26 décembre 2022

A rare copper-red-decorated phoenix, yuhuchunping, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)

Lot 491. A rare copper-red-decorated phoenix, yuhuchunping, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). H. 28 cm. Sold for €26,000 (Estimate: €20,000 - €30,000). © Nagel The pear-shaped body is painted in underglaze red with a pair of phoenix amidst leafy stems below a band of four upright petals enclosing scrolls, all between line borders, and under a blue-green-toned glaze.  Provenance: European private collection, according to the owners assembled before 2007. Note: A smaller decorated... [Lire la suite]

14 novembre 2021

A rare pair of copper-red-decorated 'five bats' bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735)

Lot 296. A rare pair of copper-red-decorated 'five bats' bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735). Each 15.5cm (6 1/8in) diam. Sold for £ 150,250 (€ 175,720). (Estimate £ 120,000 - £150,000). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Each finely potted with deep curving sides rising from a straight foot to a gently flared rim, the exterior painted with four bats swooping and soaring in copper-red silhouettes, the intensity of the red subtly shifting from deep crimson to a pale pinkish-gray... [Lire la suite]
09 octobre 2021

A copper-red-decorated 'dragon' vase (Tianqiuping), Qing Dynasty, 18th century

 Lot 136. A copper-red-decorated 'dragon' vase (Tianqiuping), Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Height 13¾ in., 35 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD. Lot sold: 69,300 USD. © Sotheby's 2021 the globular body rising to a tall, slightly flaring cylindrical neck, the exterior painted in vibrant underglaze red with a fierce, scaly four-clawed dragon striding amidst flame wisps and clouds in vigorous pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' above crashing waves below, the rim encircled by a band of foliate... [Lire la suite]
14 janvier 2021

A large copper-red-decorated blue and white ‘peach’ vase, meiping, Late Qing dynasty-Republic period

Lot 98. A large copper-red-decorated blue and white ‘peach’ vase, meiping, Late Qing dynasty-Republic period; 201⁄4 in. (51.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised USD 10,625. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020 The vase is decorated on the exterior with gnarled leafy branches bearing nine peaches and flowers. There are two bats in flight next to the branches. Property from the Collection of Lenora and Walter F. Brown. Provenance: Christie’s London, 6 November 2012, lot... [Lire la suite]
06 décembre 2020

A copper-red-decorated 'sanduo' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period (1723-1735)

Lot 3048. A copper-red-decorated 'sanduo' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735); 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 260,000. Price realised HKD 350,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. The bowl is finely potted with rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, and decorated on the exterior in copper-red of crushed-strawberry tone with the sanduo, a peach, a pomegranate and a persimmon. Provenance: A Swiss private... [Lire la suite]
29 septembre 2020

A copper-red-decorated 'sanduo' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (

Lot 848. A copper-red-decorated 'sanduo' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735); 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 40,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. With rounded sides flaring towards the rim, decorated on the exterior with the sanduo (peach, pomegranite and persimmon), all reserved on a pale bluish-green-tinged white ground. Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection,... [Lire la suite]

27 septembre 2020

A large Ming-style copper-red-decorated bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period (1723-1735)

Lot 833. A large Ming-style copper-red-decorated bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735); 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. With deep rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the exterior decorated with three fish in copper-red of crushed strawberry tone. Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1990.... [Lire la suite]
27 septembre 2020

A copper-red-decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722)

  Lot 831. A copper-red-decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 20,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. The domed body rising to a wide, lipped mouth, and decorated on either side with a single copper-red peony blossom on the pale bluish-green-tinged ground that also covers the base and interior. Provenance: The James and... [Lire la suite]
27 septembre 2020

A rare copper-red-decorated 'beehive' water pot, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722)

Lot 830. A rare copper-red-decorated 'beehive' water pot, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722); 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 20,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. The domed body rising to a wide, lipped mouth, and decorated on either side with a single copper-red peony blossom on the pale bluish-green-tinged ground that also covers the base and interior. Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf... [Lire la suite]
01 avril 2020

A copper-red-decorated pear-shaped vase, 18th century

Lot 2173. A copper-red-decorated pear-shaped vase, 18th century; 11¾ in. (30 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price Realized USD 16,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.  The globular body and tall, spreading neck are covered with a glaze of deep crushed-strawberry-red color falling in a thick line above the unglazed foot and thinning to a pale tone below the white rim. The base is covered with a very pale bluish-white glaze. Christie's. Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]