3 novembre 2021

Lot 21. A very fine and rare pair of iron-red and gilt-decorated 'phoenix' bowls, Marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 11.1 cm. Lot sold: 693,000 HKD (Estimate: 400,000 - 600,000). © Sotheby's 2021 each delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a gently everted rim, the exterior decorated in iron-red enamel and gilt with a male phoenix with its long tail stretched behind, in pursuit of a female phoenix with shorter ribboned tail, amidst stylised cloud scrolls,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 19. A fine blue and white ovoid jar, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 32.4 cm. Lot sold: 2,394,000 HKD (Estimate: 1,200,000 - 1,800,000). © Sotheby's 2021 superbly potted with a generous well-rounded ovoid body gently rising from a tapering foot to a short waisted neck and lipped mouth, brilliantly painted in vibrant tones of cobalt blue with a composite floral scroll of large lotus blooms borne on an undulating leafy stem, between a band of lappets above the foot and a collar... [Lire la suite]

Lot 18. A teadust-glazed hexagonal vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 35.3 cm. Lot sold: 1,953,000 HKD (Estimate: 1,000,000 - 1,500,000). © Sotheby's 2021 sturdily potted after the archaic fanghu form, the hexagonal body supported on a pronounced foot, gently curving at the shoulders to a flared neck, flanked by a pair of tubular loop handles, covered overall in rich mottled olive-green glaze, the base with a six-character seal mark. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 17. A large doucai 'floral' jardinière, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); d. 32.7 cm. Lot sold: 4,652,000 HKD (Estimate: 1,200,000 - 1,800,000). © Sotheby's 2021 sturdily potted with deep rounded sides gently rising from a recessed base to an incurved lipped rim, finely decorated in a brilliant doucai palette with famille-rose accents around the exterior with five large medallions enclosing a large lotus bloom surrounded by smaller blossoms amidst curling... [Lire la suite]

Lot 100. Deux paons, Vietnam, culture Jaraï. Bois de Taeng raviné, H. 82 / 65 cm. Estimation: €800 - €1 500. Résultat 715 EUR. © Cornette de Saint-Cyr. L’oiseau est un thème récurrent dans la statuaire Jaraï, ethnie des hauts plateaux du Vietnam. Il permet aux vivants de rentrer en contact avec les esprits et sont placés dans des enclos funéraires à côté des « pleureurs ». Les paons sont généralement représentés se tenant sur deux défenses d’éléphant. (Accidents et... [Lire la suite]