wucai

A very rare wucai and turquoise 'dragon' dish. Late Ming dynasty, Chong Zhen period (1628-1644). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2010 Painted in the center with a green horned dragon rising from the waves in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by swirling clouds below a band of rocks rising from crashing waves, with two further dragons in iron red and green on the exterior racing amidst ruyi heads and babao as they pursue flaming pearls, the base painted in underglaze blue with an eight-character inscription, Jiaxu chunmeng... [Lire la suite]

Chinesisches Deckelgefäß. Das Porzellan China, 18. Jahrhundert. -Deckelgefäß mit feuervergoldeter Bronzemontur. Der Fuß ringsum mit Godronnierungen, seitlich befestigt mit Karyatiden, in Muschelmotive übergehend, daran befestigt jeweils ein Griff. Der Deckel (rep.) mit Pinienzapfen. Porzellan der Famille verte. Höhe: 38 cm. Adjugé € 6.400 Vier-Jahreszeiten-Vase (Sommer). China, 19. Jahrhundert. Vierkantige, sich nach unten leicht verjüngende Vasenform, mit hohem zylindrischen und am Rand ausgestelltem... [Lire la suite]

A wucai flower form dish. Chongzhen, 1628-1644.with petal shape fluted brown wash rim painted with a flowering branch of peony with buds and leaves beside a music stone or axe head with a three-character mark xi chuang ji ``west window mark``, probably a name of a studio, within double lines of underglaze blue and a single thick line in iron red. 8 3/8 inches, 21.3cm diameter. The underside with a four-character sealmark fu tian xia taiping, ``happiness and universal peace``, within a double square and a single ring. Price on... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese blue and white Gu vase. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Painted to the lower body with cranes wading within a watery landscape surrounded by oversized lotus blossoms, the bulbous mid-section with scattered flowering branches, the upper body and flaring neck with birds amongst blossoming peony branches issuing from rockwork - 17 5/8 in. (44.7 cm.) high - Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 ($7,985 - $12,776 Literature: Inventory and Valuation of the contents of Newton Hall, Felton, Morpeth,... [Lire la suite]

Coupe à bords resserrés, en porcelaine et émaux de type wucai (cinq couleurs). Chine, période Ming, époque Wanli (1573-1619). à décor de pivoiniers en fleur, grenades et lys sur fond de pommes de pin stylisées. Haut.21,5 cm. (Eclat au bord). Monture en bronze européen du XIXe siècle. Estimation : 400 / 500 € Blanchet & Associés - Paris. Art de l'islam et d'Orient, Art d'Asie. Vente du Mercredi 16 décembre 2009. M. Pierre ANSAS et Mme Anne PAPILLON D'ALTON, Experts. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 11. Téléphone pendant... [Lire la suite]

A wucai baluster jar and cover, Transitional (mid 17th century) Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington. Christie’s Images Ltd. 2009 www.christies.com decorated with a phoenix and qilin amongst flame scrolls, above rockwork separated by plantain, all reserved on iron-red geometric pattern grounds, the domed cover similarly decorated with knop finial -- 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high. Est. £2,000 - £3,000

A wucai bowl, Transitional (mid 17th century) the body of squat form with a very slightly waisted neck and flaring rim, painted to the exterior in iron-red, green and yellow enamels with cranes in flight amongst intricate cloud scrolls and Buddhist precious objects -- 7 7/8in. (20cm.) wide. Est. £3,000 - £4,000 Provenance: Chait Galleries label to base Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington. Christie’s Images Ltd. 2009 www.christies.com

A Chinese pair of large wucai jars and wood covers. Qing Dynasty, probably 19th Century The baluster sides painted in mirror image with a group of figures in a terraced pavilion garden, in the presence of a dignitary a central lady dances while others hold fans, lanterns or offer various gifts. 36 cm. high (without covers) (2). Est. €3,000 - €5,000 - Price Realized €11,250 Provenance: The Property of a Dutch Lady Christie's. The Decorative Arts Sale Includingg The J.V.N. Van Achterbergh Collection And Fine Paintings. 30... [Lire la suite]

A wucai enameled porcelain covered jar. 17th Century Freely painted in underglaze blue and various overglaze enamels with Shoulao riding on a crane toward a gathering of the 'Eight Immortals' standing in an edited landscape setting, the neck surrounded with fantastic rocks and flowering branches and the knobbed cover with two boys in a garden. 16in (40.5cm) high. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500 Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com 

Rare boite carrée couverte en porcelaine wucai. Chine, dynastie Ming, marque à six caractères et époque Wanli (1573-1619) Les quatre panneaux de la boîte ainsi que le couvercle ornés d'un grand dragon bleu ou rouge au corps noueux, enroulé autour de la perle sacrée, volant au-dessus de flots tumultueux, parmi les nuages, la gueule ouverte et féroce, les griffes déployées, la prise en forme de petit chien, la base portant la marque à six caractères de l'Empereur Wanli dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte ; la prise... [Lire la suite]