04 août 2023

A superb and rare Cizhou russet-splashed black-glazed 'partridge feather' vase, Northern Song dynasty

Lot 114. Property from an Important Private Collection. A superb and rare Cizhou russet-splashed black-glazed 'partridge feather' vase, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Height 28 cm. Lot Sold 252,000 GBP (Estimate 200,000 - 300,000 GBP). © Sotheby's of elegant baluster form, the sumptuous ovoid body supported on a spreading pedestal foot and gracefully sweeping up to a wide trumpet neck and rolled rim, the exterior covered with a black glaze of... [Lire la suite]

17 juin 2023

Jin dynasty Ceramics sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1 june 2023

Lot 358. Property from a Distinguished Japanese Private Collection. A Cizhou black-glazed russet-striped bowl, Jin dynasty (1115-1234); d. 18.9 cm. Lot Sold 33,020 HKD (Estimate 15,000 - 20,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2023 Lot 366. Property from a Japanese Private Collection. A small Junyao purple-splashed handled jar, Jin dynasty (1115-1234); h. 10.4 cm. Lot Sold 57,150 HKD (Estimate 40,000 - 60,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2023 ... [Lire la suite]
29 mars 2023

A 'Jizhou' 'papercut' bowl & A painted 'Jizhou' black-glazed 'prunus' bowl, Southern Song dynasty

Lot 539. A 'Jizhou' 'papercut' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); Diameter 4⅜ in., 11 cm.  Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 USD. Lot Sold 5,080 USD. © 2023 Sotheby's Provenance: Pao Family Collection.    Lot 540. A painted 'Jizhou' black-glazed 'prunus' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); Diameter 4⅝ in., 11.8 cm.  Estimate 3,000 - 5,000 USD. Lot Sold 4,445 USD. © 2023 Sotheby's Provenance: Jung's Inc.,... [Lire la suite]
29 mars 2023

An exquisite 'Jian' black-glazed 'hare's fur' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

  Lot 538. An exquisite 'Jian' black-glazed 'hare's fur' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); rim bound in metal, Japanese wood box (3).  Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 USD. Lot Sold 76,200 USD. © 2023 Sotheby's Provenance: Japanese Private Collection. Note: This bowl represents the classic form of tea ware produced during the Song dynasty at the kilns in Jianyang, Fujian province. Made for both imperial and local consumption, as well as for export to Japan, black tea bowls were... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2023

A russet-painted black-glazed pillow, Northern Song dynasty-Jin dynasty, 12th century

Lot 848. A russet-painted black-glazed pillow, Northern Song dynasty-Jin dynasty, 12th century; 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm.) long, cloth box. Estimate USD 12,000 – USD 18,000. Price Realised USD 12,600. © Christie's 2023 Of elongated octagonal form, the waisted pillow is molded on the lower portion with recessed panels between petal lappet borders interrupted by columns at the angles and two figures at the back. The slightly concave top is painted in iron-rust brown with a feathery floral motif. The flat base is pierced with two... [Lire la suite]
06 mars 2023

A large russet-painted black-glazed jar, guan, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

Lot 846. A large russet-painted black-glazed jar, guan, Jin dynasty (1115-1234); 9 in. (23 cm.) high, cloth box. Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000. Price Realised USD 21, 480. © Christie's 2023 The high-shouldered jar with lipped mouth is covered with a blackish-brown glaze and painted on the sides in russet slip with three flying bird motifs. Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro, London, 2014.J. J. Lally & Co., New York, no. 4835. Note: Typically dark-glazed, Jin-dynasty jars of this... [Lire la suite]

17 janvier 2023

Kangxi Monochrome sold at Sotheby's, CHINA / 5000 Years, Hong Kong, 25 November 2022

Lot 315. A black-glazed brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); h. 12.6 cm. Lot sold: 50,400 HKD (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 HKD). © 2022 Sotheby's. Property from the Alleyne Collection. Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th November 1981, lot 688.   Lot 316. A powder-blue ground gilt-decorated 'Four Accomplishments' brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); d. 18.1 cm. Lot sold: 327,600 HKD (Estimate: 120,000 - 150,000... [Lire la suite]
06 janvier 2023

Song dynasty Ceramics sold at Sotheby's, Hong Kong, CHINA / 5000 YEARS, 25 November 2022

Lot 409. A silvery russet-painted black-glazed jar, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); h. 23 cm. Lot sold: 37,800 HKD (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 HKD). © 2022 Sotheby's. Provenance: An Asian private collection, by repute. Lot 410. A white-glazed incense burner, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); h. 9 cm. Lot sold: 63,000 HKD (Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 HKD). © 2022 Sotheby's. Provenance: An old Filipino private... [Lire la suite]
29 septembre 2022

A black-glazed russet-splashed bowl, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234)

Lot 685. A black-glazed russet-splashed bowl, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234). Diameter 7 in., 17.8 cm. Lot sold: 2,016 USD (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Alberts-Langdon Oriental Art, Boston, 7th June 1990. Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 2022
02 septembre 2022

A blue-glazed bottle vase, a copper-red-glazed bottle vase, a copper-red-glazed 'double-gourd' vase and a black-glazed baluster

Lot 714. A blue-glazed bottle vase, a copper-red-glazed bottle vase, a copper-red-glazed 'double-gourd' vase and a black-glazed baluster vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Hauteurs : 14,2 cm. (5 5⁄8 in.), 18 cm. (7 1⁄8 in.), 19 cm. (7 1⁄2 in.), 21,3 cm. (8 3⁄8 in.). Price Realised EUR 9,450 (Estimate EUR 2,500 - EUR 4,000). © Christie's 2022 Provenance: Private European Collection, Venice, Italy, assembled in the first... [Lire la suite]