06 novembre 2022
An exceptionally rare and large blue and white reserve-decorated 'peony' dish, Xuande six-character mark in a line and of the pe
Lot 110. An exceptionally rare and large blue and white reserve-decorated 'peony' dish, Xuande six-character mark in a line and of the period (1426-1435); 38.7cm (15 1/4in) diam. (2). Sold for £529,500 (Estimate £700,000-1,000,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
Elegantly potted, the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a delicately everted rim, decorated in the centre with a flowering peony spray enclosed within a single white line, surrounded on the cavetto by six fruiting sprays... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A large blue and white and copper-red 'Virtuous Aunt' dish, Chenghua six-character mark, Early Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 9. A large blue and white and copper-red 'Virtuous Aunt' dish, Chenghua six-character mark, Early Kangxi period (1662-1722); 36cm (14 1/4in) diam. Sold for £22,950 (Estimate £20,000-£30,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
Finely potted with deep curving sides rising from a channelled foot ring to a slightly everted rim, the interior painted with an elegant lady with high chignon and clad in long flowing robes carrying a smiling boy on her back, the hem of her dress in underglaze red,... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A very rare Ru-type vase, Yongzheng seal mark and of the period (1723-1735)
Lot 8. A very rare Ru-type vase, Yongzheng seal mark and of the period (1723-1735); 12.8cm (5in) high. Sold for £53,220 (Estimate £20,000-£30,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
The elegant body of low shouldered form rising from a short inward-tapering foot and supporting a tall cylindrical neck flanked by tabbed handles, flaring to a rounded mouth, covered overall with a lustrous sky-blue glaze.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, 8 June 1993, lot 109.
Note: This rare vase is remarkable for... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A rare blue and white 'descending geese' ovoid jar and cover, Chongzhen period (1627-1644)
Lot 7. A rare blue and white 'descending geese' ovoid jar and cover, Chongzhen period (1627-1644); 28.3cm (11 1/8in) high. (2). Sold for £94,800 (Estimate £20,000-£30,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
Heavily potted of ovoid form, rising from a short foot to a waisted neck, painted around the exterior with a continuous scene of a lotus pond, one goose flying towards another swimming in the water, all beneath a border of pendant foliage, the domed cover with incised scroll-border surrounding... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A gilt and black lacquer rectangular incense stand, 18th century
Lot 326. A gilt and black lacquer rectangular incense stand, 18th century; 62cm (24 3/8in) high x 58cm (23 7/8in) wide x 47cm (18 1/2in) deep. Sold for £6,375 (Estimate £5,000-8,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
The stand of rectangular section with its top lavishly decorated with a landscape featuring a sampan crossing the river, its banks dotted with small pavilions nestled within jagged rocks, willow and pine trees, the curving edges decorated with intricate foliage, supported on a... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A rare pair of gilt-decorated black lacquer armchairs, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795)
Lot 324. A rare pair of gilt-decorated black lacquer armchairs, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795); 98cm (38 1/2in) high x 61.5cm (24 1/4in) wide x 48.5cm (19in) deep. (2). Sold for £25,500 (Estimate £25,000-35,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
With a curved central back rail delicately painted in red lacquer and gilt with groups of multi-roofed pagodas beneath pine on the bank of a boisterous river, below cloud scrolls and intertwined ruyi heads, the flat seat with an... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A rare tianqi and qiangjin lacquer 'dragons' tray, Wanli incised eight-character mark cyclically dated to the Dingwei year, 1607
Lot 309. A tianqi and qiangjin lacquer 'dragons' tray, Wanli incised eight-character mark cyclically dated to the Dingwei year corresponding to 1607 and of the period; 35.1cm (13 3/4in) wide. (3). Sold for £85,980 (Estimate £60,000-80,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022
Of rectangular form with canted corners and elegantly decorated with two writhing five-clawed dragons each confronting a flaming pearl in the centre, amidst ruyi-clouds and crashing waves and rocks, on... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
A rare and large impressed 'elephant-eye pattern' grey pottery tomb brick, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Lot 21. A rare and large impressed 'elephant-eye pattern' grey pottery tomb brick, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The brick 62.8cm (24 6/8in) high x 51.5cm (20 1/4in) wide x 14.2cm (5 9/16in) deep. (2). Sold for 7,650 € (Estimate 4,000-6,000 €). Photo Fabrice Gousset.
The large rectangular brick hollow and impressed with cartouches variously enclosing striding tigers, standing figures carrying spears and swords, trees, chariots, taotie mask-handles, galloping horses, all framed by cross-hatched... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
An archaic bronze incised-decorated cylindrical box and cover, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-221 BC)
Lot 120. An archaic bronze incised-decorated cylindrical box and cover, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-221 BC); 8.5cm (3 1/8in) high. (2). Sold for 7,650 € (Estimate 800-1 200 €). Photo Fabrice Gousset.
The unusual box decorated with incised designs of mythical birds and other creatures with two circular hoops for attachment.
Provenance: Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981), acquired prior to 1935.Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021).
Note: The present box may have been used to store... [Lire la suite]06 novembre 2022
An archaic bronze knife, dao, Eastern Zhou-Han Dynasty (770 BC-220 AD)
Lot 19. An archaic bronze knife, dao, Eastern Zhou-Han Dynasty (770 BC-220 AD); 28cm (11in) long. Sold for 892.50 € (Estimate 500-800 €). Photo Fabrice Gousset.
Cast with a curved blade and ring handle.
Provenance: Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981), acquired prior to 1935.Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021).
Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris. The Robert and Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting - Part 1. Paris, 25 october 2022