Qing dynasty's kingfisher feathers hair ornaments sold at Nagel, 24 June 2021

18 janvier 2022

Qing dynasty's kingfisher feathers hair ornaments sold at Nagel, 24 June 2021

Phoenixes, peonies and other flowers. Silver, gilded, topped with kingfisher feathers, stone set with glass and jade, small mirrors.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Headdress with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After," Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 128, Fig. 20; Hair ornament with kingfisher feathers and stones: "Beauty, Wealth, And Power : Jewels and Ornaments of Asia. Asian Art Museum of San Francisco." 1992, p. 48, no. 10; a similar headdress sold at Madison Square Gallery Inc, New York, 3.3.2010, lot 29.

Silver, gilded and with kingfisher feathers, amber, coral in the form of beads and branches, light green jade, partly openwork, pearls, glass. Tiara inside lined with printed cotton fabric.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Similar barrettes with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After", Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 127, Fig. 19,;Hairpins with kingfisher feathers and stones: "Treasures of Imperial Court: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum". Qixian Xu, Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 140-141, nos. 131-132, Hairpins with kingfisher feathers and stones: "Limpid Radiance : A Special Exhibition of Glass Artifacts from the National Palace Museum Collection", Xiangwen Zhang, National Palace Museum, Taibei, 2017, p. 111, no. 127.

Ten hairpins silver, gilded and with kingfisher feathers, two pairs set with coral, glass and pearls, partly movable. One pair and a single hairpin made of dark tortoiseshell with light colored spots.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After," Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 126, figs. 15-18; hairpins with kingfisher feathers and stones: "Treasures of Imperial Court: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum." Qixian Xu, Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 140-141, nos. 131-132.

Flowers, butterflies and phoenixes. Gilded silver and copper with kingfisher feathers, stones from coral, turquoise, glass and pearls.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After," Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, pp. 126, figs. 15-18; similar bows with kingfisher feathers: p. 127, fig. 19; similar hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: Wriggelsworth, p. 31.

Lot 655. A box with an extensive set of hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); Large tiara, W. 20 cm, large hair pins, L. 14-19 cm, small hair pins. L. 6-7,5cm. Sold: €4,500 (Est: €4,000 - €6,000). © 2021 Nagel Auctions.

Flowers, butterflies and phoenixes. Silver, gilded and with kingfisher feathers, rich pearl hangings, stone set with coral, glass. One large and one small tiara, four large hair pins with pearl hangings, three pairs of hair pins in bow shape, once with pearl hangings, eight hairpins with long pearl hangings, a pair of ribbons set with ornamentsb, two pairs of hair pins, three hair pins with calabashes, one pair of earrings, 28 small hairpins, a pair of hairpins in unfinished state. Box made of cardboard covered with cloth, inside four trays with recesses, in the lid a mirror.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After", Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 126, Fig. 15-18; Pair of hairpins with pearl hangings: "The Accessory - China", Linda Wrigglesworth, London, 1991, p. 32.

Flowers with butterflies and birds. Gilt silver, some filigree work, kingfisher feathers, stone set with glass, coral and pearls.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After," Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 126, figs. 15-18; "Jewelry and Accessories of the Royal Consorts of Ch'ing Dynasty," The Palace Museum, Beijing, 1992, nos. 6, 34-39 and other pieces; hairpins with kingfisher feathers: "Treasures of Imperial Court: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum." Qixian Xu, Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 140-141, nos. 131-132.

Flowers with butterflies and birds. Gilt silver, some filigree work, kingfisher feathers, stone set with glass, coral, pearls and one carnelian ring.

Provenance: From an important German private collection, assembled between the 1980s and 1999.

Note: Hair ornaments with kingfisher feathers: "Four Centuries of Silver : Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After," Margaret Duda, Singapore, 2002, p. 126, figs. 15-18; "Jewelry and Accessories of the Royal Consorts of Ch'ing Dynasty," The Palace Museum, Beijing, 1992, nos. 6, 34-39 and other pieces; hairpins with kingfisher feathers: "Treasures of Imperial Court: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum." Qixian Xu, Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 140-141, nos. 131-132.

Nagel Auction. Fine Asian Art Stuttgart - Part II, Stuttgart, 24 June 2021

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