13 décembre 2019
A large iron-red 'dragon' dish, underglaze-blue Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 144. A large iron-red 'dragon' dish, underglaze-blue Kangxi six-character mark in three columns within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 13 3/16 in. (32.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 15,535. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
Enamelled in the centre in darker and lighter shades of iron-red with a medallion enclosing two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl amidst flames, below four striding dragons around the... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
An iron-red-decorated 'dragon' dish, iron-red Zhengde four-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1506-1521)
Lot 143. An iron-red-decorated 'dragon' dish, iron-red Zhengde four-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1506-1521); 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 33,460. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
With shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a flaring rim, enamelled in iron-red in the central medallion of the interior with a striding five-clawed dragon among clouds and flames, below... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A fine iron-red decorated 'Immortals' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 1534. A fine iron-red decorated 'Immortals' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 360,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006
Finely painted around the exterior of the bowl in shades of iron-red with the Eight Daoist Immortals, each bearing an attribute, accompanied by various attendants, fishermen and a dancer, four of the deities riding a buffalo, a carp, a crane and a ram, the details of their faces, hair and... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
Two yellow-glazed square bowls, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 74. Two yellow-glazed square bowls, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000. Price realised GBP 2,629. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
The first with a flat base and straight tapering sides, covered overall with a thin translucent yellow glaze stopping neatly around the unglazed base, 4 9/16 in. (11.5 cm.) wide; the second of similar shape but smaller, the interior rim slightly recessed, covered overall in a thin translucent yellow glaze, the... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 30. A yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000. Price realised GBP 5,975. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
With deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, covered overall in a rich translucent egg-yolk-coloured glaze stopping neatly around the foot, the base glazed white.
Provenance: S. Marchant & Son, LondonE. T. Hall Collection,... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A large yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Daoguang-six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 26. A large yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Daoguang six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 600 - GBP 800. Price realised GBP 1,912. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
With deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapering foot to a flaring rim, covered overall in an even semi-translucent yellow glaze stopping neatly around the foot, the base glazed white, rim hairline crack.
Provenance: E. T. Hall... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A yellow-glazed saucer dish, underglaze-blue Jiajing six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1522-1566)
Lot 22. A yellow-glazed saucer dish, underglaze-blue Jiajing six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1522-1566); 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 7,000. Price realised GBP 5,975. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
With shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a flaring rim, covered in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze with fine streaks thinning slightly to paler tones towards the rim, and stopping neatly around the foot, the base glazed... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Xuantong six-character mark and of the period (1908-1911)
Lot 20. A yellow-glazed bowl, underglaze-blue Xuantong six-character mark and of the period (1908-1911); 5½ in. (14.1 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500. Price realised GBP 2,390. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004
With deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly flaring rim, the exterior covered with a rich yellow glaze stopping neatly around the foot, the interior and base glazed white.
Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, no. 097.
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Two polychrome pottery horses, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 172. Two polychrome pottery horses, Tang dynasty (618-907). Hauteurs: circa 53 cm. (20 7/8 in.). Estimate 25,000 - EUR 30,000. Price realised EUR 31,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Tous deux sont représentés debout dans une attitude de marche, le cou tendu, la tête tournée sur le côté. La bouche est légèrement ouverte laissant apparaître les dents, les yeux sont proéminents et les oreilles dressées. Une selle amovible est placée sur leur dos. La queue tressée est agrémentée d'un... [Lire la suite]13 décembre 2019
A pottery figure of a guardian, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 171. A pottery figure of a guardian, Tang dynasty (618-907). Hauteur: 63 cm. (24 ¾ in.). Estimate 5,000 - EUR 7,000. Price realised EUR 3,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Il est représenté debout, vêtu d'une armure courte. Sa main droite est relevée, son poing fermé tenait originellement une arme. Le bras gauche est tendu le long de son corps. Il est coiffé d'un casque. L'expression de son visage est menaçante ; restaurations.
Provenance: Belgian private collection, acquired from Spink... [Lire la suite]