17th century

Lot 87. A rare huanghuali apothecary cabinet, yaogui, Early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Cabinet: 29 1/2 x 23 7/8in x 14in (74.9 x 60.7 x 35.5cm); Base: 25 1/2in long x 15 1/2in deep (64.7 x 39.3cm). Sold for US$120,075 (Estimate: US$50,000 - US$80,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The rectangular frame set with a pair of finely figured paneled doors fitted flush with the surface and opening to reveal a central framed open compartment with paired recessed doors, enclosed by a series of three... [Lire la suite]

Lot 312. A large parcel-gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Height 63.5 cm, 25 in. Lot sold: 56,700 GBP (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. Property from a Viennese Private Collection. Note: Remarkable for its bold modelling and heavy casting, the present figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in on an elaborate lotus pedestal, is a fine example from the late Ming dynasty. The iconographic form - in which the Buddha is... [Lire la suite]

Lot 287. A large blue and white Kraak 'figural' bowl, Ming dynasty, 17th century; Diameter 35 cm, 13¾ in. Lot sold: 32,760 GBP (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a subtly foliated rim, the interior centered with a large medallion of an official, the cavetto with panels with figural scenes and divided by floral motifs, the exterior painted with soldiers within a mountainous, cloud-filled landscape. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 115. An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, 17th century. 27.4cm diam. Lot sold: 12,600 GBP (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze green, red and dark blue with thick black outlines, a central saz leaf rising from a leafy tuft, flanked by stems of roses, tulips and hyacinths, the rim with alternating rosette and tulip buds, the underside with stylized blue and green patterns and old collector's... [Lire la suite]

Lot 30. A pale green jade 'lychee' brush washer, 17th century; 13.3cm (5 1/4in) long. (2). Sold for HKD 76,500 (Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 With shallow rounded sides modelled as a lychee fruit, the handle at one side formed by an intricate network of interlacing lychee branches issuing gently curling leaves extending to the base, the stone of pale greenish-beige tone, box. Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, Hong Kong, 30 November 2022  

Lot 166. A pair of hongmu waisted stools, 17th century; 54.2 by 54.2 by h. 51.5 cm. Lot sold: 252,000 HKD (Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 each with the top of standard mitre, mortise and tenon construction enclosing a matted seat, with moulded sides above a narrow waist continuing to a plain apron, raised on four straight legs ending in hoof feet and joined by humpbacked stretchers below the apron Provenance: Eastern Pacific Co. (Hei... [Lire la suite]

Lot 158. A huanghuali waistless bench, 17th century; 165.6 by 42 by h. 49.8 cm. Lot sold: 2,772,000 HKD (Estimate: 400,000 - 600,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 of simple yet elegant proportions, the soft mat seat enclosed within a simianping or 'four corner's flush' structure, supported by three transverse stretchers underneath, the thick angular waistless frame raised on four square-sectioned corner legs gently tapering to high hoof feet, the wood of an attractive chestnut... [Lire la suite]

Lot 138. A pair of hongmu waisted stools, 17th century; 54.2 by 54.2 by h. 51.5 cm. Lot sold: 378,000 HKD (Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 each with the top of standard mitre, mortise and tenon construction enclosing a matted seat, with moulded sides above a narrow waist continuing to a plain apron, raised on four straight legs ending in hoof feet and joined by humpbacked stretchers below the apron. Provenance: Eastern Pacific Co. (Hei... [Lire la suite]

Lot 131. A large huanghuali 'mallow' brushpot, 17th century; d. 25.5 cm, h. 21.6 cm. Lot sold: 1,260,000 HKD (Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000  HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 carved in the form of a blossoming mallow flower with eight partially overlapping petals, the exterior further decorated in relief with prunus, begonia, magnolia and orchid, set in a continuous garden scene with craggy rockwork, the wood of an attractive chestnut-brown tone. Provenance: Eastern Pacific Co. (Hei Hung-Lu),... [Lire la suite]

Lot 129. A huanghuali side table, pingtou'an, 17th century; 95.8 by 42.7 by h. 83.4 cm. Lot sold: 1,134,000 HKD (Estimate: 600,000 - 800,000  HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 the rectangular top secured within a mitred frame with moulded edges, supported on paired recessed legs of circular section secured by parallel stretchers and cut to house the shaped spandrelled apron, the wood of an attractive reddish-brown tone. Provenance: Collection of George N. Kates... [Lire la suite]