23 mars 2020

A pair of yellow-enamelled incised 'dragon' bowls, Jiaqing six-character seal marks and of the period (1796-1820)

Lot 3498. A pair of yellow-enamelled incised 'dragon' bowls, Jiaqing six-character seal marks and of the period (1796-1820); 5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 750,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013  Each bowl is well-potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a straight rim. Each is finely incised with a pair of dragons striding amidst flames in pursuit of a flaming pearl above cresting waves, covered overall in an enamel... [Lire la suite]

23 mars 2020

A fine pair of yellow-enamelled saucers, Yongzheng six-character marks within double circles and of the period (1723-1735)

Lot 3497. A fine pair of yellow-enamelled saucers, Yongzheng six-character marks within double circles and of the period (1723-1735); 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price Realized HKD 562,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013  Each is finely potted with shallow rounded sides, covered under an enamel of rich egg-yolk yellow tone. The base is covered with a transparent glaze, box.  Property from the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. James E. Breece III. ... [Lire la suite]
22 mars 2020

A fine yellow-enamelled incised 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 3486. A fine yellow-enamelled incised 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1662-1722); 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,120,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 The bowl has deep rounded sides rising to a flaring rim from a short straight foot. It is finely incised around the exterior with two striding five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst flames and clouds, above a band... [Lire la suite]
02 février 2020

A yellow-enamelled incised 'floral' circular box and cover, Guangxu period (1875-1908), Tihedian Zhi mark

Lot 3338. A yellow-enamelled incised 'floral' circular box and cover, Guangxu period (1875-1908), Tihedian Zhi mark; 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 350,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.  The top of the cover is carved with a medallion enclosing a chrysanthemum flower, surrounded by floral sprays including peony, prunus and narcissus. The exterior of the box is similarly decorated with floral sprays, supported on a short... [Lire la suite]
31 janvier 2020

An incised yellow-enamelled 'floral medallion' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 3291. An incised yellow-enamelled 'floral medallion' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 325,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.   The bowl is incised on the exterior with four floral roundels divided by cloud scrolls above petal lappets around the foot, the interior with another floral medallion in the centre enclosed within a... [Lire la suite]
27 novembre 2019

A yellow-enamelled moulded archaistic ritual food vessel and cover, gui, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 3081. A yellow-enamelled moulded archaistic ritual food vessel and cover, gui, Qianlong incised six character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 11 in. (28 cm.) wide across handles. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 250,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019  The vessel is elaborately decorated with bands of archaistic motifs, with a pair of loop handles surmounted by dragon heads to the sides, all raised on a pedestal base. The domed cover is similarly decorated with... [Lire la suite]

12 octobre 2019

A carved yellow-enamelled ‘deer and crane’ brushpot, Daoguang period (1821-1850)

Lot 53. A carved yellow-enamelled ‘deer and crane’ brushpot, Daoguang period (1821-1850); 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 80,000. Price realised HKD 325,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 The base is carved with the maker’s mark reading Li Yucheng. Property from the Quek Kiok Lee Collection.  Provenance: Sold at Sotheby’s London, 11 December 1973, lot 333. Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including the Quek Kiok Lee... [Lire la suite]
11 octobre 2019

A yellow-enamelled two-handled censer, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Lot 183. A yellow-enamelled two-handled censer, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide across handles, box. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 375,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019  Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including the Quek Kiok Lee Collection, Hong Kong, 9 October 2019
08 août 2019

A fine pair of yellow-enamelled incised-decorated 'Dragon' bowls, Qianlong six-character sealmarks and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 3204. A fine pair of yellow-enamelled incised-decorated 'Dragon' bowls, Qianlong six-character sealmarks and of the period (1736-1795); 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 400,000. Price Realized HKD 500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Each with flaring sides rising to an upright mouth rim, finely incised on the exterior with a pair of dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst ruyi clouds above a band of lappets encircling the base, the interior... [Lire la suite]
03 mai 2019

A pair of yellow-enamelled 'chrysanthemum' dishes and a yellow-enamelled dish, 18th century

Lot 163. A pair of yellow-enamelled 'chrysanthemum' dishes and a yellow-enamelled dish, 18th century. The largest, 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate: GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,515 - USD 10,424). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The pair of dishes are each moulded in the form of a chrysanthemum flower, with a band of narrow petals to the cavetto leading to a foliate rim. The dishes are covered overall in a lemon-yellow enamel. The single dish is covered to the interior and exterior with yellow... [Lire la suite]