08 mai 2020
An Yixing pottery ink stone, probably 19th century
Lot 1122. An Yixing pottery ink stone, probably 19th century; 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) long. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 1,375. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016
The ink stone is shaped in imitation of a section of bamboo, with a shallow well for mixing ink.
Provenance: L'Asie Exotique, New York.
Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 201608 mai 2020
A bamboo brush rest, 19th century
Lot 1121. A bamboo brush rest, 19th century; 2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 6,875. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016
The ink rest is of natural form, with a signature, Wang Zhiqi, and a seal mark, which possibly reads song zhu gu mu qian xin, on the underside.
Provenance: Brian Harkins, London, 1999.
Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016
08 mai 2020
Phillips unveils two rare masterpieces by Zao Wou-Ki from the artist's Hurricane Period
Image courtesy of Phillips.
HONG KONG.- Phillips unveiled two masterworks by Zao Wou-Ki, 22.6.63 and 24.10.63, as leading highlights of the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in Hong Kong on 8 July, 2020. Coming to the auction market for the very first time, these exceptionally important works are prime examples completed at the peak of the Zao Wou-Ki’s Hurricane Period (1959-1972), a period which is considered the height of his extraordinary artistic career.Isaure de Viel Castel, Head of 20th Century &... [Lire la suite]