19 mai 2020
A carved rhinoceros horn 'Lotus' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3769. A carved rhinoceros horn 'Lotus' libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 18 cm., 7 1/8 in. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Sold for 750,000 HKD (86,217 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
of conical shape, the long-tipped horn carved in the form of a furled lotus leaf, the exterior enveloped with a large pendant lotus bloom, flowering arrowhead and millet, all issuing from leaf-tied thin stalks forming the base, the horn of a rich chocolate brown colour lightening... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A rare and finely carved carnelian-agate 'Three Friends of Winter' double vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3746. A rare and finely carved carnelian-agate 'Three Friends of Winter' double vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century; height 11.2 cm., 4 3/8 in. Estimate 320,000 — 380,000 HKD. Sold for 750,000 HKD (86,217 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
the vermillion stone carved as a pine tree segment and bamboo culm conjoined at the base with their trunks hollowed out and wrapped in twisting pine branches with a small cluster of lingzhi sprouting from the ground, the creamy white sections... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A yellow jade recumbent lion, Song to Ming dynasty
Lot 3772. A yellow jade recumbent lion, Song to Ming dynasty; 6.2 cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimate 380,000 — 480,000 HKD. Sold for 812,500 HKD (93,402 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
well worked in the round as a recumbent lion with its head turned backwards and legs tucked beneath its body, depicted with well-defined claws and a ribbed spine terminating in a bushy tail flicked over its hind haunch, the yellow stone with russet inclusions and veining.
Provenance: Collection of James William and... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A jadeite bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 3696. A jadeite bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 12.8 cm., 5 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Sold for 850,000 HKD (97,713 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
the highly translucent stone worked in the form of a shallow bowl resting on a recessed foot ring with thin walls rising to a delicate flared rim, the stone with apple green veining and amber flecks throughout, later paired with a silver pierced repoussé stand, finely worked with two confronting dragons writhing among swirling... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A pale green jade 'pine tree' brushrest, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3754. A pale green jade 'pine tree' brushrest, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 15 cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Sold for 875,000 HKD (100,586 EUR). Photo Sotheby's
modelled as a segment of pine tree enveloped by mature and crooked pine branches, the gnarled bark dotted with knotted whorls and carved through as a trunk split with age, picked out with textural details on the reverse, the pale green stone suffused with icy inclusions and faint russet... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A blue and copper-red celadon-glazed moulded double-gourd vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 184. A blue and copper-red celadon-glazed moulded double-gourd vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 42cm (16 1/2in) high. Estimate £ 15,000-20,000. Sold for £ 122,500 (€ 136,818). Photo Bonhams.
Painted and moulded with deer and flying cranes travelling across a riverside landscape, scattered with gnarled pine trees and rocks, the globular neck depicting an isolated tiled pavilion emerged from crushing waves with cranes hovering above.
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A rare huanghuali altar table, Early Qing Dynasty
Lot 268. A rare huanghuali altar table, Early Qing Dynasty; 156.8cm (61 3/4in) long x 43.3cm (17in) wide x 83cm (32 6/8in) high. Estimate £ 20,000-30,000. Sold for £ 134,500 (€ 150,220). Photo Bonhams.
The well-figured rectangular top with raised edges above the sides carved with double-reed bands, the shaped apron with ruyi-head shaped terminals framed by scrolling edges carved in relief with a central floral blossom flanked by further foliate floral sprays, each pair of the double-reeded... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
An ivory-inlaid huanghuali square gaming table, qizhuo, 18th century
Lot 275. An ivory-inlaid huanghuali square gaming table, qizhuo, 18th century; 88cm x 88cm （34 5/8in x 34 5/8in) square x 47cm (18 1/2in) high. Estimate £ 80,000-120,000. Sold for £ 152,500 (€ 171,054). Photo Bonhams.
The table top with a removable central panel revealing the recessed gaming board inlaid with ivory markings, the board flanked by two wooden flaps concealing boxes for gaming chips, all framed by border panels with bevelled edges set with two recessed square... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, 17th-18th century
Lot 64. A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, 17th-18th century; 86cm (33 7/8in) high. Estimate £ 80,000-120,000. Sold for £ 206,500 (€ 231,624). Photo Bonhams.
The impressive Goddess of Mercy finely carved seated with the right knee raised supporting her elbow, the limbs of elegant proportion, the flowing robes falling in graceful folds around the body and opening at the chest to reveal an elaborate beaded necklace above a sash tied in a bow at the waist, the broad face... [Lire la suite]19 mai 2020
A doucai 'peach' dish, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 3135. A doucai 'peach' dish, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 6 in. (15.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price Realized USD 47,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The dish is decorated on the interior with a central medallion of a flowering branch bearing a peach enclosing a shou character, with four similar peaches borne on the surrounding leafy scroll. The exterior is decorated with four... [Lire la suite]