20 septembre 2019
A rare Cizhou sgraffiato 'peony' vase, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 3004. A rare Cizhou sgraffiato 'peony' vase, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 21.7 cm, 8 1/2 in. Estimate 450,000 — 550,000 HKD (57,371 - 70,120 USD). Lot Sold 562,500 HKD (71,623 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.
the baluster body elegantly rising from a splayed foot to a tall trumpet neck with a rolled lip, freely carved through the layer of brown slip to the ivory white layer beneath with large peony blooms borne on lush broad leaves, all above a... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
An extremely rare Dingyao 'boy' pillow , Northern Song – Jin dynasty
Lot 3003. An extremely rare Dingyao 'boy' pillow , Northern Song – Jin dynasty (960-1234); 19.2 cm, 7 1/2 in. Estimate 3,000,000 — 4,000,000 HKD (382,470 - 509,960 USD). Lot Sold 3,750,000 HKD (477,488 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.
well modelled as a cherubic boy reclining on his left and resting his head on a pillow, all supported on a rectangular plinth bordered with a cusped apron below cartouches of scrollwork, the figure depicted clad in voluminous robes and nestling a... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
A fine and rare Dingyao vase, incised guan mark, Northern Song – Liao dynasty (960-1125)
Lot 3002. A fine and rare Dingyao vase, incised guan mark, Northern Song – Liao dynasty (960-1125); 37.5 cm, 14 3/4 in. Estimate 2,000,000 — 3,000,000 HKD (254,980 - 382,470 USD). Lot Sold 2,500,000 HKD (318,325 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.
superbly potted, the ovoid body of generous proportion, rising to rounded shoulders encircled by one raised and three carved fillets, sweeping up to a tall waisted neck surmounted by a wide galleried mouth,... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
A Cizhou incised 'Bird' pillow, Northern Song – Jin dynasty (960-1234)
Lot 3001. A Cizhou incised 'Bird' pillow, Northern Song – Jin dynasty (960-1234); 26.6 cm, 10 1/2 in. Estimate 450,000 — 550,000 HKD (57,371 - 70,120 USD). Lot Sold 687,500 HKD (87,539 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.
of bean shape with four subtle notches along its outer edge, the slightly concave top incised through the white slip with a lobed panel enclosing a pair of confronting mythical birds, each rendered standing on its webbed feet and detailed with fine plumage, surrounded by... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
An opaque jade halberd blade, Ge, Shang dynasty, circa 1400-1100 BC
Lot 811. An opaque jade halberd blade, Ge, Shang dynasty, circa 1400-1100 BC; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) long. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The ge has a median rib on both sides interrupted by a single hole drilled from both sides, and the edges of the blade are beveled. The jade is now opaque and of pale buff color, box.
Provenance: J. T. Tai Foundation, New York, acquired prior to 1985.Christie's New York, 17 September... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
An archaic bronze ritual tripod food vessel, Ding, Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC
Lot 801. An archaic bronze ritual tripod food vessel, Ding, Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC; 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The deep bowl is raised on three legs issuing from taotie masks and is cast in relief with a band of taotie masks below with a pair of inverted U-shaped handles that rise from the rim. The interior is cast with a two-character inscription, Zu... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
A small Longquan celadon mallet-shaped vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
Lot1046. A small Longquan celadon mallet-shaped vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 6 in. (15.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The vase is well potted with straight flaring sides rising to angular sloping shoulders, surmounted by a wide cylindrical neck below a dish-shaped mouth. It is covered with an even lustrous glaze of bluish-green tone with wide crackles, thinning at the rims and leaving the ring foot... [Lire la suite]20 septembre 2019
A large gilt-lacquered bronze figure of a Daoist deity, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 856. A large gilt-lacquered bronze figure of a Daoist deity, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The Daoist deity with fierce expression is shown seated wearing full armor under long robes incised with cloud scroll on the hems, and a celestial scarf billowing behind his head, with traces of gold and red lacquer remaining.
The Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Family Collection.
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A white and beige jade fish-form pendant, Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC
Lot 814. A white and beige jade fish-form pendant, Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC; 2 7/8 in. (7.5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The thick pendant is of curved shape, and is finely carved with overlapping petal-form scales on both sides and diamond lozenges on the back. The head is pierced with a hole for suspension. The opaque white jade has an area of beige inclusion on one side.
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A dark green jade rabbit-form pendant, Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC
Lot 817. A dark green jade rabbit-form pendant, Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC; 1 ¾ in. (4.2 cm.) long. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 52,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The pendant is carved as a recumbent rabbit, and is pierced through the fore paws with a hole for suspension. The jade is of dark green color with areas of white alteration..
Provenance: Frank Caro, New York, 1959.Arthur M. Sackler Collections.Else... [Lire la suite]