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Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong
22 mai 2009

An amber carving of a qilin seated on a green stained ivory stand, the stand 18th century

An amber carving of a qilin seated on a green stained ivory stand, the stand 18th century
An amber carving of a qilin seated on a green stained ivory stand, the stand 18th century the amber beast modelled with a horn to the top if its head, with defined circular nodes to the spine and incised mane and tail detailing, the ivory stand carved...
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22 mai 2009

A cloisonné enamel 'arrow' vase, 16th century

A cloisonné enamel 'arrow' vase, 16th century
A cloisonné enamel 'arrow' vase, 16th century The compressed globular body and tall cylindrical neck enamelled with blue, red, yellow and white lotus blooms encircled by leafy scrolls against a turquoise ground with upright and pendent lotus lappets at...
22 mai 2009

Three jade blades, Shang dynasty (1600-1100bc)

Three jade blades, Shang dynasty (1600-1100bc)
Three jade blades, Shang dynasty (1600-1100bc) the first of a deep green tone with areas of creamy alteration to the stone, of flattened broadening form with a slightly concave cutting edge, drill hole to slender end; a creamy beige toned altered blade,...
22 mai 2009

A 'famille rose' saucer dish. Yongzheng period

A 'famille rose' saucer dish. Yongzheng period
A 'famille rose' saucer dish. Yongzheng period the rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, the interior painted with a bird perched on a branch of flowering prunus and peony. 20.4cm., 8in. Est. 3,000—4,000 GBP. Lot Sold 3,750 GBP PROVENANCE: Franzero...
22 mai 2009

A cloisonné enamel trumpet vase, gu. 18th century

A cloisonné enamel trumpet vase, gu. 18th century
A cloisonné enamel trumpet vase, gu. 18th century Of archaic form with a swollen mid-section between the splayed foot and tall trumpet neck, the foot and neck with stiff upright and pendent blades enclosing zoomorphic taotie masks, against a turquoise...
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22 mai 2009

A white jade vase, cover and stand, 20th century

A white jade vase, cover and stand, 20th century
A white jade vase, cover and stand, 20th century the body of ovoid form with straight neck and small flared foot, with two pairs of loose-ring Buddhistic lion-head handles to the shoulder, and a smaller set, at right angles to the first, to the centre...
22 mai 2009

A fine and large 'famille-rose' fish bowl. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

A fine and large 'famille-rose' fish bowl. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
A fine and large 'famille-rose' fish bowl. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period the body of slightly compressed globular form rising from a recessed base to a broad lipped rim, finely enamelled around the exterior with large lotus flower heads amidst leafy composite...
22 mai 2009

A pair of cloisonné enamel garlic-necked bottle vases, 17th century

A pair of cloisonné enamel garlic-necked bottle vases, 17th century
A pair of cloisonné enamel garlic-necked bottle vases, 17th century Each pear-shaped body rising from a high spreading foot to a swelling mouth surmounted by a serrated gilt rim, the bulbous bodies with confronted gui dragons and stylised shou characters,...
22 mai 2009

An imperial yellow silk court robe or chi-fu, late 19th century, early 20th century

An imperial yellow silk court robe or chi-fu, late 19th century, early 20th century
An imperial yellow silk court robe or chi-fu, late 19th century, early 20th century embroidered with the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority, later tailoring. Est. £10,000 - £15,000 - Price Realised £42,050 Provenance: Mrs Anne Moen Bullitt Notes: The...
22 mai 2009

A pair of gilt-copper repoussé 'lion' panels. Tibet, 19th century

A pair of gilt-copper repoussé 'lion' panels. Tibet, 19th century
A pair of gilt-copper repoussé 'lion' panels. Tibet, 19th century Each panel decorated in high relief with a roaring lion standing on his hind legs with his front legs raised and each holding a pearl, the head, scrolling mane and eyebrows above the bulging...
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