17 septembre 2021
A rare painted limestone head of a bodhisattva, Northern Zhou-Sui dynasty, Late 6th century CE
Lot 182. A rare painted limestone head of a bodhisattva, Northern Zhou-Sui dynasty, Late 6th century CE; 13 3/8in (33.9cm) high. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€ 17,000 - 26,000). Sold for US$ 62,812. © Bonhams 2001-2021
The squared face showing crisp brows, elongated eyes with heavy lids, a long triangular nose with wide nostrils and a subtle smile issuing from thick lips, all below a high crown fronted by an oval jewel-centered plaque with raised scroll borders set between rosettes issuing beaded... [Lire la suite]14 octobre 2020
A small gilt-bronze figure of a ram, Song dynasty or later
Lot 924. A small gilt-bronze figure of a ram, Song dynasty or later; 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) long. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 6,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020
The well-cast figure shown striding forwards wtih right foreleg raised.
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 4 December 1984, lot 58.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Christie's. Sacred and Imperial: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection Part II, New York, 24 September 2020
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A small gilt-bronze figure of a recumbent ram, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 920. A small gilt-bronze figure of a recumbent ram, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 6,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Shown with head turned towards its long, finely delineated tail.
Provenance: Christie's New York, 30 November 1984, lot 520.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Christie's. Sacred and Imperial: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection Part II, New York, 24 September... [Lire la suite]11 octobre 2020
A rare champlevé enamel double-melon-form box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 918. A rare champlevé enamel double-melon-form box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 3 ½ in. (8.8 cm.) long. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 5,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Cast as two melons decorated in champlevé enamel with leafy vines and various insects, and applied with leafy vines bearing small melons.
Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 15 June 1973.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Christie's. Sacred and... [Lire la suite]11 octobre 2020
A carved wood standing figure of a Bodhisattva, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644)
Lot 914. A carved wood standing figure of a Bodhisattva, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644); 34 in. (86.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 5,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The elongated figure standing on a lotus base, one hand raised and holding a separate cup, the pendent left hand holding a lotus leaf, wearing a shawl over the shoulders, beaded jewelry, a long skirt, and a pierced crown set with Amitabha Buddha flanked by dragons.
Provenance: The... [Lire la suite]11 octobre 2020
A silver-inlaid bronze figure of a seated Luohan, Ming-Qing dynasty, 17th century
Lot 912. A silver-inlaid bronze figure of a seated Luohan, Ming-Qing dynasty, 17th century; 5 ¾ in.(14.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 81,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The emaciated figure shown seated with the left arm resting on the bent left knee, his right hand resting on his left arm, wearing a dhoti inlaid in silver with lotus scroll.
Provenance: C. T. Loo Chinese Art (successor Frank Caro), New York, 17 March 1955.The James and... [Lire la suite]09 octobre 2020
A small white marble figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 911. A small white marble figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 5 ½ in.(14 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Shown seated on a rectangular plinth with its head turned to one side.
Provenance: Sotheby Park-Bernet, New York, 25 October 1975, lot 71.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Exhibited: Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, on loan for the opening of its... [Lire la suite]09 octobre 2020
A small blackish stone figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 910. A small blackish stone figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 6 ½ in. (16.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Shown seated facing forward on a rectangular plinth and with forelegs stiffly braced.
Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1958.
Exhibited: Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, on loan for the opening of its Oriental Art Galleries at Blackstone Hall,... [Lire la suite]09 octobre 2020
An amber-colored stone figure of a seated lion, Northern Qi-Tang dynasty (AD 550-907)
Lot 909. An amber-colored stone figure of a seated lion, Northern Qi-Tang dynasty (AD 550-907); 7 ¼ in. (8.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 9,375. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
Shown seated with forelegs firmly braced on a rectangular plinth, with head facing forward and the mouth open in a roar.
Provenance: Nicholas Grindley Works of Art, London, 10 November 1982.The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Christie's. Sacred and Imperial: The... [Lire la suite]09 octobre 2020
A small white marble figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 908. A small white marble figure of a seated lion, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 475,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.
The powerfully carved beast shown seated facing forward and with legs firmly braced on a rectangular plinth, the mouth open in a roar, with traces of red and black pigment.
Provenance: Possibly Leontine Marie Berry Olcott (1883-1981) Collection.Leontine Olcott Collection.Eskenazi Ltd.,... [Lire la suite]