du Petit Palais,... [Lire la suite]
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20 décembre 2018

A sancai-glazed waterpot and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 439. A sancai-glazed waterpot and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907); 7.7 cm, 3 in. Estimate £2,000 - £3,000. Sold: £10,625. © Sotheby's the globular body with slightly concave base, irregularly splashed in green, ochre and cream glazes, the slightly domed cover surmounted by a lotus bud finial and similarly glazed.  Provenance: Bluett and Sons, London, 1936. Collection of Captain A. Napier. Sotheby's. St George Street Sale: Chinese Art, London, 10 November 2017

20 décembre 2018

A turquoise-glazed vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 224. A turquoise-glazed vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 36.5 cm, 14 3/8  in. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000. Sold: £10,625. © Sotheby's with rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior delicately detailed in soft pastel enamels with stems of floral blooms including asters and begonias intertwining with broad leaves, the interior accentuated with a small yellow flower on one side, all against a plain ground, the base with a six-character... [Lire la suite]
20 décembre 2018

A pair of famille-rose coral-ground dishes, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Lot 398. A pair of famille-rose coral-ground dishes, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 16 cm, 6 1/4  in. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000. Sold: £11,875. © Sotheby's with rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior delicately detailed in soft pastel enamels with stems of floral blooms including asters and begonias intertwining with broad leaves, the interior accentuated with a small yellow flower on one side, all against a plain ground, the base with a... [Lire la suite]
20 décembre 2018

A blue and white shallow bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

  Lot 233. A blue and white shallow bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 17.2 cm, 6 3/4  in. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000. Sold: £12,500. © Sotheby's with rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior delicately detailed in soft pastel enamels with stems of floral blooms including asters and begonias intertwining with broad leaves, the interior accentuated with a small yellow flower on one side, all against a plain ground, the base with a... [Lire la suite]
20 décembre 2018

A 'boneless' famille-rose bowl, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735)

Lot 205. A 'boneless' famille-rose bowl, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735); 11.6 cm, 4 9/16  in. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000. Sold: £12,500. © Sotheby's with rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior delicately detailed in soft pastel enamels with stems of floral blooms including asters and begonias intertwining with broad leaves, the interior accentuated with a small yellow flower on one side, all against a plain ground, the base with a six-character... [Lire la suite]