07 octobre 2020
A small blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619)
Lot 1563. A small blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 10 7/8 in. (24.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The domed top is decorated with nine cranes in flight amidst clouds, peaches, lingzhi and auspicious emblems. The sides are decorated with shaped panels each containing two cranes and a peach set on a... [Lire la suite]22 septembre 2020
A small and rare blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619)
Lot 517. A small and rare blue and white 'Daoist immortals' jar, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619). Diameter 4¾ in., 12.1 cm. Estimate 50,000 - 70,000 USD. Unsold. © Sotheby's 2020.
the squat ovoid body boldly painted in inky blue tones of underglaze blue with a continuous scene depicting four of the Eight Immortals, including Liu Hai and Li Tieguai, traversing a landscape interspersed with bamboo, prunus, lingzhi and pine, each carrying their respective attribute dispensing swirling vapor... [Lire la suite]09 septembre 2018
A blue and white 'Daoist Immortals' jar, Jiajing period (1522-1566)
Lot 1338. A blue and white 'Daoist Immortals' jar, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 13 in. (33 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
The sides are decorated with a broad band of the Eight Daoist Immortals holding their attributes standing on froth-capped, rolling waves, the figures framed by clouds that partially obscure mountains in the distance, all between a petal-lappet border below and a diaper band surrounding four bird and flower cartouches on the shoulder. The waisted... [Lire la suite]23 juillet 2017
A massive blue and white 'Daoist Immortals' jar, guan, Jiajing six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1522-
Lot 2248. A massive blue and white 'Daoist Immortals' jar, guan, Jiajing six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1522-1566), 20 1/2 in. (52.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 1,500,000 - HKD 2,000,000. Price realised HKD 1,950,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013
The jar is strongly potted with tapering sides rising to a broad shoulder. It is decorated in vivid tones of cobalt blue depicting a gathering of Daoist Immortals centred upon Shoulao seated on a rocky outcrop in a craggy... [Lire la suite]