Mobilier chinois / Chinese Furniture

A black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid table stand. China, Ming dynasty, 15th - 16th century. Photo Florence Number Nine An extraordinary small table with a flat surface, lateral rounded bands with shell-shaped carving, and curved feet containing a red lacquered globe. The whole surface is covered with black lacquer on which numerous tiny mother-of-pearl flakes create a decoration with figures, glimpses of landscape, geometric and plant patterns. Note that some inlay works are missing. 20,4 x 82 x... [Lire la suite]

A large and massive tielimu plank top recessed trestle leg altar table. China, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Photo Florence Number Nine This spectacular table is the result of the carving of a single log of ‘mesua ferrea’ (tielimu): the only tree whose size makes it possible to produce such big surfaces and legs. In addition to its remarkable size, it stands out for the sophisticated technique with which it was assembled, that is to say using very few pieces. 85,5 x 234 x 69,5 cm. Estimate: €6,000 -... [Lire la suite]

An 18th century pair of important gilt-lacquer cabinets, estimated at £80,000-120,000. Photo: Bonhams. LONDON.- Historical pieces of Chinese furniture, which include a pair of gilt-lacquer cabinets and an Imperial gilt bronze zitan double gourd plaque are due to be sold in Bonhams Chinese Art sale on 16th May in London. These objects possess a significant and impressive provenance, once belonging to an important Spanish diplomat who witnessed the Boxer Rebellion in China and which remained with succeeding generations of the... [Lire la suite]

A twelve-leaf Coromandel lacquer screen. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period - Sothebys  the principal side decorated with boys engaged in various activities gathering in front of elaborate pavilions with ladies and a seated dignitary in a garden landscape with trees and rocks, the reverse depicting birds sheltering amongst blossoming trees in a rocky landscape, all encircled by mythical beasts, flowers and precious objects. Quantité: 12. Each panel: 128 by 21.4cm., 50 3/8  by 8 3/8 in. Estimation: 8,000 -... [Lire la suite]

A pair of hardstone-inlaid gilt-lacquer cabinets, Qing dynasty, 19th century - Sothebys each of rectangular form, the doors finely embellished with soapstone, mother-of-pearl, bone, jadeite, agate and other hardstones to depict numerous boys at play and groups of ladies playing weiqi and musical instruments, all within a garden setting with a tiered pavilion and over-hanging pine and wutong trees, all framed by a mother-of-pearl lozenge border and shaped cartouches enclosing various floral sprays against a... [Lire la suite]

A pair of huanghuali stands, Qing dynasty, 19th century - Sothebys  the rectangular top supported on four legs linked by stretchers, the apron decorated with double-lozenge braces. Quantité: 2 - 21.3 by 42.3 by 79cm., 8 3/8  by 16 5/8  by 31 1/8 in. Estimation: 8,000 - 12,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com

A pair of huanghuali round-corner square cabinets, yuanjiaogui. Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys the rectangular top supported on slightly splayed corner posts of rounded square section, enclosing the rectangular single-panel doors set within narrow frames, all above a blind rectangular panel and a plain shaped apron, the shorted sides with similar aprons, opening to reveal a single shelf and lower compartment; 145 by 75.4 by 40cm., 57 by 29 3/4 by 15 3/4 in. Estimation: 20,000 - 30,000 GBP ... [Lire la suite]

A twelve-panel Coromandel lacquer screen. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, dated Gengchen year, corresponding to 1700 - Sothebys The front face carved and painted with the Daoist Paradise, depicting groups of male and female Immortals within a mountainous landscape, all gathering to greet Shoulao,framed by a border of auspicious objects, the reverse with a lengthy inscription which may be translated as the Hanlin Academy official Zheng Kaiji (1639-1717) presenting the screen to Yuweng Chi on celebration of his... [Lire la suite]

A painted and gilt-decorated red lacquer compound cabinet, Ming Dynasty, 17th century - Sothebys of rectangular form, comprising a tall cabinet and a separate hat chest, each with doors opening from removable centre stiles, painted against a red ground with birds and flowers in a rocky landscape, all enclosed by meandering floral scrolls, the sides and shaped apron similarly decorated, the interior lacquered black and set with two shelves, fitted with metal hinges, plates and pulls. Quantité: 2; 218.4 by 110 by 47cm., 86... [Lire la suite]

A rare huanghuali raised end table, qiaotouan, early 18th century - Sothebys the long rectangular single-panel top set within a narrow frame with everted flanges at the ends, all above plain aprons joined to spandrels flanking the tops of the thick, rounded legs joined by pairs of stretchers; 175.1 by 83 by 50.5cm., 69 by 32 3/4  by 19 7/8 in.  Estimation: 150,000 - 250,000 GBP PROVENANCE: A Belgian Private Collection. NOTE: Large tables of this design with a raised flange at the ends of the top... [Lire la suite]