29 novembre 2019

Lot 315. An exceptionally large and rare moulded Dingyao 'lotus' dish, Northern song – Jin dynasty (960-1234); 30 cm, 11 3/4  in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot Sold 687,500 HKD (87,828 USD). © Sotheby's. with shallow rounded sides supported on a tapered foot, moulded on the interior with a key-fret bordered medallion enclosing leafy lotus sprays, surrounded by additional lotus blooms wreathed in dense foliage, covered overall save for the rim with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 700. A superb and rare Yaozhou celadon 'peony' box and cover, Northern song – Jin dynasty (960-1234); 13.2 cm, 5 1/4  in.. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot Sold 750,000  HKD (95,813 USD). © Sotheby's. probably a chess box, swiftly incised around the exterior with nine cash coins between rows of small impressed florets, the slightly domed top carved with a large bloom borne on a curling stem and wreathed by undulating foliage.  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 700. A rare carved Dingyao 'peony' washer, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 18.1 cm, 7 1/8  in. Estimate 280,000 — 380,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,062,500 HKD (135,734 USD). © Sotheby's. with flared sides rising from a flat base to a five-lobed rim, carved on the interior with a leafy peony spray, the exterior decorated with two raised bowstring bands, applied overall with a transparent ivory-tinged glaze, metal-bound rim.  Provenance: John Sparks Ltd,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 700. A large Longquan celadon handled jar, Yuan – Ming dynasty (1279-1644); 49 cm, 19 1/4  in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot Sold 2,250,000 HKD (287,438 USD). © Sotheby's. the baluster body supported on a countersunk base, surmounted by a tall waisted neck and everted mouth, set with four lug handles at the shoulder, decorated in relief on the exterior with two dragons reaching for a flaming pearl and soaring amidst clouds.  Sotheby's. Chinese Art,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 700. An exceptional agate 'demon mask' fitting, Neolithic period, Shandong, Longshan Culture (c. 3000-1700 BC); 3.9 cm, 1 1/2  in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,187,500 HKD (151,703 USD). © Sotheby's. the front side carved in varying levels of relief with strongly defined facial features, portrayed with slanting elliptical eyes with rounded pupils flanking a high-bridged nose with curled back nostrils, an open mouth revealing fangs and clenching... [Lire la suite]

Lot 691. A small calcified jade cong, possibly Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (c. 3300-2250 BC); 2.3 cm, 7/8  in.. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,375,000 HKD (175,656 USD). © Sotheby's. each corner carved with a stylised animal mask design, the four faces divided with a gently recessed vertical band in the centre of each side.  Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 691. A pale celadon jade hand implement, Neolithic period, Majiabian culture (c. 5000-3500 BC); 12.5 cm, 4 7/8  in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,625,000 HKD (207,594 USD). © Sotheby's. the bowed front rendered with fluted sides, the stone of translucent pale green tone with calcified opaque white areas.  Exhibited: Angus Forsyth and Brian McElney, Jades from China, The Museum of East Asian Art, Bath, 1994, cat. no. 49. Literature: Roger... [Lire la suite]

Lot 726. A yellow jade ‘condor’ plaque, Neolithic period, Henan, Longshan Culture (c. 3000-1700 BC); 5.6 cm, 2 1/4  in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot Sold 4,000,000 HKD (511,000 USD). © Sotheby's. the condor depicted with a hooked beak, long neck with folds of skin, feathery back and clenched talons, one side set with a turquoise inlaid eye, the stone of yellowish-celadon colour.  Exhibited: Angus Forsyth and Brian... [Lire la suite]

Lot 721. A jade 'human face' plaque, Neolithic period, Shandong, Longshan Culture (c. 3000-1700 BC); 5.6 cm, 2 1/4  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot Sold 4,000,000 HKD (511,000 USD). © Sotheby's. saddle-shaped, the bowed top carved with a human face flanked by feathery side-panel designs of raised-line work, the stone of a yellowish-celadon tone with russet inclusions.  Exhibited: Angus Forsyth and Brian McElney, Jades from China, The Museum of East... [Lire la suite]

Lot 72. A celadon and russet jade 'pig dragon' carving , Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (c. 3800-2700 BC); 7cm, 2 3/4  in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot Sold 8,815,000 HKD (1,126,116 USD). © Sotheby's. the beast with a bulbous body, depicted with large bulging eyes, an upturned snout and pointed ears, further carved with a diamond-shaped cross-hatching between the ears, its neck drilled with a hole.  Exhibited: Angus Forsyth and Brian... [Lire la suite]