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]

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]
26 décembre 2022

A blue and white jar, Vietnam, 15th-16th century

Lot 15. A blue and white jar, Vietnam, 15th-16th century; Height 27.2 cm, 10 5/8 in. Lot sold: 5,292 GBP (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. Provenance: Adrian M. Joseph, Hong Kong, 7th May 1979 Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Online. London, 13 December 2022
23 décembre 2022

An amber-glazed jar, Tang dynasty

Lot 221. An amber-glazed jar, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 14.5 cm, 5¾ in. Lot sold: 2,394 GBP (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the ovoid body and narrow neck applied with a rich amber glaze, pooling towards the base, the lower section largely unglazed. Provenance: Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 24th July 1979. Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day. London, 8 December 2022
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16 décembre 2022

A large painted pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, circa 2200-2000 BC

Lot 103. A large painted pottery jar, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, circa 2200-2000 BC. Height 41 cm, 16⅛ in. Lot sold: 3,276 GBP (Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the ovoid body surmounted by a waisted neck and flanked by two strap handles, painted to the upper body with geometric patterns. Provenance: Galaxie Art & Gift Co., Hong Kong, 31st October 1985. Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph... [Lire la suite]
16 décembre 2022

A painted pottery jar, Neolithic period, Yangshao culture (c. 3800-2700 BC)

Lot 101. A painted pottery jar, Neolithic period, Yangshao culture (c. 3800-2700 BC). Height 19 cm, 7½ in. Lot sold: 1,134 GBP (Estimate: 1,000 - 2,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. the jar surmounted by a short circular neck, flanked with a pair of small circular handles, the upper half decorated with geometric patterns. Provenance: Galaxie Art & Gift Co., Hong Kong, 15th March 1986. Sotheby's. HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day.... [Lire la suite]

23 octobre 2022

Jar, Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century

Jar, Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century. Earthenware with applied medallions of baoxianghua under three-color glaze, w24.3 x h30.9 cm. Important Art Object of Japan. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka ; Gift of Sumitomo Group (The Ataka Collection). Photo Kazuyoshi Miyoshi
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30 septembre 2022

A 'Shigaraki' stoneware jar, Japan, 17th century

Lot 823. A 'Shigaraki' stoneware jar, Japan, 17th century. Height 18 in., 45 cm. Lot sold: 1,134 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from the Collection of Amy and Elliot Lawrence. Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 2022 
15 juillet 2022

A phosphatic glaze-splashed brown-glazed jar, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 3257. A phosphatic glaze-splashed brown-glazed jar, Tang dynasty (618-907). H 12.7cm D 7.4cm. Sold for HKD 336,000 (Estimate 150,000 - 200,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022. Provenance: 1. Spink & Son Ltd., London, 19832. An European private collection3. Christie's New York, 15 September 2009, lot 3204. The Ten-views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection, no. CH257. Poly Auction. Tang Sancai Ceramics From The Ten-views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection, Hong Kong, 14 July... [Lire la suite]
30 mars 2022

Christie's Jewels presents 'The Flawless Star' - Highest valued jewel offered in an online-only auction

© Christie's Images Ltd 2022. NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s will present Jewels Online and The Flawless Star, open for bidding online from 28 March to 7 April. The sale includes over 200 lots with more than half of all lots being offered without reserve. With estimates starting at all price points, this auction will delight seasoned collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike.Leading the sale is The Flawless Star, a superb round brilliant-cut D-color, Flawless diamond of 45.46 carats ($4,000,000-6,000,000), the highest valued... [Lire la suite]