22 septembre 2021

A gray and white nephrite jade bowl, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 172. A gray and white nephrite jade bowl, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795); 5 5/8in (14.3cm) diameter. Estimate US$10,000 - US$15,000. Sold for US$ 7,650 . © Bonhams 2001-2021 Rising from a short straight foot decorated with an incised line near the bottom, the deep and rounded sides flaring to everted rim, the stone with black flecks and inclusions, incised six-character mark on the recessed base. Property from the Asbjorn Lunde Foundation. Provenance: Formerly in the... [Lire la suite]

01 mai 2020

A carved spinach-green jade 'champion vase', the vase Ming dynasty (1368-1644), with a Qianlong incised mark and period

Lot 250. A carved spinach-green jade 'champion vase', the vase Ming dynasty (1368-1644), with a Qianlong incised four-character mark and of the period (1736-1795); 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vessel is intricately carved with two cylindrical vases decorated with dense archaic motifs. They are adjoined by a phoenix with its wings outspread and fanned tail protruding onto the reverse side,... [Lire la suite]
14 avril 2020

A cloisonné enamel tripod incense burner and a cover, Qianlong five-character mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 218. A cloisonné enamel tripod incense burner and a cover, Qianlong five-character mark and of the period (1736-1795); 10.3cm (4in) wide. Estimate £ 6,000-8,000 . Sold for £ 21,250 (€ 24,267). Courtesy Bonhams. The censer of slightly compressed globular form with a waisted neck applied with a gilt band and two loop handles, the exterior brightly enamelled with lotus blooms borne on leafy scrolls, all on a bright turquoise ground, the stepped domed cover enamelled with a band of stylised... [Lire la suite]
22 mai 2019

A rare gilt-lacquer bronze repoussé figure of Buddha, Qianlong incised seven-character mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 184. A rare gilt-lacquer bronze repoussé figure of Buddha, Qianlong incised seven-character mark and of the period (1736-1795); 30.5cm (12in) high. Estimate £ £30,000 - 50,000. Sold for £ 31,312 (€ 35,740). © Bonhams 2001-2019 Well modelled seated in dhyanasana in his hand in bhumisparsamudra, on a double-lotus base inscribed in Manchu, Tibetan, Chinese and Mongolian, wearing layered monk's robes gathered in cascading folds, his rounded face with a serene expression flanked... [Lire la suite]
22 janvier 2019

An unusual small blue-enameled quadrilobed brush pot, Qianlong four-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1736-1795

Lot 1749.An unusual small blue-enameled quadrilobed brush pot, Qianlong four-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1736-1795); 3 in. (7.7 cm.) high. Estimate $4,000 - $6,000. Price Realized $6,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. Decorated with thick blue enamel, the wider sides each with a shou medallion surrounded by five bats set against a reticulated cloud ground, the narrower sides painted with a vertical band of florets separated by lines and dots, between key-fret borders at the mouth and base,... [Lire la suite]
16 septembre 2018

An Imperial enamel 'Floral medallion' seal paste box and cover, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 123. An Imperial enamel 'Floral medallion' seal paste box and cover, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795). 2in (5cm) wide. Estimate: 10,000-15,000 USD. Sold for US$ 60,000 (€ 51,330). © Bonhams 2001-2018 Of octalobed form, all surfaces covered in white enamel except for the raised gilded edges and lip, the top of the gently-domed cover and sides of the box finely painted with a profusion of different floral medallions, irregularly spaced with some overlapping, the sides of the cover decorated... [Lire la suite]

06 juin 2018

A dark copper glaze meiping vase, China, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 330. A dark copper glaze meiping vase, China, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795); height 30 cm. Estimate CHF 10 000 / 15 000 (€ 8 330 / 12 500). Sold for CHF 102 500. Courtesy Koller. Provenance: Swiss private collection, purchased before 1949. Koller. Asian Art: Himalaya, China - Wednesday 06 June 2018 10.00 AM
10 avril 2018

A fine anhua-decorated white-glazed stem bowl, Qianlong incised six-character mark within double circles and of the period

Lot 2276. A fine anhua-decorated white-glazed stem bowl, Qianlong incised six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1736-1795); 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 240,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 300,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 The wide bowl with a slightly flaring rim is resting on a spreading foot, incised to the interior, exterior and stem foot with an undulating stylised Indian lotus scroll. The centre of the interior is incised with a... [Lire la suite]
13 février 2018

An underglaze blue and copper-red 'Immortals' bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period

Lot 1263. An underglaze blue and copper-red 'Immortals' bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 8 ¾ in. (22.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 68,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The bowl has gently rounded sides rising from a short, slightly tapered foot. The interior is painted in underglaze blue with Shoulao standing beside a spotted deer against a background of underglaze copper-red waves. The exterior... [Lire la suite]
29 novembre 2017

A fine and very rare pair of clair-de-lune glazed beaker vases, zhi, Qianlong incised six-character seal marks and of the period

Lot 2803. A fine and very rare pair of clair-de-lune glazed beaker vases, zhi, Qianlong incised six-character seal marks and of the period (1736-1795); 7 in. (18 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,400,000 - HKD 3,800,000. Price realised HKD 2,740,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Each vase is finely potted with a baluster body supported on a pedestal foot tapering towards the middle and rising to a flared trumpet mouth. The middle is incised with a band of leiwen between two raised... [Lire la suite]