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Lot 3999. A fine aubergine and green-enamelled 'dragon' bowl, Jiaqing six-character sealmark and of the period (1796-1820); 4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 220,000. Price Realized HKD 250,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  The exterior incised with two dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' amidst flames and two cruciform clouds above rocks and waves, all under a dark aubergine enamel reserved on a green ground.  Christie's. Important Chinese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3998. A rare famille verte jar, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price Realized HKD 2,420,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Finely enamelled with a pair of pheasants perched on decorative rockwork beside a flowering magnolia tree, peonies and bamboo, amidst numerous birds and insects in flight or perched on branches, all between keyfret around the foot and a band of cartouches enclosing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3997. A fine green-enamelled 'dragon' jar, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,580,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Painted and enamelled in green with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst wispy clouds and between the Eight Buddhist Emblems,bajixiang, around the shoulder and a lotus petal band around the base, the cover... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3996. A very fine green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 7 in. (17.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 475,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Well enamelled to the exterior with a pair of five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of 'flaming pearls', the interior with a sinuous dragon grasping for a pearl amidst flame scrolls below a pair of green-enamelled line borders, Japanese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3994. A green-enamelled 'dragon' jar and cover, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,700,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Painted and enamelled in green with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst wispy clouds and between the Eight Buddhist Emblems,bajixiang, around the shoulder and a louts petal band around the base, the cover... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3929. A fine blue and white bowl, Xuantong six-character mark and of the period (1908-1911); 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized HKD 225,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011   The exterior finely painted in vibrant cobalt-blue tones with stylised flowers borne on delicate vines within a band of chevrons below the mouth rim and a band of ruyi-heads above the foot, the interior densely decorated with a stylised six-petal... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3928. A fine pair of blue and white bowls, Xuantong six-character marks and of the period (1908-1911); 6 1/4 in. (15.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price Realized HKD 275,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Each bowl is potted with flared sides, painted on the exterior with a fruiting sprays of peaches, pomegrantes, and grapes, all above a band of lappets encircling the foot, the interior with a peach spray within a double-line border on the medallion, below... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3927. A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 6 3/4 in. (17 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000. Price Realized HKD 112,500. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Painted to the interior well with an upright dragon rising in a sinuous curl in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst flames, the exterior similarly decorated with a pair of dragons among clouds striding in pursuit of flaming pearls. Christie's. Important Chinese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3926. A fine pair of blue and white bowls, Daoguang six-character sealmarks and of the period (1821-1850); 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price Realized HKD 375,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Each decorated on the exterior with flower scrolls above overlapping ruyi-heads encircling the foot and a band of classic scrolls on the gently everted mouth rims, the interior with a single floral spray within double-circles. Christie's.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3924. A rare pair of blue and white 'dragon' ogee bowls, Jiaqing six-character sealmarks and of the period (1796-1820); 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 350,000 - HKD 450,000. Price Realized HKD 1,220,000. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2011  Each decorated on the exterior with two striding five-clawed dragons amidst clouds and flaming scrolls between double-lines around the foot and rim, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a further dragon. Note: Jiaqing... [Lire la suite]