29 octobre 2019
An exceedingly rare Qingbai seated figure of a bodhisattva, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)
Lot 3102. An exceedingly rare Qingbai seated figure of a bodhisattva, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 12 1/2 in. (32 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 6,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000. Price realised HKD 6,040,000 (USD 782,520). © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The figure is modelled with the upper body gently leaning forward, seated with legs crossed and arms folded under a voluminous robe. The garment is worn in folds falling loosely across the broad shoulders, exposing a bare torso embellished with... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A rare blue and white dragon bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Lot 3235. A rare blue and white dragon bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368); 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 875,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The bowl is painted on the interior with a single three-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl within a double-line medallion, below a band of classic scrolls within double-line borders below the interior mouth rim. The exterior is similarly decorated with a band of scrolling lotus blooms on an... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 3393. A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 8 5/8 in. (22.1 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Of circular form, the cover is carved in relief through the layers of lacquer with fruiting lychee branches among other fruits, all reserved against a ground of diaper pattern. The box is similarly decorated around the side with the interiors and base in black lacquer, Japanese wood box.
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A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Swallow and Apricot' box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 3390. A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Swallow and Apricot' box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price realised HKD 225,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The rectangular cover is carved with a swallow perched on a flowering apricot branch amidst apricot blossoms, the sides of the cover and box carved with further apricot flowers and leaves, all against a diamond-diaper ground enclosing florettes. The base is incised with a... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A carved cinnabar lacquer stem bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 97. A carved cinnabar lacquer stem bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 3 ¾ in.(9.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,810 - USD 19,215). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
The deep bowl is carved with four large long-tailed birds amongst flower sprays and pomegranate, all on a diaper pattern and below a key fret band to the mouth rim. The stem with splayed foot is similarly decorated with further flower sprays. The interior is lined with metal.=
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A rare and finely carved lobed cinnabar lacquer 'Washing the elephant' dish, Jiajing six-character incised mark and of the perio
Lot 25. A rare and finely carved lobed cinnabar lacquer 'Washing the elephant' dish, Jiajing six-character incised mark and of the period (1522 - 1566); 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 40,000 (USD 25,620 - USD 51,240). Price realised GBP 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
The octafoil shaped dish is magnificently carved through thick layers of cinnabar lacquer with an elephant next to a large wooden basin being washed by a servant standing on the animal with a broom,... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A Qingbai tixi-style carved meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Lot 3141. A Qingbai tixi-style carved meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000 (USD 51,809 - USD 77,714). Price realised HKD 1,250,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The vase is well potted with a long slender body rising from the countersunk base to rounded shoulders, surmounted by a ribbed neck tapering to a lipped rim. It is crisply carved on the exterior with a broad band of scrolling tendrils between double... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A very rare carved polychrome lacquer 'chrysanthemum' box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 95. A very rare carved polychrome lacquer 'chrysanthemum' box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279); 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 76,860 - USD 102,480). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
The box and cover are carved through layers of brown, yellow and red lacquer with an intricate network of chrysanthemum flowers growing from leafy stems. The cover is formed with lobed sides to accomodate the flower-form brass ring-handles applied to the long side of the... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A rare carved red and black lacquer 'phoenix' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 94. A rare carved red and black lacquer 'phoenix' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000 (USD 51,240 - USD 76,860). Price realised GBP 58,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
The bowl is supported on a short circular foot and is carved through layers of red and black lacquer with a band enclosing two phoenixes surrounded by large peony blooms. The mouth rim and foot rim are encircled with bands of classical scroll and geometric patterns. The interior... [Lire la suite]29 octobre 2019
A Cizhou marbled stoneware bowl, Northern Song dynasty, 11th-12th century
Lot 23. A Cizhou marbled stoneware bowl, Northern Song dynasty, 11th-12th century; 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 10,248 - USD 15,372). Price realised GBP 15,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
The bowl is formed with rounded sides and is raised on a short foot ring. The marbled brown and beige ware is applied with a plain creamy-white slip on the mouth rim, all covered in a clear glaze.
Property from the Estate of Albert and Leonie Van Daalen, Switzerland.
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