30 décembre 2021

Vietnamese Jewelry, circa 3rd century from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection sold at Sotheby's HK

Lot 3131. A collection of 35 jewellery pieces comprising various glass and hardstone slit rings, bicephalous earrings, pendants, and bracelets, Vietnam, circa 3rd century; 5 to 7 cm. Lot sold: 60,480 HKD (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Note: The double-headed earrings are one of the most unique artefacts discovered in Vietnam in the last decade. Usually made of semi-precious hardstones or glass, the... [Lire la suite]

29 décembre 2021

Gò Mun culture artifacts from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection sold at Sotheby's HK

  Lot 3126. Three hardstone spearheads, Vietnam, Gò Mun culture, circa 8th century BCE; 12.5 to 13.7 cm. Lot sold: 13,860 HKD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Lot 3127. A group of 12 hardstone weapons and slit rings, Vietnam, Gò Mun culture, circa 8th century BCE; 14 to 11.4 cm. Lot sold: 20,160 HKD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 comprising various... [Lire la suite]
29 décembre 2021

Dong Son culture bronze from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection sold at Sotheby's HK,

Lot 3115. A large bronze ritual drum, Dong Son culture, 600 BCE - 300 CE; w. 43 cm. Lot sold: 75,600 HKD (Estimate: 80,000 - 120,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Lot 3119. Two bronze bracelets, Dong Son culture, 5th – 1st century BCE; 10 and 11.2 cm. Lot sold: 13,860 HKD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2021 Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Lot... [Lire la suite]
25 décembre 2021

A gold-alloy and cabochon red-gem repoussé ring, Champa, 14th century

Lot 3108. A gold-alloy and cabochon red-gem repoussé ring, Champa, 14th century; inner dia. 1.7 cm (approx. US ring size 6.5). Lot sold: 6,930 HKD (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Literature: Susan Ollemans, 'Ancient Gold Rings from Asia. The Tuyet Nguyet Collection’, Arts of Asia, July-August 2017, pl. 25B. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong... [Lire la suite]
25 décembre 2021

10th - 12th century Champa figures from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection sold at Sotheby's

Lot 3091. A stone standing figure, Champa, 10th - 12th century; 72 cm. Lot sold: 69,300 HKD (Estimate: 100,000 - 150,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Lot 3092. A stone standing figure, Champa, 10th - 12th century; 63 cm. Lot sold: 56,700 HKD (Estimate: 80,000 - 120,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Lot... [Lire la suite]
24 décembre 2021

Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, Warring States period or later

Lot 3005. Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, Warring States period or later; 8.4 and 10.9 cm. Lot sold: 22,680 HKD (Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong Kong, 17 December 2021

24 décembre 2021

A group of 5 jade pendants, Qing dynasty

Lot 3004. A group of 5 jade pendants, Qing dynasty; 3.5 to 6.9 cm. Lot sold: 47,880 HKD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong Kong, 17 December 2021
24 décembre 2021

A jade blade, Shang dynasty or later

Lot 3003. A jade blade, Shang dynasty or later; 11.3 cm. Lot sold: 23,940 HKD (Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong Kong, 17 December 2021
24 décembre 2021

A turquoise matrix mountain, Late Qing dynasty

Lot 3002. A turquoise matrix mountain, Late Qing dynasty; wood stand, 13 cm. Lot sold: 40,320 HKD (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong Kong, 17 December 2021
24 décembre 2021

A bronze 'animal and floral' mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 3001. A bronze 'animal and floral' mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907); 12.6 cm. Lot sold: 60,480 HKD (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 HKD). © 2021 Sotheby's Property from the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection. Exhibited: Roger Keverne, Chinese Bronze Mirrors: Warring States Period to Tang Dynasty, London, Winter 2009, cat. no. 16. Sotheby's. A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection, Hong Kong, 17 December 2021