Platinum, sapphire, diamond, onyx and emerald ring, Cartier. Photo Sotheby's
Designed as a cockatoo set with round diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 3.35 carats, accented by an onyx beak and two emerald eyes, size 7½, signed Cartier, numbered 56 369. Estimation 40,000 — 60,000 USD
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Rare et important vase hu en porcelaine à glaçure flammée, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Marque et Époque Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo Artcurial - Briest-Poulain-F.Tajan.
Le corps piriforme reposant sur un petit pied évasé et surmonté d'un large col rehaussé d'un filet et agrémenté de deux anses en forme de têtes d'animaux stylisées supportant des anneaux en léger relief, le corps recouvert d'une belle glaçure pourpre flammée de bleu tournant au crème sur les arrêtes et les anses, la base émaillée d'une couverte brune et crème portant une marque en cachet incisée à six caractères de l'Empereur Qianlong. Hauteur : 34,3 cm. (13 ½ in.). Estimation : 60 000 / 80 000 €
A RARE FLAMBE-GLAZED HU VASE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD (1736-1795)
Les vases flammés Qianlong de cette forme sont très rares. Un vase Qianlong de même forme et même glaçure se trouvant dans la collection F.C. Harrisson, et prêtéà l'Ashmolean museum d'Oxford en 1903, a été vendu à Sotheby's Hong-Kong le 29 novembre 1976, lot 568 ; un autre a été vendu dans la même maison le 27 novembre 1973, lot 381. On peut aussi comparer le présent vase avec un plus petit vendu à Sotheby's Londres le 9 novembre 2011, lot 62. Un vase bleu-blanc du même modèle et de la période Qianlong, est illustré dans Treasures in the Royalty, the Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, 2003, p.234, de même que le vase Ru à glaçure céladon Qianlong, p.329. Un vase Poudre de thé portant la marque Qianlong a été vendu à Sotheby's Hong-Kong le 10 avril 2006, lot 1523. Ces vases Qianlong sont inspirés du modèle Yongzheng comme l'exemple de vase illustré dans l'ouvrage de Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 2, London, 1994, pl. 834, ce même vase vendu à Sotheby's Hong-Kong le 9 octobre 2012, lot 8; enfin un nouvel exemple Yongzheng vendu à Christie's Hong-Kong le 30 novembre 2011, lot 3299.
Flambé-glazed vases of this form are very rare. For a Qianlong vase of this form and glaze, see one from the F.C. Harrison collection, formerly on loan at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1903, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th November 1976, lot 568; and another was sold in these rooms, 27 November 1973, lot 381. Compare with a smaller example sold at Sotheby's London, 9 November 2011, lot 62. Compare also with a blue and white vase of the same shape from the Qianlong period illustrated in Treasures in the Royalty, the Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, 2003, p. 234, see also the Qianlong vase in Ru celadon glaze P. 329. A teadust, Qianlong mark and period, similar vase was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 10 Avril 2006, lot 1523. These Qianlong vases are inspired from Yongzheng examples. Compare the flambé-glazed Yongzheng prototype, published in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 2, London, 1994, pl. 834 and sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9 October 2012, lot 8, and another example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 November 2011, lot 3299
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Importante vasque à poissons en porcelaine bleu blanc et rouge de cuivre, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Époque Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo Artcurial - Briest-Poulain-F.Tajan.
Le corps massif, s'arrondissant à partir de la base, la bordure épaisse, le pourtour richement décoré de carpes, brochets, perches, poissons chats, crustacés et poissons divers, évoluant au milieu de plantes aquatiques, l'intérieur blanc, la bordure rehaussée d'une frise ; fêles et craquelures de l'émail. Hauteur : 49,8 cm. (19 ¾ in.). Estimation : 30 000 / 40 000 €
A COPPER RED AND UNDER GLAZE BLUE 'FISH' JARDINIERE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Les noms de quatre des poissons présents sur le bassin, forment le rebus Qing bai lian jie, signifiant, la droiture et la pureté. Le poisson est aussi le symbole de l'abondance et de la richesse (Yu).
Une pièce comparable provenant des collections d'Auguste Le Fort se trouve au musée de Dresde (n° inventaire PO968) ; utilisée à l'origine en tant qu'aquariums pour les poissons rouges, Auguste le Fort y plantait des orangers (voir : Ostasiatisches Porzellan aus der Sammlung August des Starken, Leipzig, 2001, p 54).
Une autre vasque similaire a été vendue à Sotheby's New York le 19 Mars 2013, lot 162.
The names of four fish in the pond form the rebus Qing bai lian jie, meaning, righteousness and purity. Fish is also the symbol of abundance and wealth (Yu).
A similar piece from the collection of Auguste le Fort is located in Dresden Museum (inventory number PO968) originally used as aquariums for goldfish, Auguste le Fort used them for orange trees (see: Ostasiatisches Porzellan aus der Sammlung des Starken August, Leipzig, 2001, p 54).
A similar bowl was sold at Sotheby's New York 19 March 2013, lot 162.
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Importante statue de Guanyin en porcelaine famille rose, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Époque Jiaqing (1796-1820), XIXème siècle. Photo Artcurial - Briest-Poulain-F.Tajan.
Représentée debout vêtue d'une longue robe retombant sur les pieds, décorée de semis de fleurs sur fond rose et blanc sgraffiato, les bordures ornées de motifs dorés de prunus et bambous, les épaules et la coiffe recouvertes d'un châle, rehaussé de médaillons sur fond sgraffiato bleu, le visage souriant, les mains amovibles, l'une tenant une perle dorée, socle en bois ; restaurations aux doigts, fêles de cuisson, petites sautes d'émail restaurées. Hauteur : 81,5 cm. (32 in.). Estimation : 20 000 / 30 000 €
AN IMPORTANT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANYIN, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD (1796-1820), 19TH CENTURY
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Petite coupe en porcelaine wucai, Chine, Dynastie Ming, Marque et époque Jiajing (1522-1566). Photo Artcurial - Briest-Poulain-F.Tajan.
De forme évasée, reposant sur un petit pied, l'extérieur décoré de ruyi, fleurs et rinceaux feuillagés, marque Jiajing à six caractères à la base.Diamètre : 7,5 cm. (3 in.). Estimation : 6 000 / 8 000 €
A SMALL WUCAI PORCELAIN CUP, CHINA, MING DYNASTY, JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD (1522-1566)
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18th C stoneware punch bowl, probably from Nottingham. Sprigged with figures hunting, mythical heraldic beasts, Adam and Eve and the devil, it is quite a rare piece and is all about drinking, temptation and hedonism. Photo: Rodney Woolley.
NEW YORK, NY.- The 15th edition of the New York Ceramics Fair announces that seven pottery and porcelain specialists will be making their debut at the next fair, which kicks off with a preview on January 21, 2014 at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, Since 1999, the New York Ceramics Fair has built an exemplary reputation for bringing to New York the finest exhibitors from England, Europe and all across America—and now seven new ones are stepping aboard.
“We are always thrilled to welcome fresh new participants to the New York Ceramics Fair,” says Liz Lees, who co-produces the fair with Meg Wendy, “and the notable specialists joining us in 2014 are truly exceptional. They are bringing an impressive range of offerings to the Fair’s already diverse examples of porcelain, pottery, glass, cloisonné and enamels.”
The distinguished specialists coming to the New York Ceramics Fair for the first time are: Mark & Marjorie Allen (specializing in tin-glazed pottery); Aytek USA Inc. (contemporary Iznik pottery); Jeffrey Evans & Associates (early American glass and 17th- to 20th-century ceramics); Cliff Lee (contemporary porcelain); John Pagliaro (contemporary ceramic art); Rodney Woolley Ceramics & Works of Art (early English pottery); and Haggerty Ceramics (contemporary pottery). With these additions the total number of participants is 29.
Returning galleries include: Anavian Gallery, Garry Atkins, Martin Cohen, Martyn Edgell Antiques Ltd., Michelle Erickson, Ferrin Contemporary, Katherine Houston Porcelain, John Howard, Roderick Jellicoe, Leo Kaplan, Ltd., Kingham’s Pottery, Moylan Smelkinson, Sylvia Powell Decorative Arts, Santos London, Ian Simmonds, The Stradlings, Philip Suval, Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Warren Antiques, Mark West, Lynda Willauer Antiques, and Christopher Sheppard Glass.
Also on deck is a public program of designer talks, expert lecturers and a special exhibition called The Bacchanalistas: Passions+Pleasures, which presents an overview of contemporary ceramics by living artists whose art draws inspiration from ceramic history. Themes of passion, eroticism, sexuality, abundance and excess of food and wine will be shown through figural sculpture, animated painted vessels and still life from the 16th century through today.
The fair has designated Friday as their Designer Day featuring Alexa Hampton, Kitty Hawks, and David Scott on a panel called Porcelain Perfect: How Top Decorators Accessorize with Ceramics, in cooperation with the New York School of Interior Design, and moderated by Judith Gura, noted author and member NYSID. Mario Buatta, the highly acclaimed interior designer, will entertain his audience with If You Can’t Hide It, Decorate It followed by a book-signing of his best-seller “Mario Buatta: 50 Years of American Style and Decoration,” published by Rizzoli.
The Opening Preview for the New York Ceramics is an invitation-only event on January 21, 2014, from 5 to 6 p.m. A public preview, with wine and hors d’oeuvres, follows from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $90 and valid for the entire run of the Fair.
The fair opens to the public on January 22 to January 26, admission to the Fair is $20, which includes the Fair’s color-illustrated catalog. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday to Saturday, January 22-25. Hours on Sunday, January 26 are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bruce Scott, Cumbrian Blue (s) (Crooklands) Cow in a Meadow, 2007/13. Photo: Ferrin Contemporary.
A Venetian Chalcedony trembleuse beaker and stand, first half 18th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The glass marbled in tones of brown and green, the beaker with aventurine inclusions and of footed trumpet form, the stand with a deep central well and an inverted rim, the upper surface in green only, beaker 8cm high, stand 12.3cm diam (2). Sold for £4,375 (€5,206)
A similar beaker and stand is illustrated by Hugh Tait, The Golden Age of Venetian Glass (1979), no.169, p.106 and further examples by Anna Elisabeth Theuerkauff-Liederwald, Venezianisches Glas der Veste Coburg (1994), pp.485-489
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A Venetian Chalcedony flask, 17th Century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
In marbled agate or Chalcedony glass in tones of green and brown, the hexagonal body moulded with six deep vertical flutes, a white metal mount at the neck, 17cm high. Sold for £16,875 (€20,083)
Provenance: Krug Collection
Lempertz, Cologne, 26-29 April 1961, lot 466
Illustrated by Brigitte Klesse, Glassammlung Helfried Krug (1965), p.73, fig.85. A similar example in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich is illustrated by Walther Bernt, Altes Glas, p.61 and by Rainer Rückert, p.247, fig.50
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Impressive pair of platinum, emerald and diamond earclips, Molina. Photo courtesy Sotheby's
Centering two square emerald-cut emeralds weighing 22.64 and 22.02 carats, framed by clusters set with oval, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 34.80 carats, signed Molina. Estimation 500,000 — 700,000 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57164 A and B stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: modern.
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Platinum, emerald and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's
Of crossover design, set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 5.43 carats and a pear-shaped emerald weighing 4.75 carats, the mounting further set with baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size 3¾. Lot. Vendu 203,000 USD
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155722784 stating that the diamond is F color, VS2 clarity.
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57479 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: traditional.
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Platinum, emerald and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's
Centered by a round emerald weighing 12.08 carats, framed by marquise and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats, size 5¾, fitted with inner sizing band. Lot. Vendu 293,000 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57421 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: traditional.
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Platinum, carved emerald and diamond pendant-brooch necklace. Photo courtesy Sotheby's
Centering an emerald carved on both sides with floral motifs measuring approximately 36.6 by 27.0 by 7.3 mm, accented at the sides by old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats; fitted with a detachable brooch fitting, together with a platinum openwork chain (not illustrated), length 20 inches; circa 1920. Lot. Vendu 161,000 USD
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Rare vase en porcelaine à décor rouge de cuivre, Yuhuchunping, Dynastie Ming, Époque Hongwu (1368-1398). Photo Sotheby's
le corps en forme de poire reposant sur un pied légèrement évasé, se rétrécissant en un col à présent sectionné, la panse peinte d'un intense rouge vif de chrysanthèmes, pivoines, fleurs de grenadiers et camélias, au dessus d'une bande de larges pétales de lotus abritant des volutes autour de la base, l'épaulement agrémenté d'une bande de têtes de ruyi, le col rehaussé d'un anneau d'entrelacs sous une frise de grecques, le pied d'une frise de rinceaux; 25,4 cm, 10 in. Estimation 80,000 — 120,000 EUR
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Franz Hart (1910-1996), Munich.
Acquired from the above in the 1960s.
Exposition: Seladon Swatow Blauweiss. Chinesische Keramik aus der Sammlung Ignazio Vok, Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst der Stadt Koeln, 7. Mai - 28. August 1983, no. 55.
Seladon Swatow Blauweiss. Chinesische Keramik aus der Sammlung Ignazio Vok, Museum Rietberg, Haus am Kiel, Zuerich, 6. Oktober - 8. Januar 1984, no. 55.
A RARE UNDERGLAZE-RED DECORATED VASE PAINTED WITH THE FLOWERS OF THE FOUR SEASONS, YUHUCHUNPING, MING DYNASTY, HONGWU PERIOD (1368-1398)
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Coupe en porcelaine bleu blanc, Marque et époque Jiajing (1522-1566). Photo Sotheby's
l'intérieur peint des Huit Trésors autour d'un double cercle abritant quatre ruyi, le pourtour extérieur peint de grues volant parmi des nuages et deux trigrammes encerclés, marque à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base; 14 cm, 5 1/2 in. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 EUR
Provenance: Acquired in China in the 1920s.
Thence in the family by descent.
A BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT TRIGRAMS' SAUCER DISH, JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD (1522-1566)
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Vase double gourde en porcelaine bleu blanc, Dynastie Ming, Époque Wanli (1573-1620). Photo Sotheby's
la panse renflée ornée de cartouches lobés alternant chevaux fabuleux et diverses fleurs, le col ventru agrémenté de vases précieux entrecoupés de pêches de longévité; 30,5 cm, 12 in. Estimation 6,000 — 8,000 EUR
A BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE, MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD (1573-1620)
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Vase en porcelaine bleu blanc, Epoque Transition, XVIIe siècle. Photo Sotheby's
la panse peinte dans une subtile palette de bleu de pavillons accrochés à un paysage montagneux planté d'arbres et traversé d'un cours d'eau où navigue une barque, le col souligné de palmes stylisées; 45,9 cm, 18 in. Estimation 15,000 — 25,000 EUR
Provenance: Carew Shaw Collection, n°245 (according to label).
Bernheimer, Munich (according to label).
A FINE BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASE, 17TH CENTURY
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Vase rouleau en porcelaine bleu à décor poudré or, Dynastie Qing, Époque Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo Sotheby's
la panse et le col divisés en cartouches à l'or sur fond bleu abritant paysages lacustres, vases fleuris et objets précieux, le col souligné d'une frise de têtes de ruyi et le pied d'une bande de flammes stylisées; 46 cm, 18 1/8 in. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 EUR. Lot. Vendu 6,000 EUR
Provenance: Acquired from Bernheimer, Munich, in the 1960s.
A POWDER-BLUE AND GILT-DECORATED ROULEAU VASE, QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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Vase en porcelaine bleu blanc, Dynastie Qing, Époque Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo Sotheby's
de forme balustre, la panse décorée d'un dragon à la poursuite de la perle enflammée ; avec un plat en porcelaine bleu blanc au même décor (2). haut. 24,5 cm, 9 5/8 in. Estimation 1,500 — 2,500 EUR. Lot. Vendu 12,500 EUR
Provenance: Acquired from Bernheimer, Munich, in the 1960s.
Thence in the family by descent.
A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' VASE; TOGETHER WITH A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' DISH, QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
18 karat gold, sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Sothebys.
Centered by an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 12.02 carats, framed by baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3.05 carats, size 4¾. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 USD. Lot. Vendu 653,000 USD
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 56279 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating.
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18 karat gold, silver and sapphire 'Jody' necklace, Marilyn F. Cooperman. Photo Sothebys.
Formed with bombé clusters set with numerous round and oval-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 150.00 carats, length 18 inches, signed MFC for Marilyn F. Cooperman; pendant detachable. Estimation 25,000 — 35,000 USD. Lot. Vendu 62,500 USD
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