07 octobre 2020
A pair of blue and white temple vases, Jiajing period (1522-1566)
Lot 1571. A pair of blue and white temple vases, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Each central section is decorated with four-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and flames, above a tall, waisted foot decorated with horses galloping on crashing waves, all below the slender neck decorated with cranes and upright lappets.
Provenance: The Property of the Estate... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1522-1566)
Lot 1570. A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1522-1566); 19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The dish is decorated in the center with two dragons writhing above crashing waves and contesting a flaming pearl.
Provenance: Dr. Ip Yee (1921-1984) Collection.Property of the Estate of Dr. Ip Yee; Sotheby's Hong Kong,19 November 1984, lot... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A rare blue and white ovoid jar, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1522-1566)
Lot 1569. A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 13,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The jar is decorated in shades of underglaze cobalt blue with clusters of flowers issuing from leafy branches above a border of upturned leaves around the foot and beneath a band of pendent lappets around the shoulder, cloth box.... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1568. A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 5 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The dish is decorated in the center with two confronted, five-clawed dragons writhing amidst flames and clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl below two pairs of further dragons chasing flaming pearls in the well. The exterior... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A rare large wucai 'dragon and phoenix' dish, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1567. A rare large wucai 'dragon and phoenix' dish, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 15 ¼ in. (38.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 175,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The dish is decorated in the center with a dragon and phoenix reserved on a ground of leafy floral scroll. The cavetto is similarly decorated with two pairs of dragons and phoenixes and the reverse is decorated with a... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A very large blue and white lobed temple vase, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1566. A very large blue and white lobed temple vase, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line at the rim and of the period (1573-1619); 33 ½ in. (85 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The tall flared neck is decorated with vertical panels of lingzhi and panels of branches of flowers, butterflies and insects, divided by a raised bands of dragons chasing flaming pearls. The slightly splayed foot and... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A rare rectangular wucai box, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a lappet cartouche and of the period (1573-1619
Lot 1565. A rare rectangular wucai box, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a lappet cartouche and of the period (1573-1619); 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 5,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The interior is decorated with peonies borne on leafy stems beside tall rocks and beneath clusters of double peaches. The exterior is decorated with shaped panels reserved on a diaper ground containing further peonies.
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07 octobre 2020
A blue and white bowl, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566)
Lot 1564. A blue and white bowl, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566); 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.) diam.. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 9,375. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The exterior is decorated in bright shades of underglaze cobalt blue with a continuous scene of deer in a landscape.
Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, 16 May 1967, lot 91.Sotheby Parke Bernet, Hong Kong, 28 November 1978, lot 80.The Lenora and Walter... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A small blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1563. A small blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 10 7/8 in. (24.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The domed top is decorated with nine cranes in flight amidst clouds, peaches, lingzhi and auspicious emblems. The sides are decorated with shaped panels each containing two cranes and a peach set on a... [Lire la suite]07 octobre 2020
A blue and white circular box and cover, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period
Lot 1562. A blue and white circular box and cover, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 10 7/8 in. (24.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The domed top is decorated with nine cranes in flight amidst clouds, peaches, lingzhi and auspicious emblems. The sides are decorated with shaped panels each containing two cranes and a peach set on a diaper ground.... [Lire la suite]