parrot

Lot 140. An enamelled and gem-set model of a parrot, Hyderabad, Deccan, circa 1775-1825; 8 ¾ ins. (22.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 350,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 1,035,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds and with a pendant emerald hanging from its beak, on a stand similarly decorated, base decorated with two central flowers in green and white enamel and four leaves in each corner. Provenance: Nizams of Hyderabad. Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka... [Lire la suite]

Lot 148. Two pairs of turquoise-glazed models of parrots, Qing Dynasty. The largest pair each: 25cm (9 7/8in). Estimate: £ 800 - 1,200 (€ 930 - 1,400). © Bonhams 2001-2019 The first pair of birds modelled standing on aubergine-glazed openwork rock-form plinths, the heads raised up and slightly to one side; the second smaller pair of similar form Bonhams. Asian At, London, 13 May 2019 - 14 May 2019

Lot 148. Two pairs of turquoise-glazed models of parrots, Qing Dynasty. The largest pair each: 25cm (9 7/8in). Estimate: £ 800 - 1,200 (€ 930 - 1,400). © Bonhams 2001-2019 The first pair of birds modelled standing on aubergine-glazed openwork rock-form plinths, the heads raised up and slightly to one side; the second smaller pair of similar form Bonhams. Asian At, London, 13 May 2019 - 14 May 2019

Lot 273. Four gold and polychrome enamelled parrots perched on a branch, North India, 19th century; 12.8cm. height; 6.1cm. diam. of base. Estimate 12,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's 2016. the four parrots with translucent emerald green bodies and red heads on a chased feather-like ground, with long tails, yellow beaks, gem-set eyes and details on the wings, each perched on a branch from a stylised tree emanating from a domed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 271. A gold and polychrome enamelled parrot perched on a branch, North India, 19th century; 9.1 by 9.6 by 10.3cm. Estimate 8,000 — 10,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's 2016. the long-tailed parrot with translucent green enamelled body on a feather-like etched ground, red and blue enamelled detailing to beak, tail, feet and wings, holding a red rose in its beak, perched on a forked branch with leafy vines designed in relief, gem-set details to branch terminals, eyes,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 216. A steel dagger with gold-overlaid hilt in the form of a parrot and scabbard, India, 19th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 USD. © Sotheby's. curving double edged steel blade with central ridge, the iron hilt shaped as a parrot's head with gold overlay foliate decoration, velvet-covered wood scabbard, gold-overlaid iron mount to terminal; 36.5cm.   Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World, London, 25 oct. 2017, 10:30 AM

Selection of jades from the Song to Qing dynasties. Estimates range from HK$80,000 – HK$300,000 / US$10,400 – 38,700. Photo: Sotheby's. HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong December series of Chinese Works of Art sales will take place on 1 and 2 December at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery. The series will feature the dedicated sale of The Muwen Tang Collection of Chinese Jades, and the Chinese Art sale, encompassing fine European and Asian collections of ceramics from Song and Ming dynasties, scholarly works of art, and a rare... [Lire la suite]

5 Jade and Agate Carvings with Animals, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or somewhat later. Photo courtesy Auctionata Carved jade and agate. Jade archaistic rhyton. Square belt hook. Agate brush washer with boys and bats. Mutton fat jade’ belt hook with flecks of turquoise. Boar with a parrot. Width: 4 to 14 cm. Height: 2 to 7 cm. Good condition. Estimation : 800 € / 1 000 € Provenance: Danish private collection Good carvings imitating traditional Han, Ming and Qing... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Export Pottery Parrots, Late 18th Century. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau Antiques. 8 7/8" high. Price: $4,850 This wonderful pair of Chinese export pottery parrots was crafted during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the late 18th century. With their vivid green-glazed bodies and cold-painted red beaks, these exceptional figures were created to satisfy the European fascination with the exotic bird, which first began to be introduced as pets as early as the 15th century. The parrots are modeled in mirror image on pierced... [Lire la suite]

A black and white jade parrot, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The plump bird carved with spindly legs tucked up against a puffed out chest flanked by finely detailed wings and talons, the details utilizing the variegated colors of the stone. 2 3/4 in (7cm) high. Sold for US$ 3,500 (€2,567) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by DescentBonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com