30 mai 2019
An imperial soapstone ‘Yuanjian huihao’ seal, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 3009. An imperial soapstone ‘Yuanjian huihao’ seal, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 3 5/8 in. (5.8 x 5.8 x 9.4 cm.), 605 g. Estimate HKD 15,000,000 - HKD 20,000,000. Price realised HKD 19,325,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The columnar base is carved in shallow relief on the sides with a wide band of intertwined kui-dragons and kui-phoenix, below a narrow band of s-scrolls and a further band of ruyi-motifs, surmounted by a recumbent tri-horned mythical... [Lire la suite]30 mai 2019
A highly important imperial white jade 'Zhoujia yanxi zhi bao' seal, Jiaqing period (1796-1820)
Lot 3011. A highly important imperial white jade 'Zhoujia yanxi zhi bao' seal, Jiaqing period (1796-1820); 3 13/16 x 3 ¾ x 3 ¾ in. (9.7 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm). Estimate HKD 18,000,000 - HKD 24,000,000. Price realised HKD 20,525,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The square seal platform is surmounted by a mythical double-headed beast carved recumbent with a scaly body, the conjoined mid-body pierced with an aperture and threaded with its original yellow silk braid terminating in knotted tassels,... [Lire la suite]30 mai 2019
Important William Hogarth painting saved for the nation
William Hogarth (1697 – 1764), William Wollaston and his Family in a Grand Interior. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1730, 99 cm by 124.5 cm.
LEICESTER.- The painting William Wollaston and his Family in a Grand Interior by eminent 18th century English artist William Hogarth, has been allocated to New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, via the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, following a campaign to save it for the nation. Tax of £903,672 was settled by the acceptance of the painting. The value of the painting exceeded the... [Lire la suite]30 mai 2019
Vase, Japon, c. 19° siècle
Lot 258. Vase, Japon, c. 19° siècle. Grès à glaçure sombre. H 21 cm. Estimation: €300 - €500. Adjugé 455 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
Provenance: Collection Josette et Théo Schulmann - Acquis dans les années 1960-1970.
Collection Josette et Théo Schulmann chez Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris, 75008 Paris, le 11 Juin 2019 à 14h30. Experts: Art Tribal & Arts d’Asie : Cabinet Daffos-Estournel -Tel. : +33 6 09 22 55 13 – www.aaoarts.com
30 mai 2019
Jarre, Chine, Dynasties Song-Jin-Yuan, c 12°-13° siècle
Lot 103. Jarre, Chine, Dynasties Song-Jin-Yuan, c 12°-13° siècle. Grès émaillé à glaçure brun-noir, H 33 cm. Estimation: €800 - €1,500. Adjugé 1 040 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
Belle jarre à épaisse glaçure retombant en grosses gouttes vers le pied On notera le beau traitement de surface sur laquelle est créé un aspect de facettes et la bordure du col plus claire.
Provenance: Collection Josette et Théo Schulmann - Acquis dans les années 1960-1970.
Collection Josette et Théo Schulmann chez Cornette de... [Lire la suite]30 mai 2019
Jarre, Chine, Dynasties Song-Jin-Yuan, c 12°-13° siècle
Lot 102. Jarre, Chine, Dynasties Song-Jin-Yuan, c 12°-13° siècle. Grès à glaçure noire. H 36 cm. Estimation: €1,000 - €2,000. Adjugé 5 200 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
Le corps ovoïde est surmonté d'un classique petit col On notera la très belle profondeur de la glaçure noire
Provenance: Collection Josette et Théo Schulmann - Acquis dans les années 1960-1970.
Reproduite: Visible sur une photographie in situ prise dans l'appartement de la familleSchulmann publié dans un reportage paru dans le magazine Maison... [Lire la suite]