27 mars 2023

A huanghuali rectangular low table, kangzhuo, 17th-18th century

Lot 96. A huanghuali rectangular low table, kangzhuo, 17th-18th century; 16 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 22 3/4in (41.9 x 95.2 x 57.8cm). Sold for US$14,025 (Estimate: US$800 - 1,200). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection. Note: The design of this low table features a guotui (leg-encircling) double round molding frame with luoguocheng (humpbacked stretchers) and ailao (short vertical posts), a typical Ming style, though more commonly seen in square stools.... [Lire la suite]

26 septembre 2021

A Ryukyuan mother-of-pearl-inlaid black lacquer rectangular low table, kang, 17th-18th century

Lot 202. A Ryukyuan mother-of-pearl-inlaid black lacquer rectangular low table, kang, 17th-18th century; 14in (35.3cm) across, box. Estimate US$ 2,500 - US$ 3,500. Sold for US$ 1,275. © Bonhams 2001-2021 Decorated with an equestrian and walking attendants crossing a bridge towards a pavilion with further figures, all set amidst tree peony, pine, and rockwork to the flat top with simple beaded edge above cell pattern and a short pierced waist, the shaped apron with bird and fruit panels on a... [Lire la suite]
24 septembre 2021

A Rare black and cinnabar tixi lacquer rectangular low table, kang, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

Lot 198. A Rare black and cinnabar tixi lacquer rectangular low table, kang, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 21in (53.3cm) wide, Japanese box. Estimate US$ 4,000 - US$ 7,000. Sold for US$ 4,080 (€ 3,482). © Bonhams 2001-2021 The top carved with a mixed design of classic jiuhuan and scrolls, the deep V-shaped channels with numerous elegant pommel scrolls symmetrically interspersed with further scrolling designs, all above a very narrow waist and short shaped apron with further scrolls... [Lire la suite]