17 mai 2020
An archaistic carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century
Lot 32. An archaistic carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century; 18.7cm (7 3/8in) wide. Estimate HK$ 300,000-400,000. Sold for HK$ 750,000 (€ 89,613). Photo Bonhams.
Finely carved to the exterior with a band of trefoil diaper ground beneath a flattened rim encircled by key-fret borders, the handle formed by a stylistic mythical beast climbing up one side and biting on the rim, its bulging eyes framed by a pair of curved horns and furry mane issuing swirling mists, a mythical... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A carved 'chi dragon and clouds' rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century
Lot 26. A carved 'chi dragon and clouds' rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century; 22cm (8 5/8in) high. Estimate HK$400,000-600,000. Sold for HK$ 1,240,000 (€ 148,160). Photo Bonhams.
Well hollowed and well preserved in its original horn shape, intricately carved on the exterior with four spirited chi dragons amid billowing clouds at the rim and lingzhi issuing from the tip, each grasping a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth.
Provenance: Li Chun-hung Collection, no.CHL24.
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A cinnabar lacquer 'Nine Dragons' box and cover, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 26. A cinnabar lacquer 'Nine Dragons' box and cover, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 26.6cm (10 1/2in) diam. Estimate HK$ 200,000-300,000. Sold for HK$ 250,000 (€ 29,871). Photo Bonhams.
The domed cover densely carved in crisp relief with three scaly five-clawed dragons writhing sinuously amidst ruyi-shaped clouds in mutual pursuit of a flaming pearl, against a background of tumultuous foaming waves, the sides of the box and the cover similarly carved with three striding dragons, the interior... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A carved bamboo 'Orchid Pavilion' brushpot, bitong, 18th century
Lot 25. A carved bamboo 'Orchid Pavilion' brushpot, bitong, 18th century; 16.7cm (6 1/2in) high. Estimate HK$150,000-200,000. Sold for HK$ 237,500 (€ 28,377). Photo Bonhams.
Masterfully carved around the exterior in varying levels of relief depicting a continuous scene from the Lanting Xu, 'Orchid Pavilion Preface', enclosing a multitude of scholars engaged in leisurely pursuits along a stream within a mountainous landscape with pavilions amidst jagged rockwork and dense clusters of pine... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A rare pale green jade stupa and seated Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th century
Lot 23. A rare pale green jade stupa and seated Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th century; 37cm (14 1/2in) high. Estimate HK$150,000-200,000. Sold for HK$ 1,060,000 (€ 126,653). Photo Bonhams.
Skillfully carved with a double-lotus base, the shrine decorated with three tiers of alternating stylised shou characters, interspersed between lotus blossoms borne on meandering scrolls beneath beaded drapes, the vertical spire of thirteen raised bands further surmounted by a circular parasol and a double-gourd... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A rare imperial cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qianlong six-character and Xiaoxia Baohe four-character marks and of the period
Lot 20. A rare imperial cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qianlong six-character and Xiaoxia Baohe four-character marks and of the period (1736-1795); 21cm (8 1/4in) wide. Estimate HK$600,000-800,000. Sold for HK$ 687,500 (€ 82,145). Photo Bonhams.
Of lobed form, deftly carved through thick layers of rich red lacquer, the domed cover with a hexagonal cartouche featuring an elderly scholar seated within a pavilion by a lotus pond with his young attendant bringing forth a pile of books, gazing over at a... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A jade 'geese' carving, Yuan-Ming dynasty
Lot 3654. A jade 'geese' carving, Yuan-Ming dynasty; 10.4 cm., 4 1/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Sold for 875,000 HKD (100,586 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
finely worked as a pair of conjoined geese, the larger one turning its neck around to face the other and grasping a spray of millet in their beaks, the contour of their wings faintly incised, depicted with ripples of water wrapped around their bodies, the smooth stone of a pale celadon colour highlighted with mottled russet... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A white jade octagonal 'boys' cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3694. A white jade octagonal 'boys' cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 10.4 cm., 4 1/8 in. Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD. Sold for 1,000,000 HKD (114,956 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
of faceted octagonal form above a conforming foot, flanked by two handles worked in the form of two boys seated on cloud scrolls protruding from the sides and bearing lingzhi and peach on trays, the stone of an even white tone.
Provenance: Knapton Rasti Asian Art, London, 2003.
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A white jade 'butterfly' box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 3702. A white jade 'butterfly' box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 14.2 cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 500,000 — 800,000 HKD. Sold for 1,062,500 HKD (122,141 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
finely worked in the form of a butterfly with outstretched wings, the interior of the box divided into four partitioned sections, the top of the cover meticulously worked in low relief with a butterfly with delicately defined sections including the head, thorax and abdomen flanked by... [Lire la suite]17 mai 2020
A rare Beijing enamel yellow-ground 'peaches' seal paste box and cover, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 3783. A rare Beijing enamel yellow-ground 'peaches' seal paste box and cover, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 6 cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Sold for 1,750,000 HKD (201,173 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
of octafoil section, the domed cover delicately painted on each lobe with the attributes of the Eight Immortals wrapped in billowing ribbons, encircling a leafy branch bearing two peaches coloured in shaded tones of apple-green to vivid raspberry-pink, the... [Lire la suite]