24 février 2011

Thiệu Trị thông bảo 紹治通寳, philong 7 tiền, Annam (1841-1847) 43 mm, 27 gr. Succédant à celui de Minh Mạng le règne de Thiệu Trị semble en être la suite glorieuse, mais il apparaît déjà comme une période de stagnation où se manifestent des éléments de décadence. La monnaie est le parfait reflet de ce double aspect, on remarque en particulier dans les grandes monnaies d'un mạch un style plus lourd et plus fruste, mais c'est aussi sous Thiệu Trị que le monnayage d'argent et le monnayage d'or trouve son apogée. La monnaie de base est... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Wucai Glazed Porcelain Cup. Qianlong mark and of the Period.photo courtesy Doyle New York The deep form painted with blossoming lotus and grasses, interior glazed turquoise with a gilt stylized character at the base. Diameter 3 1/2 inches. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com

Two Chinese Belt Hooks, 19th Century. photo courtesy Doyle New York Comprising a two-part belt hook with green jade inset into gilt-bronze with a foliate border design; and one with a central shadow agate panel flanked by two green jade panels set on white jade and bordered by gilt-bronze. Length of larger 4 inches. light gilt wear on both buckles otherwise good condition. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com

Chinese Celadon Glazed Dish. Ming Dynasty. photo courtesy Doyle New York The heavily potted dish of shallow form with a barbed rim, the interior molded with central blossoming flowers within an incised line cartouche and loosely drawn floral sprays, the exterior with ribbed sides. Diameter 11 1/2 inches.Light interior surface scratches and reverse with three small firing holes. Good color. Estimate $8,000-10,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com

Chinese Celadon Glazed Double-Gourd Vase. Ming Dynasty. photo courtesy Doyle New York The upper and lower registers worked with open scrolling lotus in low relief, between leaf tip and lappet borders at the neck and foot, all under a thick olive green finely crackled glaze. Height 16 inches.Estimate $8,000-10,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com

Chinese Gilt-Bronze Brush Rest . Possibly Ming.  photo courtesy Doyle New York Cast as a dragon, the sinuous body incised with long hair and mane detailing, split tail. Length 5 1/2 inches. average gilt wear. Two small holes under neck where the piece may have fitted onto a base. No breaks or cracks. Estimate $3,000-5,000 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com

CHANEL par Karl LAGERFELD, circa 2006. courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr - Paris Poupée 1000%be@rbrickchanel en plastique moulé, articulée, habillée du célèbre tailleur de couleur noir. Edition Medicom et numérotée au dos 195. (petites rayures). Estimation : 2 500 / 3 000 € CHANEL par Karl LAGERFELD, haute couture, n°69028, circa 1990. courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr - Paris Bijoux créés par Victoire de CASTELLANE. Robe du soir longue en velours de soie turquoise, haut à bretelles sur décolleté en pointe sur effet de drapé se... [Lire la suite]