04 octobre 2020
A lacquered wood figure of an attendant, Late Warring States-Early Han dynasty, 4th-2nd century BC
Lot 892. A lacquered wood figure of an attendant, Late Warring States-Early Han dynasty, 4th-2nd century BC; 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 10,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The kneeling figure, wearing robes lacquered in red, black, brown and white, the right sleeve worn off the shoulder and draped across the thighs, softwood stand.
Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1970.
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A lacquered wood figure of a female dancer, Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Lot 891. A lacquered wood figure of a female dancer, Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220); 14 in. (35.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 15,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Shown with hair pulled into a bun and wearing a narrow-waisted dress with flared skirt, with right arm raised and left arm lowered, both concealed by the sleeves.
Provenance: J. T. Tai & Co., Inc. New York, 4 December 1954.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
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A gilt-bronze leonine mask-form fitting with loose ring, Northern Wei-Northern Qi dynasty, 6th century
Lot 888. A gilt-bronze leonine mask-form fitting with loose ring, Northern Wei-Northern Qi dynasty, 6th century; 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 5,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Cast with bulging eyes and small nose below bushy eyebrows and a pair of horns, the mouth open to reveal gnashing teeth grasping a loose ring, lucite stand.
Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1990.
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A bronze taotie mask-form fitting, Northern Wei dynasty (AD 386-534)
Lot 888. A bronze taotie mask-form fitting, Northern Wei dynasty (AD 386-534); 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 2,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Cast as a taotie mask with curved fangs, a beak-form nose, bulging eyes and a pair of pricked ears which flank a central openwork area formed with a figure standing with arms akimbo on the back legs of two confronted dragons, tieli and softwood stand.
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A gilt-bronze circular mat weight, Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Lot 888. A gilt-bronze circular mat weight, Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220); 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 10,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Heavily cast as a coiled feline resting its head on its paws, softwood stand.
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 Marilynn Alsdorf, Chicago, 1970, no. B26.
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A huanghuali 'Crane' low table, kangji, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 23. A huanghuali 'Crane' low table, kangji, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 63.3 by 43 by h. 21.5 cm, 25 by 17 by h. 8 ½ in. Estimate: 200,000 - 400,000 HKD. Lot sold 529,200 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
constructed with the top set within a wide rectangular frame enclosed within a further raised edge, the edge of the frame moulding downward and inward to a straight constricted waist and a shaped beaded-edged apron carved on each side with two cranes amidst elaborate cloud scrolls, the design and... [Lire la suite]04 octobre 2020
A huanghuali rectangular stool, changfangdeng, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 20. A huanghuali rectangular stool, changfangdeng, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 48.7 by 41.3 by h. 51 cm, 19 ⅛ by 16 ¼ by h. 20 in.. Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,394,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the frame top of standard mitre, mortise and tenon construction enclosing a mat seat, with moulded sides above a narrow waist continuing to a gently curved apron carved in low relief with intertwining foliate motifs, raised on four cabriole legs ending in inward... [Lire la suite]04 octobre 2020
A very rare huanghuali folding stool, jiaowu, 17th century
Lot 60. A very rare huanghuali folding stool, jiaowu, 17th century; 57.3 by 37.3 by h. 53.5 cm, 22 ½ by 14 ⅝ by h. 21 in. Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,772,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
with beaded-edged curvilinear shaped seat rails drilled for a woven seat, one side of the rails carved with confronting chilong and the reverse with flowers, the round legs mortised, tennoned and lapped to the seat rails and base stretchers, hinged by metal rods... [Lire la suite]04 octobre 2020
A huanghuali rectangular high-waisted stand, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 17. A huanghuali rectangular high-waisted stand, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 38.6 by 27.7 by h. 79 cm, 15 ⅛ by 11 by h. 31 ⅛ in. Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD. Lot sold 8,040,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the rectangular top panel set within a mitred frame above a high waist and gently curved apron delicately carved with foliate motifs, continuing to slender cabriole legs terminating in ruyi feet, all supported on a rectangular base.
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A huanghuali rectangular corner-leg waisted side table, banzhuo, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Lot 17. A huanghuali rectangular corner-leg waisted side table, banzhuo, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 101.3 by 44.7 by h. 91 cm, 40 by 17 ½ by h. 35 ¾ in. Estimate: 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 882,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the rectangular panel top inset within a mitred frame above a narrow waist, with S-shaped 'giant's arm' braces extending from the inside of each leg to the underside of the table, all supported on four hoof feet.
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