17 juin 2016

Artworks fit for kings make their North American debut at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Meat-shaped stone. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Stone: jasper; stand: gold. National Palace Museum, Taipei, Guza 000178 Lü-413. Photograph © National Palace Museum, Taipei. SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- The centerpiece of the Asian Art Museum’s 50th anniversary year, Emperors’ Treasures : Chinese Art f rom the National Palace Museum, Taipei , presents nearly 150 imperial masterworks, many of which are making their North American debut. Visitors will discover a trove of exquisite paintings, ceramics, jades and more from one of the... [Lire la suite]

05 août 2014

A copper-red-glazed vase, meiping, Yongzheng

A copper-red-glazed vase, meiping, Yongzheng. Photo Bonhams. Elegantly potted with broad shoulders tapering down to a slightly flared base, with a short flared neck, covered in an attractive even deep red glaze. 21.2cm high. Estimate HK$ 380,000 - 450,000 (€37,000 - 43,000). Unsold The rich red glazed derived from copper oxide was first used at Jingdezhen in the fourteenth century as an underglaze pigment, usually mixed with iron oxide to give the rich maroon coloured glaze. By the Qing Dynasty, however, the colourant was composed... [Lire la suite]
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07 juin 2014

Marchant will be opening their second gallery specialise in Chinese export art and Chinese decorative arts

Large standing figure of an official, Qianlong, 1736-1795. © Marchant. LONDON - Marchant are pleased to be exhibiting at Art Antiques London from 12th - 18th June 2014. It is situated on the Albert Memorial West Lawn (opposite the Royal Albert Hall). We will be at stand E16. Our gallery at 120 Kensington Church Street will remain open as usual Monday-Friday during the fair. We are also delighted to announce that from Tuesday 1st July 2014, we will be opening our second gallery at 101 Kensington Church Street.... [Lire la suite]
29 mai 2014

A copper-red-glazed vase, meiping, Yongzheng

A copper-red-glazed vase, meiping, Yongzheng. Photo: Bonhams. Elegantly potted with broad shoulders tapering down to a slightly flared base, with a short flared neck, covered in an attractive even deep red glaze. 21.2cm high. Estimate HK$ 380,000 - 450,000 (€36,000 - 43,000). Unsold. Notes: The rich red glazed derived from copper oxide was first used at Jingdezhen in the fourteenth century as an underglaze pigment, usually mixed with iron oxide to give the rich maroon coloured glaze. By the Qing Dynasty, however, the colourant was... [Lire la suite]
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08 mars 2014

Royal Ontario Museum opens gates of China's Forbidden City with new centennial exhibition

Anonymous court painter, Portrait of Emperor Yongzheng in his study. Ink and colour on silk. Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period. Ht. 171.3 cm Wi. 156.5 cm.© The Palace Museum. TORONTO.- The Royal Ontario Museum unveiled The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors, presented by the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation with Manulife as Lead Sponsor. The exhibition is on display in the Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall from Saturday, March 8 until Monday, September 1, 2014. Presented in collaboration with Beijing’s Palace Museum,... [Lire la suite]
10 novembre 2013

A fine Ming-style pea-green-glazed incised 'lotus bouquet' dish, Yongzheng

Lot 18. A fine Ming-style pea-green-glazed incised 'lotus bouquet' dish, Yongzheng period; 35cm (13¾in) diam. Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€9,600 - 14,000) - Unsold. Photo courtesy Bonham's The heavily-potted dish delicately incised with two lotus flowers and three leaves issuing from stems tied with a trailing ribbon, all encircled by chrysanthemum scrolls beneath the flat rim incised with classic scroll, the exterior similarly incised with chrysanthemum scrolls, the interior and exterior all covered with a... [Lire la suite]

23 septembre 2013

Famille Rose Reticulated Perfume Ball, China, Yongzheng (1723-1735)

Famille Rose Reticulated Perfume Ball, China, Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo courtesy Vanderven Oriental Art Height: 8cm Width: 9 cm. Price on request Provenance: Libermann Collection, UK until 2012 Private Collection, France Literature: W. Bondy - Kang-Hsi; Eine Blüte-Epoche der Chinesischen Porzellankunst. Munich, 1923, pl 167 J.P van Goidsenhoven, La Céramique Chinoise sous les Ts'in, Brussels, 1934, pl. 197 R.L. Hobson, Chinese Pottery & Porcelain, 1915, vol 2, pl. 98, fig.2C Jörg, J. van... [Lire la suite]
04 août 2013

La collection de porcelaines chinoises de la Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida à Lisbonne

Aiguière Gomil "D. Manuel", Dynastie Ming, Règne Zhengde (1506-1521). Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida, Lisbonne Kendi, Dynastie Ming, Règne Jiajing (1522-1566). Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida, Lisbonne Kendi, Dynastie Ming, Règne Jiajing (1522-1566). Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida, Lisbonne Jarre aux carpes, Dynastie Ming, Règne Jiajing (1522-1566). Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida, Lisbonne Plat "Fontanges". Porcelaine chinoise d'exportation, vers 1722, dynastie Qing, règne Kangxi... [Lire la suite]
03 avril 2013

A famille-rose "Bird and flower" ruby-back dish. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-1735)

A famille-rose "Bird and flower" ruby-back dish. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo China Guardian D 21 cm. Estimate: HKD 200,000-300,000 (USD: 25,800-38,700) China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Spring Auctions. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 4-5 2013. http://english.cguardian.com
28 décembre 2012

Flasque en forme de lune à glaçure « clair de lune » et décor de diagrammes, bianhu, Chine, Yongzheng

Flasque en forme de lune à glaçure « clair de lune » et décor de diagrammes, bianhu, Chine, Yongzheng. Photo Iegor De forme circulaire, reposant sur un pied ovale, deux anses reliant le col à l'épaule, les deux faces ornées d'un décor moulé des « Huit diagrammes » (Bagua) sous glaçure dite « Clair de Lune ».Marque Yongzheng à six caractères en kaishu en bleu cobalt sous couverteau-dessous.Les « Huit Diagrammes » sont représentés par des signes cabalistiques et arrangements de lignes qui dériveraient des marques faites... [Lire la suite]