03 novembre 2022

A fine incised aubergine-glazed saucer dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)

The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung. Lot 107. A fine incised aubergine-glazed saucer dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); d. 11.4 cm. Lot sold: 378,000 HKD (Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 delicately potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a straight foot, finely incised on the exterior with six fruiting pomegranates borne on a continuous undulating foliate scroll, applied overall with a translucent soft aubergine glaze of... [Lire la suite]

17 juillet 2022

An aubergine-glazed alms-bowl shaped cup, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Lot 3341. An aubergine-glazed alms-bowl shaped cup, Song dynasty (960-1279). D 9.3cm. Sold for HKD 156,000 (Estimate 50,000 - 80,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022. Provenance: The Manno Art Museum (label). Poly Auction. Colours Beyond Landscapes: Important Chinese Art including European and American Collections, Hong Kong, 14 July 2022
12 mai 2022

An aubergine-glazed meiping, Seal mark and period of Qianlong

Lot 4. An aubergine-glazed meiping, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Height 22.6 cm, 8⅞ in. Lot sold 27,720 GBP (Estimate : 20,000 - 30,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2022 the base with an incisied six-character seal mark. Note: Compare a closely related example in the Wang Xing Lou collection, illustrated in the Imperial Perfection. The Palace Porcelain of Three Chinese Emperors. Kangxi-Yongzheng-Qianlong, Hong Kong, 2004, pl. 94.; and another, sold in our New York rooms, 15th... [Lire la suite]
04 janvier 2022

An aubergine-glazed incised `dragon' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850)

Lot 70. An aubergine-glazed incised `dragon' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 6 1⁄8 in. (15.5. cm.) diam., fitted cloth box. Price Realised USD 5,625 (Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000). © Christie's 2021 Provenance: Acquired in Virginia, 1997. Christie's. Art of China and Japan, New York, 1 Dec - 14 Dec 2021
14 décembre 2021

A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark And Period Of Qianlong

Lot 3567. A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark And Period Of Qianlong (1736-1795). H 33.5cm. Sold for HKD 216,000/USD 27,692 (Estimate HKD 150,000 - 250,000/USD 19,231 - 32,051). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited The bowl is potted with the deep rounded sides supported on a straight foot and rising to an elegantly everted rim. It is glazed overall in a rich translucent purplish-indigo stopping just above the foot, draining evenly from the rim and pooling to a deeper tone at the well.... [Lire la suite]
08 août 2021

An aubergine-glazed tripod censer, Qing dynasty

  Lot 120. An aubergine-glazed tripod censer, Qing dynasty; Diameter 6⅜ in., 16.2 cm. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 USD. Lot sold: 2,142 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. Sotheby's. The Hundred Antiques: Fine & Decorative Asian Art, New York, 11-22 June 2021

04 août 2021

A large aubergine-glazed hu-form vase with mask-form mock-handles, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 114. A large aubergine-glazed hu-form vase with mask-form mock-handles, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); Height 14⅞ in., 37.8 cm. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD. Lot sold: 11,340 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. Property from the William Boyce Thompson Collection. Provenance: Collection of Rufus E. Moore (1840-1918).American Art Association, New York, 30th January 1919, lot 1051.Collection of William Boyce Thompson (1869-1930), and thence by descent. Sotheby's. The Hundred... [Lire la suite]
17 avril 2020

A pair of aubergine-glazed 'Bajixiang' incised dishes, marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)

Lot 3606. A pair of aubergine-glazed 'Bajixiang' incised dishes, marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 11.5 cm., 4 1/2  in. Estimate 280,000 — 320,000 HKD . Lot sold 350,000 HKD . © Sotheby's. each potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to a slightly flared rim, finely incised around the exterior with beribboned bajixiang ('Eight Buddhist Emblems'), applied overall with a translucent aubergine glaze, the countersunk... [Lire la suite]
27 février 2020

A rare aubergine-glazed ritual vessel, jue, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)

Lot 101. A rare aubergine-glazed ritual vessel, jue, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 11.9cm., 4 3/4 in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot sold 7,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the vessel with a pair of thin capped posts surmounting the deep 'U'-shaped body, on three cylindrical legs, covered in a thick aubergine coloured glaze, the exterior base with an incised seal mark. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 11 november 2015
08 février 2020

An aubergine-glazed hu-form vase, 17th century

Lot 1756. An aubergine-glazed hu-form vase, 17th century; 10½ in. (26.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.  The body tapering from the sloping shoulder applied with a pair of deer-head handles, the exterior covered with a glaze of deep aubergine tone that continues over the mouth rim and pools thickly at the foot, the flat unglazed base burnt orange in the firing. Provenance: Mrs. Richard K. Sun Collection,... [Lire la suite]