29 mai 2020
A gilt-lacquered zitan figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet, 16th–17th century
Lot 5012. A gilt-lacquered zitan figure of Tsongkhapa, Tibet, 16th–17th century; 35.4 cm, 13 7/8 in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Sold for 87,500 HKD (10,353 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
heavily carved seated on a double-lotus base with the hands held in dharmachakra mudra, wearing a voluminous robe wrapped across one shoulder with brocade borders rendered in gilt-lacquer against the dark brown ground, the gilt-lacquered face crowned with a peaked hat.
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Cai Xiaosong (B.1964), Admiring Rock 1/16, 2011
Lot 5084. Cai Xiaosong (B.1964), Admiring Rock 1/16, signed and titled in Chinese and dated 2011.10 on the backing board, ink on silk laid on paper, overall: 75 by 141.2 cm. 29½ by 55⅝ in. Estimate 80,000 — 160,000 HKD. Sold for 100,000 HKD (16,269 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Provenance: Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist).
Sotheby's. EYE/EAST, Hong Kong, 22 May 202029 mai 2020
Li Lin (1558 - ?), Lohan after Li Gonglin
Lot 5032. Li Lin (1558 - ?), Lohan after Li Gonglin; signed Cigong Li Lin and with two seals of the artist, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, 69 by 27.7 cm. 27 1/8 by 10 7/8 in. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 HKD. Sold for 100,000 HKD (16,269 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Sotheby's. EYE/EAST, Hong Kong, 22 May 202029 mai 2020
A brown and black jade cong, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture
Lot 5021. A brown and black jade cong, Neolithic period, probably Liangzhu culture (3400–2250 BC); 6.4 cm, 2 1/2 in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Sold for 100,000 HKD (16,269 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
of square section with a central aperture, the stone of a mottled greenish-celadon colour with dark brown patches, wood stand.
Provenance: The Huai Qin Ge Collection, acquired during the 1960s to 1980s.Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1st June 2017, 353.
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A 'Yaozhou' persimmon-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 5058. A 'Yaozhou' persimmon-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); 14.5 cm, 5 3/4 in. Estimate 100,000 — 120,000 HKD. Sold for 137,500 HKD (16,269 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
of shallow conical form, the straight flaring sides elegantly raised on a short straight foot, covered overall in a glaze of rich ochre-brown tone, the knife-pared foot left unglazed exposing the light grey stoneware.
Provenance: Collection of Yip Shing Biu.
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A Nanmu carving of a lingzhi, Qing dynasty, 17th–18th century
Lot 5050. A Nanmu carving of a lingzhi, Qing dynasty, 17th–18th century; 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 HKD. Sold for 137,500 HKD (16,269 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
carved in the form of natural lingzhi fungus sprigs, the wood of a golden brown tone, hardwood stand, together with a painting by the Master of the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat.
Provenance: The Jiansongge Collection.Sotheby's Hong Kong, 11th April 2008,... [Lire la suite]29 mai 2020
A Longquan celadon 'Trigram' tripod incense burner, Southern Song–Yuan Dynasty (1127-1366)
Lot 5097. A Longquan celadon 'Trigram' tripod incense burner, Southern Song–Yuan Dynasty (1127-1366); 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 HKD. Sold for 162,500 HKD (19,227 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
the cylindrical slightly flaring sides raised on three short cabriole feet, the exterior encircled by the 'Eight Trigrams' below a horizontal band in relief, applied overall with a sea-green glaze, the central section of the base and part of the interior left... [Lire la suite]29 mai 2020
An archaic bronze dagger-axe, Ge, Late Shang dynasty
Lot 5047. An archaic bronze dagger-axe, Ge, Late Shang dynasty; 27.2 cm, 10 5/8 in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Sold for 162,500 HKD (19,227 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
the blade cast with a subtle median ridge with hafting holes on the hilt and blade, the hilt in the form of a bird's head with the beak forming the curved edge, cast with channels intended for inlay, encrusted with a green patina with some speckles of brown cuprite.
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Ren Zhe (B. 1983), Alicorn
Lot 5152. Ren Zhe (B. 1983), Alicorn, executed in 2019, this work is number 2 from an edition of 12, incised with the artist's signature and numbered 2/12; titled and inscribed in Chinese, stamped with three artist's seals on the artist's sketch, stainless steel, 68 by 39 by 86 cm; 26 ¾ by 15 ⅜ by 33 ⅞ in. Estimate 180,000 — 350,000 HKD. Sold for 300,000 HKD (35,496 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
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Zhan Wang (B. 1962), Untitled (Scholar's Rock)
Lot 5019. Zhan Wang (B. 1962), Untitled (Scholar's Rock), stainless steel and wooden base; rock: 44 by 34 by 24 cm. 17⅜ by 13⅜ by 9⅜ in., stand: 19 by 33 by 15 cm. 7½ by 13 by 5⅞ in.,overall: 48.5 by 40.5 by 28 cm. 19 by 16 by 11 in. Executed in 2006, this work is number 3 from an edition of 4. Estimate 350,000 — 550,000 HKD. Sold for 437,500 HKD (51,765 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Provenance: Seymour Gallery, LondonPrivate... [Lire la suite]