2 décembre 2022

Lot 1. A pale green jade 'dragon' rectangular pendant, Western Zhou Dynasty (1050-771 BC); 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long (2). Sold for HKD 89,250 (Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The rectangular plaque finely carved on both sides with double-line incisions and bevelled cuts with two confronted dragons, intertwining with two smaller phoenixes with striated bands weaving between the bodies, box. Note: The present ornament displays an elegant combination of two zoomorphic... [Lire la suite]

Lot 241. Cloche cérémonielle en bronze à patine verte de fouille, Vietnam, Culture Dông Son, IIIe-IIe siècle avant J.-C. H : 26,5 cm. Estimation 700 - 1000 EUR. Courtesy Thierry de Maigret le bord inférieur à décor ciselé d'une frise de motifs géométriques triangulaires. (petites restaurations) Thierry de Maigret. ARTS ASIATIQUES & CERAMIQUES EUROPENNES, vendredi 09 décembre 2022 11:00. Salle 5 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris

Lot 31. Cloche, Vietnam, ou Cambodge, Dông Son, 2e siècle av. JC - 2e siècle ap. JC. H. 58 cm. Alliage de cuivre. Estimation 10000-15000 EUR. Résultat : 66 300 EUR. Courtesy Giquello et associés De forme ovale, la cloche est ornée sur tout le corps de registres horizontaux rectangulaires qui contiennent deux spirales accolées traitées en très bas-relief. Provenance : 2001-2022. Collection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert.Acquise de la Galerie Karim Grusenmeyer, Bruxelles. Références : Une cloche... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 145. A silver-inlaid bronze 'tiger' weight, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD); 6.5 by 7 by h. 4.6 cm. Lot sold: 176,400 HKD (Estimate: 60,000 - 80,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 superbly cast as a coiled recumbent tiger, its head supported on its paw and resting on its rump, its neck adorned with a collar, its face detailed with a broad snout below oval-shaped eyes and large pointed ears, the details finely incised and with traces of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 144. A jade 'chilong and clouds' scabbard slide, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD); 7.7 by 2.2 by 1 cm. Lot sold: 176,400 HKD (Estimate: 60,000 - 80,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 the flat top crisply carved in relief with a chilong with angular facial features, in stark contrast with its sinuous body writhing through swirling clouds, the muscular limbs emitting flame wisps and terminating in sharp claws, the stone of a translucent yellowish celadon tone with areas of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 143. A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a bodhisattva, Tang dynasty (618-907); 5.2 cm. Lot sold: 151,200 HKD (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 seated in royal ease with one arm resting on the raised knee and holding a cintamani, the expressive face looking intently and gazing upwards, adorned with an ornamented headdress, jewellery, sashes and a draped dhoti, supported by a lotus base and a pedestal. Provenance: P.C. Lu & Sons, Ltd, Hong Kong, 3rd May 1989. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 142. A bronze 'tiger' ferrule, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 BC); 9.2 cm. Lot sold: 2,268,000 HKD (Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 modelled as a ferocious feline with open jaws, together with its front legs tightly grasping the robe-twist border, the muscular haunches terminating in sharp-clawed paws, the thick tail slightly coiling at the end, the body decorated overall with well-defined stripes enhanced by C-scrolls, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 141. A moulded Longquan celadon 'peacock' garden stool, 14th - early 15th century; h. 37 cm. Lot sold: 2,268,000 HKD (Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 in the form of a well-proportioned drum, sturdily potted, the top carved in relief with a large flower head, encircled by a continuous floral scroll, the bulging sides decorated with three peacocks in different poses - one standing proudly, another flying with grace, and a third combing its feathers - surrounded... [Lire la suite]