29 janvier 2021

Lot 22. A fine huanghuali cylindrical brushpot with inlays in mother-of-pearl, wood and soapstone, inlaid poem and seals xue and ju in bronze wires, 17th-18th century; H.19,5/D.19,8 cm. Estimate: € 6.000- € 10.000. Result: € 65.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020

Lot 531. A fine imperial blue and white 'prunus' 'month' cup, Kangxi six-character mark and period (1662-1722); D. 9,5 cm. Estimate: € 20.000- € 30.000. Result: € 75.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Provenance: Old and important European private collection, according to records this wine cup was bought 1928 in China. Note: This small, exceptionally thinly potted cup is from one of the imperial sets of wine cups depicting the Flowers of the Twelve Months. A complete set of twelve month cups in the collection... [Lire la suite]

Lot 532. A fine and rare pair of blue and white 'dragon' bowls, underglaze blue Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735); D. 9,5 cm. Estimate: € 20.000- € 30.000. Result: € 78.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Provenance: Old and important European private collection, according to records bought in Beijing 1923. Note: The current pair of bowls exemplifies the Yongzheng Emperor's admiration for celebrated Chinese ceramics and antiquity as well as his desire to uphold such... [Lire la suite]

Lot 303. An important pair of wood guardians, ca. 18th century; H. 194-194,5 cm. Estimate: € 30.000- € 50.000. Result: € 118.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Provenance: Former old Berlin private collection, acquired prior to 1960. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020

Lot 62. A 'huanghuali' wine table with recessed legs and elongated bridle joints, Qing dynasty; 80,5x94,5x40,5cm. Estimate: € 2.000- € 3.000. Result: € 118.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020

Lot 6. A pair of 'huanghuali' yokeback armchairs, Qing dynasty; H. 111 cm. Estimate: € 2.000- € 3.000. Result: € 118.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020  

Lot 372. An exceptional and very rare rhinoceros horn ewer with chilong and dragon handle, Ming dynasty; H.16,7/L.18,2 cm, weight 526 gr. Estimate: € 20.000- € 30.000. Result: € 220.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Provenance: Old German private collection, due to records most likely purchased from Nagel, 1st Mannheim sale, November 26th/27th, 1924, lot 413. Cf. A ewer by Bao Tiancheng, publ. 'Bamboo, Wood, Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings', The Complete Collection of Treasures the Palace... [Lire la suite]

Lot 5. A very fine and rare pair of carved zitan and lacquer-decorated cabinets, 19th century; 194,5 x 94 x 43 cm. Estimate: € 60.000- € 80.000. Result: € 239.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Provenance: Old and important European private collection, assembled prior to 1960. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020

Lot 5. A pair of 'huanghuali' yokeback armchairs, Qing dynasty; H. 111 cm. Estimate: € 3.000- € 5.000. Result: € 259.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020

Lot 49. An important and rare gilt-bronze figure of Mahasthamaprapta, late Ming dynasty; H. 80cm. Estimate: € 40.000 - € 60.000. Result: € 381.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part I by Nagel Auction, December 8, 2020