Auction Preview: Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art at Christie’s, London, May 15
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What: Chinese Ceramics & Works of ArtWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 's, LondonWhen: May 15, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: 11 May, 10am - 4:30pm / 12 May, 12pm - 5pm / 13 May, 12pm - 5pm / 14 May, 9am - 4:30pmTop Lots of the Sale:- &Auction Preview: Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art at Christie’s, London, May 15
What: Chinese Ceramics & Works of ArtWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 's, LondonWhen: May 15, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: 11 May, 10am - 4:30pm / 12 May, 12pm - 5pm / 13 May, 12pm - 5pm / 14 May, 9am - 4:30pmTop Lots of the Sale:- «A Magnificent And Important Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel, Zun» - Late Shang- Early Western Zhou Dynasty (12th-10th Century Bc); the bulbous mid-section and the spreading lower body of the vase are boldly cast with taotie masks interspersed with thick vertical flanges. Measured at 12 ¼ in. (31.2 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 287,000 - USD 574,000- «A Rare Gold and Silver-Inlaid Bronze Archaistic Bird-Form Ritual Vessel, Zun» - Ming Dynasty, 17th Century. The vessel is well cast as a standing mythical bird with the head facing forward. Measured at 14 ½ in. (37 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 143,500 - USD 215,250- «A Large Finely Cast Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, and A Bronze Stand» - Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th Century. The figure is cast seated in padmasana holding a willow stem in the raised right hand and a cup in the left, with a serene expression with downcast eyes. Measured at 31 1/8 in. (79 cm.) high overall. Estimated Price: USD 114,800 - USD 172,200- «An Underglaze Blue and Copper-Red 'Prunus' Meiping» - 18th Century. The vase is decorated with a single flowering tree, the contours of the bark are skilfully executed in shades of cobalt blue. Measured at 20 7/8 in. (53 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 100,450 - USD 129,150- «A Massive Green-Glazed Pottery Horse» - Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The equine is of impressive proportions, and is modelled standing foursquare with its tail lifted in an elegant curve. The well-built body is supported on sturdy legs. Measured at 52 in. (132 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 86,100 - USD 143,500- «A Rare White Jade »Three Friends of Winter« Ewer and Cover» - 18th Century. The vessel is of a flattened rectangular form. Measured at 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 86,100 - USD 114,800- «A Greenish-White Jade 'Luohan And Grotto' Group» - Qianlong Period (1736-1795). The boulder is finely carved to one side with a luohan holding a ruyi sceptre seated within a rocky grotto. Measured at 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high. Estimated Price: USD 86,100 - USD 114,800- «A Rare Cloisonné Enamel Cup Stand» - Xuande Incised Six-Character Mark and of the Period (1426-1435). The flat-bottomed dish is modelled with a slightly raised collar to the centre. Measured at 7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) diam. Estimated Price: USD 86,100 - USD 114,800For details, visit: https://www.christies.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more