31 janvier 2020
A copper-red glazed brush washer, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 3297. A copper-red glazed brush washer, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 9 in. (22.9 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 937,500. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The rounded body of the washer is covered on the exterior with a deep red glaze with mottling, the interior and base covered with a transparent glaze.
Christie’s. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A fine teadust-glazed vase, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 3295. A fine teadust-glazed vase, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price realised HKD 1,120,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The sturdily potted vase is evenly covered with a lustrous olive-green glaze with yellow speckles, thinning to russet on the mouth rim. The foot ring is applied with a brown dressing, wood stand, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: A... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
An incised yellow-enamelled 'floral medallion' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 3291. An incised yellow-enamelled 'floral medallion' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 325,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The bowl is incised on the exterior with four floral roundels divided by cloud scrolls above petal lappets around the foot, the interior with another floral medallion in the centre enclosed within a... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A large Langyao red-glazed vase, guanyinzun, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 3289. A large Langyao red-glazed vase, guanyinzun, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 16 7/8 in. (42.8 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 500,000 - HKD 700,000. Price realised HKD 1,060,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The elegantly shaped vase is covered overall with a copper-red glaze thinning slightly at the white rim, box.
Provenance: Sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet New York, Thomas Barlow Walker Collection, 26-28 September 1972, lot 788Sold at Christie's New York, 16-17... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A fine and very rare pair of small lemon-yellow enamelled dishes, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735)
Lot 3287. A fine and very rare pair of small lemon-yellow enamelled dishes, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 875,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
Each dish is delicately potted and enamelled with a brilliant yellow enamel inside and out leaving the bases white, Japanese box.
Provenance: Sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2007, lot... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A fine and rare pale celadon-glazed stem bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period
Lot 3285. A fine and rare pale celadon-glazed stem bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1736-1795); 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 800,000 - HKD 1,200,000. Price realised HKD 1,240,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The bowl of inverted bell shape is moulded with a double line on the exterior, supported on a short splayed foot, covered inside and out with an even pale greenish-white glaze, the base with a clear glaze,... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A Guan-type brush washer, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 3284. A Guan-type brush washer, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 220,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 375,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The vessel is skilfully potted with a compressed body supported on a short tapered foot, applied overall with a pale Guan-type glaze of greyish-celadon tone suffused with faint crackles.
Note: Compare this brush washer with other... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A rare Ru-type glazed pear-shaped vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 3277. A rare Ru-type glazed pear-shaped vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 9 3/4 in. (24.7 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,200,000 - HKD 3,500,000. Price realised HKD 3,520,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The well potted vase is covered with an even glaze of bluish-lavender tone.
Provenance: Estate of John KennySold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25 April 2004, lot 258.
Note: The present vase is very finely potted to an elegant and... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A magnificent fine celadon-glazed archaistic vase, hu, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period
Lot 3276. A magnificent fine celadon-glazed archaistic vase, hu, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 14 7/8 in. (38 cm.) high. Estimate On Request. Price realised HKD 43,800,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The vase is well potted in baluster form with an angular sloping shoulder rising to a broad waisted neck surmounted by a galleried rim. It is finely moulded and carved all around with five registers of archaistic scrollwork, the central... [Lire la suite]31 janvier 2020
A large sacrificial-blue glazed bottle vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period
Lot 3275. A large sacrificial-blue glazed bottle vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 21 7/8 in. (55.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,200,000 - HKD 3,500,000. Price realised HKD 3,160,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.
The vase is of globular form rising to a tall, slightly flared, columnar neck. It is applied overall with a thick, vibrant and deep blue glaze. The interior and base of the vase are applied with a... [Lire la suite]