Auction Preview: Asian Decorative Works of Art at Bonhams, San Francisco, June 27
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What: Asian Decorative Works of ArtWhere: Bonhams, 220 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USAWhen: 27 June 2018, 10.00 am PDTAuction Viewing: June 23, 10.00 am – 05.00 pm; June 24, 10.00 pm – 05.00 pm; June 25, 10.00 am – 05.00 pmTop lots of the saAuction Preview: Asian Decorative Works of Art at Bonhams, San Francisco, June 27
What: Asian Decorative Works of ArtWhere: Bonhams, 220 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USAWhen: 27 June 2018, 10.00 am PDTAuction Viewing: June 23, 10.00 am – 05.00 pm; June 24, 10.00 pm – 05.00 pm; June 25, 10.00 am – 05.00 pmTop lots of the sale:- A massive hardstone overlay blue lacquer screen on stand. The massive circular frame encircling an unusual turquoise blue lacquer ground panel, incised in diaper patterns to depict a waterside setting, overlaid with a scene of scholar Liu Mengmei and beauty Du Liniang amid pavilions, lotus scrolls surrounding a rectangular inscription reading Mudan Ting ('The Peony Pavillion') in archaistic script. 70 1/2 in (179 cm) high. Estimate: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- A hardstone mounted six-panel hardwood screen, 20th century. Each central panel decorated with one hundred antiques and scholar's objects overlaid in multicolored hardstone, jade, metal and wood. 74 x 14 1/2 in (188 x 36.8 cm) each panel. Estimate: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- A large famille-rose stick neck vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong mark, late Qing dynasty. The cylindrical neck surmounting a slightly tapered globular body, the exteriors vibrantly decorated to depict two confronting iron-red bats fluttering amid nine large peaches fruiting from blossoming gnarled branches, the recessed base bearing the Six-character mark in underglaze blue (mouth rim retouched). 19 1/4 in (49 cm) high. Estimate: US$ 8,000 - 10,000- Anonymous (Qing dynasty). Two large paintings of Flowers, Birds and Rockwork. Two paintings, each ink and color on paper, now glued onto board and framed. 73 3/4 x 39 3/4 in (187.3 x 101 cm) each. Estimate: US$ 7,000 - 10,000- A large wood seated figure of Buddha, 17th century. Carved in the meditative posture and gesture of dhyana, attired in detailed multi-layered robes open at the chest, the head bowed in intense concentration and covered in tightly arranged bosses representing hair curls surrounding the usnisa, the back centered by a tall rectangular insert, likely sealing a consecratory chamber, the exterior surfaces showing areas of red lacquer and gilt. 26 in (66 cm) high. Estimate: US$ 6,000 - 8,000- Anonymous Kano School (17th century), Narrative Scenes. Fusuma panels now remounted as a large six-panel folding screen, ink, color and gold leaf on paper; unsigned (repairs, incomplete). 69 1/2 x 143 3/4in (176.5cm x 365.2cm) overall. Estimate: US$ 5,000 - 7,000- A Pair of Famille Rose Enameled Vases with Deer Handles, Jiaqing marks. Each of octagonal section and faceted pear form, painted in brilliantly hued opaque and translucent enamels with composite flower heads and leafy tendrils that form a dense ground surrounding two large shaped reserves filled with male and female figures, 16 7/8 in (43 cm) high. Estimate: US$ 5,000 - 7,000For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more