05 mai 2008
A massive parcel-gilt archaistic tripod censer, liding - 17th/18th century
A massive parcel-gilt archaistic tripod censer, liding - 17th/18th century
Standing on three cylindrical legs rising to the rounded sides divided into three lobes framed by ridges below a bow string under the galleried rim surmounted by a pair of loop handles, each lobe finely cast in relief with a multi-layered taotie mask heightened with gilt and silvered decoration flanked by stylised dragons, all reserved on a leiwen ground, the rim and handles decorated with a silver inlaid key-fret border, the legs with gilt and silver lappet decoration. 34.6cm (13½in) high. Estimate: £14,000 - 16,000
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
A gold-splashed bronze shallow bombé censer - 17th/18th century
A gold-splashed bronze shallow bombé censer - 17th/18th century
The exterior and base decorated with irregularly shaped gold splashes, the base cast with an apocryphal Xuande seal mark. 17.8cm (7in) wide. Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
24 mars 2008
Two bronze mirrors - Song/Yuan Dynasty
Two bronze mirrors - Song/Yuan Dynasty
The first cast with eight lobes accented along the edge by a raised band; the second of circular form with raised edge and a Daoist paradise scene of immortals and auspicious deer (both with extensive corrosion); together with two bronze arrow heads. 6 3/4 and 8in (17 and 20cm) diameter - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500
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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco
A cast bronze bianhu - Han Dynasty
A cast bronze bianhu - Han Dynasty
The bottle displaying a garlic headed mouth, a body of flattened oval-section raised on a rectangular foot and loose rings suspended from an animal mask on each shoulder, the surfaces covered with a greenish patina and earthen adhesions (chips). 12 3/4in (32.5cm) wide - Sold for $1,000 plus Premium and tax
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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco
Miroirs de bronze - Chine, époque Tang
Clin d'oeil à Jean Baptiste H. qui saura pourquoi...
Chinesischer Handspiegel - China, Tang-Dynastie
Durchmesser: 16,5 cm. Runde Metallscheibe in Bronze, versilbert an der Vorderseite bis zur Spiegelfähigkeit glatt poliert. An der Rückseite dekoriert mit reliefierten Rosetten und einem mittleren Nodus. Altersbedingte Korrosion, aber auch in der Spiegelfläche noch weitgehend gut erhalten. Estimate € 300 - 350
Chinesischer Handspiegel - China, Tang-Dynastie
Durchmesser: 11 cm. Spiegelseite geglättet, die Rückseite mit kräftigen Reliefdarstellungen in zwei Ringebenen: Darstellung von Vögeln und Fabelwesen. Estimate € 250 - 300
Chinesischer Handspiegel - China, Tang-Dynastie
Durchmesser: 11,5 cm. Bronzeguß. Spiegelseite geglättet. Rückseite mit vertieftem Relief, mehrfache Ringe um einen zentralen, durchlochten Nodus, umgeben von chinesischen Symbolen. Grüne Korrosionspatina. Estimate € 250 - 300
Durchmesser: 9,6 cm. Bronzeguss. Spiegelfläche geglättet und poliert. Rückseite mit Reliefdarstellung von Fabelwesen und Ranken. Im Zentrum durchbohrter Nodus. Altersbedingt grüne Patina. Estimate € 250 - 300
Chinesischer Handspiegel - China, Tang-Dynastie
Durchmesser: 10 cm. Spiegelfläche geglättet und poliert, Rückseite mit geometrischer Reliefmusterung mit konzentrischen Kreisen und passigen Formen. Bronze, oxidgrüne Patina. Estimate € 250 - 300
Hampel. Asian Art. Friday, 04 April 2008
Un bronze rituel du 11ème s. BC la vente Christie's du 19 mars 2008
While the sale was evidently on a flamboyant course, even the savviest dealers could not have anticipated its success. This ritual wine vessel that dated from the 11th century B.C. sold for $133,000. (photo Christie's Images Ltd.) - (source www.ith.com)
16 mars 2008
Vase «zhi» en bronze à patine verte, Chine, époque Zhou.(Circa 1100-256 av. J.C.).
Vase «zhi» en bronze à patine verte, Chine, époque Zhou (Circa 1100-256 av. J.C.).
le col orné d'une frise de deux paires de dragons «kui» divisées par deux têtes de bovidés sur fond de grecques «leiwen». A l'intérieur un pictogramme Yao zha Zhang. (Petit accident à la base). Hauteur : 16,5 cm. Estimé : 3 000 / 3 500 €
Provenance : Ancienne collection Maurin
Piasa Paris. Art d'Asie. Vente du 9 avril 2008
13 mars 2008
A bronze square-sectioned hu - Han Dynasty
A bronze square-sectioned hu - Han Dynasty
Cast with a waisted neck and canted foot, two of its curving walls applied with a lion mask supporting loose rings (lacking cover, patches of corrosion). 14 1/2in (37 cm) high - Sold for $1,700 plus Premium and tax
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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco
A cast bronze hu with chain handle - Han Period
A cast bronze hu with chain handle - Han Period
Of circular section with a tall foot supporting the globular body surrounded by recessed horizontal bands, the shoulder mounted with animal masks grasping circular rings attached by chains to the dragon-decorated arching handle and the cover (crack, corrosion, burial deposits). 12 1/4in (31cm) high exclusive of handle - Sold for $1,200 plus Premium and tax
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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco
21 février 2008
Miroir polylobé - Chine. - Dynastie Tang (618 à 907)
Miroir polylobé - Chine. - Dynastie Tang (618 à 907)
Miroir polylobé, poli sur une face et moulée sur l'autre face d'un dragon impérial lové autour d'un tenon de préhension. Bronze à patine de fouille. diam 16,5cm. Estimé : 500 / 700 €
Giafferi Paris. Art d'Asie. Vente du 22 février 2008