14 septembre 2022

Lot 234. A rare 'Longquan' celadon-glazed bud-form jar, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 11⅛ in., 28.4 cm; wood cover (2). Lot sold: 32,760 USD (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Museum of Modern Art, New York.Collection of Nelson A. Rockefeller (1908-1979).Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 1978.Collection of Milton Bates (1921-2006).  Note: Compare a closely related celadon-glazed jar of similar form and decoration, previously in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 233. A rare molded 'Longquan' celadon-glazed 'deer' square dish, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Width 7⅜ in., 18.7 cm. Lot sold: 16,380 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from a Japanese Private Collection. the base impressed with the character shou (longevity) within a quadrilobed cartouche. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 232. A large carved ‘Longquan’ celadon-glazed charger, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Diameter 19 in., 48.3 cm. Unsold (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property of a Gentleman. Provenance: Collection of Heber R. Bishop (1840-1902). Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 231. A carved ‘Longquan’ celadon-glazed 'floral' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 17⅜ in., 44.2 cm. Lot sold: 37,800 USD (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from a Japanese Private Collection Provenance: Japanese Private Collection, acquired in the early 20th century, and thence by descent. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 230. A large 'Longquan' celadon-glazed dish, Early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Diameter 14⅞ in., 37.9 cm. Unsold (Estimate: 12,000 - 15,000 USD.) © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Collection of Mrs. Paul B. Pitcher (according to label). Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 229. A carved 'Longquan' celadon-glazed 'floral' jar, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Diameter 10⅞ in., 27.6 cm. Lot sold: 18,900 USD (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Michigan Private Collection. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 228. A 'Longquan' celadon-glazed 'lotus' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Diameter 6½ in., 16.6 cm. Lot sold: 6,930 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property of a West Coast Private Collector Provenance: China House of Arts, New York, prior to 1990. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 227. A 'Longquan' celadon-glazed vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Height 5⅞ in., 15 cm. Japanese wood box (3). Lot sold: 21,420 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from a Japanese Private Collection. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 225. A rare and large 'Xing' conical bowl, Tang dynasty-Five Dynasties (618-960). Diameter 8½ in., 21.7 cm. Unsold (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property of a West Coast Private Collector. Provenance: Collection of Gustaf Lindberg (1887-1961).Sotheby's London, 12th December 1978, lot 115.Michael Weisbrod Chinese Art, New York. Literature: Gustaf Lindberg, 'Porcellanous Ware - Porcelain: Remarks Concerning Some Early Ceramic Wares of China', Ethnos, 1947, fig. 1 (center).... [Lire la suite]

Bartholomé Esteban Murillo, "Four Figures on a Step", c. 1655–60, oil on canvas. Dulwich Picture Gallery, London The Kimbell Art Museum presents Murillo: From Heaven to Earth, a comprehensive exhibition of works by Spanish Golden Age painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682). The leading religious painter of Seville during his time, Murillo is primarily known for his depictions of the life of Christ, Christian saints, and other Biblical scenes, including monumental paintings of the Virgin in celestial glory.... [Lire la suite]