Suzanne Bonnal de Noreuil, alias Mirandole Nguyên Viêt Chù (1888-après 1960), Intérieur d'une pagode

October 25, 2016, 10:29 am

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Lot 42. Suzanne Bonnal de Noreuil, alias Mirandole Nguyên Viêt Chù (1888-après 1960), Intérieur d'une pagode. Huile sur carton, 42 x 27 cm, signature en bas à gauche : Nguyên Viêt Chù. Estimation : 300 € / 500 €.  Photo Cornette de Saint-Cyr.

Note: Suzanne Bonnal de Noreuil fut l'élève de Frédéric Humbert, Laforge et Gabrielle Debillemont-Chardon et sociétaire des Artistes 
Français dès 1923. 
Elle obtint le Grand Prix des Cadres d'Orsel en 1952. Elle séjourna en Indochine entre 1920 et automne 1940.

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A rare carved ‘Longquan’ celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century

October 25, 2016, 1:37 pm

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Lot 117. A rare carved ‘Longquan’ celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

with deep rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot, boldly carved to the exterior with large lotus, peony, chrysanthemum and camellia flowers and buds borne on leafy stems, the foot encircled by a keyfret band, the interior similarly decorated with a composite floral scroll encircling a peony spray roundel, applied overall with a rich celadon-green glaze save for an unglazed buff-coloured ring on the base; 18.7 cm, 7 3/8  in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 nov. 2016, 11:30 AM

A large ‘Longquan’ celadon 'lotus' bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century

October 25, 2016, 1:43 pm

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Lot 119. A large ‘Longquan’ celadon 'lotus' bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, carved around the exterior with leafy lotus scrolls and to the interior with a floral medallion encircled by tumultuous waves in the well, covered overall with a bluish-green glaze; 32 cm, 12 1/2  in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 nov. 2016, 11:30 AM

Vase yuhuchun à décor de chích chòe, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°siècle, fours de Chu Đậu

October 25, 2016, 2:12 pm

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Lot 40. Vase yuhuchunà décor de chích chòe, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°siècle, fours de Chu Đậu. Estimation : 500 € / 1 000 €.  Photo Cornette de Saint-Cyr.

Grès porcelaineux à décor peint en cobalt sous couverte, D. 31 cm.

Le vase, de forme yuhuchun , est orné de quatre réserves horizontales : des panneaux de lotus, autour du pied et de l’épaule, encadrent un décor composé de deux oiseaux chich choe ( Copsychus saularis) volant parmi les bambous, tandis que des plantes à feuilles lancéolées sont peintes autour du col évasé. Cet oiseau est particulièrement apprécié par les potiers qui le représentent sur les plats, les bols, les pots et sur les vases. Généralement, de grandes feuilles de plantain hiératiques entourent le col. Les représentations de plantes aux feuilles souples sont plus rares et figurant sur des pièces au travail plus soigné. On notera également l’intensité du bleu qui contraste avec le fond blanc crème. Base chocolatée. Restauration 

Provenance: Acquis à la galerie Beurdeley, 1995;

Note: Un vase similaire est représenté dans Chinese and Vietnamese Blue and White Wares found in Philippines (Larry Gotuaco, Rita C. Tan, Alisson Diem, 1997, Fig. V9) et considéré commetypique des productions de Chu Đậu. 

Exposition: - La céramique vietnamienne, collection des membres de la Société Française d’Etude de la Céramique Orientale, Galerie Magloire, 2013, cat. 66. 

Pièces de comparaison: - Hai Phong Museum, Hai Phong Antique Collector Club, Hai Phong Antiques, 2009, n°348

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Plat, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°siècle, fours de Chu Đậu

October 25, 2016, 2:34 pm

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Lot 41. Plat, Vietnam, dynastie des Lê, 16°siècle, fours de Chu Đậu. Estimation : 4 000 € / 5 000 €.  Photo Cornette de Saint-Cyr.

Grès porcelaineux et émaux en cobalt sous couverte D. 36 cm .

Le décor est composé au centre, d’une fleur de de chrysanthème stylisée et d’un large rinceau de chrysanthème encadré de nuages stylisés et de rinceaux classiques. Au revers, des panneaux de lotus. Base chocolatée. Etat : éclat sur le bord.  

Des plats de ce type ont été retrouvés dans la cargaison du Pandanan (Philippines, Allison Diem, «Vietnamese Ceramics from the Pandanan Shipwreck Excavation in the Philippines», TAOCI, n°2, 2001, Fig. 5, D. 35 cm). 

Pièces de comparaison: - Victoria & Albert Museum, D. 26,2 cm, C.190-1956 
- Birmingham Museum of Art, D. 25 cm, 1978.92, D. 25 cm (John Stevenson, John Guy, Dragon and Lotus Blossoms – Vietnamese ceramics in the Birmingham Museum of Art, 2011, cat. 117) 
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, D. 24 cm, M.84.213.222 
- Hai Phong Museum, Hai Phong Antique Collector Club, Hai Phong Antiques, 2009, n°370 

Dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Vietnam, 1500-1600. Height: 7 cm, Diameter: 26.2 cm. Given by J. van Lier, C.190-1956 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2016

Plate, Vietnam, 15th-16th century. Stoneware with cream slip, underglaze blue painted decoration, and clear glaze Height: 2 1/4 in. (5.72 cm); Diameter: 9 7/16 in. (23.97 cm). LACMA, Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Edward E. Masters (M.84.213.222) © Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles

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Gold pieces, Song Dynasty, excavated in Yang Jia Chi's tomb, Guizhou, China in 2014

October 25, 2016, 2:56 pm

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Gold cup, part of a two-piece set, Song Dynasty. Excavated in Yang Jia Chi's tomb, Guizhou, China in 2014.

Gold plate, part of a two-piece set, Song Dynasty. Excavated in Yang Jia Chi's tomb, Guizhou, China in 2014.

Gold cup and stand, Song Dynasty. Excavated in Yang Jia Chi's tomb, Guizhou, China in 2014.

Gold chopsticks bottle, Song Dynasty. Excavated in Yang Jia Chi's tomb, Guizhou, China in 2014.

Stem Cup, Period of Tibetan Empire, 7th–9th century, China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)

October 25, 2016, 3:03 pm

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Stem Cup, Period of Tibetan Empire, 7th–9th century, China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia). Gold with repoussé decoration. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of mouth 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Purchase, 2001 Benefit Fund, 2002; 2002.19. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The intertwined vine with its curled leaves is reminiscent of Sogdian imagery and motifs found in Gandharan Dionysian reliefs. The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are placed in rectangular frames beneath the cup rim.

Ritual wine container (Hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (77–476 B.C.), early 5th century BC

October 26, 2016, 11:01 am

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Ritual wine container (Hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (77–476 B.C.), early 5th century BC. Bronze inlaid with copper. H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm). Rogers Fund, 1999 (1999.46a, b) © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

A portion of this vessel’s surface has retained its original corrosion-free brassy color. The triangular forms around the rim are inlaid with copper, which has turned dark and is partially covered by green corrosion.

Another significant piece purchased since the 1980s with general acquisition funds exemplifies an important innovation of bronze casting that took place at Eastern Zhou foundries. This tall wine container (hu) exhibits a dense sculptural decoration that is the direct result of the use of master decor stamps, also known as pattern blocks, that facilitated the mold-making process and brought about specialization and mass production to meet the rapid commercialization of the bronze industry. The highly textured surface is further enhanced by a colorful copper inlay. 

[Zhixin Jason Sun, Ancient Chinese Bronzes in the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Orientations, March 2015].

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Grain Serving Vessel (Dui), Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), ca. 5th century B.C.

October 26, 2016, 11:20 am

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Grain Serving Vessel (Dui), Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), ca. 5th century B.C. Bronze. H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm). H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913, 13.100.7a, b. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

This vessel’s deeply reserved ornamentation was meant to be filled with colored inlay. The lid, when inverted, functions as a serving dish. 

Grain Serving Vessel (Dou), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 B.C.), late 6th–early 5th century BC

October 26, 2016, 11:34 am

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Grain Serving Vessel (Dou), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 B.C.), late 6th–early 5th century BC. Bronze. H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Diam. of foot 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam. of rim 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Rogers Fund, 1925, 25.20.2a, b. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

A subtle all-over pattern of interwoven bands complements the graceful shape of this vessel, which is further adorned by the four nearly naturalistic feline handles.

Bell (Zhong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 B.C.), early 5th century B.C.

October 26, 2016, 11:46 am

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Bell (Zhong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 B.C.), early 5th century B.C. Bronze. H. 15 in. (38.3 cm); W. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber through the Live Oak Foundation, 1988, 1988.20.7. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

Sets of bells were an important aspect of Zhou bronze production. They were used in musical accompaniment for ritual ceremonies and for less solemn occasions.

Ancient clapperless bells, which were sounded with mallets, are members of the zhong family. A yongzhong, recognized by its highly raised rims, is a type of bell found in great sets of graduated chimes known as bianzhong. Although it has a slightly raised rim, this bell is suspended from a ring rather than a long handle, making it a cross between the yongzhong and the bo types. Each face of the bell has three rows of bosses in the form of coiled serpents further divided by trapezoidal panels with faint dragon motifs. The elegant decoration and advanced acoustical properties of Zhou-dynasty bells illustrate the extraordinary technical sophistication of metallurgy in China during this period.

The Star of Sierra Leone VI. A 21.69 carats D colour, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa pear-shaped diamond ring, by Harry Winston

October 26, 2016, 12:49 pm

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Lot 178. The Star of Sierra Leone VI. A 21.69 carats D colour, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa pear-shaped diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate CHF 1,400,000 - CHF 1,800,000 (USD 1,412,727 - USD 1,816,364). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 21.69 carats, to the baguette-cut diamond tapered shoulders, ring size 5 ½, mounted in platinum. Signed Winston for Harry Winston.

Accompanied by report no. 2175703908 dated 28 June 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 21.69 carat diamond is D colour, VVS2 clarity, a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa, and a letter of authentication noting the re-cut of the 22.27 carat diamond (known as the Star of Sierra Leone VI) to 21.69 carats.

Further accompanied by report no. 1251615 dated 29 January 1981 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 21.69 carat diamond is D colour, VVS2 clarity.

Copy of report no. NY674663 dated 12 November 1973 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond, weighing then 22.27 carats, is D colour, VVS1 clarity. 

Copy of invoice dated 26 December 1973 and copy of insurance valuationdated 30 March 1983, both from Harry Winston.

 

Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 15 November 2016, Geneva

Jean Rousseau, Montre en forme de tête de mort, XVIIe siècle,

October 26, 2016, 1:25 pm

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Jean Rousseau (XVIIe siècle / 17th century), Montre en forme de tête de mort / Skull shaped Watch© RMN-Grand Palais / Musée du Louvre - Martine Beck-Coppola

Montre en forme de tête de mort, Milieu du XVIIe siècle, Genève

October 26, 2016, 1:30 pm

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Montre en forme de tête de mort / Watch skull shape, Milieu du XVIIe siècle, Genève. Argent, laiton doré, cristal de roche. D. : 3,20 cm. ; H. : 3,80 cm. Ancienne collection prince Soltykoff ; legs Mlle Marie-Julie Olivier, 1935. Département des Objets d'art, Musée du Louvre© R.M.N.

Montre en forme de tête de mort, Second quart du XVIIIe siècle, Paris

October 26, 2016, 1:35 pm

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Montre en forme de tête de mort / Watch skull shape, Second quart du XVIIIe siècle, Paris. Argent, laiton doré, émail. H. : 3,90 cm. ; L. : 3,70 cm. Legs Mlle Olivier, 1935. Département des Objets d'art, Musée du Louvre© Musée du Louvre/M. Beck-Coppola

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A Pair of Gold Bracelets with the Design of Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls, Qing Dynasty.

October 26, 2016, 2:12 pm

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A Pair of Gold Bracelets with the Design of Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls, Qing Dynasty.

Double Dragons Gold Filigree Bracelet, Qing Dynasty, China, from Lau Legacy Malaysia Collection.

October 26, 2016, 2:18 pm

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Double Dragons Gold Filigree Bracelet, Qing Dynasty, China, from Lau Legacy Malaysia Collection.

4.00 carats cushion-shaped fancy intense orangy pink diamond ring

October 27, 2016, 11:14 am

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Lot 198. 4.00 carats cushion-shaped fancy intense orangy pink diamond ring. Estimate 587,000 — 785,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.

Set with a cushion-shaped fancy intense orangy pink diamond weighing 4.00 carats, size 52, illustrated unmounted. 

Accompanied by GIA report no. 16214260, dated 25 July 2007, stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Orangy Pink, Natural Colour, SI2 Clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 16 Nov 2016, 10:30 AM

Figure of a lion, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

October 27, 2016, 11:42 am

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Figure of a lion, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Rock crystal. H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902, 02.18.842. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dish with frog and lotus leaves, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

October 27, 2016, 11:47 am

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Dish with frog and lotus leaves, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Rock crystal. H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902, 02.18.840. © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.