Immortal

An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century. Photo Sotheby's the curved tusk modelled in the form of a standing immortal with hands clasped to the front holding a large peach, wearing long robes falling into neat pleats, the bearded face with a cheerful expression, traces of green and red paint, 31.3cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimation  8,000 — 12,000 GBP  Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 14 mai 2014- http://www.sothebys.com/

An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century. Photo Sotheby's the curved tusk modelled in the form of a standing immortal with hands clasped to the front holding a large peach, wearing long robes falling into neat pleats, the bearded face with a serene expression, traces of green and red pigment, 31.3cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 14 mai 2014- http://www.sothebys.com/

Polychrome Figure of a Chinese Immortal. Delft, circa 1730-50. Photo Aronson Antiquairs Marked JK in blue for an unidentified painter - Height: 19.4 cm. (7 5/8 in.) Aronson Antiquairs. www.aronson.com

Two Chinese Coral Carvings. 20th Century. Photo Doyle New York Comprising an immortal with peach before a pine tree and an immortal holding a lotus flower and bottle. Height of tallest 6 1/2 inches. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com

Immortal #1, 2010 Immortal #2, 2010 Immortal #3, 2010 Immortal #4, 2010 Immortal #5, 2010 Immortal #6, 2010 Immortal #7, 2010 Immortal #8, 2010 Immortal #9, 2010 Immortal #10, 2010 Immortal #11, 2010 Immortal #12, 2010 Immortal #13, 2010 Vee Speers was born in Australia and studied Fine Art and Photography at Queensland College of Art. Her timeless portraits have been exhibited and published world-wide and are part of many private and museum... [Lire la suite]

A fine 'Wucai' 'Immortals' bowl. Wanli Mark And Period. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's painted on the interior with a ferocious dragon amongst clouds and foliage, within a border of floral sprays on the rim, the exterior well-painted with a continuous scene of the Eight Immortals beneath pine and willow trees, all below a lingzhi scroll at the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze-blue; diameter 6 3/4 in., 17.3 cm - Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 USD Note: A pair of identical bowls from the Christina... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese soapstone carving of Guanyin. 17th/18th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 The elegant goddess seated in long robes, a cowl over her high top knot, carrying a scroll and prayer beads, a boy an attendant before her, the stone of a beige tone, raised upon a contrasting red toned rockwork base - 7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high - Estimate : £3,000 - £5,000 Provenance: with Spink & Son Ltd A Chinese soapstone carving of an immortal. 17th/18th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 The seated figure... [Lire la suite]

A large bronze figure of a bearded immortal, 16th/17th century. Christie's Images Ltd. 2009 standing with his hands held to his chest holding a tablet, wearing long robes decorated to the sleeves with scrolling leaves, incised inscription to the back which may be translated: 'Made by Guo Han Miaojin' -- 14¾in. (37.6cm.) high. Est. £3,000 - £5,000 Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com

Five Blanc de Chine items. Qing dynasty, 19th century comprising a large figure of an Immortal, with long beard and wearing long loose-fitting robes, holding a fan in his right hand, standing on a rockwork base, a model of a log raft, holding the eight Immortals conversing, a figure of a scholar official, and two figures of Guanyin, one standing and one seated. the largest 56cm., 22in. Est. 1,500—2,000 GBP. Lot Sold 1,750 GBP PROVENANCE: The large Immortal, Phillip's London, 17th July 2001, lot 255; the log raft, Christie's... [Lire la suite]