21 octobre 2021

Lot 3655. A superbly enamelled and possibly unique famille-rose 'peach' box and cover, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 19.2 cm. Lot sold: 34,660,000 HKD (Estimate: 35,000,000 - 45,000,000). ©  2021 Sotheby's singularly beautiful, of thickly potted circular section and compressed rounded form, the cover sumptuously decorated with a large medallion of two varieties of peach, their branches entwined and bearing eight large brightly coloured fruits, small five-petalled rose-pink... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3655. A magnificent and extremely rare large cloisonné enamel 'peach' basin, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 71.6 cm. Lot sold: 1,890,000 HKD (Estimate: 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's  superbly cast with a massive hollow body in the form of a peach borne on a leafy gilt branch issuing peach, pomegranate and finger citron, representing the 'Three Abundances', the exterior vibrantly decorated with the an baxian reserved on a dense... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3651. A magnificent and extremely rare large gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Vairocana, Ming dynasty, 15th - 16th century; 85 by 72 by h. 122 cm. Lot sold: 18,325,000 HKD (Estimate: 15,000,000 - 20,000,000). ©  2021 Sotheby's impressively cast and rendered seated in dhyanasana with the hands held in uttarabodhi mudra before the chest, portrayed clad in loose robes draping over the shoulders and exposing the chest and dhoti tied around the waist, depicted with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3650. An imperial tianhuang seal, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 2.6 by 1.2 by h. 4.1 cm; 33.44 gr. Lot sold: 6,467,000 HKD (Estimate: 2,600,000 - 3,200,000). ©  2021 Sotheby's the rectangular seal surmounted by a finial masterfully carved to depict a scroll resting atop a brocade-covered set of books, all tied together with a ribbon, the seal face carved with five-character inscription reading jixi you yuxiang ('Fragrance lingers among the desks and mats'),... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3644. A rare doucai 'peach' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); d. 14.4 cm. Lot sold: 1,386,000 HKD (Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD). ©  2021 Sotheby's exquisitely decorated in multi-coloured enamels with a leafy scroll painted in shades of green issuing gnarled purple twigs bearing large lotus blossoms and double-peaches, all between a border of repeated wan symbols in cobalt blue at the rim and a classic scroll band at the foot, the interior decorated with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 44. A chenxiangmu and gilt-metal 'Shou' plaque, 18th-19th century; 27⁄8 in. (7.3 cm.) long. Price Realised USD 13,750 (Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2021 Exhibited: Omaha, Joslyn Museum, Nebraska, Elegance of the Qing Court: Reflections of a Dynasty Through Its Art, 1 March-31 May, 2008. Christie's. Asia! New York, 14 Sept - 28 Sept 2021

Lot 43. A set of amber, jadeite, tourmaline, aquamarine and amethyst prayer beads, Late Qing dynasty; Approx. 20 1⁄2 in. (52.1 cm.) long. Price Realised USD 6,875 (Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2021 Literature: Fang, Wang and Rutherford, Elegance of the Qing Court: Reflections of a Dynasty Through Its Art, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, 2008, p. 61, cat. no. 171. Exhibited: Omaha, Joslyn Museum, Nebraska, Elegance of the Qing Court:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 50. René Lalique Art Nouveau Silver, Lapis and Enamel Pendant, France, circa 1902-1904; 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000. Sold for $28,350. © 2021 William Doyle Galleries, Inc.  The pair of standing peacocks facing outward atop pierced tail feathers applied with medium and dark blue enamel graphic waves, centering one pear-shaped cabochon lapis ap. 28.0 x 12.7 mm., signed Lalique, with maker's mark and French assay mark. C Property from an Important Jewel... [Lire la suite]