02 février 2019
A partial gilt and silver bronze duck vessel, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 2720. A partial gilt and silver bronze duck vessel, Qing dynasty, 18th century.Height 30.5 cm., 12 in.; Length 51 cm., 20 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 740,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010
superbly cast in the form of a duck supported on webbed-taloned feet, its beak transformed into a spout, the curved neck collared with two stylised bands detailed with scrolling designs on leiwen grounds, its wings tucked on the sides, both the wings and tail decorated with... [Lire la suite]02 février 2019
A small pair of hardstone-inlaid gilt-bronze censers and covers, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 2714. A small pair of hardstone-inlaid gilt-bronze censers and covers, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 13 cm., 5 1/8 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 740,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010
each lobed rectangular body finely cast and chased to each side with leafy lotus strapwork reserved on a ring-punched ground, the broad everted lobed rim inset with a celadon jade and edged with a keyfret band, all raised on four elephant-head legs, the domed... [Lire la suite]02 février 2019
A Mughal-style white jade vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 2865. A Mughal-style white jade vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century; vase 13.3 cm., 5 1/4 in.; overall 17.7 cm., 7 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Lot sold 620,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010
carved with a shield-shaped body rising to a waisted neck, supported on a stand with a band of fretwork in openwork, decorated in the round with lotuses and daisies, all finely depicted in low relief, the vase flanked by a pair of openwork handles, each adorned with flowers, foliage and a loose ring,... [Lire la suite]02 février 2019
A white jade bowl, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 2725. A white jade bowl, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 11.7 cm., 4 5/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Lot sold 620,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010
well carved with deep rounded sides supported on a straight footring, the translucent stone of an even white tone with small opaque inclusions.
Provenance: John Sparks Ltd., London.A Private English Collection (acquired from the above on 12th June 1969).S. Marchant & Son Ltd., London.
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An unusually large iron-red 'Dragon' bowl, mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566)
Lot 2682. An unusually large iron-red 'Dragon' bowl, mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566); 37 cm, 14 1/2 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Lot sold 620,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010
the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, boldly painted around the exterior in a rich dark iron-red with two large five-clawed scaly dragons in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all amidst ruyi-head cloud and fire scrolls, the base with an underglaze blue... [Lire la suite]02 février 2019
Columbus Museum of Art celebrates international partnership with exclusive exhibition from The Netherlands
COLUMBUS, OH.- Life in the Age of Rembrandt: Dutch Masterpieces from the Dordrecht Museum, on view at the Columbus Museum of Art, is the result of an innovative international partnership with Dordrecht Museum, The Netherlands. Spanning more than three centuries, Life in the Age of Rembrandt features 17th-century art from the Golden Age of Dutch painting and concludes with works of The Hague School of the late 19th-century. This exclusive exhibition, shown only in Columbus, Ohio, showcases some 90 works, including 40... [Lire la suite]