26 janvier 2022
A rare white marble figure of a lokapala, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Lot 29. A rare white marble figure of a lokapala, Tang dynasty, 8th century; 51.5cm., 20 1/8 in. Sold 96,000 GBP (Estimate 80,000 - 100,000 GBP). © Sotheby's.
the guardian finely carved standing, his body slightly twisted to the right with both hands resting atop his sword (now missing), dressed in full armour with large circular breastplates and a bow-tied cape around his shoulder falling over flowing sleeves emerging from dragon-head epaulets, all above an... [Lire la suite]14 janvier 2022
A white marble figure of a lion, Five dynasties-Song dynasty or later
Lot 838. A white marble figure of a lion, Five dynasties-Song dynasty or later; 20.5 cm. Lot sold: 176,400 HKD (Estimate: 80,000-100,000 HKD). © Sotheby's.
Provenance: Mandala Fine Arts, Hong Kong, early 2000s.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Online: A Private Asian Collection, Hong Kong, 3 December 202114 janvier 2022
A large limestone figure of a lion, Five Dynasties (907-960)
Lot 828. A large limestone figure of a lion, Five Dynasties (907-960); h. 56 cm. Lot sold: 378,000 HKD (Estimate: 120,000-150,000 HKD). © Sotheby's.
Provenance: Acquired in Japan in the 1990s.An old Japanese collection.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art Online: A Private Asian Collection, Hong Kong, 3 December 202118 décembre 2021
A part-gilt bronze figure of a seated luohan, probably Qing dynasty or earlier
Lot 239. A part-gilt bronze figure of a seated luohan, probably Qing dynasty or earlier. H. 70 cm. Sold: €30,000 (Est: €10,000 - €15,000). © 2021 Nagel Auctions
Provenance: European private collection, according to the present owner assembled prior 2007.
Nagel Auctions. Asian Art, December 7, 202118 novembre 2021
Bodhisattva, Chine
Lot 97. Bodhisattva, Chine. Bois avec traces de polychromie. H. 93 cm. Résultat 15 600 EUR (Estimation: 2000 - 3000 EUR). © Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
Belle représentation d’un bodhisattva richement paré reposant sur un rocher dans la classique posture d’aisance royale. Il est richement paré de bijoux et son vêtement est organisé en de gracieux plis soulignant les attitudes du corps. La coiffure est organisée en un chignon central et nattes retombant sur les épaules.Quelques usures, restes de... [Lire la suite]16 novembre 2021
A pair of gilt-lacquer Immortals, 17th century
Lot 329. A pair of gilt-lacquer Immortals, 17th century. Height 63.5 cm, 25 in. Lot sold: 15,120 GBP (Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's
each standing on a lotus base with hands clasped together, wearing a long tunic and a celestial scarf around the neck, covered overall in gilt with traces of polychrome, all supported on a rectangular base.
Provenance: Jean-Paul Couturier & Raymond de Nicolay Paris, 11th December 1987, lot 129.
Sotheby's. Two Americans in... [Lire la suite]11 novembre 2021
Animal gardien de tombe (zhenmushou), Chine, Royaume de Chu, Période dite des Royaumes Combattants (453-221 BCE)
Lot 185: Animal gardien de tombe (zhenmushou), Chine, Royaume de Chu, Période dite des Royaumes Combattants (453-221 BCE). Bois polychrome et andouillers de cervidés. H. 76 cm. Estimation: €4,000 - €6,000. Résultat 4 940 EUR. © Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
L’animal fantastique présente toutes les caractéristiques du style, cou sinueux, yeux ronds et langue pendante. Le socle quadrangulaire est absent. Accidents et manques visibles.Cornette de Saint-Cyr. COLLECTIONS : ARCHÉOLOGIE, ART PRÉCOLOMBIEN ARTS D'ASIE, ARTS... [Lire la suite]11 novembre 2021
Tête de luohan, Chine, dynastie Yuan, 13°-14° siècles
Lot 183: Tête de luohan, Chine, dynastie Yuan, 13°-14° siècles. Pierre avec traces de pigments. H. 21 cm. Estimation: €900 - €1,500. Résultat 4 160 EUR. © Cornette de Saint-Cyr.
Belle tête représentant un des dix-huit disciples originaux du Buddha (arhat dans le monde indien) selon la tradition chinoise. Le personnage est figuré âgé, le visage modelé dans une expression de sagesse, les yeux mi-clos, les oreilles aux lobes distendus comme son maître. Aucun caractère particulier ne permet toutefois de déterminer duquel... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2021
A Rare Pair of Chinese painted wood Figures, Warring States-Western Han Period
Lot 146. A Rare Pair of Chinese painted wood Figures, Warring States-Western Han Period; 16 3/4in (42.6cm) and 17 1/2in (44.4cm) high. Estimate US$ 15,000 - 20,000 (€ 13,000 - 17,000). Sold for US$ 14,025 (€ 11,975). © Bonhams 2001-2021
Each carved slender figure standing in high-collared robes over inner garments, gently falling over sloping shoulders into heavily gathered sleeves over clasped hands to the front and flaring over narrow legs exposing small shoes, the garments painted... [Lire la suite]09 septembre 2021
Chinese Sculpture from the Junkunc Collection at Christie's New York, 23-24 september 2021
Stephen Junkunc, III, circa 1930.
Stephen Junkunc, III ranks amongst the most renowned collectors of Chinese ceramics and works of art, and is known for collecting a wide breadth of works of the highest standards of quality. At its height, his collection comprised over two-thousand examples of porcelain, jade, bronzes, Buddhist sculpture and paintings, and included two examples of the legendary Ru ware, of which only eighty-seven examples are known in the world. A superb Ru dish from... [Lire la suite]