12 avril 2011

An extremely rare copper-red decorated 'Three Abundance' imperial bowl, China, underglaze-blue six-character mark Kangxi and of the period. photo Nagel Auktionen D. 15,4 cm. Estimate 20000 / 30000 € Note In the collection of the Palace Museum is an umarked bowl of that type which was rarely produced in the Kangxi period. Published "Gugong bowuyuan cang qingdai yuyao ciqi", S. 198/199 Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

A fine Imperial Incised White-glazed Stembowl, China, six-character mark and period of Qianlong. photo Nagel Auktionen decorated with a lotus scroll encircling the mark on the interior and repeated on the exterior, the straight stem with a further lotus scroll. D. 14,3 cm. Estimate 20000 / 30000 € Provenance: Sotheby's London, 5.12.1995, Lot 327   Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

A fine 'Blanc de Chine' model of Guanyin seated on a rock with a book, China, impressed mark He Chaozong and Xuande, 17th ct. photo Nagel Auktionen H. 30,6 cm. Estimate 15000 / 20000 € Note He Chaozong was a celebrated early 17th century Chinese potter. He Chaozong fashioned mainly Buddhist white porcelain statuary. Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

An unusual and very rare celadon-glazed barbed-rim Narcissus Bowl, China, Yongzheng six-character seal mark and of the period. photo Nagel Auktionen Strongly potted with shallow lobed sides rising to an everted rim of corresponding foliate shape, supported on five ruyi feet. D. 22,5 cm. Estimate 30000 / 50000 € Provenance: Christie's Hongkong, 28.10.2002, Lot 716 Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

A very rare rhinoceros horn cup with animals in relief, China, Ming dynasty, possibly 16th ct. or earlier. photo Nagel Auktionen The long sides of the cup of a golden honey-brown tone are carved in relief with two deer gazing ahead at a huge bird swooping down on the deer; two monkeys. L. 13,7 cm. Estimate 15000 / 25000 Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

A very rare and fine round, carved cinnabar lacquer (tihong) box and cover with peony décor. China, six-character mark Xuande and of the period or earlier. photo Nagel Auktionen The surface of the cover is delicately carved in deep, smooth relief of red lacquer. D. 22,2 cm. Estimate 100000 / 150000 € Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. May 6th 2011 www.auction.de

Pair of Fancy Light Pink Diamond, Pink Diamond and diamond pendent earrings. Photo Sotheby's Each suspending on a pear-shaped fancy light pink diamond weighing 2.74 and 2.96 carats respectively, surrounded by brilliant-cut pink diamonds, to an outer surround set with brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by three heart-shaped pink diamonds, completed by a brilliant-cut diamond-set hook, the pink diamonds and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat pink and white gold. Estimate 3,500,000—4,000,000... [Lire la suite]

Miroir circulaire décor de cercles concentriques. Khmer. Cambodge. 12ème-13ème siècle. photo Chevau-Légers Enchères Bronze argentifère à patine de fouille. Diam 12,5cm - Estimation : 600 / 800 € Chevau-Légers Enchères - Gilles CHAUSSELAT - 78000 Versailles. Vente aux enchères du Dimanche 17 avril 2011. Hôtel des Chevau-Légers - 3, impasse des Chevau-Légers. Tel: 01 39 50 58 08.

Taureau figuré couché. Culture Dong Son. Vietnam,  2ème à 1er siècle avant JC.  photo Chevau-Légers Enchères  illustrant sans doute Nandi, le véhicule de Shiva, perçé d'une cavité dorsale, pouvant être un support de lampe à huile, 29x9x5cm. Estimation : 1 200 / 1 500 € Clochette de forme conique. Culture Dong Son. Vietnam, 2 ème à 1er siècle avant JC.  photo Chevau-Légers Enchères surmontée d'une attache cylindrique et moulé d'un décor de cordelettes parallèles monté comme au colombin et serti de frises... [Lire la suite]

Sabre à lame d'acier incisé de fleurons. Vietnam, 19ème siècle. photo Chevau-Légers Enchères pommeau zoomorphe en os et laiton ciselé à têtes de tigre incrusté de pierreries fourreau de laque burgoté d'un décor de pêche de longévité gainé d'argent repoussé; 80cm. Estimation : 3 500 / 4 500 € Chevau-Légers Enchères - Gilles CHAUSSELAT - 78000 Versailles. Vente aux enchères du Dimanche 17 avril 2011. Hôtel des Chevau-Légers - 3, impasse des Chevau-Légers. Tel: 01 39 50 58 08.