An iron-spot decorated qingbai vase, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 16. An iron-spot decorated qingbai vase, Song dynasty (960-1279). Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 10,357 - USD 19,420). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The inside of the short splayed foot...
View ArticleA blue and white garlic-mouth vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in...
Lot 68. A blue and white garlic-mouth vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1820-1850). Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD10,357 - USD 15,536). Photo...
View ArticleA fine blue and white 'eight immortals' bowl, Jiaqing six-character seal mark...
Lot 69. A fine blue and white 'eight immortals' bowl, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 6,473 - USD 10,357). Photo...
View ArticleA pair of blue and white 'eight daoist immortals' bowls, Daoguang...
Lot 70. A pair of blue and white 'eight daoist immortals' bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 12,947 - USD...
View ArticleAttributed to Tôn thất Sa and Trần Văn Phềnh, 20th century, circa 1900 - 1920
Lot 272. Attributed to Tôn thất Sa and Trần Văn Phềnh, 20th century, circa 1900 - 1920, Twelve drawings of Bleu de Huế(Chinese blue and white) porcelains from an important collection. Estimate 80,000 —...
View ArticleRare and Fine Pair of Jadeite 'Double Hoop' and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Lot 1788. Rare and Fine Pair of Jadeite 'Double Hoop' and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 5,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.Each set with a highly translucent jadeite double hoop of bright...
View ArticleImportant Jadeite Bangle
Lot 1671. Important Jadeite Bangle. Estimate 5,000,000 — 6,500,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.The circular jadeite bangle of good translucency and celadon tone, with a patch of bright emerald green colour,...
View ArticleFine Pair of Jadeite 'Peapod" and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Lot 1764. Fine Pair of Jadeite 'Peapod" and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 4,800,000 — 5,800,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.Each suspending a highly translucent jadeite of bright emerald green colour,...
View ArticleFine Jadeite Bead, Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Lot 1672. Fine Jadeite Bead, Diamond and Ruby Necklace. Estimate 4,800,000 — 5,800,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.Composed of forty-seven translucent jadeite beads of emerald green colour, completed by a...
View ArticleSotheby's Hong Kong announces Contemporary Asian Art Autumn Sales 2016
Liu Xiaodong, Showered in Sunlight, 1990, oil on canvas, 180 x 195. Est. HK$ 15,000,000 – 20,000,000/ US$ 1,940,000 – 2,580,000 (Evening Sale Item). Photo: Sotheby's.HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong...
View ArticleSotheby's to offer Lord & Lady Attenborough's celebrated private collection...
“My family and I have experienced untold joy assembling our ceramic collection over the last 50 years” Lord Attenborough, 2007. Photo: Sotheby's.LONDON.- This November, Sotheby’s will offer at auction...
View ArticleA sancai-glazed tripod jar, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Lot 93. A sancai-glazed tripod jar, Tang Dynasty (618-907). Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000 (USD 15,538 - USD 23,307). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The lower body and base are unglazed revealing...
View ArticleRijksmuseum discovers new paintings by Dutch Golden Age master during...
Hercules Segers (1589/90-1633/40), Woodland Path, canvas on panel, 16.1 x 22.7 cm, ca. 1618-20. private Collection.AMSTERDAM.- Until very recently only twelve paintings by the seventeenth-century...
View ArticleA white-glazed handled cup, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
Lot 94. A white-glazed handled cup, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,769 - USD 10,359). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. Supported on a tall ring foot, the shallow bowl...
View ArticleA Ding-type deep bowl, Five Dynasties-Early Northern Song Dynasty, 10th-11th...
Lot 95. A Ding-type deep bowl, Five Dynasties-Early Northern Song Dynasty, 10th-11th century. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,769 - USD 10,359). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The deep bowl...
View ArticleA Xing foliate-rim dish, Five dynasties (907-959)
Lot 96. A Xing foliate-rim dish, Five dynasties (907-959). Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,769 - USD 10,359). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The dish is covered inside and out with a white...
View ArticleMai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Two Beauties, 1942
Lot 251. Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Two Beauties, signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated 1942, ink and gouache on silk, 56.5 by 33 cm; 22 1/4 by 13 in. Estimate 350,000 — 550,000 HKD....
View ArticleMai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Deux fillettes (Two Girls), 1940
Lot 268. Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Deux fillettes (Two Girls), signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated 1940. Ink and gouache on silk, 42 by 25 cm; 16 1/2 by 9 3/4 in. Estimate 220,000 —...
View ArticleMai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Poème sur soie (Poem on Silk)
Lot 266. Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), Poème sur soie (Poem on Silk). Estimate 35,000 — 55,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s.signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated variously between 1950 – 1960 (8);...
View ArticleA small carved Ding 'lotus' dish, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 97. A small carved Ding 'lotus' dish, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 12,948 - USD 19,423). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The dish is potted with a...
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