A small ‘Jizhou’ ‘papercut’ bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Lot 288. A small ‘Jizhou’ ‘papercut’ bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). Estimate 1,000 — 1,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the interior decorated in papercut resist with three lozenge-shaped floral...
View ArticleA 'Cizhou' white-glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Lot 289. A 'Cizhou' white-glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279). Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an incurved rim with pie-crust...
View ArticleA ''Longquan' celadon carved meiping, Early Northern Song dynasty,
Lot 290. A ''Longquan' celadon carved meiping, Early Northern Song dynasty, Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the tapering ovoid body rising to a waisted neck and everted rim, freely carved...
View ArticleA 'Longquan' celadon lotus bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Lot 293. A 'Longquan' celadon lotus bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279). Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, the exterior carved with lotus...
View ArticleA Qingbai foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Lot 295. A Qingbai foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279). Estimate 2,500 — 3,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. of mallow form, the gently curving sides rising from a short straight foot to a flared rim carved...
View ArticleA pair of small Qingbai foliate dishes, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Lot 296. A pair of small Qingbai foliate dishes, Song dynasty (960–1279). Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. each of chrysanthemum form, the curved sides rising to a flared rim, covered...
View ArticleMing dynasty gold jewelry from Hubei Provincial Museum
Hat-top ornament, from Nanjing, c. 1420-21, gold, decorated with gemstones. Excavated from the tomb of Zhu Zhanji, Prince Zhuang of Liang, and of Lady Wei at Zhongxiang, Hubei province. © Hubei...
View ArticleA 30.05 carats, I colour, VS1 clarity oval-cut diamond ring
Lot 98. A 30.05 carats, I colour, VS1 clarity oval-cut diamond ring. Estimate CHF 900,000 - CHF 1,200,000 (USD 913,455 - USD 1,217,940). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Set with an oval-cut diamond,...
View ArticleA 10.16 carats D colour, Internally Flawless clarity heart-shaped Type IIa...
Lot 207. A 10.16 carats D colour, Internally Flawless clarity heart-shaped Type IIa diamond ring, by Graff. Estimate CHF 700,000 - CHF 1,100,000 (USD 710,465 - USD 1,116,445). Photo Christie's Images...
View ArticleA 53.53 carats VVS1 clarity light brown rectangular cut-cornered diamond ring
Lot 148. A 53.53 carats, VVS1 clarity light brown rectangular cut-cornered diamond ring. Estimate CHF 650,000 - CHF 750,000 (USD 659,718 - USD 761,213). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Set with a...
View ArticleA 18.01 carats VVS1 clarity fancy pink-brown rectangular cut-cornered diamond...
Lot 67. A 18.01 carats VVS1 clarity fancy pink-brown rectangular cut-cornered diamond ring. Estimate CHF 600,000 - CHF 800,000 (USD 608,970 - USD 811,960). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Set with a...
View ArticleA 14.18 carats G colour, VS1 clarity pear-shaped diamond ring by Cartier
Lot 215. A 14.18 carats G colour, VS1 clarity pear-shaped diamond ring by Cartier. Estimate CHF 600,000 - CHF 800,000 (USD 608,970 - USD 811,960). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Set with a...
View ArticleA ge-type bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)
Lot 166. A ge-type bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.the gently curved sides divided into six facets, rising from a short tapered foot to a...
View ArticleA rare Ru-type vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)
Lot 182. A rare Ru-type vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.of lobed octagonal section, the compressed ovoid body rising from a slightly...
View ArticleA celadon-glazed double-gourd vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)
Lot 181. A celadon-glazed double-gourd vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.elegantly potted with a globular lower bulb rising to a waisted...
View ArticleA pair of café-au-lait glazed ogee-form bowls, Qianlong seal marks and period...
Lot 180. A pair of café-au-lait glazed ogee-form bowls, Qianlong seal marks and period (1736-1795). Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.each with deep rounded sides with a constricted waist,...
View ArticleA tea-dust glazed double-gourd vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795)
Lot 165. A tea-dust glazed double-gourd vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.the globular lower bulb gently curving to a narrow waist,...
View ArticleAn imperial and very rare yellow-ground famille rose 'nine dragons' hat...
Lot 80. An imperial and very rare yellow-ground famille rose 'nine dragons' hat stand, Daoguang six-character seal mark in gilt and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 200,000 - GBP 300,000 (USD...
View ArticleA rare imperial inscribed famille rose octagonal vase, Jiaqing iron-red...
Lot 83. A rare imperial inscribed famille rose octagonal vase, Jiaqing iron-red six-character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate GBP 200,000 - GBP 300,000 (USD 246,600 - USD 369,900)....
View ArticleFu Baoshi (1904-1965), Admiring the waterfall, 1964
Lot 88. Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), Admiring the waterfall. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper. Inscribed and dated August 1964, signed with one seal of the artist. 23 7/8 x 38 in. (58 x 96.5 cm.)....
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