29 juillet 2019
A pair of famille rose yellow-ground sgraffiato bowls, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period
Lot 971. A pair of famille rose yellow-ground sgraffiato bowls, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908); 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) diam. Estimate $6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
Each is decorated on the exterior with three medallions, each enclosing a goat in a landscape, alternating with a vignette of antiques, all on a pale creamy yellow, sgraffiatoground. A medallion in the bottom of the interior encloses a dragon and... [Lire la suite]29 juillet 2019
A famille rose double-lozenge-shaped brush pot, 19th century
Lot 970. A famille rose double-lozenge-shaped brush pot, 19th century; 4½ in. (11.4 cm.) wide. Estimate $4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 6,875. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The exterior is decorated with six panels decorated with alternating landscpae scenes and calligraphic inscriptions, enclosed by gilt and iron red-enameled floral borders. The interior and base are enameled in turquoise. An apocryphal Qianlong seal mark is on the base, Japanese wood box.
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A famille rose 'Butterfly' vase, Guangxu six-character mark in iron red and of the period (1875-1908)
Lot 968. A famille rose 'Butterfly' vase, Guangxu six-character mark in iron red and of the period (1875-1908); 15 3/8 in. (39 cm.) high. Estimate $12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The vase is decorated with a multitude of colorful butterflies separated by a gilt-bordered band of lotus sprays and gilt xi (joy) characters on the shoulder, Japanese wood box.
Note: Butterflies are a symbol of happiness and also longevity.
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A very rare famille rose figure of a Lama, Qianlong Period, dated by inscription to 1782
Lot 967. A very rare famille rose figure of a Lama, Qianlong Period, dated by inscription to 1782; 18¾ in. (47.6 cm.) high. Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Price realised USD 81,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The figure is seated in dhyanasana on a waisted lotus base with his right hand raised invitarkamudra, and his left hand lowered in his lap holding a tablet. He wears loose, flowing robes and a tall hood decorated with floral scrolls, which ends above the nape of the... [Lire la suite]29 juillet 2019
A famille rose yellow-ground 'Medallion' bowl, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1796-1820)
Lot 966. A famille rose yellow-ground 'Medallion' bowl, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1796-1820); 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 40,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The bowl is finely enameled on the exterior with four medallions of vases of flowers, bowls of fruit and various auspicious objects surrounded by ruyi-linked foliate sprays on a lemon-yellow ground. A large medallion enclosing a scene of blossoming plants... [Lire la suite]29 juillet 2019
A small famille rose turquoise-ground brush pot, Qianlong four-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 964. A small famille rose turquoise-ground brush pot, Qianlong four-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1736-1795); 3¼ in. (8.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 8,125. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The sides are decorated in relief with raised panels of figures and pavilions in river landscapes, between gilded flower sprays and butterflies, all on a finely pebbled turquoise ground. The interior and base are also covered in turquoise enamel, box.
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A famille rose 'Bat' dish, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 963. A famille rose 'Bat' dish, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 5,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014
The center of the interior is decorated in iron-red with five bats (wufu), their wings outstretched and arranged in a circle centering a shou character. The exterior is decorated in famille rose enamels with meandering floral scroll.
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A hobbled stallion, attributable to Govardhan, Mughal India, circa 1600-1610
Lot 322. A hobbled stallion, attributable to Govardhan, Mughal India, circa 1600-1610. Ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper, mounted on blue 18th century album leaf, verso with nasta’liq quatrain mounted on pink leaf. Painting 4 x 4 3/8 ins. (10 x 11.2 cm.); folio 13 7/8 x 8 5/8 ins. (35.2 x 22.1 cm.). Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 40,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Provenance: Collection of Mrs Lucy StricklandSotheby’s, London, 13 December 1965,... [Lire la suite]29 juillet 2019
A gem set and enamelled gold flywhisk handle, India, possibly Hyderabad, second half 18th century or possibly later
Lot 249. A gem set and enamelled gold flywhisk handle, India, possibly Hyderabad, second half 18th century or possibly later; 11 5/8 ins. (29.5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Of typical form, longer than normal, set with diamonds and rubies on green and occasionally blue enamel ground, areas of loss of enamel.
Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
29 juillet 2019
A pair of enamelled and diamond-set domed fittings, India, 19th century
Lot 238. A pair of enamelled and diamond-set domed fittings, India, 19th century; 2 ½ x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ ins. (6.3 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm.). Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Each fitting with two attachment loops below.
Provenance: By repute, Maharaja of Indore
Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019