14 mai 2020

Lot 1132. A stained or lacquered boxwood ruyi scepter, 18th century; 16 in. (40.6 cm.) long. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 3,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The scepter is carved in the form of lingzhi, with two caps making up the head of the scepter, and two smaller caps below. Provenance: Kagedo Gallery, Orcas, Washington. Literature: S. Little, Spirit Stones of China, the Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Chinese Stones, Paintings, and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1131. Master of the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat (b.1943), Ruyi. Hanging scroll, ink on paper. 51 7/8 x 24 ¾ in. (131.5 x 62.7 cm.) Inscribed, with one seal of the artist. Further inscribed and signed by the artist, with four seals. Dated February, 1995. Titleslip inscribed and signed by the artist, with one seal. Estimate USD 1,000 - USD 4,000. Price realised USD 4,375. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1130. A tall rootwood display stand, 18th century; 11 ¼ in. (28.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 6,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Probably vine root, the stand is of natural form, with twisted roots leading up to the shaped platform which is carved with a finely beaded edge. Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016

Lot 1129. A rootwood tripod vessel, 18th-19th century; 4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 2,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The vessel is carved from a piece of natural burl root that rests on three natural feet, and has two natural 'lug' handles.. Provenance: Ralph M. Chait, New York. Note: The present vessel is highly unusual in that the natural form of the burl closely resembles a tripod censer with handles. Such a work seemingly... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1128. A rootwood ruyi scepter, 19th century;20 ¾ in. (52.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 1,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The scepter is formed from a length of root wood, with the head comprised of a natural gnarl. Provenance: Katie Jones, London. Note: Compare with another natural rootwood ruyi scepter illustrated by G. Tsang and H. Moss in Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, p. 145, no. 116. ... [Lire la suite]

A spectacular diamond ring of 28.86 carats, D color, VVS1 clarity, Type IIA. Estimate: $1,000,000 – 2,000,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020. NEW YORK, NY.- Since the highly successful inaugural Elizabeth Taylor online sale in December 2011, Christie’s continues to innovate with online across all categories for collectors worldwide. In the June 16-30th sale, Christie’s Jewels will offer the largest D color diamond to be offered for sale online. Estimated at $1-2m, this is the highest valued lot ever offered for sale... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s announced the launch of In Confidence: Selected Masterpieces, an innovative hybrid sale format that combines the advantages of a private sale with those of an auction. Under this novel sale approach, bids are placed exclusively by submitting written absentee bids. Bidders will be notified if they have been outbid and will have a final chance to submit a best and final offer by the pre-set deadline, at which point the winning bidder will be established. All bidding information and results will remain... [Lire la suite]