19 novembre 2019

Lot 3068. A large amber and green glazed tileworks ‘Buddhist lion’ stand, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000 (USD 19,242 - USD 32,070). Price realised HKD 175,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The caparisoned buddhist lion is modelled standing on a rectangular plinth, carrying a vase shaped as an open lotus bloom on its back with a deep receptacle, at one time probably supporting a large temple lamp. Note: This stand would have been originally... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3072. A rare small wucai ‘Dragon and Phoenix’ dish, Wanli six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619); 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000 (USD 19,242 - USD 25,656). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The dish is painted to the centre with a five-clawed dragon and phoenix in flight in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the cavetto is similarly painted with two pairs of dragons and phoenix interspersed by ruyi clouds.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3071. A rare blue and white ‘dragon’ rectangular box and cover, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double rectangle and of the period (1573-1619); 9 3/8 in. (23.7 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000 (USD 76,968 - USD 102,623). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Of rectangular form with canted corners, it is decorated in vibrant tones of cobalt blue to the cover with a rectangular panel enclosing two five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3070. A blue and white ‘fish’ circular box and cover, Wanli six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000 (USD 38,484 - USD 64,140). Price realised HKD 375,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The top of the domed cover is painted in brilliant cobalt tones depicting several types of fish including a mullet, sole, bream and perch, swimming in a pond amid floating aquatic plants. The theme is repeated on the sides. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3069. A yellow-enamelled dish, Zhengde six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1506-1521); 7 1/4 in. (17.6 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 500,000 - HKD 700,000 (USD 64,140 - USD 89,796). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The dish is potted with a slightly flared rim, covered overall with a rich yellow enamel.  Provenance: An English private collection. Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 27 November 2019 

Lot 3007. A fine magnificent and important blue and white 'boys' jar and cover, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566); 18 ½ in. (47 cm.) high including cover. Estimate On Request. Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The jar is exquisitely painted in underglaze blue of brilliant deep purplish tone on the high-shouldered body with a continuous scene of sixteen boys at various leisurely pursuits including one who is impersonating the school master,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3006. A rare reserve-decorated blue and white 'crane' dish, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566); 12 7/8 in. (32.6 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000 (USD 153,935 - USD 230,903). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The dish is decorated to the interior with a shou character within a shaped cartouche, supported by a large lingzhi and surrounded by five cranes in flight amidst clouds and further lingzhi and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3005. A fine and exceedingly rare copper-red decorated ‘Three fish’ stem cup, Xuande six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1426-1435); 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 25,000,000 - HKD 30,000,000 (USD 3,206,982 - USD 3,848,379). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The cup is delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, and is supported on a hollow splayed foot. The exterior is exquisitely decorated... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 3003. A fine and rare tianbai-glazed anhua-decorated ‘phoenix’ dish, Yongle period (1403-1425); 7 7/16 in. (18.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000 (USD 89,796 - USD 115,451). Price realised HKD 2,125,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The dish is thinly potted with wide rounded sides and a gently flared rim, finely decorated in anhua around the cavetto with a pair of phoenix divided by 'S'-shaped clouds, the centre evenly spaced with three clusters of cloud-scrolls,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3001. A rare Longquan celadon carved ‘lychee’ dish, Yongle period (1403-1425); 13 1/4 (33.6 cm.) diam.  Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000 (USD 76,968 - USD 102,623). Price realised HKD 2,125,000.  © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The centre of the dish is finely carved with a fruiting lychee spray surrounded by a floral scroll alternately bearing lotus and peach blooms in the cavetto and a narrow classic scroll beneath the mouth. The exterior is carved with a composite floral scroll.... [Lire la suite]