Chine, "Blancs de Chine" & Dehua ware

Lot 127. A large Dehua figure of Guanyin, 18th century, 35 in. (89 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 64,750 - USD 103,600). Price realised GBP 62,500 (USD 80,875). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017  The serene figure is modelled standing upon swirling waves, with her hair tied in an intricate chignon, and with downcast eyes and a serene expression. She is holding the edge of her long voluminous robes in her left hand and a scroll in the other. The back is impressed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 125. A Dehua figure of a standing figure of Guanyin, 18th century, 17 ¼ in. (43.8 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,950 - USD 19,425). Price realised GBP 10,625 (USD 13,749). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017  The bodhisattva is modelled with a full face with pendulent earlobes and downcast eyes. The long hair is swept up into a topknot secured by a ruyi-shaped hairpin. The figure stands barefoot on a base of swirling clouds, with both hands held in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 783. Guanyin. Porcelaine blanc de Chine de Dehua, Chine dynastie Qing ( 1644-1912), H 19 cm. Estimation : 400 CHF / 600 CHF. Photo Genève Enchères. Art Asiatique chez Genève Enchères, 1201 Genève, le 04 Mai 2017 à 12h00.

Lot 782. Bouddha riant, Porcelaine blanc Chine de Dehua, Chine, dynastie Qing ( 1644-1912), H 15 cm. Estimation : 300 CHF / 500 CHF. Photo Genève Enchères. Art Asiatique chez Genève Enchères, 1201 Genève, le 04 Mai 2017 à 12h00.

Lot 781. Guanyin à la fleur sur un piédestal. Porcelaine blanc de Chine de Dehua, Chine dynastie Qing ( 1644-1912), H 31 cm. Estimation : 300 CHF / 500 CHF. Photo Genève Enchères. Art Asiatique chez Genève Enchères, 1201 Genève, le 04 Mai 2017 à 12h00.

Lot 268. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, 18.3 cm, 7 1/4  in. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  seated in lalitasana, wearing long flowing robes, the right hand raised in a gesture, the left resting on the left knee, the face with a serene downcast expression and hair ornately tied and set with jewellery and draped with a shawl  Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 10 May 2017, 02:00 PM     

Lot 267. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 35 cm, 13 3/4  in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  the standing bodhisattva with hands crossed, on a rocky base buffeted with waves, wearing a layered robe draped over softly rounded shoulders and opening at the chest to reveal a lotus necklace, the robe gathered at the waist in a loose knot,  the face with a benevolent and peaceful expression flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair drawn up to a high chignon and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107. A fine Dehua figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 27cm, 10 3/4  in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  seated in lalitasana holding a scroll in the left hand, wearing long flowing robes, the face with a serene downcast expression and hair ornately tied and set with jewellery, with a matching pendant to the chest, the reverse impressed with a gourd-shaped He Chaozong mark  Provenance: Collection of Vilhelm Meyer... [Lire la suite]

Lot 106. A Dehua figure of Budai, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 30.5 cm, 12 in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  standing on a sack holding a peach in his outward stretched right hand, wearing long robes that have fallen open to reveal his front, the face with a joyous expression Provenance: Collection of Vilhelm Meyer (1878-1935). Thence by descent to the present owner. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 10 May 2017, 02:00 PM  

Lot 105. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 26.5 cm, 10 1/2  in.  Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. seated in lalitasana holding a scroll in the left hand, wearing long flowing robes, the face with a serene downcast expression and hair ornately tied and set with jewellery, with a matching pendant to the chest, the reverse impressed with a gourd-shaped He Chaozong mark  Provenance: Collection of Vilhelm Meyer... [Lire la suite]