3 novembre 2019

Lot 32. A blue-ground yellow-enamelled 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000 (USD 19,425 - USD 25,900). Price realised GBP 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The exterior is decorated with two five-clawed dragons amongst clouds and flames chasing the flaming pearl, all above a band of overlapping petals encircling the foot rim. The interior is similarly decorated with a central... [Lire la suite]

Lot 115. Two large underglaze blue and copper-red 'flower' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 18 ½ in. (47 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 10,360). Price realised GBP 11,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.  One dish is decorated to the interior with a lotus pond enclosed by six flower sprays including peony, chrysanthemum and magnolia to the rim. The other dish is decorated to the centre with a butterfly in flight above peonies growing beside rocks. The rim is... [Lire la suite]

Lot 114. A blue and white gu-form 'bird and flower' vase, Transitional period, mid-17th century; 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 12,950). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.  The elegantly potted vase of waisted form is decorated to the upper body with a pair of birds in flight amongst peonies, plum blossoms, bamboo and rocks. The central register is decorated with interlinked ruyi-heads and scrolling tendrils, all above a band of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 113. A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 18 1/8 in.(46 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 12,950). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.  The vase is decorated with five monks and a dignitary in an interior setting. The tall flaring neck is similarly decorated depicting two monks in conversation with a seated dignitary in front of a standing lady. Provenance: Acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century, and then by descent to... [Lire la suite]

Lot  112. A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722), dated by inscription to the fifty-eighth year, corresponding to 1719; 17 ½ in.( 44.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 12,950). Price realised GBP 9,375. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.  The vase is decorated to the body with dignitaries and attendants in an interior setting. The reverse bears an inscription and dating to the 'auspicious day of the autumn month in the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 111. A blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' dish, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 12,950). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The deeply potted dish is decorated to the interior with a scene from Xi Xiang Ji, Romance of the Western Chamber. The exterior is decorated with two large bamboo sprays enclosing the channelled foot. The base has a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 17 3/8 in. (44.3 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,475 - USD 10,360). Price realised GBP 5,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The bulbous body is decorated to one side with a shaped panel enclosing precious antiques and to the other side with a long-tailed bird perched beneath a blossoming tree. The narrow neck below the flared mouth is similarly decorated. Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 108. A large blue and white sleeve vase, Transitional period, mid-17th century; 17 ¾ in. (45 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,950 - USD 19,425). Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The vase is painted with an outdoor scene depicting an official with his attendants in conversation with two barefooted men and a boy leading a water buffalo, all below a band of incised scrolling flowers to the shoulder and stylised lappets to the mouth rim. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107. A blue and white 'phoenix' jar and cover, 17th century; 12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 10,360). Price realised GBP 1,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The body is painted in vibrant tones of blue with six phoenixes with trailing tails among a dense floral scroll, between bands of stylised lappets and ruyi-heads. The domed cover is painted with two further phoenixes. Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 106. A blue and white bottle vase, Transitional period, mid-17th century; 14 ½ in. (36.8 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,770 - USD 10,360). Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The vase is decorated to the globular body in vibrant tones of cobalt blue with a continuous scene of several officials beside a pavilion, receiving offerings from two attendants, all within a rocky landscape setting. The slender neck is painted with leafy long-stemmed tulip flowers... [Lire la suite]