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A celadon-glazed slip-decorated 'bamboo' brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi...
Lot 266. A celadon-glazed slip-decorated 'bamboo' brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'srpotted to resemble a bamboo stem, divided into four...
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A yellow and blue Ming-style 'lotus bouquet' dish, Qianlong seal mark and...
Lot 264. A yellow and blue Ming-style 'lotus bouquet' dish, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to...
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Important Jewels at Sotheby's New York, 22 september 2016
From Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to David Webb and beyond, the September 22nd sale of Important Jewels in New York is headlined by a vast selection of signed jewels from a variety of celebrated...
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N.C. Museum of Art presents completed Ghissi altarpiece for first time in...
Attributed to Francescuccio Ghissi, Acteus and Eugenius Implore St. John the Evangelist to Restore Their Wealth, circa 1370–80, tempera and gold leaf on panel, 13 3/4 x 15 in., Gift of the Samuel H....
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A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722)
Lot 323. A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'spainted to the interior in rich cobalt-blue tones with three lotus blossoms borne...
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A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722)
Lot 324. A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe shallow rounded sides rising to a lipped rim, painted to the interior with a...
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A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Tongzhi mark and period (1861-1875)
Lot 325. A blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Tongzhi mark and period (1861-1875). Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe interior painted with three lotus blossoms borne on undulating stems issuing...
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A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908)
Lot 326. A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908). Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flared rim,...
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Natural pearl necklace, ca. 1900
Lot 2209. Natural pearl necklace, ca. 1900. Estimate CHF 100 000 / 150 000 (€ 92 590 / 138 890). Photo KollerClasp platinum, total 59g. Three graduated strands with 245 slightly cream-coloured and...
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Emerald and diamond sautoir, by Suzanne Belperron, ca. 1960
Lot 2252. Emerald and diamond sautoir, by Suzanne Belperron, ca. 1960. Estimate CHF 85 000 / 120 000 (€ 78 700 / 111 110). Photo KollerPlatinum 950 and white gold 750, total 131g. Comprising three rows...
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Natural pearl and diamond necklace, about 1900
Lot 2190. Natural pearl and diamond necklace, about 1900. Estimate CHF 70 000/100 000 (€ 64,810 / 92,590). Photo KollerSilver yellow gold, total 59g. Apartes Collier, showcases 29 bouton-shaped, round...
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Pair of lidded vases, Delft, 2nd half of the 18th century
Lot 1703. Pair of lidded vases, Delft, 2nd half of the 18th century. Estimate: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000. Photo KollerFaience, painted in blue and green in the Oriental style, with peonies, scrolls and...
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Wall cistern, Delft, signed Gerard Kamm, 2nd half of the 18th century
Lot 1709. Wall cistern, Delft, signed Gerard Kamm, 2nd half of the 18th century. Estimate: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000. Photo KollerFaiece, painted blue depicting a bucolic scene. Marked GK in blue. H 40 cm...
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Tulip vase with obelisk, probably Delft, De dubbelde Schenkkan, Lambertus van...
Lot 1711. Tulip vase with obelisk, probably Delft, De dubbelde Schenkkan, Lambertus van Eenhorn, late 17th century. Estimate: CHF3,000 - CHF5,000. Photo KollerFaience, glazed white and painted in blue....
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Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents Fine Chinese Paintings Autumn Sale On 4 October...
Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983), Spring Clouds Amidst Autumn Landscape, 1948. Photo Sotheby's.HONG KONG.- Sotheby's Hong Kong will present a sale of Fine Chinese Paintings on 4 October 2016 during this...
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Tulip vase with scrolled handles, Delft, ca. 1700
Lot 1706. Tulip vase with scrolled handles, Delft, ca. 1700. Estimate: CHF2,500 - CHF3,500. Photo Koller Auctions.Faience, white glazed and painted in blue, contoured in black, in the Oriental Wanli...
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Two bowls with chinoiserie decoration from a rijsttafel, Delft, de Griekse A,...
Lot 1704. Two bowls with chinoiserie decoration from a rijsttafel, Delft, de Griekse A, early 18th century. Estimate: CHF2,000 - CHF3,000. Photo Koller Auctions.Faience, glazed white and painted in...
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Water basin of a wall cistern, Delft, ca. 1700
Lot 1710. Water basin of a wall cistern, Delft, ca. 1700. Estimate: CHF2,000 - CHF3,000. Photo Koller Auctions.Faience, painted blue, depicting mythological scenes and park landscapes. The front with a...
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Chinese belt buckles offer a new take on men's fashion accessories
Five Chinese belt buckles, Warring States period (475-221 BC). Photo Gianguan Auctions. NEW YORK, NY.- Men’s fashion has been hooked on the belt ever since warriors tucked weapons into bronze girdles...
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Freeman's begins fall auction season with Asian arts sale on September 10
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- Freeman's will kick off its fall auction season with Asian Arts on September 10. Boasting an eclectic assemblage of Chinese and East Asian art ranging from China’s bronze age into...
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