13 novembre 2021

Lot 238. A pair of rare huanghuali horseshoe back armchairs, Quanyi, 17th century; 98cm (38 1/2in) high x 63cm (24 6/8in) wide x 45.3cm (17 6/8in) deep. Sold for £ 162,750 (€ 190,339). (Estimate £ 60,000 - £80,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Each elegantly modelled with the sweeping crest rail terminating in outswept hooks above shaped spandrels, forming an elegant curve above the curving splat carved with a ruyi cartouche enclosing a pair of confronted chilong, flanked by beaded shaped spandrels, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 305. An exceptionally rare Imperial revolving pale-green-glazed bowl on gilt and silver teadust-glazed stand, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 17.5cm (6 7/8in) wide. Sold for £ 437,750 (€ 511,958). (Estimate £ 40,000 - £60,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 The bowl with gently curving shallow sides rising to a slightly everted rim, applied around the exterior with loop-handles, the exterior moulded with upright plantain leaves around the base and chrysanthemum florets between the handles,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 201. Seven early jade carvings together with a turquoise carving of a bovine beast-head, Shang-Han Dynasty; 86.4cm (34in) high. Sold for £ 437,750 (€ 511,958). (Estimate £ 8,000 - £12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Comprising a bird plaque, the stone of pale-grey tone, 5.9cm (2 1/2in) long; a yellow jade stylised dragon pendant, 8.9cm (3 3/8in) long; a rectangular plaque carved with 'C-scroll' patterns, the stone of dark greenish-brown tone, 6cm (2 3/8in) long; an elongated tapering plaque,... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 313. A metal-mounted wucai sweetmeat box, The porcelain mark and period of Wanli, the European mounts later; Diameter including mount 23.5 cm, 9¼ in. Lot sold: 6,930 GBP (Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's the interior modelled with a central floral compartment encircled by six radiating sections, each painted with pairs of birds, perched and in flight, on fruiting trees issuing from rockwork, the exterior similarly decorated above a classic... [Lire la suite]

Lot 310. A kesi 'dragon' panel, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 74 by 66 cm, 29¼ by 26 in. Lot sold: 12,600 GBP (Estimate: 12,000 - 16,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's finely woven with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst scrolling clouds, all reserved on a rich coral-red ground. Literature: Jean-Paul Desroches, Two Americans in Paris: a Quest for Asian Art, 2016, Paris, no. 251. Exhibited: From the Land of Asia, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Montréal, 17th November 2016 - 19th March... [Lire la suite]

Lot 309. A cloisonné enamel rectangular 'lotus' box and cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722);24 by 14.6 cm, 9½ by 5¾ in. Lot sold: 18,900 GBP (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's the box and cover decorated with multi-coloured lotus blooms borne and encircled by continuous scrolling leafy vine tendrils, reserved on a turquoise ground. Provenance: Sothebys' New York, 1st June 1994, lot 218. Sotheby's. Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 308. Three blue and white baluster vases and covers, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 45 cm, 17¾ in. Lot sold: 25,200 GBP (Estimate: 25,000 - 35,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's each baluster body rising from a spreading foot with recessed base to a short straight neck with rolled rim, painted in vivid cobalt-blue to the exterior with a qilin and a phoenix amidst blooming foliages, all between keyfret bands, the domed cover with large... [Lire la suite]

Lot 306. A blue and white 'rabbit' bottle vase, Transitional period, circa 1640. Height 36 cm, 13¾ in. Lot sold: 20,160 GBP (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's of globular form surmounted by a tall curved neck, supported on a short foot, finely painted in underglaze-blue with a rabbit and a pheasant in flight, amidst rocks and floral foliages, with further decorative prunus blossoms and bamboo foliages. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 2nd November 1993, lot 11 (part lot). ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 305. A blue and white circular box and cover, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 36 cm, 13¾ in. Lot sold: 10,080 GBP (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's the domed cover painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with three dignitaries holding tablets in their hands, below an immortal and his attendants standing amidst clouds, the base inscribed with an apocryphal Chenghua mark. Provenance: Christie's London, 5th November 2013, lot 423. Sotheby's. Two Americans... [Lire la suite]

Lot 304. A pair of large wucai 'immortals' jars and covers Transitional period, circa 1640's. Height 48.5 cm. 19 in. Lot sold: 35,280 GBP (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's each of baluster form, rising from a flared base to a broad shouldered body, waisted neck and a slightly lipped rim, painted in bright enamels with Xiwangmu and attendants amidst a garden filled with rocks and leafy trees, the domed cover surmounted by a lotus bud finial. ... [Lire la suite]