8 octobre 2019

Lot 116. A fine celadon-glazed lobed zhadou, Seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 20.9 cm, 8 1/4  in.. Estimate 1,500,000 — 2,000,000 HKD (190,995 - 254,660 USD). Lot sold 5,215,000 HKD (664,026 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. the shouldered body divided into six undulating lobes resembling petals, all supported on a stepped splayed foot and surmounted by a short trumpet-shaped mouth, covered overall save for the footring with an even bluish-green glaze,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. A pair of celadon-glazed ogee dishes, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Jingweitang zhi marks; 13 cm, 5 1/8  in. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 HKD (10,186 - 12,733 USD). Lot sold 275,000 HKD (35,016 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. each of ogee form, the interior and exterior covered overall with a pale bluish-green glaze interrupted by a brown rim, the base left white and inscribed in underglaze blue with a four-character mark reading Jingweitang zhi... [Lire la suite]

Lot 108. A peachbloom-glazed washer, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 11.8 cm, 4 5/8  in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD (6,367 — 8,913 USD). Lot sold 525,000 HKD (66,848 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. with low rounded sides incurved at the mouth and supported on a low tapering foot, the exterior covered with an attractive mottled peachbloom glaze, the interior and base left white, the latter inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze... [Lire la suite]

Lot 105. A rare underglaze-blue and yellow-enamelled 'lotus bouquet' charger, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 39.6 cm, 15 1/2  in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD (76,398 - 101,864 USD). Lot sold 2,250,000 HKD (286,493 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. rising from a short tapered foot to a lipped rim, painted in various shades of cobalt blue against a bright yellow ground, the interior with a beribboned bouquet of lotus and other water plants, encircled by a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1. A highly important and superbly painted Beijing enamel falancai pouch-shaped glass vase, blue enamel mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 18.2 cm. Estimate upon request. Lot sold 207,086,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. masterfully conjured by the most dexterous craftsmen in the Imperial Workshops under the direct mandate from the Emperor, the immaculate glass charmingly modelled in the form of a ribbon-tied pouch, its ovoid body carved with vertical... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3111. A pair of blue and white 'dragon' bowls, marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 9.6 and 9.7 cm, 3 3/4  in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD (63,665 — 89,131 USD). Lot sold 1,750,000 HKD (222,828 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. each with deep rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the exterior decorated  in rich cobalt-blue tones with two five-clawed dragons soaring amidst cloud scrolls, the interior centred with a medallion enclosing a writhing dragon, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3121. A green-ground aubergine-enamelled 'dragon' bowl, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 15.1 cm, 5 7/8  in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD (63,665 — 89,131 USD). Lot sold 625,000 HKD (79,581 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's skilfully potted with deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a flared rim, the exterior superbly incised and enamelled in aubergine with a dynamic scene depicting a pair of dragons soaring sinuously above crashing waves amidst flaming wisps, each scaly... [Lire la suite]

Lot . A fine pair of doucai 'anbaxian' bowls, marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 13.2 cm, 5 1/8  in. Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD (101,864 — 152,796 USD. Lot sold 3,250,000 HKD (413,823 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.  each well potted with flared sides rounding from a short foot, the exterior finely painted with the anbaxian emblems, each rendered with fluttering ribbons alternately coloured in green and iron red, all... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3114. An exceptional and rare black-ground famille-verte 'chrysanthemum' bowl, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 13 cm, 5 1/8  in.. Estimate 1,500,000 — 2,000,000 HKD (319,375 - 383,250 USD). Lot sold 1,875,000 HKD (238,744 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.  delicately potted with deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, the exterior superbly enamelled with a frieze formed of three detached leafy chrysanthemum scrolls, each rendered undulating and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3106. A rare famille-rose vase supported by three boys, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 18 cm, 7 1/8  in. Estimate 2,500,000 — 3,000,000 HKD (319,375 - 383,250 USD. Lot Sold 15,775,000 HKD (2,008,631 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.  intricately sculpted in the form of three half-kneeling boys supporting a vase on their shoulders, the vase of baluster form, flanked by a pair of archaistic phoenix handles, the exterior brightly enamelled against a... [Lire la suite]