30 avril 2011
A fine green enamel 'dragon' jar and cover. Seal mark and of the period of Qianlong.
A fine green enamel 'dragon' jar and cover. Seal mark and of the period of Qianlong. Photo Sotheby's
the globular tapering body rising to a rounded shoulder set with a short straight neck, decorated in green enamel with a pair of ferocious dragons, each chasing a 'flaming pearl' amongst scrolling clouds, all beneath a frieze of bajixiang, the cover similarly decorated with a coiled dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl', the recessed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark; 21.5 cm., 8 1/2 in. Estimate... [Lire la suite]
30 avril 2011
A fine 'green dragon' jar and cover. Qianlong seal mark and of the period
A fine 'green dragon' jar and cover. Qianlong seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams
Typically painted in delicate blue and enamelled in rich translucent pale apple-green around the body with two large five-clawed dragons striding in mutual pursuit of flaming pearls, between bands of Buddhist emblems around the shoulder and stiff lappets above the foot, the squared domed cover with a central coiled dragon. 21cm (8¼in) high (2). Estimate: £60,000 - 100,000, HKD 760,000 - 1,300,000, $ 98,000 - 160,000
Provenance: acquired at... [Lire la suite]
30 avril 2011
Emerald @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, 14 Apr 11, New York

30 avril 2011
Two Platinum, Carved Jadeite and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1925
Platinum, Carved Jadeite and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's
Set with an oval pierced plaque of brilliant emerald green color, carved in a relief of flower and peach motif, within a platinum frame set with baguette and old European-cut diamonds. Estimate 9,000—12,000 USD. Lot Sold 22,500 USD
Platinum, Jadeite and Diamond Brooch, Black Starr & Frost, Circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's
Composed of carved jadeite plaques of foliate design, set in the center with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately .75... [Lire la suite]
30 avril 2011
Jades chinois @ Aguttes - Paris

30 avril 2011
An important and rare jadeite double-square seal. Incised Jiaqing Chen Han and Ji Xia Yi Qing marks and probably of the period
An important and rare jadeite double-square seal. Incised Jiaqing Chen Han and Ji Xia Yi Qing marks and probably of the period. Photo Bonhams
The seal carved from one piece of jadeite as two rectangular columns of square section joined at the top with an arched finial, carved in relief on the first seal surface with the characters Jiaqing Chen Han and incised on the second seal surface with Jixia Yiqing; together with a fan belonging to William Lockhart printed on one side with a map of China and on the other with a map of... [Lire la suite]
30 avril 2011
Jarre "Guan" Fahua, Grande coupe & Vase de forme balustre à couverte céladon. Dynastie des Ming, fin XVe-début XVIe siècle
Jarre "Guan" en porcelaine de forme balustre. Dynastie des Ming, fin XVe-début XVIe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris
à décor sur fond bleu de cobalt dans le "style cloisonné" (Fahua) de filets d'argile en relief représentant quatre kilins de couleur ocre, reliés à des flkeurs de lotus par des rinceaux; lotus au col et lambrequins à la base. H : 34,5 cm. Adapté au col de métal pour être monté en lampe. Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 €
Grande coupe hémisphérique godronnée. Dynastie des Ming, XVIe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris
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30 avril 2011
A Yunyao bowl with a purple splash & A Yaozhou bowl with engraved lotos. Song-Yuan dynasty
A Yunyao bowl with a purple splash, China, Song-Yuan dynasty. © 2011 Nagel - Auctions
D. 8,6 cmD. 8,6 cm. Very slightly chipped. Estimate 500 €
Property from an old German private collection, bought between WW I and WW II in the Berlin art trade.
A Yaozhou bowl with engraved lotos, China, Song-Yuan dynasty. © 2011 Nagel - Auctions
D. 15,5 cm. Good condition. Estimate 400 €
Property from a German private collection.
Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. May 6th-7th 2011 www.auction.de
30 avril 2011
Vase funéraire couvert à cinq réceptacles en céramique à couverte céladon vert amande. Période Song.

30 avril 2011
Grand miroir en bronze. Période Song
