30 janvier 2020
Two very rare famille verte yellow-ground lobed brush washers, Kangxi six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 1358. Two very rare famille verte yellow-ground lobed brush washers, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 5½ in. (14 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 195,750. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2013
Each is heavily potted and has rounded, flaring sides molded with ten lobes decorated in shades of green and aubergine reserved on an egg yolk-yellow ground with a different scene of... [Lire la suite]03 juin 2019
A celadon-glazed lobed brush washer, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Lot 450. A celadon-glazed lobed brush washer, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722);14 cm, 5 1/2 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 400,000 HKD. © Sotheby's.
the sides rising to a foliate rim, covered with a pale green glaze, the recessed medallion on the base left white and inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark.
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 5th June 1985, lot 264.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2019
29 septembre 2018
Arcadian Beauty – Exceptional Works from the Song Dynasty at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 october 2018
Arcadian BeautyRegina Krahl
In the Song dynasty (960-1279), probably more than in any other period of China’s history, culture and education were considered the most important prerequisites of the elite and valued higher than office and rank. Advancement in society was certainly desired and sought, but at the same time spurned, and the state’s most outspoken critics were often celebrated as sages. Even if the post of a high official in the service of the Emperor was considered the ultimate achievement, a modest and humble existence... [Lire la suite]