01 octobre 2022
A large sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Lokapala, Tang dynasty
Lot 721. A large sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Lokapala, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 31¼ in., 79.4 cm. Lot sold: 5,292 USD (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
Eternal Style: A Private American Collection.
Provenance: Rare Art Inc., New York, 1984.
Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 202201 octobre 2022
A painted pottery figure of an official, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535)
Lot 720. A painted pottery figure of an official, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535). Height 23⅞ in., 60.7 cm. Lot sold: 11,970 USD (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
affixed to stand.
Property from a Washington Private Collection
Provenance: Yamanaka & Co., Tokyo, 24th December 1949.
Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 202201 octobre 2022
A painted pottery figure of a female dancer, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Lot 719. A painted pottery figure of a female dancer, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Height 20½ in., 52.07 cm. Lot sold: 5,292 USD (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 25th October 1993.
The dating of this lot is consistent with the results of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no. C122h16.
Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 202201 octobre 2022
A large painted pottery figure of a court lady, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Lot 718. A large painted pottery figure of a court lady, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Height 26¼ in., 66.6 cm, detachable head, Japanese wood box (4). Lot sold: 6,930 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd, Tokyo, acquired before 1980.
Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 202201 octobre 2022
A painted pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 717. A painted pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 14⅜ in., 36.5 cm. Lot sold: 3,528 USD (Estimate: 1,500 - 2,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
Property of a Private Collector, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Provenance: Schoeni Fine Oriental Art, Hong Kong, 19th December 1998.
Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 202201 octobre 2022
A green-glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 716. A green-glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 16¼ in., 41.3 cm. Lot sold: 4,788 USD (Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022
The Collection of Jay I. Kislak: Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation.
Provenance: The C.C. Wang Family Collection.Sotheby's London, 15th December 1981, lot 102.Sotheby's New York, 27th November 1997, lot 37.Sotheby's New York, 19th September 2002, lot 37.
Literature: Annette L. Juliano, Bronze, Clay... [Lire la suite]01 octobre 2022
Charles Hair à la Galerie Philippe Magloire, 13 place des Vosges, Paris 4ème
"Jeune potier, je m'aventurais devant les vitrines de cette galerie pour y admirer les pièces anciennes islamiques et du Proche-Orient qui y étaient présentées." C.H.
Charles Hair. Du samedi 1er octobre au dimanche 9 octobre à la Galerie Philippe Magloire, 13 place des Vosges, Paris 4ème.
01 octobre 2022
Exhibition allows visitors to rediscover Alexandria through a new perspective
Hrair Sarkissian, Background, 2013, Duratrans (Backlit) C-print, courtesy of the artist
BRUSSELS.- Alexandria: Past Futures is an original exhibition that allows visitors to rediscover the Egyptian city through a new perspective, far removed from the myths and stereotypes associated with it. The exhibition invites us to consider Alexandria and its history from a new angle, by combining two approaches, namely archaeological research and contemporary art.Bozar is showcasing Alexandria: Past Futures in collaboration with the... [Lire la suite]