15 novembre 2021

Lot 320. A pair of large verte-Imari chargers, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 54cm (21 1/4in) and 53.8cm (21 1/8in) diam. Sold for £ 50,250 (€ 58,768). (Estimate £ 24,000 - £30,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Each brightly enamelled with the Yang family female generals practising their equestrian skills within a pavilion garden, overlooked by a matriarch and attendants on a balcony above, within a border of large exotic floral blooms on a gilt foliate ground. Provenance: a European private collection. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 320. A rare pair of Imperial white and spinach-green jade and cloisonné enamel 'Shou Characters' screens, Qianlong period (1736-1795); Each 24.1cm (9 1/2in) high. Sold for £ 52,750 (€ 61,692). (Estimate £ 30,000 - £50,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 The jade rectangular plaques of pale white tone, each inscribed with 60 Shou characters in zhuanshu calligraphy and decorated with gilt, the reverse with pomegranates, butterflies, and narcissus, the other with lotus and a pair of Mandarin ducks, each... [Lire la suite]

Lot 275. An exceptionally rare Imperial embroidered chestnut-ground silk 'dragon' robe, Yongzheng period (1723-1735); 205.3cm (80 6/8in) wide x 138.5cm (54 1/2in) long. Sold for £ 75,250 (€ 88,006). (Estimate £ 60,000 - £80,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Meticulously worked on the front and back in couched gold thread, satin stitch tiny detail of seed stitch with nine powerful, five-clawed dragons clutching or pursuing flaming pearls amidst a profusion of hovering cranes vividly depicted in... [Lire la suite]