08 décembre 2018

A rare large iron-red, green and yellow enameled dragon jar, Guan, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Lot 68. A rare large iron-red, green and yellow enameled dragon jar, Guan, Ming dynasty, 16th century. H. : 36 cm (14 1/4 in.). Estimate: €6,000 - €8,000 (US$6,779 - US$9,039). Vendu 23 400 €. © Artcurial De forme balustre, la panse décorée de trois registres horizontaux, de lotus et rinceaux dans la partie basse, de quatre grands dragons et nuages stylisés au milieu, et d'une frise de dragons sur l'épaulement, le col et le couvercle reprenant le décor de lotus et rinceaux feuillagés, une frise de ruyi atour... [Lire la suite]
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17 août 2018

An unusual large blue and white dragon jar, Ming dynasty, late 15th-early 16th century

Lot 312. An unusual large blue and white dragon jar, Ming dynasty, late 15th-early 16th century; 6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 31,200. © Christie's Images Ltd 2007  Of heavily potted, baluster shape, painted in rich cobalt blue with a central band of two confronted scaly, five-clawed dragons racing through flames and clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl, above a band of spume-flecked crashing waves, and below a pair of phoenixes in flight amidst... [Lire la suite]
06 janvier 2018

A large 'Cizhou' dragon jar, Yuan dynasty (1279-1366)

Lot 28. A large 'Cizhou' dragon jar, Yuan dynasty (1279-1366); 43.5cm., 17 1/8 in. Estimate 10,000 - 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,600 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's the broad shouldered globular body rising from a flat base to a short neck, painted around the exterior in a dark chocolate brown slip with two large quatrefoil panels, one enclosing a large scaly five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the other enclosing a phoenix in flight amidst cloud scrolls, all divided by smaller cusped panels and... [Lire la suite]
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08 septembre 2017

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Mark and Period, circa 1573-1620

Lot 78218. A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar, Ming Dynasty, Six-character Wanli mark in blue underglaze and of the period, circa 1573-1620; 8-3/4 inches high (22.2 cm). Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000. SOLD FOR: $15,000.00. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions. Mouth of jar encased in bronze, presumably reduced, with later fitted cover; Errant surface scratches, two glaze inclusions to foot, with wear commensurate with age and use.  Provenance: Property of a New York... [Lire la suite]
14 août 2017

Jar with dragon design in doucai enamels, Ming Dynasty, Chenghua period (1465-1487)

Jar with dragon design in doucai enamels, Ming Dynasty, Chenghua period (1465-1487), Jingdezhen Ware. H. 13.0, mouth D. 8.7, bottom D. 11.2. Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG1002 © 2004-2017 Tokyo National Museum
14 août 2017

Jar with dragon and wave design in underglaze blue, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century

 Jar with dragon and wave design in underglaze blue, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century, Jingdezhen Ware. H. 29.3, mouth D. 20.3, bottom D. 18.6., TG2351 © 2004-2017 Tokyo National Museum
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23 avril 2017

A blue and white porcelain dragon jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th century

Lot 91. A blue and white porcelain dragon jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th century, 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 130,000 - USD 150,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The ovoid form, vividly painted in underglaze-blue with two karge and forceful dragons striding through clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl, and clusters of scalloped clouds interspersed with smaller cloud ribbons, the neck and lower body with auspicious fungus-head-shaped cloud collars, the body applied with a lustrous transparent... [Lire la suite]
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23 août 2016

Strong selection of Japanese and Korean art at Bonhams New York

Lot 182. Ando Jubei (1876-1953), A fine cloisonné-enamel and partial plique-à-jour square bowl, Meiji era (1868-1912), c.1900. Estimate US$ 70,000 - 90,000 (€62,000 - 80,000). Photo: Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Building on strong results from last March, Bonhams presents a 322-lot Fine Japanese and Korean Works of Art auction on Sept. 14. The sale features a group of Meiji period masterpieces from the studios of Ando Jubei, Namikawa Yasuyuki, Namikawa Sosuke and Yabu Meizan, among... [Lire la suite]
14 avril 2016

A Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar, Joseon Dynasty, 19th century

Lot 105. A Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar, Joseon Dynasty, 19th century; 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high. Estimate $15,000 – $20,000. Price Realized $23,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Of ovoid form with wide shoulders, tapered lower body and tall, cylindrical neck, painted in controlled outlines and washes of dark and medium cobalt underglaze with two animated dragons striding through clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the clouds unusually conceived as billowing clusters integrated with the dragons to suggest they... [Lire la suite]
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30 juin 2013

Dragon Jar, Large Blue and White Jar and Cover decorated with Dragons, China, early Kangxi period (1662-1722), c.1690

Dragon Jar, Large Blue and White Jar and Cover decorated with Dragons, China, early Kangxi period (1662-1722), c.1690. Vanderven Oriental Art. Photo courtesy Vanderven Oriental Art Asian Art in London 2013. 31 October - 9 November. Vanderven Oriental Art, Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. Telephone: +31 (0)73 6146251. Contact: Floris van der Ven. E-mail: info@vanderven.com. Website: http://www.vanderven.com . Exhibition: Vanderven Oriental Art... [Lire la suite]