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A white-glazed foliate-rim dish, Five Dynasties, 10th century
Lot 261. A white-glazed foliate-rim dish, Five Dynasties, 10th century; 15.2 cm, 6 in. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500 GBP. © Sotheby's.the shallow flaring sides rising from a short...
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A 'Xing' mirror, 10th century
Lot 248. A 'Xing' mirror, 10th century; 7 cm, 2 3/4 in. Estimate 400 — 600 GBP. Lot sold 1,875 GBP. © Sotheby's.of bronze form, the octagonal lobed slightly domed front face covered with a glossy...
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A 'Xing' dish, 10th century
Lot 270. A 'Xing' dish, 10th century; 15.2 cm (6 in.). Estimate ,000 — 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 1,750 GBP. © Sotheby's.of bronze form, the octagonal lobed slightly domed front face covered with a glossy...
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Largest Set Of Chameleon Diamonds Ever Offered at Auction Leads Bonhams...
Hong Kong– The most important set of Chameleon diamonds ever to be presented at auction leads the forthcoming Rare Jewels and Jadeite sale at Bonhams Hong Kong on 25 November. The exquisite diamond...
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David Hockney (b. 1937), Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), 1972
Lot 9 C. David Hockney (b. 1937), Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), acrylic on canvas, 84 x 120 in. (213.5 x 305 cm.) Painted in 1972. Estimate on request. © Christie's Images Ltd...
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Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Untitled (Rust, Blacks on Plum)
Lot 18 C. Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Untitled (Rust, Blacks on Plum), signed and dated 'MARK ROTHKO 1962' (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 60 x 57 in. (152.5 x 145 cm.) Painted in 1962. Estimate USD...
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Francis Bacon (1909-1992), Study of Henrietta Moraes Laughing, 1969
Lot 6 C. Francis Bacon (1909-1992), Study of Henrietta Moraes Laughing, signed, titled and dated 'Study of Henrietta Moraes Laughing Francis Bacon 1969' (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 14 x 12 in....
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Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 186 x 143 cm, 23 décembre 1959
Lot 22 C. Pierre Soulages (b. 1919), Peinture 186 x 143 cm, 23 décembre 1959, signed 'Soulages' (lower left); signed again and dated 'SOULAGES 1959' (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 73 1/4 x 56 1/4 in....
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Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967), Two Comedians
Lot 15. Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967), Two Comedians, signed EDWARD HOPPER (lower left) oil on canvas 29 by 40 inches (73.7 by 101.6 cm) Painted in 1966. Estimate: US$12,000,000.00 - US$18,000,000.00. ©...
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art Evening Auction totals $362.6 million │ 97% sold
Lot 8. Gerhard Richter (B.1932), Abstraktes Bild, signed, dated 1987, numbered 636, and variously inscribed on the reverse of the left panel; numbered 636 and variously inscribed on the reverse of the...
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A rare blue and white pouring bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
Lot 51. A rare blue and white pouring bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 16.2cm (6 3/8in) long. Estimate: HK$300,000.00 - HK$500,000.00 (€ 34,000 - 56,000). © Bonhams.Of shallow rounded sides rising from...
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An exceptionally rare Imperial carved yellow and red lacquer 'dragon' tray,...
Lot 52. An exceptionally rare Imperial carved yellow and red lacquer 'dragon' tray, Wanli mark cyclically dated Renchen year, corresponding to 1592 and of the period; 31.7cm (12 1/2in) long. Estimate:...
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An extremely rare moulded Longquan celadon drum-shaped jar, Southern...
Lot 1331. An extremely rare moulded Longquan celadon drum-shaped jar, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, second half of the 13th century; 9 1/2 in. (24 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price...
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An unusual Longquan celadon cup and cupstand, Ming dynasty, 15th century
Lot 1334. An unusual Longquan celadon cup and cupstand, Ming dynasty, 15th century. The cupstand 7 in. (17.8 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 180,000. © Christie's...
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A very fine and rare Longquan celadon carved deep bowl, Ming dynasty, early...
Lot 1336. A very fine and rare Longquan celadon carved deep bowl, Ming dynasty, early 15th century; 8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price realised HKD 216,000. © Christie's...
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A rare early Ming Longquan celadon barbed-rim bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century
Lot 1337. A rare early Ming Longquan celadon barbed-rim bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price realised HKD 78,000. © Christie's Images Ltd...
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A large early Ming white-glazed dish, Yongle period (1403-1425)
Lot 1341. A large early Ming white-glazed dish, Yongle period (1403-1425); 14 7/8 in. (38 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 100,000. Price realised HKD 96,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.Sturdily...
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A rare Ming yellow-glazed 'dragon' bowl, Hongzhi six-character mark within...
Lot 1343. A rare Ming yellow-glazed 'dragon' bowl, Hongzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1488-1505); 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price...
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A Jadeite and Diamond Ring and Earring Suite
Lot 630. A Jadeite and Diamond Ring and Earring Suite. Estimate: HK$4,200,000.00 - HK$6,000,000.00 (€ 470,000 - 680,000). © Bonhams.The ring set with a highly translucent jadeite cabochon of rich...
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A Fine Sapphire and Diamond Ring, by Bulgari
Lot 628. A Fine 12.00 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, by Bulgari. Estimate: HK$1,900,000.00 - HK$2,500,000.00 (€ 210,000 - 280,000). © BonhamsThe oval-cut sapphire, weighing 12.00 carats,...
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