Auction Preview: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art at Christie’s, London, Nov 6
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What: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of ArtWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 's London, UKWhen: November 6; 10.30 AM & 02.00 PMPublic Viewing: 2 Nov, 10am - 4:30pm; 3 Nov, 12pm - 5pm; 4 Nov, 12pm - 8pm; 5 Nov, 9am - 4:30pmTop lots of thAuction Preview: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art at Christie’s, London, Nov 6
What: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of ArtWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 's London, UKWhen: November 6; 10.30 AM & 02.00 PMPublic Viewing: 2 Nov, 10am - 4:30pm; 3 Nov, 12pm - 5pm; 4 Nov, 12pm - 8pm; 5 Nov, 9am - 4:30pmTop lots of the sale:- A Rare Large Ming-Style Blue and White Moonflask, Bianhu. Yongzheng Six-Character Seal Mark in Underglaze Blue and of the Period (1725-1735). 20 7/8 in. (53 cm.) high. Estimate: GBP 1,200,000 - GBP 1,500,000 (USD 1,568,400 - USD 1,960,500)- A Magnificent Sancai and Blue-Glazed Pottery Figure of a Guardian Warrior, Tang Dynasty (618-907). 29 3/8 in. (74.6 cm.) high. Estimate: GBP 150,000 - GBP 250,000 (USD 196,050 - USD 326,750)- A Rare and Finely-Cast Gilt-Bronze Seated Figure of Avalokiteshvara, Xuande Six-Character Incised Mark and of the Period (1426-1435). The figure is richly gilded, and the base is sealed with a plate inscribed with a double vajra. 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high. Estimate: GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000 (USD 196,050 - USD 261,400)- A Rare Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs, Quanyi, 17th-18th Century. On each chair the sweeping crest rail terminates in outswept hooks above shaped spandrels, and forms an elegant curve above the S-shaped splat carved with a ruyi-head roundel enclosing confronted chilong dragons and flanked by shaped spandrels. The rear posts continue to form the back legs below the rectangular frame above shaped, beaded aprons and spandrels carved in the front with a stylised scroll. The legs are joined by stepped stretchers and a foot rest above a shaped apron. Each 38 ¾ in. high x 26 ½ in. wide x 19 ¼ in. deep (98.5 x 67.3 x 49 cm.) Estimate: GBP 100,000 - GBP 200,000 (USD 130,700 - USD 261,400)- A Rare Huanghuali Recessed-Leg Painting Table, Hua’an, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century. The single-panel top is set within the wide rectangular frame, above elegant plain aprons and spandrels, all raised on legs of round section which are joined by pairs of stretchers. 33 1/8 in. x 68 ¾ in. wide x 22 5/8 in. deep. (84 x 174.6 x x 57.5 cm.) Estimate: GBP 100,000 - GBP 200,000 (USD 130,700 - USD 261,400)- A Rare Imperial Rock Crystal 'Ram' Washer, Jiaqing Yu Wan Wheel-Cut Four-Character Seal Mark and of the Period (1796-1820). The washer is carved in the form of a ram, with archaistic patterns to the body and incisions highlighting the swirling details on the beard and tail. The imperial reign mark is carved to the base, and the clear translucent stone appears to be flawless. 5 ¼ in. (13.5 cm.) long. Estimate: GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000 (USD 104,560 - USD 156,840)- A Carved Three-Colour Lacquer 'Chun' Circular Box and Cover, Qianlong Period (1736-1795). 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) diam. Estimate: GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000 (USD 104,560 - USD 130,700)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more