22 mars 2020

Lot 3038. A fine and rare Guan-type archaistic handled vase, seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 1,300,000 — 1,800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 4,220,000. Photo Sotheby's of hu form supported on a tall foot, the pear-shaped  body rising to a raised rim above the broad columnar neck flanked by a pair of angular ear-shaped handles moulded with long ruyi-head lobes, covered overall in a thickly applied glaze suffused with a fine... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3035. A finely incised-decorated 'anhua' stembowl, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 HKD. Lot Sold 860,000. Photo Sotheby's with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3033. A fine and rare massive carved celadon-glazed 'fruit' bowl, seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 34.1cm., 13 1/2 in. Estimate 1,800,000 — 2,500,000 HKD. Lot Sold 3,140,000. Photo Sotheby's well potted with deep rounded sides, the exterior decorated in low relief with detached fruiting and flowering sprays of peaches, pomegranates and persimmons intertwined with hibiscus, peony and lotus, interspersed with scattered clouds and small floral sprays,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3030. A fine and rare large Guan-type handled vase, fanghu, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 42.2 cm., 16 5/8 in. Estimate 1,200,000 — 1,800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 2,660,000. Photo Sotheby's of rectangular section, the pear-shaped body moulded with a raised peach-shaped panel on the front and back, rising to a slightly waisted neck and a lobed mouth, flanked by a pair of facetted lug handles, covered overall with a greyish-blue glaze, supported on a straight foot, the base... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3029. A fine and unusual clair-de-lune glazed vase with incised dragons and bats, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 32.5 cm., 12 7/8 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 2,540,000. Photo Sotheby's deftly potted with curved sides rising to an angular shoulder, surmounted by a waisted neck and everted rim, the body incised with bats in flight alternating with stylised dragon roundels, all below a similarly incised frieze of bats flying amidst scrolling clouds at the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3028. A fine pair of small white-glazed wine cups, marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 3.6 cm., 1 3/8 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot Sold 920,000. Photo Sotheby's finely potted with steep gently curved sides rising from a short tapering foot to a very slightly everted rim, applied with a bright translucent-white glaze fitted with a gold ring encircling the foot and rim, inscribed on the base with a six-character mark within a double-circle in underglaze blue. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3026. An ovoid celadon-glazed bottle vase, Qing dynasty, early 18th century; 27.3 cm., 10 3/4 in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot Sold 350,000. Photo Sotheby's the ovoid body elegantly rising to a slender waisted neck and flaring mouth, the exterior covered in a soft bubble-suffused celadon glaze, the interior glazed white, the recessed base applied with a slightly lighter celadon glaze. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011

  Lot 3025. A pair of celadon-glazed dishes, Marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 13.2 cm., 5 1/4 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,040,000. Photo Sotheby's each with gently rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, covered overall in a soft muted-green glaze, the white-glazed base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-square. Provenance: Collection formed in the 1950s by Alexander Lambert Hood, 7th Viscount Hood,... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 3500. A white-glazed chrysanthemum-shaped box and cover, Qing dynasty, early 18th century; 6 5/16 in. (16 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price Realized HKD 137,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013  The slightly domed cover is finely moulded with four concentric rings of chrysanthemum petals radiating from a stylised flowerhead in the centre, and the fluted box is moulded with a single band of petals. It is covered with a white glaze of faint bluish tinge, and the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3501. A rare soft-paste white-glazed incised 'chrysanthemum' censer, Qianlong incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 5 in. (12.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 400,000. Price Realized HKD 1,600,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 The vessel is after a bronze prototype with a cylindrical cross-section, supported on three squat cabriole legs. Incised on the interior with a centralised chrysanthemum motif, and the exterior and legs with scrolling... [Lire la suite]