18 octobre 2021

Lot 3636. An exceptionally fine and rare pair of robin's-egg glazed garlic-mouth vases, Seal marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 26.6 cm. Lot sold: 21,350,000 HKD (Estimate: 20,000,000 - 30,000,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's each elegantly potted with a pear-shaped body supported on a spreading foot rising to a waisted neck surmounted by a garlic-head mouth, covered overall in a brilliant turquoise glaze vibrantly heightened with deep violet-red cascades, the recessed base with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3636. A fine peachbloom-glazed beehive waterpot, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 12.6 cm. Lot sold: 2,142,000 HKD (Estimate: 400,000 - 600,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's with slightly tapering sides rising to a rounded shoulder and short waisted neck below a lipped mouthrim, subtly incised around the exterior with three stylised archaistic dragon medallions, all beneath an attractive pink glaze characteristically suffused with greenish-beige spots imitating the skin of a ripening... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3635. An exceptional blue and white 'lion and ball' jar, Mark and period of Xuande (1426-1435); w. 22.8 cm. Lot sold: 11,065,000 HKD (Estimate: 15,000,000 - 18,000,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's sturdily potted with an ovoid body rising to a rounded shoulder and surmounted by a straight neck and lipped rim, the exterior vibrantly painted in shades of cobalt blue with two pairs of lions, each pair depicted flanking an embroidered ball with fluttering ribbons, with one animal... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3634. A superb Junyao purple-splashed bubble bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 8.5 cm. Lot sold: 12,275,000 HKD (Estimate: 18,000,000 - 22,000,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's with gently rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly incurved rim, applied overall with a very glossy milky blue glaze draining to a mushroom tone at the rim and pooling short of the foot, the interior decorated with two vibrant reddish-purple splashes, the exterior... [Lire la suite]

Lot 94. A Chinese wucai-decorated porcelain jar and cover, 17th century. H: 14 1/2 in. Sold for $3,024 (Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000). © FREEMAN’S 2021  Decorated with dignitaries and attendants in an extensive walled landscape, the neck decorated with flowers, the cover decorated with playing boys, underside unglazed. Provenance: Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent. Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours &... [Lire la suite]

Lot 87. A Chinese wucai-decorated porcelain large jar and cover, 17th century. H: 19 in. Sold for $2,520 (Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500). © FREEMAN’S 2021  Decorated with a variety of ladies at various pursuits in an interior, clous and rockwork to the back, the cover, possibly associated, decorated with boys playing in a garden. Provenance: Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent. Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours... [Lire la suite]

Lot 86. A large Chinese wucai-decorated porcelain jar and cover, 17th century. H: 20 in. Sold for $4,725 (Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500). © FREEMAN’S 2021  Decorated to its exterior with meiren at various pursuits within a mountainous landscape, the neck decorated with a floral spray border, and the cover painted with boys among rocks. Provenance: Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent. Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 84. A large Chinese blue and white "Kraak" porcelain charger, 17th century. H: 3 3/4, Dia: 20 1/2 in. Sold for $6,300 (Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000). © FREEMAN’S 2021  Decorated to its center with a basket of chrysanthemums, the sloped cavetto with reserves depicting flowers and various objects, interspersed with patterned grounds; the underside of the rim with reserves of symbols. Provenance: Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent. Haon... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8. Two similar Chinese Dehua porcelain libation cups, 17th-18th century. H: 3 1/4 in. Sold for $882 (Estimated at $800 - $1,200). © FREEMAN’S 2021  Modelled in the form of rhinoceros horn cups, one with qilin, phoenix and flowering branches, the other with tiger, dragon, deer and crane, with associated Japanese wood boxes (2). Provenance: Property from the collection of Dora Wong, New York City. FREEMAN’S. Asian Arts. October 14, 2021

Lot 7. A Chinese blue and white porcelain reticulated stemmed cup, 17th-18th century. H: 4 1/2 in. Sold for $945 (Estimated at $1,500 - $2,000). © FREEMAN’S 2021  With octagonal rim and circular foot, continuous painted floral and foliage decoration to exterior of the footring, the cup with outer shell reticulated to reveal inner painting of blue and white flowers, interior of cup centered with a small flower.    FREEMAN’S. Asian Arts. October 14, 2021