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A very rare archaistic 'brown'-glazed cong-form vase, Yongzheng six-character seal mark in black enamel and of the period (1723-
Lot 901. A very rare archaistic 'brown'-glazed cong-form vase, Yongzheng six-character seal mark in black enamel and of the period (1723-1735); 9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 245,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
Of square section, the flared, faceted mouth and lower body are covered in a deep brownish-aubergine glaze, the mid section in ochre and the projecting borders in green. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Wanli mark and also covered in the... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A rare three-color-glazed faceted beaker vase, fanggu, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 900. A rare three-color-glazed faceted beaker vase, fanggu, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 15 in. (38 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 10,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
Of square section, the flared, faceted mouth and lower body are covered in a deep brownish-aubergine glaze, the mid section in ochre and the projecting borders in green. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Wanli mark and also covered in the aubergine glaze, while the foot is left in the biscuit. ... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A pair of small yellow-glazed incised dishes, Kangxi six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 899..A pair of small yellow-glazed incised dishes, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1662-1722); 4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 23,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
Each has shallow rounded sides and is finely incised with two dragons contesting a flaming pearl on the interior and at a similar pursuit on the exterior, all under a glaze of rich egg yolk-yellow color.
Property from the Collection of Charles... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A gilt-bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 389. A gilt-bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 16.5cm., 6 ½ in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 23,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's
cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands folded in dhyanamudra supporting a ritual vase, dressed in a dhoti and draped over by a shawl, embellished with beaded jewels, the face with meditative expression, the hair piled up into a high chignon under an elaborate headdress.
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A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 388. A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 22cm., 8 5/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 30,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's
cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands folded in dhyanamudra supporting a ritual vase, dressed in a dhoti and draped over by a shawl, embellished with beaded jewels, the face with meditative expression, the hair piled up into a high chignon under an elaborate headdress.
Sotheby's. Fine... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A large painted tangka of Buddha and Jataka tales, Tibet, 18th-early 19th century
Lot 378. A large painted tangka of Buddha and Jataka tales, Tibet, 18th-early 19th century; 87.5 by 55.5cm., 34 ½ by 21 7/8 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 31,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's
painted with Shakyamuni Buddha in the centre with hands raised in the teaching dharmacakramudra, surrounded by scenes of the Jataka tales, mounted.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 201424 juillet 2019
A gilt-bronze figure of Tara, Tibet, 15th century
Lot 98. A gilt-bronze figure of Tara, Tibet, 15th century; 18.2cm., 7 1/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 32,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's
cast seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base, the right hand lowered in varadamudra and the left hand raised to the chest, each holding curved leafy stems, dressed in a dhoti embellished with beaded jewellery, crowned with a tiara in front of the high chignon.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art,... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A pair of gilt-bronze Daoist Immortals, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 87. A pair of gilt-bronze Daoist Immortals, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 50.7cm., 20in. Estimate 25,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 32,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's
each cast standing on a rectangular plinth, the hands held in front of the chest holding a hu tablet, dressed in long robes ornately engraved with dragons and foliate bands, the bearded face with an austere expression, surmounted by a tall official cap, later wood stands.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A gem set jade hilted dagger (khanjar), Deccan or North India, 1700-1725
Lot 377. A gem set jade hilted dagger (khanjar), Deccan or North India, 1700-1725; 17 ins. (43 cm.) long; 2 ½ ins. (6.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Set with rubies and diamonds, rain guard decorated with floral motifs on each side, steel blade.
Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.68, no.30.
Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.125, no.96The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.152, no.98The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018,... [Lire la suite]24 juillet 2019
A gold-inlaid and gem set jade flywhisk, North India, 1675-1725
Lot 359. A gold-inlaid and gem set jade flywhisk, North India, 1675-1725; 11 ¾ ins. (29.8 cm.) long; 1 1/8 ins. (3.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Set with rubies in gold, the interior of the head set with a silver disk, the terminal with rounded flower-bud surmounted with a small ruby.
Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.62, no.28.
Exhibited: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014, pp.34-35The Miho Museum,... [Lire la suite]