16 avril 2011
A fine flambé-glazed censer, China, 18th ct.

10 mars 2011
A massive Vietnamese silver and copper-inlaid bronze censer, cover and stand. 20th century.
A massive Vietnamese silver and copper-inlaid bronze censer, cover and stand. 20th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011
Of rectangular section, supported on four cabriole legs surmounted by mythical beast masks joined by lion mask aprons, the decoration all inlaid in silver, each side cast with a raised panel depicting scenes from folklore, the corners with stylized tho (longecity) characters, the sides fitted with seperately-cast scrolling cloud-form handles, one side inlaid with characters reading Bao Dai ngu nien (fifth... [Lire la suite]
28 février 2011
Chinese Blanc de Chine Censer, 18th Century.
Chinese Blanc de Chine Censer, 18th Century. photo courtesy Doyle New York
The body molded with a squared scrolling band with two stylized phoenix loop handles to either side below a rolled rim. Height 3 inches. Estimate $4,000-6,000
Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com
25 novembre 2010
Christie's Sales of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art to Offer an Impressive Array of Rare and Important Works
One of a pair of Cloisonne enamel double crane censers of Yongzheng reign is displayed during a Christie's press preview in Hong Kong. EPA/YM YIK
HONG KONG.- Christie’s Hong Kong Fall sales of Important Ceramics and Works of Art will take place on December 1 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. With three important single-owner sales and numerous important collections presented during this day-long series, collectors will be treated to a wide range of unique objects across multiple categories. Together these... [Lire la suite]
27 octobre 2010
A fine Imperial Green Beijing Glass Censer, China, incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period.
A fine Imperial Green Beijing Glass Censer, China, incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. photo courtesy Nagel
D. 12,7 cm. Good condition - Estimate € 9 000
This shape is based on that of bronze censers of the Ming dynasty. A similar censer in opaque turquoise glass from the collection of Robert Hatfiel
Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de
08 octobre 2010
A turquoise glass censer, Palace workshops, Beijing. Wheel-cut mark and period of Qianlong & a 'realgar' glass, Qing dynasty
A turquoise glass censer, Palace workshops, Beijing. Wheel-cut mark and period of Qianlong. photo courtesy Sotheby's
of bombé form, the plain opaque turquoise glass with rounded sides set on three short rounded legs, the slightly everted rim flanked by a pair of upright loop handles, the underside wheel-cut with a four-character reign mark within a double square; 11.5 cm., 4 5/8 in. - Estimate 350,000—400,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,160,000 HKD
PROVENANCE: Christie's Hong Kong, 1st November 2004, lot 981.
NOTE: A closely... [Lire la suite]
05 septembre 2010
Chinese Dehua & Blanc de Chine @ Doyle New York

18 juillet 2010
An Aubergine Lion Mask Handled bombé bronze form censer. 明代 Ming Dynasty, 崇禎 Chongzhen Period (1628-1644).
An Aubergine Lion Mask Handled bombé bronze form censer. 明代 Ming Dynasty, 崇禎 Chongzhen Period (1628-1644). photo Vermeer & Griggs
the compressed bulbous body sits atop a splayed foot, rising to a slightly everted flat rim with opposing male lion-headed handles mounted on the shoulder covered entirely in a deep eggplant purple toned glaze. The bottom shows evidence of radial chatter marks from the potter's wheel.Height: 2" (5.1cm) Diameter mouth: 4 5/8" (11.8cm). Condition:... [Lire la suite]
18 octobre 2009
Four celadon pieces, Ming dynasty @ Nagel Auctions

27 août 2009
Blanc de chine censer, 17th century
