03 décembre 2019

A carved Dingyao 'lotus' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Lot 1835. A carved Dingyao 'lotus' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price Realized: HKD 93,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008 The deep, well-potted sides flaring towards the gold-bound rim and fluently carved with two lotus sprays, covered inside and out with a glaze of ivory tone gathering in olive-toned tears on the exterior, the inside of the foot and base also glazed, Japanese wood box.  Provenance: Kuchukyo,... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

A rare moulded shufu bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)

Lot 1834. A rare moulded shufu bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 8 in. (20.3 cm. ) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized: 511,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008  With deep rounded sides rising from a slightly spreading foot, the centre of the interior moulded with stylised clouds scroll, the wall with two five-clawed dragons amidst scrolling clouds, the exterior freely incised with lotus petals around the base, all under a pale opaque bluish-white glaze stopping neatly around the... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

A rare moulded shufu bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)

Lot 1834. A rare moulded shufu bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 8 in. (20.3 cm. ) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized: HKD 511,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008  With deep rounded sides rising from a slightly spreading foot, the centre of the interior moulded with stylised clouds scroll, the wall with two five-clawed dragons amidst scrolling clouds, the exterior freely incised with lotus petals around the base, all under a pale opaque bluish-white glaze stopping neatly around the... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

A Dehua figure of Guanyin, signed He Chaozong, 17th–18th century

Lot 327. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, signed He Chaozong, 17th–18th century; 15 cm, 5 7/8  in.. Estimate HKD 40,000 — 60,000. Lot Sold 162,500 HKD (20,759 USD). © Sotheby's. seated in lalitasana on a jagged rock next to a scroll, the reverse impressed with a He Chaozong seal mark within a double gourd. Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong,... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

A Dehua seated figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th century

Lot 1815. A Dehua seated figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th century; 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 220,000. Price Realized: 223,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008  The seated figure with voluminous robes gathered closely around him, with only his chest and one foot exposed, his serene face with curled beard, moustache and brow with eyes closed in meditation, wood stand, Japanese wood box.  Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection. ... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

A large blue and white 'floral' handled jar, probably Vietnam, 15th century

Lot 327. A large blue and white 'floral' handled jar, probably Vietnam, 15th century; 33 cm, 13 in. Estimate HKD 5,000 — 7,000. Lot Sold 17,500 HKD (2,236 USD). © Sotheby's. sturdily potted with a baluster body surmounted by a constricted neck, the shoulder with four lug handles, the exterior of the vessel divided into friezes enclosing varying floral and foliate motifs rendered in cobalt blue. Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old... [Lire la suite]

03 décembre 2019

A large Yangshao painted pottery jar, Neolithic period (c. 5000-3000 BC)

Lot 327. A large Yangshao painted pottery jar, Neolithic period (c. 5000-3000 BC); h. 35 cm, 13 3/4  in. Estimate HKD 20,000  — 30,000. Lot Sold 12,500 HKD (1,597 USD). © Sotheby's. the ovoid body surmounted by a waisted neck and flanked by two strap handles, painted to the upper body with swirling motifs.  Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London.Collection of Loke Wan Tho (1915-1964). Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades... [Lire la suite]
03 décembre 2019

A large Yangshao painted pottery jar, Neolithic period (c. 5000-3000 BC)

Lot 327. A large Yangshao painted pottery jar, Neolithic period (c. 5000-3000 BC); h. 34.2 cm, 13 1/2  in. Estimate HKD 20,000  — 30,000. Lot Sold 60,000 HKD (7,665 USD). © Sotheby's. the ovoid body surmounted by a waisted neck and flanked by two strap handles, painted to the upper body with swirling motifs.  Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november... [Lire la suite]
03 décembre 2019

Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 97 x 147 cm, 2 février 1954

Lot 8. Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 97 x 147 cm, 2 février 1954, oil on canvas, 96,5 x 146 cm; 38 x 57 1/2 in. Estimate: €2,500,000 - €3,500,000. © Sotheby's Provenance: Kootz Gallery, New York (acquired in 1954)Private Collection, New York (acquired in 1960)Private Collection, France. Exhibited: New York, Kootz Gallery,  Soulages, 26 April - 15 May 1954Chicago, Arts Club,  Mathieu-Soulages, 3 - 29 December 1954. Literature: James Johnson... [Lire la suite]
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03 décembre 2019

Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 157 x 222 cm, 25 octobre 2006

Lot 2. Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 157 x 222 cm, 25 octobre 2006, oil on canvas, 157 x 222 cm; 61.8 x 87.8 in. Estimate: €900,000 - €1,300,000. © Sotheby's Provenance: Galerie Karsten Greve, Saint-Moritz (acquired in 2006)Private Collection, Lille (acquired in 2007)Galerie Applicat-Prazan, Paris (acquired in 2012)Private Collection, New York (acquired in 2013). Exhibited: Pierre Encrevé, Soulages, l'oeuvre complet Peintures IV. 1997-2013, Paris, 2015, p. 251,... [Lire la suite]
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