Objets de lettrés chinois / Treasures of the Chinese Scholar

A pale céladon jade ruyi scepter, China. Photo Florence Number Nine This magnificant white jade scepter is finely carved as a stem of lingzhi, the fungus of immortality in daoist doctrine. 36 cm. Estimate: €15,000 - €20,000 A very similar scepter is illustrated in the Guwan Tu (“Pictures of Ancient Playthings”) In the Victorian & Albert museum of London (S. Mccausland, in China. The Three Emperors. 1662-1795, exhibition catalogue edited by E.S. Rawski and J.Raawson, London 2005, nn. 168-169), A... [Lire la suite]

A gilt bronze agate inlay ruyi sceptre, China. Photo Florence Number Nine Beautiful bronze ruyi sceptre, the two pomegranates carved in agate and small polychrome enamels on the leaves. This object inspired by nature is of great importance and exuberance. 30 cm. Estimate: €1,000 - €1,500 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013 10:30am http://florencenumbernine.com/

A fine and rare iron-red ‘Phoenix’ waterpot ,Yongzheng mark and period - Sothebys of beehive form, the tall hemispherical sides rising to a short waisted neck, painted to the exterior with two archaistic phoenix between stylised keyfret bands, the base inscribed with a six-character mark within a double-circle; 6cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimation: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 16th June 1998, lot 260 (part lot) NOTE: Waterpots of this form and decoration, bearing a Yongzheng reign mark on the... [Lire la suite]

An agate rectangular box and cover. China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong sealmark and period (1736-1795). Photo www.andrearum.com 3,5 x 5,5 x 6,5 cm. Estimate: €2,000 - €3,000 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013 10:30am http://www.the-saleroom.com

Rhinoceros horn cup depicting the Land of the Immortals. Qianlong period (1736-1795), Qing dynasty. h. 9.9 cm The slightly oval cup is made of a rhinoceros horn, with a flaring mouth and deep inside. It is wide at the top and narrows down to the flat, black bottom, revealing somewhat chipped damage along the light brown mouth rim. Below the rim, it is all dark brown. Fairy mountains and dwellings cover the entire outer surface, with clumps of trees here and there, and groups of immortals engaged in profound spiritual discussion. On... [Lire la suite]

Rhinoceros horn cup in the shape of a lotus-leaf. Late 16th to early 17th century. h. 7.6 cm, diam. of mouth 14.2 x 10.2 cm The lotus-leaf cup is fashioned out of a rhinoceros horn, with the tapering tip section removed and the inside gouged out. The leaf rolls up and inwards, veins in low relief covering both sides. The outer side is further adorned with flowers, lingzhis (Ganoderma lucidum), and mountainous rocks in high relief carving, with one stem of two flowers extending into the inner wall: one in bloom tilting... [Lire la suite]

A pale celadon jade washer. Qing dynasty, late Qianlong period - Sothebys carved as two bats sheltering amongst a curled bark of a tree, the curved edges extended to form leafy prunus and peach branches, the stone of a pale celadon tone with russet markings, wood stand. Quantité: 2 - 14.9cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimation: 12,000 - 15,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com

A large celadon jade table screen, Qing dynasty - Sothebys of rectangular form, carved to one side in various levels of relief with three equestrian figures and an acolyte holding a qin beneath a waterfall flowing down to a stream where two deer shelter on a rocky ledge under gnarled pine, to the right a woodcutter walking down the steps towards the riverbanks while carrying an axe and a bundle of twigs, all below a figure standing in front of the city walls nestled amongst pine trees and jagged rocks, a pair of... [Lire la suite]

An agate ‘Chilong’ libation cup, Qing dynasty - Sothebys the curved sides flaring gently at the rim, the handle and foot formed from a clambering chilong with bifurcated tail, opposite a tiger mask loop handle suspending a loose ring below the spout, the variegated stone of a beige-brown tone with darker inclusions, wood stand; together with an agate ‘peony and butterfly’ box and cover. Quantité: 4 - 15.2cm., 6in. Estimation: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP PROVENANCE: Purchased in France, 20th June 1990... [Lire la suite]

A rare soapstone ‘Phoenix’ group, Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys the pebble intricately carved in the form of two phoenix lying recumbent on scrolling clouds, each with finely incised long tail feathers terminating in delicate curls, the stone of a rich golden caramel tone mottled with purple-red and vermilion inclusions, stained ivory stand. Quantité: 2 - 9cm., 3 1/2 in. Estimation: 30,000 - 50,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai... [Lire la suite]