15 décembre 2016

A fine peachbloom-glazed beehive waterpot, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

  Lot 2924. A fine peachbloom-glazed beehive waterpot, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722);  4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000 (USD 160,000 - USD 230,000). Price Realised HKD 1,340,000 (USD 172,828). © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. The rounded sides rising to a short, slightly flaring neck, incised with three archaistic dragon roundels beneath a glaze of even, crushed strawberry tone suffused with mottled areas of copper-green, the rim, interior... [Lire la suite]

16 novembre 2016

An anhua-decorated aubergine-glazed 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 23. An anhua-decorated aubergine-glazed 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 100,000 (€8,400 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Finely potted with an everted rim, meticulously incised to the interior with a central roundel enclosing a sinuous five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by two striding dragons around the cavetto, the exterior similarly incised with a further pair of dragons amidst clouds and flames, all covered with a... [Lire la suite]
16 novembre 2016

A pair of yellow-glazed incised bowls, Kangxi six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722)

A pair of yellow-glazed incised bowls, Kangxi six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 500,000 (€36,000 - 60,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Each finely potted with deep rounded sides raised on a straight foot, the exterior finely incised with four stylised flowerheads alternating with wispy clouds, all above a lappet border, the interior with a further flowerhead, covered with a lustrous glaze of egg-yolk-yellow tone, wood stands. Each 12cm (4 3/4in) diam. (4). ... [Lire la suite]
18 mai 2016

A fine yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 68. A fine yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 12cm (4 3/4in) diam. Sold for £11,250 (€14,518). © Bonhams 2001-2016. The elegantly potted bowl with deep rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the exterior and interior all covered under an attractive lemon-yellow glaze.  Note: Compare with a similar yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi mark and of the period, which was sold at Sotheby's New York, 16 March 2016, lot 317.  ... [Lire la suite]
18 mai 2016

A rare white-glazed anhua 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 63. A rare white-glazed anhua 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 25cm (8 1/8in) diam. Sold for £7,500 (€9,596). © Bonhams 2001-2016. With flared rounded sides rising from a wide foot, the centre incised with a writhing dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, the exterior with two further dragons between single line borders, all covered in a milky-white glaze, wood box (2).  Provenance: Sotheby's London, 1 April 1974, lot 260 Sotheby's London, 7... [Lire la suite]
22 juin 2015

A rare anhua-decorated white bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period

A rare anhua-decorated white bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Estimate US$4,000 - 6,000 (€3,500 - 5,300). Photo: Bonhams. Finely finished with a wide curving well raised on a tall, tapered foot, the exterior walls delicately incised with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, the deeply recessed base displaying the mark in underglaze blue regular script and all surfaces except the narrow foot pad covered with the lustrous, celadon-tinged glaze. 6 1/4in (15.8cm) diameter Provenance: by... [Lire la suite]

01 mai 2015

Two blue and white deep bowls, one with Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722), the other Kangxi period

Two blue and white deep bowls, one with Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722), the other Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £40,000 – £60,000 ($60,560 - $90,840). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The Kangxi-marked bowl is decorated with scenes from the Romance of the Western Chamber, Xixiangji, and the interior is decorated with a roundel with boys at play. The other bowl is delicately painted with two panels enclosing warriors on horseback and officials holding audience, divided by two panels... [Lire la suite]
02 mars 2015

Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Dragon Charger, Kangxi Six-Character Mark and of the Period

Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Dragon Charger, Kangxi Six-Character Mark and of the Period. Estimate $4,000-6,000. 2015 © William Doyle Galleries, Inc. The interior with a single sinuous forward facing five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amid wispy clouds and flames, the exterior sides with two further dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, all on a bright green ground, the base with opposing dragons in pursuit of a pearl on a yellow ground surrounding the six-character Kangxi mark in... [Lire la suite]
02 mars 2015

Chinese Green and Blue Glazed Porcelain Bowl, Kangxi Six-Character Mark and of the Period

Chinese Green and Blue Glazed Porcelain Bowl, Kangxi Six-Character Mark and of the Period. Estimate $12,000-18,000. 2015 © William Doyle Galleries, Inc he deep form set on a low foot rim, the exterior sides executed with two green striding dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, all on a deep blue ground above a band of overlapping lappets at the foot, with a single rearing dragon on the interior base. Diameter 5 1/4 inches. Light enamel wear to interior base. Provenance: S. Marchant &... [Lire la suite]
05 août 2014

A fine yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period

A fine yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams Of deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapering foot, covered inside and out in a rich and lustrous egg-yolk yellow glaze, the base with an underglaze-blue Imperial kaishu mark within double circles. 12.5 diam. Estimate HK$ 900,000 - 1.2 million (€87,000 - 120,000). Unsold Yellow glaze of such rich and lustrous quality is often regarded as 'Imperial yellow'. 'Imperial yellow' glaze was used as a colour on porcelain vessel from the Ming... [Lire la suite]