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Lot 322. A rare pair of famille rose moulded 'Orchid' cups, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 7,848 - USD 13,080). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Each cup is moulded in relief and delicately picked out in famille rose enamels with four sprays of blossoming orchids. Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 14 May 2019  

Lot 321. A famille rose coral-ground dish, 18th century; 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000 (USD 39,240 - USD 65,400). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The dish is decorated on the exterior with four foliate medallions variously enclosing blossoming lotus, peonies and chrysanthemums on a yellow ground, all reserved on a coral-red ground embellished with further lotus heads on scrolling foliage. The interior is decorated with a central iron-red shou medallion. Provenance: Sotheby's London,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 319. A famille rose blue-ground sgraffiato imperially-inscribed wall vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 9 in. (23 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 78,480 - USD 104,640). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The vase is decorated with two iron-red and gilt handles shaped as kui dragons. The body is moulded with a shaped panel enclosing an imperial poem eulogising the beauty of wall vases and signed Qianlong yuzhi (imperially made), all reserved on... [Lire la suite]

Lot 318. A famille rose green-ground 'floral' vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850); 13 in. (33 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 13,080 - USD 19,620). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The vase is decorated with various flower sprays and butterflies on a lime-green ground, with a band of ruyi-heads and a lappet-boarder around the mouth and foot. Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 14 May 2019

Lot 630. A Rare and Fine Pair of 5.27 and 5.18 carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Ear-clips, Ear-clips Signed Harry Winston. Estimate HK$7,500,000 - 8,500,000 ($962,000-1,090,000). Unsold. Image courtesy of Phillips. HONG KONG.- This May in Hong Kong, Phillips’ Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale will present a vast range of jewels, featuring rare and exceptional sapphires, quality gemstones, fancy coloured and the unique ASHOKA® cut diamonds, iconic pieces of modern and vintage jewellery by renowned makers, as... [Lire la suite]

Lot 49. A rare doucai 'Prunus and Magpie' bowl and cover, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735); 19.5 cm, 7 1/2  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 27,500 GBP (35,533 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. the deep conical sides rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, finely painted and enamelled around the exterior with one bird perched on a flowering prunus tree and the other in flight, the conical cover similarly decorated, the base of the bowl with... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 32. A pair of doucai boxes and covers, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Diam. 10.3 cm, 4 1/8  in. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 56,250 GBP (72,681 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. each of circular shape, the flat covers finely painted with five bats in flight amidst multi-coloured billowing clouds around a central shou medallion, the straight sides with a matching border of five bats in flight alternating with multi-coloured clouds, repeated on... [Lire la suite]

Lot 31. A Doucai 'Shou' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850); 12.8 cm. 5 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's. the rounded sides of the exterior decorated with five stylised shou characters, all framed by further scrolling foliage and iron-red bats, with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 15 may 2019  ---------------------------Galerie de photos Windows Live---------------------------Une erreur... [Lire la suite]

Lot 30. A Doucai 'Floral' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850); 12.5 cm, 4 7/8  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's. the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, painted and enamelled around the exterior with three stylised floral sprays, the interior with a floral scroll medallion, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 14th September 2011, lot 404. ... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 29. A Doucai jardinière, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Diam. 30.6 cm, 12 in. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 40,000 GBP (51,684 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. with steep gently rounded sides rising to a lipped rim, painted around the exterior with two scenes of scholars and their attendants in a rocky garden setting, divided by stylised characters, the base unglazed. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 15 may 2019