Jan van Kessel (1626-1679), Exotic birds in far eastern landscape1
Lot 767. Jan van Kessel (1626-1679), Exotic birds in far eastern landscape. Oil on copper 17.6 x 24 cm. Photo Hampel.Verso round rubber customs stamp with old ink numbering "6". Estimate: €...
View ArticleAttributed to Joannes Baers (before 1600 - after 1641), Flower still life...
Lot 770. Attributed to Joannes Baers (before 1600 - after 1641), Flower still life with painted alcove. Oil on copper. 51 x 41 cm. Photo Hampel.Monogram lower left. Restored. Estimate: € 25000-35000The...
View ArticleA transparent yellow glass 'chilong and bat' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty,...
Lot 225. A transparent yellow glass 'chilong and bat' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sof flattened quatrefoil outline, each side carved in low...
View ArticleA white overlay sapphire-blue glass 'Antiques' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty,...
Lot 228. A white overlay sapphire-blue glass 'Antiques' snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sfinely carved through the opaque white glass to the...
View ArticleAttributed to Luca Carlevarijs (1663 Udine - 1729 Venice), Bull fight in...
Lot 833. Attributed to Luca Carlevarijs (1663 Udine - 1729 Venice), Bull fight in Venice on the campo Santa Maria Formosa. Oil on canvas, 19.5 x 30 cm. Photo HampelView of the square from the east side...
View ArticleAttributed to Luca Carlevarijs (1663 Udine - 1729 Venice), St Mark's square,...
Lot 768. Attributed to Luca Carlevarijs (1663 Udine - 1729 Venice), St Mark's square, Venice. Oil on canvas. 76 x 121 cm. Photo Hampel.Large format Vedute with the Bibliotheca di San Marco to the right...
View ArticleA transparent blue snowflake glass snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 233. A transparent blue snowflake glass snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sof flattened ovoid form, carved on each side with a pair of confronted...
View ArticlePainter of the 17th century, Vanitas Still Life
Lot 829. Painter of the 17th century, Vanitas Still Life. Oil on canvas. 48 x 65 cm. Photo Hampel.The sujet typical objects like skulls, broken glass, extinguished candles and hourglass to an open book...
View ArticleCartier Magicien collection
Cartier's Oracle necklace pays homage to the Art Deco period with its diamond-set zig-zags leading to three step-cut Colombian emeralds (POA).One of the most outstanding creations within Cartier...
View ArticleA silvery bronze circular mirror, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Lot 1221. A silvery bronze circular mirror, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 10,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The central knob is encircled by a band of nine nipples within...
View ArticleA silvery bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Lot 1222. A silvery bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 10,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The central knob is within a square band of twelve...
View ArticleA large bronze 'Rhinoceros' mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 153. A large bronze 'Rhinoceros' mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907). Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.of circular form, cast in relief with two confronted rhinoceros, each similarly...
View ArticleA rare green and yellow-glazed 'Dragon' jar, Wanli six-character mark in...
Lot 836. A rare green and yellow-glazed 'Dragon' jar, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619). Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Photo...
View ArticleAn iron-red-ground blue and white 'garlic mouth' vase, Wanli period (1573-1619)
Lot 834. An iron-red-ground blue and white 'garlic mouth' vase, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The bulbous body and tall neck are decorated...
View ArticleAn iron-red-ground blue and white ovoid vase, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Lot 835. An iron-red-ground blue and white ovoid vase, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The vase is decorated with lotus scroll,...
View ArticleAn iron-red-decorated blue and white 'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark...
Lot 837. An iron-red-decorated blue and white 'dragon' dish, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619). Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Photo...
View ArticleAn unusual green, yellow and iron-red-glazed jar and a cover, 17th century
Lot 840. An unusual green, yellow and iron-red-glazed jar and a cover, 17th century. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The body is decorated with a court scene of a group...
View ArticleA blue and white stem cup, 17th century
Lot 841. A blue and white stem cup, 17th century. . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. Standing on a tall, slightly spreading foot decorated with chrysanthemum and lotus, the cup is decorated with two...
View ArticleA rare reticulated blue and white 'cold-painted' cup, 17th century
Lot 842. A rare reticulated blue and white 'cold-painted' cup, 17th century. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The double-walled cylindrical cup is decorated on the...
View ArticleLuis Masriera, Art Nouveau Grasshopper Tiara, Spain
Luis Masriera, Art Nouveau Grasshopper Tiara, Spain; pearls, rubies, diamonds, enamel, gold.
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