20 décembre 2021

Lot 2922. A flambé-glazed vase, fanghu, Daoguang incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 11 3⁄4 in. (30 cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Price realised HKD 437,500 (Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000). © Christie's 2021 The rectangular vase is raised on a short foot and has a pair of lug handles applied to the neck. Each side is moulded with peach-shaped panels. It is covered overall in a rich glaze ranging from dark reddish-purple to pale lavender-blue tones, thinning to a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2919. A fine blue and white ‘Ming-style’ bottle vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 14 3⁄4 in. (37.5 cm.) high. Price realised HKD 2,125,000 (Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000). © Christie's 2021 The globular body is decorated with a band of composite floral scrolls above stylised lappets, all below a band of ruyi-heads and a further floral band to the shoulder. The neck is decorated with stiff leaves below a band of crashing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2916. A rare enamelled yellow-ground ‘nine bats’ bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735); 4 13⁄16 in. (12.2 cm.) diam. Price realised HKD 600,000 (Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000). © Christie's 2021 The interior and exterior of the bowl are decorated in yellow, with the exterior detailed with nine bats in flight carrying double gourds which are tied with fluttering blue ribbons, surrounded by green scrolling clouds. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2909. A pair of famille rose Tibetan-style altar vases, benbaping, Qianlong six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 5 7⁄8 in. (15 cm) diam. Price realised HKD 6,250,000 (Estimate HKD 2,500,000 - HKD 3,500,000). © Christie's 2021 Each globular body is finely decorated with chilong and lotus heads amongst leafy tendrils framed by a band of stylised lappets above the foot and a ruyi-head band to the shoulder. The moulded neck is... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2908. A pair of famille rose yellow-ground ‘flower’ medallion bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 5 7⁄8 in. (15 cm) diam. Price realised HKD 1,500,000 (Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000).© Christie's 2021 Each bowl is decorated and gilt to the exterior with four medallions, each enclosing flower and lingzhi sprays, and separated by leafy branches bearing a pair of peaches rising from a beribboned swastika symbol, all reserved... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2904. A gilt-decorated and enamelled figure of Avalokitesvara, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 11 3⁄4 in. (29.8 cm.) high. Price realised HKD 187,500 (Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000).© Christie's 2021 The figure is well-modelled kneeling on a circular lotus petal base with both hands raised in front of the chest bejewelled with long tasselled necklaces, the lower body and the shoulders are covered in loose robes decorated with dragon roundels, birds and scrolling tendrils. The rounded face has a graceful... [Lire la suite]

Lot 154. A small blue and white 'celestial horse' saucer and two blue and white small 'dragon' stemcups, Qing dynasty, 17th century; From 4.6 to 9.4 cm, from 1¾ to 3¾ in. Lot sold: 2,394 EUR (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's Property from an old European collection. Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021

Lot 17 A rare blue and white and underglazed-red 'peach' meiping, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 38.2 cm, 15 in. Lot sold: 27,720 EUR (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's decorated with a gnarled peach tree, its fruiting branches extending around the shoulder, the peaches in underglaze red.  Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 9 December 2021  

Lot 2. A pair of celadon ground underglaze blue and copper red beaker vases, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); H. 44.5 cm, 17½ in. Lot sold: 18,900 EUR (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's each moulded in shallow reliefs with eight horses galopping or resting on the floor, the reverse with a large pine tree, the bark of the gnarled tree trunk naturalistically detailed in underglaze red, all reserved on a pale celadon ground save for the interior and the base left white, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1. A blue and white porcelain jar and cover, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 56 cm, 22 in. Lot sold: 5,292 EUR (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 EUR). (C) 2021 Sotheby's of ovoid form, decorated in underglaze blue with a vase on branch amidst flowering trees and bamboos, beneath a border of geometric motifs and 'floral' cartouches, all between bands of stylised foliage, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmonted by a lotus bud finial. Property from the collection La Rochefoucauld at the... [Lire la suite]