Ian and Susan Wilson Collection

Lot 1143. A small huanghuali kang table; 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) high, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) wide, 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 10,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The single-panel top is fitted into a rectangular frame above a narrow waist and plain aprons raised on legs terminating in horsehoof feet. Christie's. THE IAN AND SUSAN WILSON COLLECTION OF SCHOLAR'S OBJECTS, 17 March 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot 1142. Three scholar’s brushes, 18th-19th century; . Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 4,000. Price realised USD 1,125. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 All three are of a bulbous, waisted, form, with wide spreading end. The first of hongmu is carved with a double raised bead where the brush attaches and has a five-character inscription da zha Li Dinghe (large brush [by] Li Dinghe), inscribed on the body. The second is also of hongmu, with a single raised bead at the brush end. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1137. Two zitan square trays, the larger tray 18th century, the smaller tray 18th-19th century; 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm.) high, 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.) square; and 1 in. (2.5 cm.) high, 12 ½ in. (31.7 cm.) square. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 5,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Both trays have paneled bases fitted into short vertical sides which are pierced, the larger tray with a foliate scrollwork design, and the smaller tray with stylized dragons. The larger tray... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1136. A carved huanghuali root-form brush pot, 18th century; 7 ¼ in. (18.4 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The brush pot is carved in imitation of a root, with large gnarls and knobs, and has a separately carved base plug. Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1988. Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016

Lot 1134. A large partially lacquered growth of lingzhi, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 12 in. (30.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price realised USD 3,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The ridged side of the lingzhi is lacquered a dark reddish-brown, while the underside of the cap is smooth and creamy-yellow in color. Provenance: By repute, David Kidd (1926-1996) Collection, Japan. Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1133. A carved bamboo ruyi scepter 18th-19th century; 17 in. (43.2 cm.) long. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 125,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The scepter is carved in the form of lingzhi, with a large cap as the head of the scepter, with several smaller caps below, and a silk tassel knotted through the other end, inscribed Japanese box. Provenance: Kagedo Gallery, Orcas, Washington, 1993. Literature: S. Little, Spirit Stones of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1130. A tall rootwood display stand, 18th century; 11 ¼ in. (28.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 6,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Probably vine root, the stand is of natural form, with twisted roots leading up to the shaped platform which is carved with a finely beaded edge. Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016

Lot 1129. A rootwood tripod vessel, 18th-19th century; 4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 2,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The vessel is carved from a piece of natural burl root that rests on three natural feet, and has two natural 'lug' handles.. Provenance: Ralph M. Chait, New York. Note: The present vessel is highly unusual in that the natural form of the burl closely resembles a tripod censer with handles. Such a work seemingly... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1128. A rootwood ruyi scepter, 19th century;20 ¾ in. (52.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 1,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The scepter is formed from a length of root wood, with the head comprised of a natural gnarl. Provenance: Katie Jones, London. Note: Compare with another natural rootwood ruyi scepter illustrated by G. Tsang and H. Moss in Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, p. 145, no. 116. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1127. A lacquered rootwood scroll pot, 17th-18th century; 11 ¼ in. (28.6 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 6,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The scroll pot is carved from a large section of hollowed elm root with large gnarled protrusions, and has an inset base of elm, all covered in a rich red lacquer. Provenance: James Tigerman Gallery, Chicago. Literature: S. Little, Spirit Stones of China, the Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of... [Lire la suite]