13 octobre 2021
A doucai 'phoenix' dish, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 861. A doucai 'phoenix' dish, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm.) diam. Estimate: USD 18,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 25,000. © Christie's 2021
The dish is decorated on the interior with a central medallion of three archaistic phoenixes encircling a lotus blossom. The exterior is decorated with similar designs above a band of ruyi heads enclosing dots encircling the foot.
Provenance: Private... [Lire la suite]13 octobre 2021
A rare underglaze-blue, copper-red and celadon-decorated bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 860. A rare underglaze-blue, copper-red and celadon-decorated bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.) diam. Estimate: USD 7,000 - USD 10,000. Price realised USD 18,750. © Christie's 2021
The hexagonal, lobed bowl is decorated on the exterior with three landscape scenes, each accompanied by a calligraphic inscription describing the scene. The center of the interior is decorated with a pavilion admist mountains.
Provenance: Private collection, Japan.Mayuyama, Tokyo.
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Christie's announces Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets sale
LONDON.- Christie’s forthcoming auction, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Oriental Rugs and Carpets on 28 October displays a rich selection of rare objects, paintings, manuscripts and carpets from across the Middle East, India and Europe. The sale draws upon a fascinating Classical Ottoman narrative that illustrates the artistic repertoire at its most exuberant. This is led by six remarkably preserved Venetian portraits of Ottoman Sultans from a previously unknown series LINK, and two paintings from the... [Lire la suite]