03 mai 2023

A green and yellow-glazed 'ruyi and peaches' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 1062. A green and yellow-glazed 'ruyi and peaches' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in aubergine within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 11.6 cm diam., cloth box. Price realised USD 23,940 (Estimate USD 6,000 – USD 8,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023 The interior is decorated with a roundel containing a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2 May 1991, lot 132.Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1 May 2001, lot 578.The James E. Sowell... [Lire la suite]

30 avril 2023

Chinese Monochrome Porcelains sold at Christie's

Lot 1056. A rare pair of reticulated white bowls, Chongzhen period (1628-1644); 9.2 cm diam. each. Price realised USD 10,710 (Estimate USD 6,000 – USD 8,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023 The decoration incorporates five characters below the rim which read you tian yong you yu (there is a heaven which has abundance). Provenance: Nagatani, December 1959.Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from a American Private... [Lire la suite]
11 avril 2023

A peachbloom-glazed seal paste box and cover, yinse he, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-172

Lot 905. A peachbloom-glazed seal paste box and cover, yinse he, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722); 7.3 cm diam, cloth box. Price realised USD 239,400 (Estimate: USD 60,000 – USD 80,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023. The circular box and cover are of cushion form, and are covered on the exterior with a glaze of faintly mottled greyish crushed-strawberry color which stops neatly above the foot. Provenance: Private collection, New York.J. J.... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2023

A small aubergine and green-glazed ‘dragon’ bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the

Lot 903. A small aubergine and green-glazed ‘dragon’ bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 10.2 cm diam., cloth box. Price realised USD 100,800 (Estimate: USD 18,000 – USD 25,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023. The bowl with slightly flaring rim is incised and decorated on the exterior in aubergine with five-clawed dragons striding amidst flames and clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls above a band of waves crashing on rocks, all reserved... [Lire la suite]
09 avril 2023

A yellow-glazed 'medallions’ bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1

Lot 901. A yellow-glazed 'medallions’ bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722), 12.1 cm diam., cloth box. Price realised USD 21,420 (Estimate: USD 6,000 – USD 8,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023. The deep bowl is incised on the interior with a stylized floral medallion and on the exterior with four medallions and scrolling cloud motifs above a lappet border. It is covered overall with a bright yellow glaze. Provenance: Bonhams... [Lire la suite]
24 décembre 2022

Inspirational Colours from the the V.W.S. collection sold at Christie's Paris

When the owners of the current collection invited Daniel Pasgrimaud - who has been described by Daniel Alcouffe, a former Director of the Department of Art at the Louvre Museum, as ‘one of the greatest decorators of our time’ - to decorate their house on the Riviera in 1990, Pasgrimaud took inspiration from a number of the Chinese pieces in the collection. On the one hand, the pale celadon green of Chinese jades informed the colour palette of the grand salon, while the clear tones of Chinese monochrome porcelains provided inspiration... [Lire la suite]

08 décembre 2022

A peachbloom-glazed brush washer, tangluoxi, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 25. A peachbloom-glazed brush washer, tangluoxi, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 11.5cm (4 1/2in) diam. (2). Sold for HKD 444,000 (Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 Well potted with low rounded sides incurved at the mouth and supported on a low tapering foot, the exterior covered with a 'peachbloom' glaze of brilliant crimson tone with an attractive mottling of lighter pink and green shades, the interior and recessed base left white, the... [Lire la suite]
15 novembre 2022

A rare blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' square vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 24. A rare blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' square vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 49.8cm (19 1/2in) high. Sold for £35,580 (Estimate £30,000 - 40,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 Heavily potted with four tapering sides surmounted by a waisted cylindrical neck with flaring mouth-rim, the body painted in bold tones of cobalt-blue with a scene of a gentleman with a queue holding a fly-whisk and seated before a dignitary in front of a screen, another side with a... [Lire la suite]
09 novembre 2022

An exceptionally rare blue and white '384 shou' brushpot, bitong, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period

Lot 13. An exceptionally rare blue and white '384 shou' brushpot, bitong, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 17cm (6 3/4in) diam. Sold for £277,500 (Estimate £80,000 - 120,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The cylindrical vessel rising from a grooved foot ring, painted around the exterior of the straight walls in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue with 384 Shou ('longevity') characters in various calligraphic styles of seal script.  Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co.... [Lire la suite]
08 janvier 2022

A large yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 644. A large yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); Diamètre: 30,5 cm. (12 in.). Price Realised EUR 25,000 (Estimate EUR 6,000- EUR 10,000). © Christie's 2021 Provenance: Christie's London, 9 November 2007, lot 313.Property from a Private UK Collection. Christie's. Art of Asia, New York, 1 Dec - 14 Dec 2021