05 avril 2020
Two blue and white bottle vases, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908)
Lot 2161. Two blue and white bottle vases, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908); 15¾ in. (34 cm.) high. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price Realized USD 100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
Each globular body is encircled by a frieze of composite foliate scroll above a petal-lappet border and repeated in a narrow band on the shoulder above a pendent ruyi band, all separated by raised borders. The waisted neck is... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A blue and white reverse-decorated 'dragon' dish, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 2160. A blue and white reverse-decorated 'dragon' dish, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 9 7/8 in. (25.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price Realized USD 18,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
The dish has rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, and is decorated in the center of the interior with a five-clawed dragon leaping amidst clouds and flames in pursuit of a flaming pearl below two further dragons at a... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A pair of small blue and white zhadou, Daoguang seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 2159. A pair of small blue and white zhadou, Daoguang seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price Realized USD 75,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
Each is decorated on the bulbous body and flared neck with a band of composite foliate meander between petal-lappet, ruyi and key-fret borders.
Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 15 March 1979, lot 646.
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A blue and white 'lotus scroll' dish, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 2156. A blue and white 'lotus scroll' dish, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price Realized USD 10,625. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
The dish has shallow, rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim. It is decorated on the exterior with a band of stylized lotus blossoms borne on a leafy scroll, which is repeated in a medallion on the interior.
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An unusual large blue and white 'dragon and phoenix' jardinière, 18th century
Lot 2155. An unusual large blue and white 'dragon and phoenix' jardinière, 18th century; 25 3/8 in. (64.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price Realized USD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.
The jardinière is sturdily potted with steep flared sides, and is decorated around the sides with various stylized phoenixes and dragons striding amidst blossoms borne on scrolling leafy tendrils.
Property from the Lyman Museum, Hawaii, sold to... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A fine and very rare wucai 'dragon and phoenix' octafoil box and cover, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1315. A fine and very rare wucai 'dragon and phoenix' octafoil box and cover, Wanli six-character mark within double squares and of the period (1573-1619); 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 4,000,000 - HKD 6,000,000. Price Realized HKD 4,376,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.
The box finely potted with slightly tapered sides fluted into eight lobes, vividly painted in underglaze-blue and vibrant enamels around the exterior with four descending dragons... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A fine Ming underglaze-blue and yellow-enamelled dish, Hongzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period
Lot 1314. A fine Ming underglaze-blue and yellow-enamelled dish, Hongzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1488-1505); 10 1/4 in. (26.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 4,800,000 - HKD 5,800,000. Price Realized HKD 6,952,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.
Well potted with low rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, finely painted in underglaze-blue with a central gardenia spray bearing two flowers and one bud, the cavetto with separate sprays of nine... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A fine and superb early Ming blue and white 'grapes' dish, Yongle period (1426-1435)
Lot 1313. A fine and superb early Ming blue and white 'grapes' dish, Yongle period (1426-1435); 14¾ in. (37.7cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 4,800,000 - HKD 5,800,000. Price Realized HKD 6,952,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.
Sturdily potted with shallow, gently rounded sides rising to an angled everted rim, painted in particularly vivid graduated tones of underglaze-blue with three clusters of grapes suspended from slender branches bearing coiling tendrils and broad leaves, all... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A fine and very rare blue and white 'dragon' vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 1317. A fine and very rare blue and white 'dragon' vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 5,500,000 - HKD 6,500,000. Price Realized HKD 22,520,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.
The oviform vase finely potted with a tall body with rounded shoulders rising to a short neck, exquisitely painted in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue with a bold design of two upright scaly five-clawed dragons, the transparent glaze stopping... [Lire la suite]05 avril 2020
A fine and very rare blue and white archaistic stembowl and cover, dou, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period
Lot 1320. A fine and very rare blue and white archaistic stembowl and cover, dou, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) overall height. Estimate HKD 900,000 - HKD 1,200,000. Price Realized HKD 3,256,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.
Modelled after an archaic Warring States bronze vessel, dou, with a rounded body supported on a stem and tiered foot, applied with a pair of loop handles at the stepped shoulder, painted... [Lire la suite]