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17 août 2026

A unique and large inscribed black limestone sculpture of a hound, Tang-Song dynasty, 8th - 12th century

A unique and large inscribed black limestone sculpture of a hound, Tang-Song dynasty, 8th - 12th century
Lot 9803. A unique and large inscribed black limestone sculpture of a hound, Tang-Song dynasty, 8th - 12th century; 68 cm. Lot Sold 3,840,000 HKD (Estimate 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 Provenance: Collection of Josette Day-Solvay (1914-1978),...
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17 août 2026

A very rare black limestone carving of a lion, Six Dynasties, 6th century

A very rare black limestone carving of a lion, Six Dynasties, 6th century
Lot 9802. A very rare black limestone carving of a lion, Six Dynasties, 6th century; 2106 cm. Lot Sold 1,280,000 HKD (Estimate 700,000 - 1,400,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 Provenance: A French private collection. Eskenazi Limited, London, 2010. Collection...
23 avril 2026

'Animals in Ancient China: Emblems of Power and the Cosmos', by Denise Tui

'Animals in Ancient China: Emblems of Power and the Cosmos', by Denise Tui
From tiger tallies to tomb guardians, animals in early Chinese art give shape to a refined visual language of power, protection, and the cosmic passage between realms. Picture this: in the palm of your hand rests a small bronze tiger in a crouching position,...
9 février 2026

Epitaph tablet and cover of Prince Yuan Mi, 524, Northern Wei dynasty

Epitaph tablet and cover of Prince Yuan Mi, 524, Northern Wei dynasty
Epitaph tablet of Prince Yuan Mi, 524, Northern Wei dynasty. Black limestone, 99.06 x 101.6 x 23.5 cm. The William Hood Dunwoody Fund, 46.23.2a © Minneapolis Institute of Art This epitaph tablet, a testament to the art of Chinese calligraphy, consists...
27 décembre 2022

A black limestone head of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535)

A black limestone head of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535)
Lot 212. A black limestone head of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535). Height 36.5 cm, 14¼ in. Lot sold: £5,670 (Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 ). © 2022 Sotheby's. Property from a distinguished European Private Collection. Provenance: Collection...
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26 mars 2012

A magnificent carved black limestone figure of a lion and prey. Tang dynasty (618-907)

A magnificent carved black limestone figure of a  lion and prey. Tang dynasty (618-907)
A magnificent carved black limestone figure of a lion and prey. Tang dynasty (618-907). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012 Shown attacking its prey with a focused determination, the lion seated on an oval base with its jaws tightly closed around a lifeless...
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