17 octobre 2023

An exceptional and massive zitan 'dragon' compound cabinet, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period

Lot 3697. Property of a Gentleman Collection. An exceptional and massive zitan 'dragon' compound cabinet, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); Red sandalwood double-top box with cloud and dragon pattern made by Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty; overall 210 by 56 by h. 372 cm. Lot Sold 54,595,000 HKD (Estimate Upon Request). © Sotheby's 2023 of rectangular form, the main constructed with four  zitan  panels forming the front doors, each of the two... [Lire la suite]

14 mai 2023

Chinese Furniture sold at Christie's New York, 23 March - 24 March 2023

 Lot 1148. An exceptional and very rare huanghuali folding chair, 17th century; 108.6 cm high, 78.7 cm wide, 57.8 cm deep. Price realised USD 2,820,000 (Estimate USD 2,000,000 – USD 3,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023 Provenance: Peter Lai Antiques, Hong Kong.Private collection, Japan, early 1990s.Christie's Hong Kong, 29-30 October 1995, lot 601. Note: The present folding chair is notable for its majestic proportions and the... [Lire la suite]
21 mars 2023

An elegant zitan low table, kangzhuo, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Lot 83. An elegant zitan low table, kangzhuo, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 11 3/8 x 34 1/2 x 20 5/8in (28.8 x 87.2 x 52.8cm). Sold for US$57,075 (Estimate: US$30,000 - US$50,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The finely figured waisted low table composed of a two-board top tongue-and-grooved into a mitered, mortise and tenon frame supported by three transverse stretchers hidden-tenoned into the frame top, the thick, one-piece boards of the recessed waist and beaded aprons each mitered, mortise-and-tenoned to... [Lire la suite]
24 mai 2022

A superb pair of carved zitan square corner-leg tables, Qing dynasty, late 18th-19th century

Lot 3615. A superb pair of carved zitan square corner-leg tables, Qing dynasty, late 18th-19th century; 87 by 87 by h. 87.5 cm. Lot sold 6,930,000 HKD (Estimate : 8,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Provenance: Collection of Y.C. Chen (1922-2012). Christie's Hong Kong, 29th May 2013, lot 1953. Note: Masterfully executed using the highly prized material of zitan (red sandalwood), these tables are exceptionally impressive for harmoniously combining European... [Lire la suite]
23 octobre 2021

A large rectangular zitan lotus stand, 18th century

Lot 37. A large rectangular zitan lotus stand, 18th century; 12.7cm (5in) highx38cm (15in) widex24cm (9 1/2in) deep. Sold for HK$377,500 (Estimate HKD40,000 - 60,000/US$5,100 - 7,700). © Bonhams 2001-2021 The large rectangular waisted stand finely carved with Buddhism lions chasing a flaming pear in high relief to the straight waist between two board of lotus petals and all within two key-fret bands, the foot rim carved a band of floral scrolls, the wood of dark reddish-brown colour.  ... [Lire la suite]
22 octobre 2021

An inscribed zitan brushpot, 19th century, signed Chen Hongshou (1768-1822)

Lot 67. An inscribed zitan brushpot, 19th century, signed Chen Hongshou (1768-1822); 17.5cm (7in) high, 18.2cm (7 1/4in) diam. Sold for HK$1,752,500 (Estimate HKD40,000 - 60,000/US$5,100 - 7,700). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Of cylindrical form, the slightly wasted body incised with a long inscription by Chen Hongshou, also known as Manweng, recording his second son's birth and a poem, signed by the artist in the year of Bingzi, corresponding to 1816, the wood of dark reddish-brown colour and with characteristic veins. ... [Lire la suite]

26 septembre 2021

A magnificent and massive imperial zitan corner-leg table, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Lot 977. A magnificent and massive imperial zitan corner-leg table, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 35 ½ in. (90.2 cm.) high, 92 ¾ in. (235.6 cm.) wide, 21 1/8 in. (53.7 cm.) deep. Estimate: USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 687,500. © Christie's 2021 The paneled top is set in a rectangular frame above the narrow waist carved with cartouches framing bats in flight amidst scrolling clouds and a shaped apron carved with archaistic scroll. The whole is raised on... [Lire la suite]
25 septembre 2021

An important imperial zitan armchair, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795)

  Lot 1010. An important imperial zitan armchair, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795); 44 in. (111.8 cm.) high, 27 ¼ in. (69.2 cm.) wide, 20 in. (50.8 cm.) deep. Estimate: USD 500,000 - USD 700,000. Price realised USD 1,074,000. © Christie's 2021 The back splat is carved in openwork in the form of a vase and decorated in the European Rococo style below the scrolled headcrest and elegantly curved crestrail and curvilinear arms, fitted with openwork spandrels carved as... [Lire la suite]
13 septembre 2021

Bonhams Announces Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Paintings for September 20, 2021

Bonhams sale of Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Paintings will offer an impressive array of 250 lots from several notable collections. Highlights include a magnificent and rare 'robin's-egg' glazed archaistic hu-shaped two-handled vase, Qianlong six-character, impressed seal mark and of the period (1736-1795) from the Estate of Robert P. Youngman (estimate: US$400,000-600,000); an impressive zitan luohan chuang (bed) late Qing/Republic Period (estimate: US$200,000-300,000); Mountain Gorge, a splendid modern painting... [Lire la suite]
28 mai 2021

Chinese furniture sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27 may 2021

Lot 520. A pair of huanghuali 'crackled-ice' low-back rose chairs, Qing dynasty; 58.2 by 44.2 by 83 cm and 58 by 44.5 by 83.3 cm. Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD. Lot sold: 2,268,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. Property From an Old Hong Kong Family Collection. Lot 529. A huanghuali recessed-leg table, qiaotou'an, Qing dynasty; 85.5 by 129 by 44.5 cm. Estimate: 380,000 - 500,000 HKD. Lot sold: 1,159,200 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. Lot... [Lire la suite]