lapis lazuli

Lot 54. A small lapis lazuli carving of a goose, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 6.4cm length. Sold for US$8,287.50 (Estimate US$4.000 - 6.000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Resting with the head tucked back and holding a stalk of millet in its beak, its feet comfortably folded underneath, the stone with striated gold and blue tones. Provenance: Knapton Rasti Asian Art, London, 2008 Note: A pair of mandarin ducks carved in lapis lazuli in the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum is illustrated by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 130. A carved lapis lazuli boulder, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 12.3 cm, overall 15.1 cm. Lot sold: 1,512,000 HKD (Estimate: 300,000 - 400,000  HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 skilfully carved with a mountainous setting, the idyllic scene featured a secluded pavilion amongst jagged rockwork and gnarled trees, the stone of a rich blue colour accentuated with streaks of gold flecks and milky-white inclusions, with a boxwood stand carved in the form of a rockwork issuing entwined pine... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3506. A finely carved and rare lapis lazuli figure of Amitabha Buddha on a white jade lotus stand, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); overall h. 20.8 cm. Lot sold: 1,890,000 HKD (Estimate: 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 carved seated in dhyanasana with the hands in dhyana mudra and supporting an alms bowl, dressed in ample robes with voluminous sleeves and naturalistic folds, the serene meditative face beneath tightly curled hair, the stone of a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3362. A rare imperial lapis lazuli archer's ring, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm.) diam. Estimate 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 106,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.   The ring is of characteristic cylindrical band form with one side finished with a convex surface and the opposite side with a slightly sloping edge. The exterior is incised in low relief around the sides with an eight-line Imperial inscription to either side of flowering... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3361. A large lapis lazuli water buffalo, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm.) long. Estimate 500,000 - HKD 700,000. Price realised HKD 600,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014.   The stone is carved as a recumbent water buffalo with the legs tucked beneath the rounded body and tail flicked to one side. The head is turned to one side with a well-carved mouth, bulging eyes and long ridged horns above the well-hollowed ears. Note: The buffalo is associated with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3293. A finely carved imperial lapis lazuli hawk, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 4.8 cm., 1 7/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Lot Sold 50,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the transparent golden stone carved in circular form, the flat top of the rounded cover shallowly incised with a shou medallion picked out in gilt, the base of similar shape, the slightly recessed base incised with a four-character reign mark picked out in gilt. Sotheby's. Fine... [Lire la suite]

Lot 656. An Elegant and Iconic Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire and Diamond 'Zip' Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate HK$3,500,000 - 4,500,000 ($450,000-580,000). © Phillips Necklace set with calibrè-cut lapis lazuli, step-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds. Tassel set with graduating lapis lazuli beads. Diamonds totalling approximately 8.00 carats. 18 karat white gold. French assay mark. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered JH... [Lire la suite]

Lot 130. An inscribed lapis lazuli table screen, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 8 ¾ in. (22.3 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The screen is finely carved to one side with a scene of two scholarly figures within a rocky mountainous landscape, climbing a staircase, amidst pine and wutong trees. The upper right corner is incised and gilt with an imperial inscription. The stand is exquisitely carved with two deer beside a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3605. An extremely rare Imperial lapis lazuli 'Lingzhi' washer, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795); 13.8 cm., 5 3/8  in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000  HKD. Lot sold 1,250,000 HKD. © Sotheby's of oval form, the slightly flared sides rising from a tripod base to a foliate rim, finely carved in low relief on the exterior with a stalk of lingzhi issuing two meandering main branches bearing large... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Achaemenid Gold Bracelets with Winged-caprid Termini with Cloisonne Inlay, mid-6th-4th century B.C.E. Gold with lapis lazuli and carnelian inlay, W. 11.1 cm. each © Miho Museum These two magnificent bracelets are said to have originally belonged with the torque (cat. no. 38) and should likewise be attributed to the late Achaemenid period.1 An association of these pieces is corroborated by stylistic and technical similarities.  The bracelets are composed of separately made gold elements, such as the caprid terminals,... [Lire la suite]