20 novembre 2022

A copper-red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 370. A copper-red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Diameter 7¾ in., 19.2 cm. Sold for $10,080 (Estimate $6,000 - $8,000). © Sotheby's 2022 the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022

19 août 2022

A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark and Period of Qianlong

Lot 3567. A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). D 23.8cm. Sold for HKD 216,000 (Estimate HKD 150,000 - 250,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022 With an open mouth, curved belly and rounded foot, the bowl is of well-defined form. The entire body is glazed with aubergine violet, the glaze uniformly pure, fat and lustrous, the exterior of the bowl concealed with a floral design. The base of the bowl is also covered with aubergine violet... [Lire la suite]
10 août 2022

A Lemon Yellow-Glazed Chrysanthemum Dish, Mark and Period of Qianlong

Lot 3560. A Lemon Yellow-Glazed Chrysanthemum Dish, Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). D 17.5cm. Sold for HKD 1,200,000 (Estimate HKD 450,000 - 650,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022 Provenance: 1. J. Lionberger Davis Collection, St. Louis2. Estate of G. Vietor and Maude O. Davis, Jr.3. Meiyintang Collection, Switzerland. Exhibited: 1. On loan to the St. Louis Art Museum2. 'Great simplicity and simplicity: the essence of Ming and Qing... [Lire la suite]
10 août 2022

A Rare Ruby-Red Glazed Chrysanthemum Dish, Mark and Period of Qianlong

Lot 3558. A Rare Ruby-Red Glazed Chrysanthemum Dish, Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). D 17.9cm. Sold for HKD 1,380,000 (Estimate HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited 2022 Provenance: 1. Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 20 May 1986, no. 902. Meiyintang Collection, Switzerland. Exhibited: The Essence of Ming and Qing Monochrome Glaze Porcelain Exhibition, Poly Art Museum, Beijing, 2018. Published: 1. Kang Ruijun,... [Lire la suite]
20 mai 2022

A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Shoulao and Xiwangmu' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 3643. A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Shoulao and Xiwangmu' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 28.8 cm. Lot sold 504,000 HKD (Estimate : 400,000 - 600,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 the interior of the cover gilt-incised with Yaochi baohe ('precious box of the Jasper Pool'). Provenance: Collection of Mary Ritchie Bennett Fox, New Jersey, gifted in 1900 by Charles Boone, United States Navy, and thence by direct descent. Note: Compare a similar box and... [Lire la suite]
25 mars 2022

A rare pair of bronze 'dragon' tripod censers, Marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 15. A rare pair of bronze 'dragon' tripod censers, Marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Width across handles 15¾ in., 40 cm. Lot sold: 504,000 USD (Estimate: 100,000 - 150,000 USD). © Sothebys. each cast with a six-character mark at the rim within a rectangular cartouche. Provenance: Christie's London, 16th November 1959, lot 102. Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. Q.7.40.  Note: This... [Lire la suite]

25 mars 2022

A rare archaistic parcel-gilt bronze tripod censer, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 14. A rare archaistic parcel-gilt bronze tripod censer, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Diameter 5¾ in., 14.6 cm. Lot sold: 163,800 USD (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD). © Sothebys. the base cast with a six-character mark within a rectangular cartouche. Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, coll. no. Q.11.27.  Note: This finely cast censer epitomizes the reverence for antiquity during the Qianlong period (1736-95).... [Lire la suite]
26 janvier 2022

A fine cinnabar lacquer 'Red cliff' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong

Lot 78. A fine cinnabar lacquer 'Red cliff' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 18cm., 7 1/8 in. Sold 18,000 GBP (Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP). © Sotheby's.  the circular cover finely and deeply carved with a key-fret medallion enclosing figures in a mountainous landscape scene, the straight sides of the box and cover carved with nine alternating floral medallions and pairs of bats reserved on a key-fret diaper ground, the interior and base lacquered black, the interior of the... [Lire la suite]
26 janvier 2022

A good imperial cinnabar lacquer 'dragon' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 75. A good imperial cinnabar lacquer 'dragon' box and cover, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 18.5cm., 7 1/4 in. Sold 28,800 GBP (Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP). © Sotheby's.  the straight-sided circular box and cover profusely carved with three scaly five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of a flaming pearl, all amidst tumultuous foaming waves, the interior and base lacquered black, the interior of the cover inscribed longwen baohe, the base carved and gilt with a... [Lire la suite]
14 décembre 2021

A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark And Period Of Qianlong

Lot 3567. A Large Aubergine-Glazed Bowl, Mark And Period Of Qianlong (1736-1795). H 33.5cm. Sold for HKD 216,000/USD 27,692 (Estimate HKD 150,000 - 250,000/USD 19,231 - 32,051). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited The bowl is potted with the deep rounded sides supported on a straight foot and rising to an elegantly everted rim. It is glazed overall in a rich translucent purplish-indigo stopping just above the foot, draining evenly from the rim and pooling to a deeper tone at the well.... [Lire la suite]