21 décembre 2022
A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Vietnam, 18th century or later
Lot 88. A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Vietnam, 18th century or later. Hauteur : 73,5 cm. (28 7/8 in.). Price realised EUR 31,500 (Estimate EUR 8,000 – EUR 12,000). © Christie's Limited Images 2022
Il est représenté assis en virasana sur une base triangulaire. Ses mains sont ramenées devant la poitrine. Il est vêtu d'un dhoti ceinturé à la taille et d'une longue robe couvrant ses bras formant un élégant drapé. Ses vingt bras rayonnants effectuent... [Lire la suite]21 décembre 2022
Johann Martin Metz, Still life with roses, honeysuckle, passion flower, daffodils and other flowers in a glass vase on a ledge
Lot 116. Johann Martin Metz (Bonn 1717 - c. 1790 Cologne), Still life with roses, honeysuckle, passion flower, daffodils and other flowers in a glass vase on a ledge, oil on canvas; unframed: 50 x 44 cm.; 19⅝ x 17¼ in., framed: 62.2 x 57 cm.; 24½ x 22½ in. Lot sold: 20,160 GBP (Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's.
of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze green, red and dark blue with thick black outlines, a central saz leaf rising from a... [Lire la suite]21 décembre 2022
An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, 17th century
Lot 115. An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, 17th century. 27.4cm diam. Lot sold: 12,600 GBP (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's.
of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze green, red and dark blue with thick black outlines, a central saz leaf rising from a leafy tuft, flanked by stems of roses, tulips and hyacinths, the rim with alternating rosette and tulip buds, the underside with stylized blue and green patterns and old collector's... [Lire la suite]21 décembre 2022
Two parcel-glazed pottery camels, China, Sui-Tang dynasty, 7th century
Lot 168. Two parcel-glazed pottery camels, China, Sui-Tang dynasty, 7th century. Hauteur : 32,5 cm. (12 3/4 in.) et 33,2 cm. (13 1/8 in.). Price realised EUR 37,800 (Estimate EUR 20,000 – EUR 30,000). © Christie’s Limited Images 2022
Ils sont représentés debout sur une base rectangulaire, la tête droite et regardant droit devant. Leur pelage et leur crinière sont rendus par un travail de ciselage. Chacun porte sur son dos une selle sur laquelle sont entreposés des sacs. Leur selle... [Lire la suite]21 décembre 2022
A set of six gold 'frog' chariot ornaments, Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC)
Lot 312. A set of six gold 'frog' chariot ornaments, Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC). Each 2.2cm (7/8in) long; Weight 44.8 grams overall. Sold for HK$28,050 © Bonhams 2001-2022
Provenance: Acquired in Japan, 2000s.
Note: Compare a set of gold ornaments from Spring and Autumn period, illustrated in Zhongguo meishu quanji: gongyi meishu bian 10, Beijing, 1996, p.4, pl.7.
Bonhams. AUTUMN SALE OF CHINESE ART A PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION, Hong Kong, 25 November – 16... [Lire la suite]21 décembre 2022
A reticulated gold floral hairpin, Song-Ming Dynasty (960-1644)
Lot 309. A reticulated gold floral hairpin, Song-Ming Dynasty (960-1644); Weight 9.75 grams, 12cm (4 3/4in) long. Sold for HK$82,875 © Bonhams 2001-2022
Provenance: Acquired in Japan, 2000s.
Note: A similar gold hairpin decorated with grape motifs, dated to the Tang dynasty, is illustrated in History of Gold: Masterpieces from Shaanxi, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2017, p.21. See a related example of a glass-inlaid gold hairpin, Song-Ming Dynasty, sold at Christie's New York,... [Lire la suite]