07 mai 2008
A cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground tripod censer - Second half of the 16th century
A cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground tripod censer - Second half of the 16th century
The exterior colourfully enamelled with an undulating foliate scroll bearing large lotus blossoms above lotus petal panels, on cabriole legs, the sides set with two stylised lion-mask handles, the interior rim and base with foliate lotus sprays. 14.5cm (5¾in) diam. Estimate: £5,000 - 8,000
Footnote: Compare two similar censers from the Pierre Uldry collection, illustrated by H. Brinker and A. Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, New York and London, 1989, pls.116-117.
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
A rare cloisonné enamel tripod censer - 16th Century
A rare cloisonné enamel tripod censer - 16th Century
Of quadrilobed form rising to a short waisted gilt neck and flared rim, applied with two well cast gilt chicken-head handles, the chickens with a lingzhi-shaped crest, raised on three gilt hare-mask supports, each head with a ruyi-shaped nose tucked between the stretched forelegs, brightly enamelled with a continuous lotus scroll reserved on a turquoise ground, with a flat gilt underside. 6.8cm (2¾in) high. Estimate: £20,000 - 25,000
Footnote: The form of the present censer is extremely rare in cloisonné enamel. The chicken, as represented in the handles, is a symbol for high rank, as its crown (jiguan) is a pun for official. The lobed body may represent a gourd or a melon (gua) and symbolises ceaseless generations of descendants due to the many seeds it contains. The hare (tu), represented in the censer legs, is a pun for head (tou). It is also symbolic of progenity. The combination of these elements may therefore suggest blessings for descendants who will succeed in becoming high ranking officials.
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
06 mai 2008
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE, GU - LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE, GU - LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Of archaic bronze form with a central bulb between the splayed pedestal foot and tall trumpet neck, the lower sections ribbed with four vertical flanges, enamelled with archaistic taotie masks between upright and pendant blades enclosing stylised dragons and phoenix, reserved against turquoise grounds of scrolling stylised lotus, the inside of the rim with further scrolling lotus. 14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm.) high - Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000 ($7,908 - $11,862)
Notes: A similar gu vase is illustrated by H. Brinker and A. Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, Zurich, 1989, no. 224
Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 13 May 2008
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PEAR-SHAPED VASE - MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PEAR-SHAPED VASE - MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
The pear-shaped body with a tall slender neck and supported by a short spreading foot, the neck applied with a gilt bronze coiled dragon reaching up to the mouth rim, the body with raised peach-shaped panels decorated with mythical beasts and phoenix, reserved on grounds of lotus above a band of petals and prunus to the foot. 12¼ in. (31.2 cm.) high - Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000 ($13,839 - $19,770)
Notes: A vase of similar form and design with an applied dragon is illustrated in The Classified Great Treasury of Chinese Fine Arts; The Great Treasury of Chinese Gold, Silver, Glass and Cloisonné Enamel, vol.5, Hebei, 2005, no.75.
Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 13 May 2008
03 mai 2008
A rare cloisonné enamel cupstand - 16th century
A rare cloisonné enamel cupstand - 16th century
The stand enamelled with shou medallions flanked by stylised dragons framed by ruyi-head borders, the dish decorated with interlocking lingzhi fungus scrolls encircled by the foliate cavetto and rim with stylised dragons, the undersides with a continuous foliate floral scroll encircled by panels decorated with floral sprays including prunus, lotus and peony, the foot enamelled with islands amidst waves flanked by beribboned ruyi-head scrolls, with gilt interior and rims. 14cm (5½in) diam. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000
Provenance: Miss A.C. Kemp
Illustrated: Harry Garner, Chinese and Japanese Cloisonné, London, 1962, pl.62B.
Another cloisonné enamel example from the Qing Court Collection is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Metal-bodied Enamel Ware, Hong Kong, 2002, Catalogue no.68.
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
A cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping - Late 15th/early 16th century
A cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping - Late 15th/early 16th century
The globular body rising from a splayed foot to a cylindrical neck with flared rim, enamelled overall with a design of colourful lotus blooms borne on a leafy meander against a rich turquoise ground, with lotus lappets at the base and foot, flanked on either side by a mask handle, the base and rim richly gilded, wood stand and fitted box. 21cm (8¼in) high (3). Estimate: £40,000 - 60,000
Footnote: Cloisonné enamel vases of this form are rare. The style of the lotus scrolls and lappets on the present example are consistent with fifteenth century design, as can be seen on a turquoise-ground censer with dragon handles in the National Palace Museum, illustrated in Enamel Ware in the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties, Taipei, 1999, p.67; and another related example in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, illustrated by H. Garner, Chinese and Japanese Cloisonné Enamels, London, 1962, pl. 14. A bottle vase of related form with applied dragon-shaped handles and decorated with interlocking sprays of lotus in the Palace Museum, Beijing is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Metal-bodied Enamel Ware, Hong Kong, 2002, Catalogue no.2.
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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street
01 mai 2008
Cloisonne Vase, China, 18th c.
Cloisonne Vase, China, 18th c.
A Rouleau shaped Cloisonne vase, with overall design of: small vases, incense burners, bowls of fruit and planters. With interlocking diaper designs on a turquoise blue ground. The neck with stylized phoenix above the shoulder with Buddhist symbols. 17 3/4"- 45cm
Brandt Asian Art Gallery: 20 Georgian House, 10 Bury Street, St James's, London SW1Y 6AA - Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 9368 - Fax: +44 (0)20 7930 9370 - Email: brandt@nildram.co.uk - Website: www.brandtasianart.com
09 avril 2008
A cloisonné enamel ruyi Sceptre - China, Jiaqing
A cloisonné enamel ruyi Sceptre - China, Jiaqing
the handle of an undulating form with projecting rectangular sections extending to the lappet shaped terminal, decorated with panels enclosing gnarled foliate branches bearing raised peaches framed by foliate floral sprays, the panels alternating with a foliate spray decorated with the Buddhist Emblems of the Lotus and the Umbrella, the reverse with sectional wan ground and two pierced cash, all reserved on a turquoise ground, the gilt sides incised with foliate floral sprays reserved on a seeded ground 52.7 cm. long. - Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500
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Bonhams. The Jacques Desenfans Collection, 10 Apr 2008. New Bond Street
24 mars 2008
A small cloisonné enameled metal bowl - 17th Century
A small cloisonné enameled metal bowl - 17th Century
Of inverted bell form with lions chasing ribbon-tied embroidered balls in various colors on a turquoise ground and a white ground lotus petal band that repeat on the floor of the interior wall combined with a classic lotus flower and leaf scroll design, the recessed base also covered with the same lotus motif. 6in (15cm) diameter - Sold for $1,800 plus Premium and tax
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16 mars 2008
Paire de jardinières en émaux jaunes peints sur cuivre, Chine, époque Qianlong.
Paire de jardinières en émaux jaunes peints sur cuivre, Chine, époque Qianlong.
décorées en polychromie de fleurs et rinceaux feuillagés, bonzaï en forme de pêchers en fleurs avec incrustations de turquoise et cuivre doré. Au revers de la base, la marque de Qianlong à quatre caractères. Hauteur : 54 cm. Largeur : 42 cm.- Estimé : 12 000 / 15 000 €
Piasa Paris. Art d'Asie. Vente du 9 avril 2008