Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Lot 693. A large ‘Longquan’ celadon-glazed tripod bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Diameter 11⅞ in., 30.2 cm. Lot sold: 7,560 USD (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 2022 

Lot 234. A rare 'Longquan' celadon-glazed bud-form jar, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 11⅛ in., 28.4 cm; wood cover (2). Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 USD. © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Museum of Modern Art, New York.Collection of Nelson A. Rockefeller (1908-1979).Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 1978.Collection of Milton Bates (1921-2006).  Note: Compare a closely related celadon-glazed jar of similar form and decoration, previously in the Jingguantang Collection, sold at... [Lire la suite]

Lot 231. A carved ‘Longquan’ celadon-glazed 'floral' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 17⅜ in., 44.2 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD. © Sotheby's 2022 Property from a Japanese Private Collection Provenance: Japanese Private Collection, acquired in the early 20th century, and thence by descent. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

Lot 748. A blue and white 'jardinière' dish, Ming dynasty, Wanli six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze and of the period (1572-1620). Diamètre : 31,8 cm. (12 1/2 in.). Price Realised EUR 27.720 (Estimate EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000). © Christie's 2022 Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19 July 2022

Lot 637. A blue and white 'windswept' jar, Ming dynasty, 16th century and blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qing dynasty, 18th century. The dish with an apocryphal Xuande mark; Hauteur de la jarre : 22,3 cm. (8 3⁄4 in.). Diamètre du plat : 20,7 cm. (81⁄8 in.). Price Realised EUR 32,760 (Estimate EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000). © Christie's 2022 Provenance: Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013). Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 637. A gilt-lacquered 'lotus' bronze stand, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); Hauteur : 49 cm. (19 1⁄4 in.) ; Longueur : 53 cm. (20 7⁄8 in.). Price Realised EUR 20,160 (Estimate EUR 10,000 - EUR 15,000). © Christie's 2022 Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19 July 2022

Lot 658. Four silk brocade 'dragon and five poison' sutra covers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); Dimensions de chaque panneau : circa 19 x 64 cm. (7 1⁄2 x 25 1⁄4 in.). Price Realised EUR 12,600 (Estimate EUR 6,000 - EUR 10,000). © Christie's 2022 Provenance: Private Asian Collection, predominantly assembled in Asia in the 1980s and 1990s. Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19 July 2022

Lot 637. A small mottled grey jade carving of a horse, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); Longueur : 5,6 cm. (2 1⁄4 in.). Price Realised EUR 3,780 (Estimate EUR 3,000 - EUR 5,000). © Christie's 2022 Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19 July 2022

Lot 628. A beige and russet jade carving of a beast, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later; Hauteur : 4,5 cm. (1 3⁄4 in.) ; Longueur : 13,8 cm. (5 3⁄8 in.). Price Realised EUR 18,900 (Estimate EUR 2,000 - EUR 3,000). © Christie's 2022 Property from the André Le Gac (1895-1960) Collection. Provenance: Acquired by captain André Le Gac (1895-1960) in China in the 1920s, thence by descent. Christie's. Five Private Collections. London, 5 July - 19 July... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3327. A Carved Seated Bamboo Figure of Dongfang Shuo, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H 14.5cm. Sold for HKD 264,000 (Estimate HKD 200,000 - 280,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022 Provenance: 1. Collection of Mr. Van Houtte, Brussels, Belgium, 19922. Collection of the Duchamp family, Paris, France Note: This ornament is carved in the round from bamboo roots, with a naturalistic red skin. With a full forehead and a long beard that reaches his chest, Dongfang... [Lire la suite]