15 décembre 2021

A large celadon-glazed crackled square vase, cong, Qing dynasty

Lot 27. A large celadon-glazed crackled square vase, cong, Qing dynasty; 26 cm, 10¼ in. Lot sold: 3,780 EUR (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's of archaic jade form, the square section straight-sided body rising from a short foot to a narrow tapering circular neck, covered overall with a pale blue-green crackled glaze, the footrim dressed in a brown wash in imitation of Song dynasty guan wares. Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021

15 décembre 2021

A small ru-type tripod bulbous vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

Lot 11. A small ru-type tripod bulbous vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 12 cm, 4¾ in. Lot sold: 5,292 EUR (Estimate: 600 - 800 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's finely potted with a flattened globular body supported on three small conical feet, rising to a slender neck and bulbous rim, applied overall with sky-blue glaze, save for the tip of the feet revealing a greyish ware. Property from a French family collection, Brittany. Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021  
15 décembre 2021

A pair of café-au-lait glazed bowls, Marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)

Lot 10. A pair of café-au-lait glazed bowls, Marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); D. 11.6 cm, 4⅝ in. Lot sold: 21,420 EUR (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's each with deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, covered overall in a café-au-lait glaze, save for the white base, the latter inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark. Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021
15 décembre 2021

A pair of large white-glazed seated Buddhist lions, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 6. A pair of large white-glazed seated Buddhist lions, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722);Each 33.2 cm, 13⅛ in. Lot sold: 2,520 EUR (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's Each seated on a square pedestal, resting their paw on a brocade ball. Property from an old European collection. Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021
15 décembre 2021

A Guan-Type Vase, Qianlong Period, 1736-1795

Lot 3593. A Guan-Type Vase, Qianlong Period (1736-1795). H 29.4cm. Sold for HKD 312,000/USD 40,000 (Estimate HKD 100,000 - 150,000/USD 12,821 - 19,231). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited This square vase is in an archaistic Fanghu form, the high-shouldered body with curved sides supported on a splayed foot, rising to a slightly waisted neck and everted rim, flanked by a pair of moulded loop handles hanging from the mouth of beasts. The foot is specially covered by dark brown... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2021

A Turquoise-Glazed Double-Gourd Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

  Lot 3592. A Turquoise-Glazed Double-Gourd Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th CenturyTurquoise-Glazed Double-Gourd Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. H 23.7cm. Sold for HKD 108,000/USD 13,846 (Estimate HKD 40,000 - 80,000/USD 5,128 - 10,256). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited The piece, in the shape of a bottle gourd, has a pear-shape and an ovoid bulb, and a deeply recessed base. It is covered with a mottled glaze of dark turquoise blue, except for the base, where the biscuit has fired... [Lire la suite]

15 décembre 2021

A rare large Ming-style white-glazed incised 'lotus' charger, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)

Lot 3. A rare large Ming-style white-glazed incised 'lotus' charger, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); D. 47 cm, 18½ in. Lot sold: 20,160 EUR (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's robustly potted with rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, the interior incised with a large lotus flower encircled by a composite lotus flower scroll, the base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi reign mark within a double circle. Provenance: Finck & Fils, 31 rue de Ligne, Bruxelles (label). ... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2021

Two incised celadon-glazed 'peony' brush washers, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 5. Two incised celadon-glazed 'peony' brush washers Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 22.7 cm; 21 cm, 8⅞ in.; 8¼ in. Lot sold: 7,560 EUR (Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's each with shallow rounded sides waisted below the lipped, everted rim, standing on splayed footrim, the exterior incised beneath the pale green glaze with a peony scroll above a band of upright lotus petals, the interior left in white. Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 30th March 1978, lot 228. ... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2021

A Pale Celadon-Glazed Incised ‘Lotus’ Brush Pot, Bitong, Kangxi Period, Wenzhang Shandou Mark

Lot 3591. A Pale Celadon-Glazed Incised ‘Lotus’ Brush Pot, Bitong, Kangxi Period (1662-1722), Wenzhang Shandou Mark. D 12cm. Sold for HKD 480,000/USD 61,538(Estimate HKD 150,000 - 250,000/USD 19,231 - 32,051). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited The sides are well carved with horned chilong with long undulating bodies and incised manes striding against a background of dense ruyi cloud scroll between narrow borders of double-line at the rim and bottom. It is covered with a glaze of soft... [Lire la suite]
15 décembre 2021

A Fine Pair Of Blue-Glazed Dishes, Seal Marks And Period Of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 3589. A Fine Pair Of Blue-Glazed Dishes, Seal Marks And Period Of Qianlong (1736-1795). D 12cm. Sold for HKD 312,000/USD 40,000 (Estimate HKD 220,000 - 280,000/USD 28,205 - 35,897). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited Each dish is potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim and the white base is inscribed with a six-character Qianlong seal mark. Both of the dishes are applied overall with a rich and even blue glaze, saving for the unglazed... [Lire la suite]