03 octobre 2020
A bronze chariot-pole fitting, Late Warring States-Han dynasty, 4th-2nd century
Lot 887. A bronze chariot-pole fitting, Late Warring States-Han dynasty, 4th-2nd century; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 10,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The rounded tubular fitting terminating in a feline mask suspending a loose ring, metal stand.
Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 12 November 1987.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A bronze taotie mask-form fitting, Warring States period-Han dynasty (475 BC - AD 220 )
Lot 886. A bronze taotie mask-form fitting, Warring States period-Han dynasty (475 BC - AD 220 ); 7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 11,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Crisply and heavily cast in high relief with bulging eyes below prominent brows and with a protruding nose still retaining part of a loose ring.
Provenance: Barling of Mount Street Ltd., London, 12 March 1985.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A small bronze 'recumbent buffalo' fitting, Mid-Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C.
Lot 884. A small bronze 'recumbent buffalo' fitting, Mid-Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C.; 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm.) long. Estimate USD 1,000 - USD 1,500. Price realised USD 2,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
With a partially flattened body, the head raised and turned to one side, with two attachment straps on the reverse, metal stand.
Provenance: Mathias Komor, New York, 24 February 1954.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A bronze chariot fitting, Late Shang-Early Western Zhou dynasty, 12th-11th century B.C.
Lot 883. A bronze chariot fitting, Mid-Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C.; 4 ½ x 6 1/8 in. (11.4 x 15.7 cm.). Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 8,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The hollow, rectangular fitting terminating in a bovine head, the bronze with greyish patina, softwood stand.
Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1958.
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A rare bronze chariot-pole fitting, Mid-Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C.
Lot 882. A rare bronze chariot-pole fitting, Mid-Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C.; 4 ½ x 6 1/8 in. (11.4 x 15.7 cm.). Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 52,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The L-shaped, tubular finial terminating in a deer-like head with upright horns with overlapping hooked projections and a loop below the chin, possibly to secure a bell, metal stand.
Provenance: Eskenazi Ltd., London, 23 November 1982.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A bronze dagger, North or Northeast China, 5th-3rd Century BC
Lot 881. A bronze dagger, North or Northeast China, 5th-3rd Century BC; 12 in. (30.4 cm.) long. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 10,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The integral hilt intricately cast in openwork with scrolls and circular cells for inlay.
Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1970.
Literature: The Arts Club of Chicago, Chinese Art from the Collection of James W. and Marilynnn Alsdorf, Chicago, 1970, no. B10.
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A bronze helmet, Late Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC
Lot 880. A bronze helmet, Late Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC; 10 ½ in. (26.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The front with central peak at the brow, surmounted by a horse-shaped finial, heavily encrusted.
Provenance: Jeffrey Novick, San Francisco, 2 March 1993.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A blue and white deep porcelain bowl, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 18th-19th century
Lot 1059. A blue and white deep porcelain bowl, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 18th-19th century; 9 7/8in (25cm) diameter; 5 1/2in (14cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000-5,000. Sold for US$ 3,187 (€ 2,717). Courtesy Bonhams
The deep bowl set on a ring foot and decorated in underglaze blue with two sprays of citrine, the interior painted with a single auspicious character within a double-ringed roundel.
Provenance: Previously sold these rooms, March 20, 2019, lot 389.Robert W. Moore Collection, sold Christie's,... [Lire la suite]03 octobre 2020
A blue and white porcelain jar, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century
Lot 1049. A blue and white porcelain jar, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century; 6 7/8in (17.5cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000-3,000. Sold for US$ 2,040 (€ 1,739). Courtesy Bonhams
The small baluster vase freely painted in underglaze cobalt with a spray of chrysanthemums and grasses, the neck finished with a narrow band, the recessed foot with three incised marksWith a wood tomobako storage box.
Provenance: Purchased at Gumps, San Francisco, California, 13 February 1956
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A Korean inlaid celadon glazed vase, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 13th century
Lot 1044. A fine iron-decorated porcelain moon flask, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 17th-18th century; 10 1/4in (26cm). Estimate US$ 1,200-1,800. Sold for US$ 1,020 (€ 869). Courtesy Bonhams
The heavily potted cylindrical body tapering inward to a narrow neck and everted rim, painted in iron oxide on three faces with a stylized tree.
Provenance: Purchased at Gumps, San Francisco, California, 13 February 1956
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, New York, September 24, 2020.