28 février 2019
A rare jichimu octagonal three-part composite table, yueyazhuo, Qing dynasty, 18th Century
Lot 337. A rare jichimu octagonal three-part composite table, yueyazhuo, Qing dynasty, 18th Century; 34 3/4 by 42 1/2 by 41 1/2 in., 88 by 108 by 108 cm. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. Lot sold 114,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
comprising a rectangular table and a pair of trapezoidal tables each with solid board-top, butted on the short-ends with a shallow closing member, set at the corners with straight legs of irregular faceted section in order to conform with the overall octagonal shape,... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
An outstanding and fine pair of zitan square stools with burlwood tops, 18th Century
Lot 313. An outstanding and fine pair of zitan square stools with burlwood tops, 18th Century; 20 by 20 by 20 in., 50.8 by 50.8 by 50.8 cm. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 USD. Lot sold 102,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
with superbly figured dense burlwood floating-panel within a thick frame with rounded outer edge, set on a high straight waist and bulging curved legs of square section terminating in high hoof feet, all secured by plain straight aprons and slightly humpbacked flattened... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
A rare huanghuali 'imitation bamboo' square table with 'giant's arm' braces, 17th-18th Century
Lot 317. A rare huanghuali 'imitation bamboo' square table with 'giant's arm' braces, 17th-18th Century; 32 1/2 by 39 by 39 in., 82.5 by 99 by 99 cm. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 USD. Lot sold 114,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
with large floating-panel top set on a frame with four corner legs of circular section set on low apron and supporting stretchers all carved to imitate lengths of bamboo, with naturalistic nodes overall, the legs particularly well carved with nodes of increasing... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
An exceptional and rare huanghuali yokeback armchair with 'fu' character and burl splat, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th Century
Lot 305. An exceptional and rare huanghuali yokeback armchair with 'fu' character and burl splat, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th Century; 46 by 25 3/4 by 19 in., 116.8 by 65.4 by 48.2 cm. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 USD. Lot sold 120,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
constructed of very thick members and of majestic proportions, the generous crestrail with flattened headrest and bulging rounded terminals set on rounded backposts curving sharply back, the wide backsplat in tripartite form flanked... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
"Collection Motais de Narbonne : Peintures françaises et italiennes" à la Fondation Bemberg
Carlo MARATTA (1625-1713), Josué arrêtant le soleil, huile sur toile, collection Motais de Narbonne. © Orléans, Musée des Beaux-Arts/Christophe Camus
TOULOUSE - Dans la lignée des expositions consacrées aux collections privées, c’est avec un grand bonheur que la Fondation Bemberg, après le Musée des Beaux -Arts d’Orléans, présentera du 22 février au 2 juin 2019, celle, tout à fait exceptionnelle, d’Héléna et Guy Motais de Narbonne. L’étape toulousaine sera par ailleurs l’occasion de découvrir le dernier tableau... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
A rare painted 'jizhou' vase, meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Lot 404. A rare painted 'jizhou' vase, meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 7 1/4 in., 18.5 cm. Estimate 70,000 - 90,000 USD. Lot sold 96,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
finely potted of ovoid form, exquisitely painted in brown slip against a white ground with two large barbed foliate medallions enclosing a hexagonal diaper pattern on the interior, reserved on a dense ground of wave scrolls of various sizes, above a thin band of pendent lappets and keyfret around the foot, all set... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
A fine and large blue and white rouleau vase, Transitional Period-Shunzhi period(1644-1661)
Lot 763. A fine and large blue and white rouleau vase, Transitional Period-Shunzhi period (1644-1661); 18 in., 45.7 cm. Estimate 90,000 - 120,000 USD. Lot sold 96,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
heavily potted of cylindrical form with sides rising to a tapered neck, the body finely painted in washes of cobalt with a cowherd in his field tending his two oxen kneeling before a king standing beneath a parasol, the attendants holding fans and banners stand on the side by a chariot, all set... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
A famille-verte yen-yen vase, Kangxi period, circa 1700
Lot 795. A famille-verte yen-yen vase, Kangxi period, circa 1700; 29 3/4 in., 75.6 cm. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 USD. Lot sold 120,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
of tall baluster form with ovoid body tapering to a flared foot and set with an elongated neck with a trumpet mouth, vibrantly painted in famille-verte and famille-jaune enamels with magpies perched on and fluttering about blossoming prunus branches, with bamboo stalks and small flowers springing... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
An unusual and large underglaze-red and blue vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Lot 799. An unusual and large underglaze-red and blue vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th century; 20 in., 50.7 cm. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 USD. Lot sold 132,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
robustly potted of hexagonal baluster form with the broad rounded shoulders set with an upright neck tapering to a flat foot, each side finely painted in pencilled brushstrokes with a full-length scene alternating with panels of Daoist figures and 'Hundred Deer', all enclosed by faux-bamboo borders and with... [Lire la suite]28 février 2019
The Asahi Shimbun Displays 'Feeding history: the politics of food'
Wooden model group of a butcher’s shop, Deir el-Bersha, Egypt, Middle Kingdom period. © the Trustees of the British Museum.
LONDON.- The British Museum’s new Asahi Shimbun display will explore the relationship between food, power and control through a focussed selection of objects. More food is being produced than ever before, but hunger remains one of the biggest threats to society today – in 2017, the United Nations estimated that around one in nine people... [Lire la suite]