20 décembre 2022

Lot 159. A jade dragon pendant, Shang dynasty (c. 1500-1050 BC). Length 10.3 cm, 4 in. Lot sold: 60,480 GBP (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the arc-shaped pendant carved from a thin slice of ochre-brown jade, incised on both sides to represent a dragon, with traces of cinnabar, the slightly splayed 'tail' and inner edge sharpened like a blade, the open mouth with a single hole for attachment. Provenance: Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard C. Bull.Sotheby's New... [Lire la suite]

Lot 158 A small jade reptile, Shang dynasty (c. 1500-1050 BC). Length 6.8 cm, 2⅝ in. Lot sold: 18,900 GBP (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. carved from a thin slice of grey-green jade with notches to suggest the horns, eyes and limbs of a lizard, tapering to a pointed tail. Provenance: Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard C. Bull.Sotheby's New York, 6th December 1983, lot 126. Literature: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the... [Lire la suite]

Ann Ray, Inside, 2000, 40 x 30 cm. Silver Gelatin Print. Image courtesy of Ann Ray and Barrett Barrera Projects. Via SACRAMENTO, CALIF.- The Crocker Art Museum is presenting Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous. The first high-fashion exhibition being presented at the Crocker, Rendez-Vous pairs photography and related garments in its Sacramento début, which will be followed by a multi-city tour. The exhibition is curated and organized by Barrett Barrera Projects and will be on view through April 2, 2023.The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 157. A jade trapezoidal plaque and a jade kneeling humanoid figure, Shang-Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1500-771 BC). Length of larger 7.3 cm, 2⅞ in. (2) Lot sold: 94,500 GBP (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. one trapezoidal plaque carved with a taotie mask on one side, the reverse plain, with a biconical hole in the centre, the other carving depicting a humanoid figure, the reverse plain, pierced behind the head and through the knee. Provenance: C.T. Loo,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156. A cylindrical jade 'taotie' bead, Shang dynasty (c. 1500-1050 BC). Length 3.8 cm, 1½ in. Lot sold: 138,600 GBP (Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. of tubular form, slightly flared at one end, carved from extensively calcified pale green jade, carved in relief on the exterior with taotie heads. Provenance: Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard C. Bull.Sotheby's New York, 6th December 1983, lot 151. Literature: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to... [Lire la suite]

Lot 155. Two strings of turquoise beads, Shang-Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1500-771 BC). Height 2.5 cm, 1 in. Lot sold: 6,048 GBP (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the spherical beads of varying colour (2) Provenance: Galaxie Art & Gift Co., Hong Kong, 15th January 1993. Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day. London, 8 December 2022

Lot 154. A mottled pale grey jade bead, Shang-Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1500-771 BC). Height 2.5 cm, 1 in. Lot sold: 88,200 GBP (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. carved with a taotie mask on the curved side and cinnabar traces, a central channel drilled from both ends, the flat side uncarved, stone a mottled pale grey tone and russet inclusions. Provenance: Collection of Chang Nai-Chi (1952–1957).Collection of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913–1987).Christie's New... [Lire la suite]

Lot 153. A ceremonial jade blade, Neolithic period, ca. 2500-2000 BC. Length 34 cm, 13⅜ in. Lot sold: 37,800 GBP (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. carved from caramel-coloured stone with lighter and darker veins, with a large hole towards the narrow end and smaller hole near the upper edge. Provenance: R.H. Ellsworth, New York, 1April 1988. Literature: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 10:20. Note: This... [Lire la suite]

Lot 152. A mottled stone axe, Neolithic period, Songze or Liangzhu culture. Length 14.2 cm, 5⅝ in. Lot sold: 1,764 GBP (Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. of flattened section, with softly beveled edges, pierced at one end with a large circular aperture. Provenance: R.H. Ellsworth, New York, 14th January 1987.  Literature: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 10:7. Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal... [Lire la suite]

Lot 151. A black stone axe, Neolithic period. Length 18.4 cm, 7¼ in. Lot sold: 3,780 GBP (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. of rounded rectangular form, the slightly flared blade pierced at the narrow 'butt' end with a circular aperture, with another drilled hole in the butt forming a notch beside it, the dark stone with calcification and erosion at one corner and flecks to the body. Provenance: Pin Chen Tang, Hong Kong, October 1987. Literature: Jessica... [Lire la suite]