21 mars 2009

A Dehua porcelain Guanyin. 18th/19th Century Shown seated in 'royal ease' with applied bead necklaces and separately modeled hands, the right hand grasping a scroll while the other rests on the raised left knee, the shiny glaze applied to the exterior and the interior walls with patches also appearing on the foot (tiny chips). 7 5/8in (19.5cm) high - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,200 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and... [Lire la suite]

A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin. Republic Period Shown seated in 'royal ease' with the right knee raised to support the right hand and the left hand holding a rolled scroll, the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad. 8 3/4in (22cm) high - Estimate: $500 - 700 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

A pair of Dehua porcelain female immortals. Late Qing/Republic Period Each comely immortal a mirror image of the other as she holds a lingzhi and stands next to a basket of flowers perched on the back of an auspicious deer, both supported on a textured rectangular plinth (small chips to foliage). 17in (43.5cm) high - Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin 18th/19th Century Molded holding a scroll in one hand that rests upon the other hand supported with the right knee raised as the figure sits in 'royal ease' swathed in voluminous garments, the reverse bearing the stamped seal Lin Xiaozeng yin visible beneath the ivory-tinged glaze (chips to the finger tips). 7 1/4in (18.5cm) high - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793... [Lire la suite]

A Pair of Saint-Cloud Porcelain White Pot Pourri Vases and Covers, Circa 1750 together with a similar smaller vase and cover. 6 pieces. 29.2 cm. Estimate 7,000—9,000 USD PROVENANCE: (The smaller vase), Property of a Lady, sold Sotheby's, London, December 4, 1959, lot 17Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection, sold Christie's, New York March 21, 1991, lot 7 Sotheby's. Fine European Furniture.| 03 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A Pair of Samson Saint-Cloud-Style Gilt Metal-Mounted Vases and Covers, Late 19th Century each raised on a square stepped gilt-metal and alabaster base, spurious incised St/e C and T marks. 6 pieces. 24.1 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD Sotheby's. Fine European Furniture.| 03 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A Pair of Samson Porcelain Chinese Export-Style Gilt Metal-Mounted Elephants, Late 19th Century 21 cm. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD Sotheby's. Fine European Furniture.| 03 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Superbe ''Arbre aux oiseaux''. Travail de la fin du XIXème. Diorama mural d'espèces essentiellement européennes, chardonneret, pic-vert, sansonnet, loriot, martin pêcheur... en très bon état de conservation. Dimensions du diorama: 77x61 cm. Prof. 11 cm. Estimation : 600 / 700 € Vente du Lundi 23 mars 2009. Animaliers, Chasse, Vénerie. Coutau-Begarie - Paris

Sauvage "Nature morte aux sarcelles". Huile sur panneau signée en bas à gauche et encadrée. Dim. 68 x 35cm. Estimation : 800 / 1 000 € Vente du Lundi 23 mars 2009. Animaliers, Chasse, Vénerie. Coutau-Begarie - Paris

Ecole française du XIXème siècle. "Natures mortes à la bécasse et à la perdrix". Rare paire de médaillons bronze sur écusson bois. Estimation : 2 500 / 3 000 € Vente du Lundi 23 mars 2009. Animaliers, Chasse, Vénerie. Coutau-Begarie - Paris