Laques de Chine/Chinese Lacquers

A cinnabar lacquer ‘Pheasant and Peony’ dish, Ming dynasty, 16th century - Sothebys the shallow flaring sides rising from a flat base, the interior carved with a pheasant perched on leafy peony branches issuing from pierced rocks, the exterior with meandering scrolling lotus, all reserved on a diaper ground, the base lacquered black, Japanese wood box and cover. Quantité: 2 - 13.4cm., 5 1/4 in. Estimation: 12,000 - 18,000 GBP PROVENANCE: A Japanese Private Collection. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics... [Lire la suite]

A cinnabar lacquer ‘Floral’ cupstand. Ming dynasty, 15th century - Sothebys the hollow bowl with rounded sides collared with a wide six-lobed dish with slightly curved sides, all supported on a hollow spreading foot, carved through the layers of red lacquer on the exterior with organically arranged leafy floral blooms including chrysanthemum, peony, camellia and prunus, the interior of the bowl and foot lacquered in black; 16.2cm., 6 3/8 in. Estimation: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP PROVENANCE: A Japanese Private... [Lire la suite]

A guri lacquer dish, Yuan dynasty - Sothebys the shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to a thick rolled rim, deeply carved through thick layers of red and black lacquer with two rows of guri pommels enclosing a five-pointed star in the centre, the exterior similarly decorated with a foliate scroll, the base lacquered brown, Japanese wood box. Quantité: 2 - 22.5cm., 8 7/8 in. Estimation: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai... [Lire la suite]

A cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qianlong mark and period - Sothebys of hexalobed section, the domed cover deftly carved in undercut relief with four figures gathered around a scholar reclining against a table, all set in a fenced garden landscape with trees and plantain, the sides of the cover and the box decorated with quatrefoil cartouches each enclosing leafy lotus sprays and reserved against a diaper ground, all bordered by keyfret bands, the interior and the base lacquered dark brown, inscribed and gilt with a... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare Ming red lacquer four-tiered hexafoil box and cover, China,  early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), early 15th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen The box is deeply carved on the top over a thin diaper ground with different motifs for the earth and air. A scholar holds a fan, seated in a small pavilion below a tall pine tree and looking at a companion approaching with his attendant. The sides of the box are also deeply carved to a yellow lacquer ground with flowers of the seasons, camellia, flowering prunus... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare early Ming carved red lacquer circular box and cover, China, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Photo Nagel Auktionen The dark brown lacquered base incised with the Yongle six-character mark (1403-1425) and of the period. The cover is deeply carved on the top with two scholars in conversation seated on rocks on a terrace below a tall gnarled pine tree and close to a two-tiered pavilion. The ground is covered with very finely carved, thin and various diaper motifs for the terrace, water and air. The sides of... [Lire la suite]

A very rare red lacquer saucer-dish of shallow form, China, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), probably late 14th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen The interior is finely carved and incised on a thin and finely executed diaper ground with a pair of phoenixes perched on a branch or flying among a blossoming tree peony; the exterior carved with four birds flying or perched among a dense band with peony flowers and leaves on an ochre-yellow plain lacquer ground. The rim has originally two shallow grooves, the black base has... [Lire la suite]

Boite couverte en laque rouge sculptée. Chine, Fin de la Dynastie Ming, 16ème-17ème siècle. Photo ALAIN BRISCADIEU SVV eurl De forme circulaire, le couvercle bombé, entièrement sculptée sur les deux faces, sur fond rouge gravé de motifs horizontaux, de branchages de prunus en fleurs et boutons, l’intérieur laqué noir; petits accidents, fentes et petite restauration à la bordure Diamètre: 9 cm - Estimation 3 000 € - 4 000 € A CIRCULAR RED CARVED LACQUER BOX AND COVER CHINA, LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH,... [Lire la suite]

Petite boite couverte en laque rouge sculptée. Chine, Dynastie Ming, époque Jiajing  (1522-1566). Photo ALAIN BRISCADIEU SVV eurl De forme circulaire, entièrement sculptée sur les deux faces, sur fond rouge losangé de branchages feuillagés de litchis, les fruits finement gravés de motifs de svastikas, losanges ou étoiles, l’intérieur laqué noir; petits accidents et manques Diamètre: 7,3 cm - Estimation 3 000 € - 4 000 € A SMALL CIRCULAR RED CARVED LACQUER BOX AND COVER CHINA, MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD... [Lire la suite]

A mother-of-pearl inlaid black-lacquered Libation Cup, Kangxi, 1662-1722. Photo courtesy Sworders with Daoists in a garden between rocks, bamboo, maple and a summerhouse, the rim with zigzag, the interior lined with silver, strips missing, some wear, 10.5cm. Estimated Price: £200 - £300 Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk