17 février 2022

A Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari bowl and a silver-mounted inkstand, the porcelain Edo period

Lot 44. A Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari bowl and a silver-mounted inkstand, the silver mounts on the bowl Paris, 1744-1750, the porcelain Edo period; the inkstand mark of Henry et fils, Paris, circa 1900, retailed by Bointaburet; 4 1⁄4 in. (10.8 cm.) high. Price Realised GBP 1,250 (Estimate GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500). © Christie's 2022 Tapering cylindrical, the detachable cover with gadrooned rim, the cover with foliage strapwork engraved finial, the rim and... [Lire la suite]

17 février 2022

Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari from the Collection of Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza sold at Christie's 2019

Lot 120. A Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari écuelle, cover and associated stand, the silver mounts Paris, 1726-1732, the porcelain Edo period; the stand 8 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) diam. Price Realised GBP 7,500 (Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000). © Christie's 2022 The écuelle and cover with gadrooned mounts, the bowl applied with two leaf-capped scroll handles, the cover with fruiting finial, the stand with reeded border, the cover restored, the handle, cover and finial with... [Lire la suite]
17 février 2022

A Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari jar and cover, the silver mounts Paris, 1717-1722, the porcelain Edo period

Lot 43. A Louis XV silver-mounted Japanese Imari jar and cover, the silver mounts Paris, 1717-1722, the porcelain Edo period; 4 1⁄4 in. (10.8 cm.) high. Price Realised GBP 3,750 (Estimate GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500). © Christie's 2022 Tapering cylindrical, the detachable cover with gadrooned rim, the cover with foliage strapwork engraved finial, the rim and finial with décharge of Étienne de Bouges, Charles Yvon, Armand Pillavoine and Charles Cordier. From the Collection of... [Lire la suite]
16 février 2022

Chinese opaque glass bottle vase, Late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) from the Collection of Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza

Lot 37. A Chinese opaque blue glass bottle vase, Late Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 7 1⁄2 in. (19 cm.) high. Price Realised GBP 2,000 (Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500). © Christie's 2022 With globular body and cylindrical neck, the underside incised with an apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark. From the Collection of Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Lot 39. A large Chinese opaque pink glass bottle vase, Late Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 14 1⁄4 in. (36 cm.)... [Lire la suite]
25 juin 2018

A silver-gilt-mounted hardstone cup, possibly created by Edward Farrell in the early 19th century

Lot 102. Property from the Collection of Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza. A silver-gilt-mounted hardstone cup, possibly created by Edward Farrell in the early 19th century, incorporating 16th century elements, after a design by Virgil Solis; 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 120,000 - GBP 180,000 (USD 159,120 - USD 238,680). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The agate carved as a turbo shell surmounted by the figure of Neptune holding a cornucopia and a trident, astride a... [Lire la suite]
25 juin 2018

A German silver-gilt-mounted turbo-shell cup, Lüneburg, late 16th-early 17th century

Lot 101. Property from the Collection of Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza. A German silver-gilt-mounted turbo-shell cup, Lüneburg, late 16th-early 17th century, maker's mark indistinct, possibly that of Claus Harders; 11 in. (28 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 200,000 - GBP 300,000 USD 265,200 - USD 397,800). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The turbo shell rim cast with masks and reclining figures and retained by four straps cast with herms and strapwork, the knop with three winged figures... [Lire la suite]