14 décembre 2022

A Jizhou 'tortoise-shell'-glazed vase, meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)

Lot 112. A Jizhou 'tortoise-shell'-glazed vase, meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 21cm (8 1/4in) high. (2). Sold for HKD 885,000 (Est: HKD 900,000 - HKD 1,200,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The slender ovoid body rising from a recessed base with a slanting footring, surmounted by a short neck and everted lipped rim, applied to the exterior and base with a chocolate-brown glaze suffused with buff and sandy-brown splashes in imitation of tortoiseshell, the interior and footring left... [Lire la suite]

14 décembre 2022

A bronze dragon-head wine vessel, yi, Yuan Dynasty

Lot 109. A bronze dragon-head wine vessel, yi, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 24.5cm (9 5/8in) wide. Sold for HKD 127,500 (Est: HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The vessel raised on a flat base rising to a lipped rim, the S-shaped loop handle formed by the tail of a dragon incised with scales with its head on the opposite side as a spout, the body decorated with wave pattern. Provenance: A Portuguese private collection, acquired in the first half of the 20th century and thence... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

An archaistic bronze ritual wine vessel, fangyi, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)

Lot 108. An archaistic bronze ritual wine vessel, fangyi, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 12cm (4 3/4in) high. (2). Sold for HKD 355,800 (Est: HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 Of well cast slightly tapering rectangular form, the decoration divided into three sections, each filled with repeating squares encircling hui dragons, vertically separated by narrow, notched flanges at the corners, and supported on a hollow foot with arched apertures at the centre of... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

A yellow jade 'mask' ornament, Neolithic period, Shijiahe culture (2500–2000 BC)

Lot 3603. A yellow jade 'mask' ornament, Neolithic period, Shijiahe culture (2500–2000 BC); 7.3 cm. Lot sold: 3,024,000 HKD (Estimate: 150,000 - 200,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: J.T. Tai & Co., New York, 15th May 1963.Collection of Arthur M. Sackler (1913-87).Collection of a private foundation.Christie's New York, 13th September 2012, lot 1003. Literature: Doris J. Dohrenwend, 'Jade Demonic Images from Early China', Ars Orientalis, vol. 10, 1975, pp. 55-78, pl.... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

A jade 'eagle' hair ornament, ji, Neolithic period, Late Shijiahe culture

  Lot 3602. A jade 'eagle' hair ornament, ji, Neolithic period, Late Shijiahe culture (2500–2000 BC); 8.2 cm. Lot sold: 441,000 HKD (Estimate: 160,000 - 200,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from an Important Japanese Collection. Provenance: Galaxie Art & Gift Co., Hong Kong, 1993.  Note: A very similar late Shijiahe culture jade 'eagle' hair ornament is illustrated in Art in Quest of Heaven and Truth. Chinese Jades Through the Ages, Taipei, 2012,... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

A celadon jade oblong pendant, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (c. 3800-2700 BC)

Lot 3601. A celadon jade oblong pendant, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (c. 3800-2700 BC); 9.2 cm. Lot sold: 63,000 HKD (Estimate: 50,000 - 70,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from an Important Japanese Collection. Provenance: Susan Chen & Company, Hong Kong, 1993.  Note: Flourished in the Northeast regions of present-day Inner Mongolia, Liaoning and Hebei, Hongshan Culture (c. 4500-3000 BC) produced jades, which are distinctive in style, characterised... [Lire la suite]

14 décembre 2022

A pair of Ming-style huanghuali cabinets

Lot 201. A pair of Ming-style huanghuali cabinets; 72.9 by 57.8 by h. 104 cm. Lot sold: 1,008,000 HKD (Estimate: 500,000 - 800,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 each of rectangular box construction, with doors set with brass lockplate with pin and rectangular pull handles, supported on four horseshoe feet, opening to a shelved interior with two drawers. Provenance: R.H. Ellsworth Ltd, Hong Kong, 12th June 1982.  Sotheby's. HOTUNG  The Personal Collection of the... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

Tête de Bouddha, Pakistan-Afghanistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-4e siècle

Lot 70. Tête de Bouddha, Pakistan-Afghanistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-4e siècle. 20 cm. Schiste gris. Résultat : 7 800 EUR (Estimation 6 000 - 8 000 EUR). Courtesy Giquello & Associés Le visage du Bouddha est serein, les yeux en amande mi-clos, le nez droit, les lèvres jointes, les lobes des oreilles allongés. Il porte une moustache tombante et ses cheveux ondulés sont ramenés en chignon sur le sommet du crâne et retenus par un diadème. Provenance : Christie's Amsterdam... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

Tête de Bouddha, Pakistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-5e siècle

Lot 26. Tête de Bouddha, Pakistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-5e siècle. H. 26 cm. Stuc, restes de polychromie. Résultat : 7 800 EUR (Estimation 5 000 - 7 000 EUR). Courtesy Giquello & Associés Le visage du Bouddha est serein, les yeux mi-clos en amande, lèvres jointes, la coiffure traitée en petites vagues juxtaposées. Accidents et manques visibles. Provenance : 2005-2022. Collection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert, ParisAcquis auprès de la galerie Grusenmeyer, Bruxelles. ... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2022

Tête d'ascète, Pakistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-5e siècle

Lot 26. Tête d'ascète, Pakistan, ancienne région du Gandhara, 3-5e siècle. H. 20 cm. Résultat : 6 760 EUR (Estimation 4000 - 5000 EUR). Courtesy Giquello & Associés Stuc polychrome Belle représentation d'un ascète, le visage émacié, le regard intense, les lèvres charnues entrouvertes, la barbe épaisse et les cheveux ondulés ramenés en chignon au sommet du crâne. Provenance : 2012-2022. Collection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert, Paris. Giquello & Associés. ARTS D'ASIE :... [Lire la suite]