Yixing

A rare Yixing teapot and cover, by Yang Pengnian. Mid Qing dynasty. Photo Bonhams Of broad cylindrical form, curving in at the shoulders, applied with a short tapering spout, the opposite side with a long curved handle, the inside of the cover inscribed with an indistinct two-character seal mark, the body of a purple-grey suffused with light speckles, the base inscribed 'Yangpengnian zhi'. 17.8cm high. Estimate: HK$100,000 - 150,000, US$ 13,000 - 19,000 . Unsold 清中期 宜興紫砂桶壼 模製「楊彭年製」楷書款 Provenance:: Private American... [Lire la suite]

Large and fine Chinese carved bamboo mountain. 18-19th century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York Typical form, deeply carved and undercut to show hilltop pagoda among pine and blossoming trees flanking a procession of approximately sixty-three immortals and attendants, over scrolling sea and well-worked rock work, good patina. H: 13 W: 5 1/4 in.. Estimate $20,000-30,000 PROVENANCE: Private collection of a Princeton Gentleman Purchased Jade Dragon 2002 Chinese White Jade Brushpot . 19th Century. Photo:... [Lire la suite]

A Rare Hexalobed 'Yixing' Bowl with Applied Decoration, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century supported on a straight foot, each of the four the lobed sides decorated with an applied archaistic qilong painted with a purplish-brown slip, two fitted with elephant handles suspending loose rings, between keyfret borders at the brass-mounted mouth and foot rims, the interior and base applied with white crackled glaze, the body a brownish-red color. width across handles 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD PROVENANCE: Acquired from... [Lire la suite]