04 décembre 2019
A fine pair of famille rose bowls, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of period (1723-1735)
Lot 1762. A fine pair of famille rose bowls, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of period (1723-1735); 3 5/8in. (9.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 350,000. Price Realized: HKD 607,500 © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.
The finely potted sides enamelled in bright tones in 'boneless style' with flowering branches including prunus and narcissus, the interiors each with a single simple flower head, box.
Note: Compare with a pair of similarly decorated bowls with the reign marks... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2019
A pair of wucai 'fish' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 1758. A pair of wucai 'fish' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 58 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price Realized: HKD 295,500 © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.
Each painted in the centre with two iron-red fish, one leaping from the water, in a river pool with lotus and arrow-weed, in green, yellow and iron-red enamels with light underglaze-blue, the well similarly decorated with different sylised fish, all in iron-red, swimming amid pond weed and floating blossoms,... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2019
A rare wucai bowl, Shunzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1644-1661)
Lot 1757. A rare wucai bowl, Shunzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1644-1661); 5¾ in. (14.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price Realized: HKD 727,500 © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.
The deep bowl with rounded sides and supported on a short slightly tapered foot, enamelled on the exterior with a lively scene of a galloping horse turning to face two mythical beasts, detailed in vivid enamels of green, yellow and iron-red, amidst flame scrolls and florettes, the base... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2019
A fine and rare iron-red and gilt decorated rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 1752. A fine and rare iron-red and gilt decorated rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price Realized: HKD 847,500 © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.
The cylindrical body deftly painted in iron-red and black enamels with three large finely detailed carp reserved on a powder-blue ground, amongst further gilt smaller carp, crabs, prawns and aquatic plants, the shoulder with four flower heads framed in quatrefoil panels reserved on a diaper border, the... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2019
A fine famille rose mille fleurs cup, Jiaqing sealmark in iron-red and of the period (1796-1820)
Lot 1751. A fine famille rose mille fleurs cup, Jiaqing sealmark in iron-red and of the period (1796-1820);3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000. Price Realized: HKD 391,500 © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.
The deep sides decorated on the exterior with a dense pattern of various flowers below the gilt mouth rim, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: Kumasaku Tomita.
Mr Kumasaku Tomita (1872-1953) was an influential figure in the world of Chinese and Japanese art at the beginning of the 20th century. He... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2019
A wucai 'narcissus' month cup, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)
Lot 352. A wucai 'narcissus' month cup, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 6 cm, 2 3/8 in. Estimate HKD 80,000 — 120,000. Lot Sold 250,000 HKD (31,938 USD). © Sotheby's.
enamelled with a scene of flowering narcissus blooms and roses.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november 201904 décembre 2019
A wucai 'narcissus' month cup, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)
Lot 351. A wucai 'narcissus' month cup, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 6 cm, 2 3/8 in. Estimate HKD 80,000 — 120,000. Lot Sold 300,000 HKD (38,325 USD). © Sotheby's.
enamelled with a scene of flowering narcissus blooms and roses.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november 201904 décembre 2019
A pair of famille-rose 'Prunus and swallows' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 349. A pair of famille-rose 'Prunus and swallows' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 6.1 cm, 2 3/8 in. Estimate HKD 20,000 — 30,000. Lot Sold 75,000 HKD (9,581 USD). © Sotheby's.
each painted with two swallows amidst prunus florets.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november 201904 décembre 2019
A pair of famille-rose 'Magpie and prunus' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century;
Lot 348. A pair of famille-rose 'Magpie and prunus' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6.1 cm, 2 3/8 in.. Estimate HKD 8,000 — 12,000. Lot Sold 15,000 HKD (1,916 USD). © Sotheby's.
each depicting birds perching on prunus branches, Hongzhi marks.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november 201904 décembre 2019
A pair of doucai 'deer' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 347. A pair of doucai 'deer' cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6.3 cm, 2 1/2 in. Estimate HKD 40,000 — 60,000. Lot Sold 93,750 HKD (11,977 USD). © Sotheby's.
each decorated with three deer prancing in a garden set with a pine tree and lingzhi sprig, Chenghua marks.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, including Snuff Bottles and Jades from an Old Hong Kong Family Collection, Hong Kong, 28 november 2019