03 avril 2020
A Vatican workshops micromosaic and gilt bronze centre table, Rome, mid-19th century
A Vatican workshops micromosaic and gilt bronze centre table presented by Pope Pius IX to King George V and Queen Marie of Hanover, Rome, mid-19th century. H. 32 in., W. 42 in., D. 42 in.; 81.3 cm., 106.7 cm., 106.7 cm. Price on Request. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the circular slate top finely inlaid with sprays of early summer flowers, supported by three winged term figures festooned with floral swags on a platform centred by a trophy of the Papal attributes.
Provenance: The Royal House of Hanover;Munich,... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
An Italian scagliola top, second half of the 18th century, probably Tuscan
An Italian scagliola top, second half of the 18th century, probably Tuscan; H. 30 3/4 in., W. 60 3/4 in., D. 1 1/4 in.; 78.1 cm., 154.3 cm., 3.2 cm. Price on Request. Courtesy Sotheby's.
centred by a cartouche enclosing a parrot amidst cherries, acorns and oak branches within ribbon-tied faux porphyry, acanthus scroll and fruit and floral spray borders.
Provenance: Pallavicini Family, Geneva; sold 1977;London Sotheby’s, 15 December 1999, lot 198;Where acquired by the present owner.
Exhibited: Biennale des... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
Antonio Joli, London, A View from the River Thames, with St. Paul’s Cathedral
Antonio Joli (Modena circa 1700 – 1777 Naples), A View from the River Thames, with St. Paul’s Cathedral, oil on canvas, 15 by 28 in.; 38 by 71 cm. Asking price £795,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Provenance: Possibly William, Marquis of Powis, Hendon Hall;Possibly David Garrick, who acquired Hendon Hall circa 1756 and by descent to his nephew the Rev. Carrington Garrick;Possibly John Bond, who bought Hendon Hall in 1790;Possibly Brian Scotney, who bought Hendon Hall in 1822;Samuel Ware, who... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
Antonio Joli, View of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez from the North-East, with King Ferdinand VI of Spain and Queen María Bárbara
Antonio Joli (Modena circa 1700 – 1777 Naples), View of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez from the North-East, with King Ferdinand VI of Spain and Queen María Bárbara of Braganza on the Royal Barge. Indistinctly inscribed, signed and dated lower centre: Imbarco di piacere di S.M. in Aranjuez di Madrid, Joli 175.. Oil on canvas, 75.5 by 129.4 cm.; 29 ¾ by 51 in. Asking price £895,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Provenance: Possibly in the Collection of Isabella Farnese, Queen of Spain (1692 – 1776);The 2nd... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
A kingfisher feather and hardstone screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 3301. A kingfisher feather and hardstone screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century; overall 107 by 64 by 29 cm., 42 by 25 1/4 by 11 1/2 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 884,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
composed with a pair of long-tailed pheasants perched upon a green rock, accompanied by two other smaller birds and a flying bat, beneath a tree bearing peaches and pomegranates, with peonies, roses and chrysanthemums growing on the ground, the flower petals made of... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
A finely carved imperial lapis lazuli hawk, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 3293. A finely carved imperial lapis lazuli hawk, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 4.8 cm., 1 7/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Lot Sold 50,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the transparent golden stone carved in circular form, the flat top of the rounded cover shallowly incised with a shou medallion picked out in gilt, the base of similar shape, the slightly recessed base incised with a four-character reign mark picked out in gilt.
Sotheby's. Fine... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
A small yellow rock crystal box and cover, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)
Lot 3292. A small yellow rock crystal box and cover, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 4.8 cm., 1 7/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Lot Sold 50,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the transparent golden stone carved in circular form, the flat top of the rounded cover shallowly incised with a shou medallion picked out in gilt, the base of similar shape, the slightly recessed base incised with a four-character reign mark picked out in gilt.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
A small carnelian-agate lotus washer, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3285. A small carnelian-agate lotus washer, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6 cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Lot Sold 81,250 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
modelled in the form of a lotus blossom, the exterior carved with overlapping petals, leaves and a curled stem, the stone of a brilliant deep orange-red color with white striations, carved wood stand.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 201103 avril 2020
A rare small Beijing enamel dish, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)
Lot 3179. A rare small Beijing enamel dish, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 152 cm., 59 3/4 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,160,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
of shallow foliate form with a slightly convex centre, exquisitely painted with a pair of mandarin ducks standing on the banks of a stream below a weeping willow tree and a pair of swallows flying above, set within a narrow yellow wan diaper border, the reverse with a green double-gourd... [Lire la suite]03 avril 2020
A tourmaline court necklace, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3246. A tourmaline court necklace, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 152 cm., 59 3/4 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,220,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
consisting of a strand of 108 pink tourmaline beads divided by four large jadeite fotou ('Buddha Heads'), the fotou at the back flanked with tiny coral beads and seed pearls, originally attached to an oval plaque inset with a large red spinel cabochon encircled by kingfisher... [Lire la suite]