07 août 2019
A white and brown jade mandarin duck, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Lot 3243. A white and brown jade mandarin duck, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 2 1/2 in. (6.7 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price Realized HKD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
The duck carved in the round holding a lingzhi spray in its beak with its head turned sharply looking back, the plumage well-carved and incised, its two feet tucked under its body, the stone of pale celadon with extensive russet brown areas and a smooth polish.
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A small celadon jade carving of a mythical beast, longma, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Lot 3242. A small celadon jade carving of a mythical beast, longma, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 1 7/8 in. (4.9 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized HKD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
The mythical beast depicted as a recumbent horse resting on a sea of swirling waves with its head sharply turned to rest beside a stack of ribbon-tied scrolls on its back, the softly polished stone with russet and grey inclusions well-used within the carving.
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07 août 2019
A rare white jade openwork 'Dragon' finial, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 3241. A rare white jade openwork 'Dragon' finial, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 25,000 - HKD 30,000. Price Realized HKD 47,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
Finely carved and pierced in openwork with a writhing dragon emerging from scrolling lotus foliage and flowers, the oval base drilled for attachment, the stone of an even tone with some minor inclusions.
Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 1 December 2010, Hong Kong07 août 2019
A small grey jade carving of an elephant, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Lot 3237. A small grey jade carving of an elephant, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 2 1/4 in. (5.6 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price Realized HKD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
The recumbent elephant carved in the round with a large rotund body supported on four stout legs, finely incised with creases, its head turned slightly to one side with its trunk resting beside its foot, the stone of an opaque light grey tone with some minor darker... [Lire la suite]07 août 2019
A small pale grey jade elephant and boy carving, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Lot 3236. A small pale grey jade elephant and boy carving, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.) wide.Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price Realized HKD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
Carved in the round as a playful boy clambering up onto the back of a recumbent elephant, its head turned to the side, its ears, tail and trunk finely detailed, the softly polished pale grey stone with some darker black striations.
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A rare Ming bamboo root carving of Damo, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 3187. A rare Ming bamboo root carving of Damo, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 220,000. Price Realized HKD 200,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010
The rounded figure of the immortal exquisitely carved seated with a voluminous robe covering his bent legs and entire body, falling in folds around him and extending outwards at the rear, his finely detailed bearded face emerging from beneath the folds in a contemplative expression with eyes... [Lire la suite]07 août 2019
A fine rare late Ming polychrome enamel yellow-ground dish, Wanli six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (15
Lot 3120. A fine rare late Ming polychrome enamel yellow-ground dish, Wanli six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1573-1619); 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 400,000. Price Realized HKD 500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
Decorated on the biscuit in turquoise, green and aubergine with two horizontal five-clawed dragons in confronted posture divided by a band of clouds, above foaming waves crashing against rockwork, within a band of six dragon... [Lire la suite]07 août 2019
A rare aubergine and yellow glazed hexagonal vase, Ming dynasty, first half of 16th century
Lot 3119. A rare aubergine and yellow glazed hexagonal vase, Ming dynasty, first half of 16th century; 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 350,000 - HKD 450,000. Price Realized HKD 400,000. © Christie's Images Ltd., 2010
The vase of hexagonal section, the broad body with a stepped shoulder, the straight neck rising to an unglazed lipped rim, the splayed foot supported on an integral stand withruyi shaped feet connected by a waisted apron, all resting on a flat base, the... [Lire la suite]
07 août 2019
A rare Ming carved cinnabar lacquer brush and cover, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century
Lot 3087. A rare Ming carved cinnabar lacquer brush and cover, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century; 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) long. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price Realized HKD 56,250. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
The cylindrical shaft delicately carved in deep relief with a Daoist monk holding a brush in his hand under a pine tree, his attendant holding a scroll for his master to write upon, reserved on a geometric oblong ground, the cover and the end of the brush finely decorated with... [Lire la suite]07 août 2019
A rare Ming carved black tixi lacquer circular box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 3085. A rare Ming carved black tixi lacquer circular box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 7 1/8 in. (18 cm) diam. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price Realized HKD 56,250. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2010
The top surface of the cover is finely carved in deep relief through layers of black and red lacquer with bands of ruyi scrolls radiating from a central stylised flower-head, the scrolls extending to the gently curved sides of the cover and box, the base and interior... [Lire la suite]