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A carved cinnabar lacquer stem bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 97. A carved cinnabar lacquer stem bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 3 ¾ in.(9.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,810 - USD 19,215). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The deep bowl...
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A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Swallow and Apricot' box and cover, Ming dynasty,...
Lot 3390. A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Swallow and Apricot' box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price realised HKD 225,000. ©...
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A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 3393. A carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 8 5/8 in. (22.1 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014. Of...
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A rare blue and white dragon bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Lot 3235. A rare blue and white dragon bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368); 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 875,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The bowl is...
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An exceedingly rare Qingbai seated figure of a bodhisattva, Yuan dynasty...
Lot 3102. An exceedingly rare Qingbai seated figure of a bodhisattva, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 12 1/2 in. (32 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 6,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000. Price realised HKD 6,040,000 (USD...
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Christie's announces Magnificent Jewels sale in New York
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s New York announces the December 11 auction of Magnificent Jewels and the concurrent Jewels Online auction from December 2 to 12/13, which together present over 1,000 lots. The...
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Exhibition presents first reassessment of James Tissot's oeuvre in 20 years
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- James Tissot (1836–1902) was one of the most celebrated French artists during the 19th century, yet he is less known than many of his contemporaries today. Presenting new...
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Christie's Paris - The Splendors auction realised a total of €7,792,000 - 30...
PARIS - The Splendors auction, hosted in Paris on 30 October, realised strong results for exceptional pieces such as a Songye figure from Democratic Republic of Congo which sold for €2,290,000 against...
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A Dingyao carved lobed 'lotus' dish, Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234
Lot 168. A Dingyao carved lobed 'lotus' dish, Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234); 20.2cm (8in) diam. Estimate £ 6,000 - 8,000 (€ 7,000 - 9,300). Photo Bonhams.The shallow bowl thinly potted with a hexalobed...
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A carved lacquer 'peony' incense box and cover, Early Ming Dynasty
Lot 290. A carved lacquer 'peony' incense box and cover, Early Ming Dynasty; 5.4cm (2 1/4in). Estimate £ 6,000 - 8,000 (€ 7,000 - 9,300). Photo Bonhams.The cover with a central majestic blossoming...
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Christie's announces highlights of the Exceptional Sale in Paris
"A l’école des couturiers", dessin par Elie Top, 2019. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. PARIS.- Christie’s presents two auctions, The Exceptional Sale on the 27 November and The Collector – Le Goût...
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Museum De Lakenhal opens 'Young Rembrandt: Rising Star' exhibition
LEIDEN.- From November 2019 to February 2020 Museum De Lakenhal will present the exhibition Young Rembrandt.1624-1634. This will be the first major exhibition exclusively devoted to the early work of...
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Christie's auctioned a $40 million diamond. Was it stolen?
The Princie Diamond, a rare 34.65-carat fancy-intense pink, sold for $39,323,750 (£25,560,438 / €29,886,050) with premium, or $1,135,000 per carat at Christie's New York, 16 April 2013. © Christie's...
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Masterpieces by Japan's most celebrated lacquer artist from a royal...
LONDON.- Bonhams announced the sale Masterpieces of Japanese art from a Royal collection that will take place on Thursday 7 November at Bonhams New Bond Street saleroom. The works of art from this...
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An archaistic simulated bronze vase, Incised seal mark and period of Qianlong...
Lot 19. An archaistic simulated bronze vase, Incised seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 25 cm., 9 5/8 in. Estimate 4,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 6,620,000 HKD (850,538 USD). Photo...
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A fine pair of turquoise-ground famille-rose square vases, seal marks and...
Lot 31. A fine pair of turquoise-ground famille-rose square vases, seal marks and period of Jiaqing (1796-1820); 16.6 and 16.8 cm., 6 ½ and 16 5/8 in. Estimate 8,000,000-12,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold...
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A fine and rare doucai 'sun' stem cup, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 40. A fine and rare doucai'sun' stem cup, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 8.6 cm., 3 3/8 in. Estimate 4,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 15,220,000 HKD (1,955,466 USD). Photo...
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Christie’s Important Jewels Auction To Star Historic Jewels From Eugénie, The...
London – Christie’s Important Jewels auction on 27 November in London will present historic jewels formerly in the collection of Eugénie, The Last Empress Of France. Offered at auction will be an...
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A fine copper-red decorated 'dragon' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi (1622-1722)
Lot 33. A fine copper-red decorated 'dragon' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi (1622-1722); 14.6 cm, 5 3/4 in. Estimate 1,000,000-1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,820,000 HKD (233,834 USD). Photo...
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A fine and rare Kakiemon model of a samurai, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th...
Lot 81. A fine and rare Kakiemon model of a samurai, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century; 32.5 cm., 12¾ in. high. Estimate: £200,000 - £300,000 (US$257,894 - US$386,842). Photo Sotheby's. the...
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