01 mai 2011
A tixi cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover. Ming Dynasty, 16th century.
A tixi cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover. Ming Dynasty, 16th century. Photo Christies Ltd 2011
The upper surface and sides of the cover deeply carved through alternating layers of black, red and yellow lacquer with ruyi scrolls, the base faintly incised with a three-character inscription reading Zhang Cheng zao, or made by Zhang Cheng; 3½ in. (9 cm.) diam. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 ($13,368 - $20,052)
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art , 10 May 2011. London, King Street www.christies.com
12 avril 2011
A very rare and fine round, carved cinnabar lacquer (tihong) box and cover with peony décor. China, six-character mark Xuande

11 novembre 2010
Important Chinese Lacquer from Japanese Collections @ Bonhams
A fine large tixi black lacquer carved circular dish. Song-Yuan Dynasty © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd
The interior deeply carved through the layers of thick black lacquer with a central flower head, surrounded by three registers of concentric ruyi-heads, the exterior with a further band of ruyi, the base lacquered black, Japanese wood box; 32cm (12½in) diam. (2). Estimate: £50,000 - 60,000, HKD 610,000 - 740,000, USD 79,000 - 95,000
The term tixi can be literally translated as 'carved rhinoceros', and is recorded in use... [Lire la suite]
27 septembre 2010
An rare pair of Cinnabar Lacquer 'Ribbon-tied' boxes. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
An rare pair of Cinnabar Lacquer 'Ribbon-tied' boxes. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. photo courtesy Sotheby's
each imitating two bound books enclosed by a cover, with the shorter sides of the boxes with finely carved and painted wood simulating the pages of the books carried within, each concealing two drawers, the covers intricately carved overall with small octagonal panels framing bats alternating with flowers around a central flower or shou character, carved in high relief and painted in trompe l'oeil with a black lacquer... [Lire la suite]
02 mai 2010
Three cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period @ Sotheby's
A cinnabar lacquer box and cover. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. photo Sotheby's
of circular form, the domed cover carved with a central floral medallion with various flowers and lingzhi fungus, encircled by sprigs of various flowers including peonies, prunus, chrysanthemum, and lotus, all reserved on a diaper ground and enclosed by a circular key-fret border with a band of lappets, the curved sides further decorated with various flowers and fruits including lychee, pomegranate, and melon - 21.2 cm., 8 1/4 in. Est.... [Lire la suite]
02 mai 2010
A carved cinnabar lacquer incense box and cover. 16th/17th century.

02 mai 2010
A cinnabar lacquer 'prunus' box and cover. Ming dynasty, 16th century

02 mai 2010
A cinnabar lacquer incense box and cover. Late Ming Dynasty

16 août 2009
Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn Sales : Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Hong Kong, August 2009 Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales 2009 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3 to 8 October 2009. This sales series will offer over 2,300 lots of Modern and Contemporary Chinese and Southeast Asian Art, traditional Chinese paintings, fine Chinese ceramics and works of art as well as jewellery, watches and wine with a total estimate in excess of HK$780 million / US$100 million*. Selected highlights will be showcased during travelling exhibitions across Asia and in New York in August... [Lire la suite]
30 mai 2009
An imperial cinnabar lacquer cup. Qianlong
