08 janvier 2021
Two jade cong, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
Lot 27. Two jade cong, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier; Each 21⁄2 in. (6.4 cm.) wide, cloth box (2). Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 4,000. Price Realised USD 21,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020
Each cong has flat sides and a shallow collar at each end. One stone is of mottled brown and greyish-green tone, the other is of reddish-orange and pale green tone.Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
Provenance: The Irving Collection, New York, by... [Lire la suite]08 janvier 2021
An assortment of turquoise and malachite beads, 1st millennium BC or later
Lot 26. An assortment of turquoise and malachite beads, 1st millennium BC or later; The largest, 17⁄8 in. (4.8 cm.) long, cloth boxes. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised USD 9,375. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020
Comprising three strings of circular, spherical malachite beads and numerous small, rectangular and round turquoise beads; Together with four bronze ‘ant-nose’ coins, Warring States period (475-221 BC).Please note this lot is the property of a private... [Lire la suite]08 janvier 2021
Two jade cong, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
Lot 25. Two jade cong, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier; The larger, 21⁄2 in. (6.4 cm.) wide, cloth boxes. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 4,000. Price Realised USD 11,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020
Each cong has plain, flat sides between short, circular collars. One stone has a matte surface and is of pale grey tone, the other is of yellowish-green tone with some brown and russet patches.Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
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Two sancai jarlets and two sancai vessels, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 1071. Two sancai jarlets and two sancai vessels, Tang dynasty (618-907); the tallest 11 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 HKD. Lot sold: 27,720 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Including Property from the Collection of Cheng Huan, Hong Kong, 18 December 2020
08 janvier 2021
A sancai-glazed vase, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
Lot 1070. A sancai-glazed vase, Liao dynasty (907-1125); h. 25 cm. Estimate: 50,000 - 70,000 HKD. Lot sold: 47,880 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Note: The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., sample no. P120e11.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Including Property from the Collection of Cheng Huan, Hong Kong, 18 December 2020
08 janvier 2021
An inscribed 'tian'-marked sancai bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 1069. An inscribed 'tian'-marked sancai bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); d. 15.5 cm. Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000 HKD. Lot sold: 10,710 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Note: The incised 'tian' character on the base is reminiscent of doucai 'tian'-marked jars from the Chenghua period.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Including Property from the Collection of Cheng Huan, Hong Kong, 18 December 2020
08 janvier 2021
A green-glazed figure of a Buddhist lion, Southern Song – Jin dynasty (1127-1234)
Lot 1068. A green-glazed figure of a Buddhist lion, Southern Song – Jin dynasty (1127-1234); h. 16 cm. Estimate: 80,000 - 120,000 HKD. Lot sold: 302,400 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Note: The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., sample no. C298j10.
This powerfully modelled lion is noteworthy for the loose brocade ball skilfully enclosed within its gaping jaws. Other Song dynasty figures of lions in this pose... [Lire la suite]08 janvier 2021
A Longquan celadon 'Floral' jar, Yuan-Early Ming dynasty
Lot 1067. A Longquan celadon 'Floral' jar, Yuan-Early Ming dynasty; h. 30 cm. Estimate: 100,000 - 150,000 HKD. Lot sold: 94,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Including Property from the Collection of Cheng Huan, Hong Kong, 18 December 202008 janvier 2021
A Longquan celadon dish, Ming dynasty, 15th century
Lot 1066. A Longquan celadon dish, Ming dynasty, 15th century; d. 36.5 cm. Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 HKD. Lot sold: 88,200 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Provenance: An English private collection.
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2014, lot 291.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Including Property from the Collection of Cheng Huan, Hong Kong, 18 December 202008 janvier 2021
VMFA Acquires Enameled Choker by Celebrated Belgian Jeweler Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers (Belgium), Wisteria “Glycines” Choker, 1900–1902. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.
Richmond, Virginia — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced their recent acquisition of the Wisteria “Glycines” Choker designed by Philippe Wolfers (1858–1929). The choker is one of only 131 unique pieces designed by the renowned Belgian jeweler.
“The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has the finest collection of European Art Nouveau decorative arts in the United States,” said Alex... [Lire la suite]