12 août 2019
A rare large yellow-glazed bowl, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period
Lot 1351. A rare large yellow-glazed bowl, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1522-1566); 14¾ in. (37.4 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
With deep sides rising from the tapered foot to the everted rim, covered inside and out with a glaze of lemon-yellow color.
Note: Jiajing mark and period yellow-glazed bowls of this large size are rare. One of slightly larger size (15 in. diam.)... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
A very rare wucai and turquoise 'Dragon' dish, Late Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period (1628-1644)
Lot 1350. A very rare wucai and turquoise 'Dragon' dish, Late Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period (1628-1644); 10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Painted in the center with a green horned dragon rising from the waves in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by swirling clouds below a band of rocks rising from crashing waves, with two further dragons in iron red and green on the exterior racing amidst ruyiheads... [Lire la suite]
12 août 2019
An unusual green and yellow-glazed 'Dragon' jar, 18th-19th century
Lot 1406. An unusual green and yellow-glazed 'Dragon' jar, 18th-19th century; 8¼ in. (21 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Of zhadou form, incised all over with nine dragons leaping amidst clouds above a wave and rock band, with a ruyi band at the rim on the interior, all under a green glaze reserved on a lemon-yellow ground, the base incised with an apocryphal Xuande mark under the yellow glaze, wood stand.
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A gold-splashed bronze bombé censer, 17th-18th century
Lot 1315. A gold-splashed bronze bombé censer, 17th-18th century; 7½ in. (19 cm.) across handles. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 10,000. Price realised USD 46,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
With a pair of simplified dragon-scroll handles, the base cast with a Xuande two-character seal mark, the exterior and base liberally splashed with gold.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 26 March 2010, New York, Rockefeller Plaza
12 août 2019
A rare large gold-splashed bronze ovoid jar, 17th-18th century
Lot 1319. A rare large gold-splashed bronze ovoid jar, 17th-18th century; 17¾ in. (45.1 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
With six whorl roundels on the shoulder below the waisted neck, the exterior and base liberally splashed with gold in contrast to the golden olive patina, the base cast with a Xuande four-character mark within a rectangle, wood stand.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, 4 June 1992, lot 140.
Christie's. Fine... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
A large silver-inlaid bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th century
Lot 1309. A large silver-inlaid bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th century; 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 60,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Shown standing with one hand positioned above the other, wearing long flowing robes and a cowl finely inlaid in silver, the hair drawn up into a topknot behind a crown, with silver bead urna and silver beads in the necklace, the back inlaid in silver wire with a Shisou mark.
Provenance: Sotheby's, Hong Kong,... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
A gold-splashed bronze bombé tripod censer and stand, 17th-18th century
Lot 1324. A gold-splashed bronze bombé tripod censer and stand, 17th-18th century; 9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) across handles. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 104,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
The censer with compressed body raised on three conical supports, the handles formed by dragons pulling themselves up onto the rim, the base cast with an apocryphal Xuande mark; the stand raised on three ruyi supports and cast as overlapping petals radiating from the center.
Note: Compare the... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
A gold-splashed bronze figure of a seated mythical horned beast, 18th-19th century
Lot 1325. A gold-splashed bronze figure of a seated mythical horned beast, 18th-19th century; 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 170,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Seated with head turned and mouth open in a fierce expression, the ears alertly pricked and the tufted tail raised, with flames emerging from the haunches and finely incised tufts of hair surrounding the face and continuing down the back and legs, covered overall in splashes of gold, fitted... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
Eduard Planting Gallery in Amsterdam presents 'Contemplation'
Marie-Jeanne van Hövell tot Westerflier, At the Window - Feeling blue, 2018. © Jeanne van Hövell tot Westerflier Photography.
AMSTERDAM.- Eduard Planting Gallery in Amsterdam presents from 10 August until 28 September 2019 an exhibition of Marie-Jeanne van Hövell tot Westerflier. With 'Contemplation' the Dutch fine art photographer shows timeless still lifes and classic, staged images of interiors. The gallery also introduces a selection of black and white portraits from the new series 'The White Blouse'.... [Lire la suite]12 août 2019
A rare large famille verte jar and cover, 17th century
Lot 1390. A rare large famille verte jar and cover, 17th century; 23 7/8 in. (60.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 18,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Of high-shouldered form decorated with four lobed reserves of boys holding large leafy floral sprays reserved on a diaper ground and joined by ruyi heads, the design interspersed with further reserves of floral sprays beneath a border of floral scroll and between bands of stylized lappets along the neck and slightly... [Lire la suite]