sancai-glazed pottery

Lot 1052. Property from a Private North American Collection. A rare and massive sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 86cm high. Price realised USD 94,500 (Estimate USD 100,000 – USD 150,000) © Christie's 2023 Provenance: Henry R. Luce (1898-1967) Collection, New York, acquired in Asia in the 1930s.Henry Luce III (1925-2005) Collection, New York, 1967, and thence by descent within the family.Property from the Collection of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1051. From the Collection of Dr. Julius and Joan Jacobson. A large sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 58.5 cm high. Price realised USD 22,680 (Estimate USD 8,000 – USD 12,000) © Christie's 2023 Provenance: T. Y. King & Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, 4 May 1984. Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 21 sept. & 22 sept. 2023 

Dr. Horiuchi at Christie’s, Tokyo Dr. Hiroshi Horiuchi earned his doctorate from Jikei University’s School of Medicine, Japan’s oldest private medical university, where he pursued gastroenterology with a specialization in gastrointestinal endoscopy. He holds an additional Master of Medical Administration from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University’s School of Medical Administration. As a doctor, he has worked toward the integration of AI into endoscopic medicine and treatment methods. Descended from a long line of physicians,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 239. A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a camel, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 55.4 cm. Lot sold 15,240 USD (Estimate 40,000 - 60,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2023 with a four-character inscription reading jun yi gao guan (wish you achieve success and prosperity). Provenance: Hartman Rare Art, New York, 1980-81. Note: The Tang dynasty, a glorious chapter in China's history, marked a period when the country embraced and admired influences from beyond its borders. The Silk Route... [Lire la suite]

Lot 108. A sancai-glazed pottery jar, Tang dynasty (618-907). Width across handles 12.5 cm. Lot Sold 7,560 GBP (Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP). © Sotheby's the globular body rising from a flat base to a broad circular mouth, set at the shoulder with a pair of ring handles, covered overall with splashes of ochre, green and cream glazes falling short of the base. The dating of this lot is consistent with Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence Analysis Report no.C198k7. Provenance: Collection of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 289. A fine sancai-glazed pottery pillow, Liao dynasty (907-1125), 27,5 cm. Sold: €7 000 (Est: €8 000 - €12 000). Photo Nagel Auction. Modelled in the form of a reclining lion, the head turned to the left and resting on the front paws, the artfully curled tail wrapped around the left leg, the animal bears a flower-shaped resting surface. Very slightly chipped. Provenance: German private collection, acquired from Günther Venzke. Copy of the TL analysis commissioned by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 126. A 'phosphatic' glazed jar with lug handles, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 7 1/2in (19.3cm) diameter. Sold for US$2,550 (Estimate US$2,000-3,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Well-potted with deep sides and high shoulder tapering down to a short splayed foot and flat base, a pair of loop handles flanking the shoulders, the wide mouth with short straight neck and everted lip, glazed inside and out a third way down in very deep brown tone, the exterior with four thick strokes of cream and icy blue, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 721. A large sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Lokapala, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 31¼ in., 79.4 cm. Lot sold: 5,292 USD (Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Eternal Style: A Private American Collection. Provenance: Rare Art Inc., New York, 1984. Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 2022

Lot 681. A small sancai-glazed pottery tazza, Tang dynasty (618-907). Diameter 4⅜ in., 11.1 cm. Lot sold: 3,780 USD (Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Collection of Reginald F.A. Riesco (1877-1964).Sotheby's London, December 11th 1984, lot 130.China House of Arts, New York.  Sotheby's. China 5000 Years, New York, 27 september 2022

Lot 250. A sancai-glazed pottery pot and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907). Diameter 2¾ in., 7 cm; Japanese wood box (4). Lot sold: 5,292 USD (Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 USD). © Sotheby's 2022 Property from a Japanese Private Collection. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 september 2022