Auction Preview: Fine Chinese Art at Bonhams, London, May 16
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What: Fine Chinese ArtWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, W1S 1SR, LondonWhen: May 16, 10:30 AM BSTPublic Viewing: May 11, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 12, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 13, 09:00 - 19:30 BST; May 14, 09:00 - 16:30 BST; May 15, 09:00 - 16:30 BSTTop Lots aAuction Preview: Fine Chinese Art at Bonhams, London, May 16
What: Fine Chinese ArtWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, W1S 1SR, LondonWhen: May 16, 10:30 AM BSTPublic Viewing: May 11, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 12, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 13, 09:00 - 19:30 BST; May 14, 09:00 - 16:30 BST; May 15, 09:00 - 16:30 BSTTop Lots at the Sale:— «A very fine and rare pair of famille rose 'goose' tureens and covers» - Qianlong, circa 1780. Each naturalistically and boldly modeled, the raised head supported by a long elegantly curving neck, the body finely enameled with sepia and purple plumage. Measured at each 41cm (16 1/4in) high. (4). Featured at lot 247. Estimate: 200,000 USD - 260,000 USD.— «A rare pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs» - Quanshiyi, 17th century - Each with a wide curving top rail continuing to the armrests with curled back ends. Measured at each 62cm (24 3/8in) wide x 49.5cm (19 1/4in) deep x 98cm (38 1/2in) high. (2). Featured at lot 81. Estimate: 130,000 USD - 200,000 USD.— «A rare and large blue and white beaker vase,» Gu Wanli six-character mark and of the period - Deftly painted around the central globular body with alternating baskets and bowls containing flowers, the conical lower body with insects in flight amidst flowering plants above a band of prunus blossoms on a wave ground. Measured at 57.5cm (22 5/8in) high. Featured at lot 88. Estimate: 130,000 USD - 200,000 USD.— «An exceptionally rare and large blue and white 'Immortals' double-gourd vase» - Jiajing six character mark and of the period. Heavily potted with tubular neck and large lower and smaller upper bulbs, supported on a splayed foot. Measured at 55.5cm (21 3/4in) high. Featured at lot 84. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 160,000 USD.— «A superb greenish-white jade octagonal 'marriage' bowl» - Qianlong. Deftly carved around the waisted exterior in shallow relief with archaistic taotie masks on a key-fret ground, the short neck with pendent plantain leaves and triangles on the mouth-rim. Measured at 23.5cm (9 1/4 in) wide. (2). Featured at lot 160. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 160,000 USD.— «A large and rare gilt-bronze figure of Wenchang Wang» - Late Ming Dynasty. The impressive figure well cast, seated with hands clasped holding a hu tablet before his chest, the long robes draped in elegant folds and decorated with striding dragons at the hems. Measured at 58cm (22 7/8in) high. (2). Featured at lot 180. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 160,000 USD.— «A magnificent and large gilt-bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni,» 17th/18th century - Finely cast with eyes downcast in meditative expression, seated in dhyanasana atop a double-lotus pedestal, with the right hand reaching down towards the ground in bhumisparsha mudra. Measured at 46cm (18in) high. Featured at lot 185. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 160,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more