1 mai 2022

Lot 8. From the Private Collection of Joseph Lau. A very fine and rare copper-red decorated 'chilong' double-gourd vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong  (1736-1795); 29.8 cm. Lot sold: 12,475,000 HKD (Estimate: 8,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022. skilfully potted with a larger globular bulb gracefully sweeping up to a smaller upper bulb, rising to a slender neck and flared rim, the lower bulb finely painted in copper red with four roundels of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 7. From the Private Collection of Joseph Lau. A rare incised white-glazed 'monk's cap' ewer, Ming dynasty, Yongle period  (1402-1424); 19.5 cm. Lot sold: 6,300,000 HKD (Estimate: 5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022. with the compressed globular body supported on a low slightly splayed foot, surmounted by a flaring cylindrical neck and a stepped, galleried 'monk's cap' rim with a small loop on the inside... [Lire la suite]

Lot 6. From the Private Collection of Joseph Lau. A fine and rare pair of coral-ground famille-verte 'floral' bowls, Yuzhi marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 11.9 cm. Lot sold: 6,300,000 HKD (Estimate: 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022. each finely potted with low rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, the exterior skilfully painted with three large flowers rendered with blue petals showing yellow on the undersides, encircling a central red bud and seeded... [Lire la suite]

 Joseph Vivien, Self-Portrait with Fur Cap, 1730. Pastel, 80 x 64,2 cm. © Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München Pastels were extremely popular in the 18th century. In France in particular numerous works were created. Colours were applied dry, with the help of pencils, but covered the entire surface, and therefore cannot be categorised as either painting or drawing. Pastels from this period continue to fascinate us today – sometimes with their immediacy and closeness to nature, sometimes with the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 80. Deux grands pots à décor de fleurs de prunus en relief, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 15°-16° siècle. Terre cuite, H. 35 - 39 cm. Estimation €200 - €300. © Cornette de Saint Cyr. Lot 81. Lot de trois pots, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°-17° siècle. Terre cuite, H. 29 – 16 – 19 cm. Estimation €200 - €300. © Cornette de Saint Cyr. Lot 82. Deux pots, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°-17° siècle. Grès à couverte transparente, H. 22 – 21,5 cm. Estimation €200 - €300. © Cornette de Saint Cyr. Lot 83. Lot de deux pots et une... [Lire la suite]

HONG KONG.- On the heels of the strong results for the Modern and Contemporary Evening sales on 27 April, the offerings from the Day Sales saw continued competition, with both auctions exceeding their high estimates. Across both days, collectors were quick to pursue a range of works by masters and rising stars from the East and the West.“This season we were thrilled to bring to Asia a strong selection of never-before-seen works, and to see them so enthusiastically received. From Picasso to Wu Guanzhong, Chen Yifei and Le Pho, we... [Lire la suite]