30 mars 2022

A russet jade 'figure' pendant, Han dynasty (206 -220 AD)

Lot 146. A russet jade 'figure' pendant, Han dynasty (206 -220 AD). Height 1⅜ in., 3.6 cm. Lot sold: 6,930 USD (Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Bennet Collection (by repute). Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. H.7.14. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022

30 mars 2022

A russet jade 'figure' pendant, Han dynasty (206 -220 AD)

Lot 145. A russet jade 'figure' pendant, Han dynasty (206 -220 AD). Height 1½ in., 3.8 cm. Lot sold: 5,040 USD (Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Bennet Collection (by repute). Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. H.7.14. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022
30 mars 2022

A pale green jade 'dragon' pendant, Eastern Zhou-Han dynasty

Lot 143. A pale green jade 'dragon' pendant, Eastern Zhou-Han dynasty. Length 6¾ in., 17.1 cm. Lot sold: 9,450 USD (Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. E.8.29.. Literature: Rose Kerr et al., Chinese Antiquities from the Wou Kiuan Collection. Wou Lien-Pai Museum, Hong Kong, 2011, pl. 173. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan... [Lire la suite]
30 mars 2022

An archaic bronze sword, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

Lot 137. An archaic bronze sword, Warring States period  (475-221 BC). Length 15⅞ in., 40.4 cm. Lot sold: 5,670 USD (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Collection of Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939), probably acquired 1st October 1929 (according to label). Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. H.2.24. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part... [Lire la suite]
30 mars 2022

A rare bronze dagger, 7th-6th Century BC

Lot 135. A rare bronze dagger, 7th-6th Century BC. Length 12⅝ in., 32.2 cm. Lot sold: 11,340 USD (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Christie's London, 12th May 1975, lot 7. Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1975-present, coll. no. E.8.2. Literature: Rose Kerr et al., Chinese Antiquities from the Wou Kiuan Collection. Wou Lien-Pai Museum, Hong Kong, 2011, pl. 16. Note: Compare a similar bronze dagger from the... [Lire la suite]
30 mars 2022

A small bronze figure of a recumbent ram, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Lot 133. A small bronze figure of a recumbent ram, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Width 2⅜ in., 6 cm. Lot sold: 63,000 USD (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, coll. no. T.1.3.   Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022
30 mars 2022

A bronze figure of a toad, Song - Ming dynasty

Lot 132. A bronze figure of a toad, Song-Ming dynasty. Length 5 in., 12.5 cm. Lot sold: 5,292 USD (Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000 USD). © Sothebys.  Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, coll. no. M.4.18.   Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022
30 mars 2022

Christie's Jewels presents 'The Flawless Star' - Highest valued jewel offered in an online-only auction

© Christie's Images Ltd 2022. NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s will present Jewels Online and The Flawless Star, open for bidding online from 28 March to 7 April. The sale includes over 200 lots with more than half of all lots being offered without reserve. With estimates starting at all price points, this auction will delight seasoned collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike.Leading the sale is The Flawless Star, a superb round brilliant-cut D-color, Flawless diamond of 45.46 carats ($4,000,000-6,000,000), the highest valued... [Lire la suite]
30 mars 2022

VIETNAM, Dynastie Nguyên, début du XIXe siècle. Une théière contestée chez Millon

Lot 51. Vietnam, Dynastie Nguyên, début du XIXe siècle. Importante theière en porcelaine de forme quadrangulaire à décor d'un carpe évoluant dans des algues et contemplant la lune. Estimation 40 000 € - 60 000 €. Courtesy Millon Une marque « GIA LONG NIÊN TẠO (fabrique durant le règne de Gia Long (1804-1827)) » dans un cercle sous la base.Hauteur : 14 cm. Largeur : 17 cm. Profondeur : 7.5 cmUn éclat au bec, un léger fêle au col. Sur l'une des faces un léger manque au niveau de la carpe,... [Lire la suite]
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