Dehua

A fine Dehua model of Guanyin, protector of fishermen, China, marked He Chaozong, 17th century. photo courtesy Nagel The deity stands on a low base lapped by waves, her extended left foot resting on a vase from which protect a lotos flower and leaf. H. 46,7 cm - Estimate € 15 000 / 25 000 Provenienz: Aus einer norddeutschen Privatsammlung, über den deutschen Kunsthändler Heinz Reichert erworben bei Sotheby's London, 9.12.1975, Lot 177 Vgl. John Ayers 'Blanc de Chine - Divine Images in Porcelain', China... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese famille verte porcelain ewers, circa 1750, the porcelain early 18th century.  photo Sotheby's 30.5 cm. Est. 50,000—80,000 USD Lot Sold 62,500 USD A pair of Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese famille verte porcelain ewers, the mounts circa 1745, the porcelain early 18th century.  photo Sotheby's 28 cm. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD Lot Sold 46,875 USD PROVENANCE: Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York A Louis XIV style ormolu-mounted Chinese famille verte porcelain... [Lire la suite]

A 'peachbloom' beehive waterpot. Kangxi mark and period. photo Sotheby's finely incised around the exterior with three archaistic dragon roundels, covered overall in a peachbloom glaze of varying mottled red tones, ivory stand (2) - diameter 4 7/8 in., 12.5 cm - Estimate 8,000 - 10,000 USD PROVENANCE: Sotheby's New York, 11th September 2005, lot 771. Roger Keverne, London, 2006. NOTES: Waterpots of this form, which are known as Taibo zun after the Tang dynasty poet Li Taibo, who is often depicted leaning against a... [Lire la suite]

A dehua tripod censer. Qing dynasty, 18th century the globular rounded sides resting on three short feet modelled as beast heads, the sides encircled by a band of moulded ruyi heads, below a waisted neck and flat mouthrim, covered overall with an even niveous white glaze. width 10.1 cm., 4 in. Estimate 60,000—90,000 HKD PROVENANCE: A Private Japanese Collection. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 08 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A Dehua porcelain Guanyin. 18th/19th Century Shown seated in 'royal ease' with applied bead necklaces and separately modeled hands, the right hand grasping a scroll while the other rests on the raised left knee, the shiny glaze applied to the exterior and the interior walls with patches also appearing on the foot (tiny chips). 7 5/8in (19.5cm) high - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,200 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and... [Lire la suite]

A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin. Republic Period Shown seated in 'royal ease' with the right knee raised to support the right hand and the left hand holding a rolled scroll, the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad. 8 3/4in (22cm) high - Estimate: $500 - 700 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

A pair of Dehua porcelain female immortals. Late Qing/Republic Period Each comely immortal a mirror image of the other as she holds a lingzhi and stands next to a basket of flowers perched on the back of an auspicious deer, both supported on a textured rectangular plinth (small chips to foliage). 17in (43.5cm) high - Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin 18th/19th Century Molded holding a scroll in one hand that rests upon the other hand supported with the right knee raised as the figure sits in 'royal ease' swathed in voluminous garments, the reverse bearing the stamped seal Lin Xiaozeng yin visible beneath the ivory-tinged glaze (chips to the finger tips). 7 1/4in (18.5cm) high - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 23 Mar 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.cvom (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793... [Lire la suite]