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Basin with Lotus Decoration, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)
Basin with Lotus Decoration, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). Porcelain with carved and incised decoration under ivory glaze (Ding ware). H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Gift of...
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Musical Stone with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques", Qing dynasty (1644–1911),...
Musical Stone with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques", Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95). Jade. H. 13 7/16 in. (34.2 cm); W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm); D. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm). Gift of Heber R....
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Ladle with Handle in the Shape of a Dragon's Head, Three Kingdoms period...
Ladle with Handle in the Shape of a Dragon's Head, Three Kingdoms period (220–280). Gilt bronze. L. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. ( 9.8 cm). Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of...
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Ma Yuan (Chinese, active ca. 1190–1225), Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight,...
Ma Yuan (Chinese, active ca. 1190–1225), Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight, early 13th century, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk. Image: 9 7/8 x...
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Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), ca. 550–560, Northern Qi...
Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), ca. 550–560, Northern Qi dynasty (550–577). Sandstone with pigment. H. 13 ft. 9 in. (419.1 cm); H. with base 14 ft. 9 in. (449.6 cm). The Sackler...
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Sworder's Fine Art auctioneers sell 400-year-old Chinese Ming Dynasty cup for...
Lot 218. An exceptional rhinoceros horn Libation Cup, late Ming, c.1600. Sold for £200,000. Photo courtesy Sworder's Fine Art auctioneer.STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET.- This highly carved c.1600 late Ming...
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UK's first exhibition devoted to the Bruegel dynasty includes newly...
Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Wedding Dance in the Open Air, 1607-1614, oil on oak panel. © The Holburne Museum.BATH.- The Holburne Museum announces the UK’s first exhibition devoted to the Bruegel...
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Rediscovered Rembrandt masterpiece displayed in London for the first time
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Self-portrait, wearing a Feathered Bonnet, 1635, National Trust, Buckland Abbey, gift from the estate of Edna, Lady Samuel of Wych Cross. © National Trust/Chris...
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A rare miniature doucai bottle vase, Qianlong four-character seal mark in...
Lot 74. A rare miniature doucai bottle vase, Qianlong four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate GBP 18,000 ~ 25,000. Price Realised GBP 365,000 (USD 452,965)....
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Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), Trees on a hillside
Lot 96. Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), Trees on a hillside. Estimate GBP 15,000 ~ 25,000. Price Realised GBP 233,000 (USD 289,153). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Folding fan mounted as an album leaf....
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A pair of rectangular huanghuali stools, changfangdeng, Ming Dynasty, 17th...
Lot 201. A pair of rectangular huanghuali stools, changfangdeng, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Estimate GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000 (USD 49,640 - USD 74,460). Price Realised GBP 233,000 (USD 289,153). Photo...
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A pair of embellished cloisonné and champlevé enamel caparisoned elephants,...
Lot 127. A pair of embellished cloisonné and champlevé enamel caparisoned elephants, Qianlong-Jiaqing period (1736-1820). Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 74,460 - USD 99,280). Price Realised GBP...
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Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), Running Script Calligraphy
Lot 97. Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), Running Script Calligraphy. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 20,000 (USD 12,410 - USD 24,820). Price Realised GBP 161,000 (USD 199,801). Photo Christie's Images Ltd...
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A rare doucai 'mythical horse' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark within a...
Lot 10. A rare doucai'mythical horse' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark within a double-circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 (USD 18,615 - USD 31,025). Price Realised...
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A dated blue and white 'bajixiang' tripod censer and stand, Daoguang period,...
Lot 19. A dated blue and white 'bajixiang' tripod censer and stand, Daoguang period, with cyclical year of dingwei, corresponding to 1847. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,410 - USD 18,615)....
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A purple-ground painted enamel bowl, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 27. A purple-ground painted enamel bowl, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,446 - USD 9,928). Price Realised GBP 7,500 (USD 9,308). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016....
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A doucai 'lanca' bowl, 18th century
Lot 28. A doucai'lanca' bowl, 18th century. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,446 - USD 9,928). Price Realised GBP 8,750 (USD 10,859). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. The bowl is painted on the...
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A pair of yellow-ground famille rose medallion bowls, Daoguang six-character...
Lot 32. A pair of yellow-ground famille rose medallion bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 9,928 - USD 14,892)....
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An iron-red and gilt-decorated jar and cover, Daoguang six-character seal...
Lot 40. An iron-red and gilt-decorated jar and cover, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 9,928 - USD 14,892). Price...
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