14 mai 2022

Lot 79. A magnificent and very rare large famille-verte 'figural' charger, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Diameter 52 cm, 20½ in. Lot sold 529,200 GBP (Estimate : 500,000 - 700,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: The Hon. Mrs Nellie Ionides (1883-1962), Buxted Park. Sotheby's London, 18th February 1964, lot 230. A European Private Collection. Sotheby's London, 19th June 2002, lot 128. Eskenazi Ltd., London. Note: This awe-inspiring charger, superbly painted with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 79. A biscuit enamelled figure of a seated monk, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 19.8 cm, 7⅞ in. Lot sold 15,120 GBP (Estimate : 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Note: Compare a related biscuit figure, formerly in the collection of The Hon. Mountstuart William Elphinstone, and now in the Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, British Museum, London, accession no. PDF A495; and another figure of the Daoist Immortal Han Xiangzi, in the Victoria... [Lire la suite]

Lot 78. A famille-verte biscuit figure of Budai, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Width 15.7 cm, 6¼ in. Lot sold 8,190 GBP (Estimate : 6,000 - 8,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 May 2022  

Lot 77. A very large famille-verte yenyen vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 77 cm, 30¼ in.. Lot sold 100,800 GBP (Estimate : 40,000 - 60,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Christie's New York, 22nd March 1995, lot 293.  Christie's London, 16th November 1998, lot 232A. Note: This vase is remarkable for the skillful craftsmanship in not only its monumental yet harmonious silhouette, but also the rendering of a lively scene in vivid shades of famille... [Lire la suite]

Lot 16. A copper-red and underglaze-blue vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 40.3 cm, 15⅞ in. Lot sold 37,800 GBP (Estimate : 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Note: For another example of this type, see a vase painted with branches of fruiting peach and pomegranate tree, sold in these rooms, 6th November 1973, lot 37, and again in our Hong Kong rooms, 12th/13th May 1976, lot 167. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 May 2022

Lot 15. A blue and white 'carp and dragon' bottle vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 42.2 cm, 16⅝ in.. Lot sold 81,900 GBP (Estimate : 30,000 - 50,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York. An American Private Collection. Literature: The Chinese Porcelain Company. A Dealer's Record, 1985-2000, New York, 2000. Note: Elegantly potted with a long thin neck and attractive globular body, this vase is impressive for its dynamic design which... [Lire la suite]

Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to The Honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier Dallas, TX – The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is the sole North American venue for Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity, a major exhibition tracing inspirations from Islamic art and design, including from Louis Cartier’s exquisite collection of Persian and Indian art, on the creations of the Maison Cartier from the early 20th century to... [Lire la suite]

Lot 88. A large Fahua meiping, Ming dynasty, ca. 1500. Height 33 cm, 13 in. Lot sold 17,640 GBP (Estimate : 10,000 - 15,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Acquired from Marc Michot, Bruges. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 May 2022

Lot 40. Two small blue and white vessels, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) & a small blue and white globular jarlet, Annam, 13th century. Height of the tallest 8.3 cm, 3 1/4 in. Lot sold 6,300 GBP (Estimate : 3,000 - 5,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: The smaller jar with handles: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1st December 1977, lot 396. The other jar with handles: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 5th December 1978, lot 558. The Annamese jar: Sotheby's Park Bernet, 3rd October 1978, lot 49. ... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 40. A small Longquan celadon-glazed 'tobi seiji' jar and cover, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Height 7.5 cm, 3 in. Lot sold 6,300 GBP (Estimate : 6,000 - 8,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Collection of Baron George de Menasce. Spink & Son, London. Collection of the Principal Sture Nydell (1891-1986) and his wife, Valborg Nydell (1905-2003). Exhibited: The George de Menasce Collection, Spink & Son, London, 1971, cat. no. 65. Sotheby's. Important... [Lire la suite]