A gilt-bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period...
Lot 270. A gilt-bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Height 13 2/5 in., 34 cm. Estimate: 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Sold Price: 81,250 USD. Courtesy Sotheby'sthe...
View ArticleA 'zitan' waisted corner-leg bench, chundeng, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 295. A 'zitan' waisted corner-leg bench, chundeng, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Height 19 1/2 in., 49.5 cm; Width 49 1/2 in., 127.73 cm; Depth 20 1/2 in., 52.1 cm. Estimate: 20,000-30,000...
View ArticleXu Beihong (1895-1953), Horse, 1944
Lot 261. Xu Beihong (1895-1953), Horse, 1944. Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, with an artist's inscription reading jiashen zhong chun (1944, middle spring) and signed Beihong, with one artist's...
View ArticleAn Imperial enamel 'Floral medallion' seal paste box and cover, Qianlong mark...
Lot 123. An Imperial enamel 'Floral medallion' seal paste box and cover, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795). 2in (5cm) wide. Estimate: 10,000-15,000 USD. Sold for US$ 60,000 (€ 51,330). ©...
View ArticleQi Baishi (1864-1957), Fish of Longevity and Prosperity, 1953
Lot 258. Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Fish of Longevity and Prosperity, 1953. Ink on paper, matted, titled chang nian da gui, dedicated to Qiaowen, dated guisi (1953) and signed Baishi, with three artist's...
View ArticleGao Qifeng (1889-1933), Ferrying in the Mist
Lot 279. Gao Qifeng (1889-1933), Ferrying in the Mist. Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed Gao Weng, with two seals of the artist reading Gao weng yin and luan hua ai luan shi ye, with one...
View ArticleA rare gilt-flecked bronze tripod censer and stand, 17th-18th century
L0t 114. A rare gilt-flecked bronze tripod censer and stand, 17th-18th century; 7 1/8in (18cm) diameter, 13.5lbs (6.12kg). Estimate: 10,000-12,000 USD. Sold for US$ 27,500 (€ 23,526). © Bonhams...
View ArticleA pair of limestone guardian lions, Ming dynasty or earlier
Lot 138. A pair of limestone guardian lions, Ming dynasty or earlier; 26in(66cm)high, including the integral base. Estimate: 50,000-70,000 USD USD. Sold for US$ 31,250 (€ 26,734). © Bonhams...
View ArticleA standing figure of Amida Buddha, Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo period...
Lot 1186. A standing figure of Amida Buddha, Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century; 38 1/4in (97.ccm) high (figure only). Estimate $15,000 - 25,000. Sold for US$ 20,000 (€...
View ArticleA pair of cloisonné-enamel vases; Attributed to the Ando workshop; Taisho era...
Lot 1217. A pair of cloisonné-enamel vases, Attributed to the Ando workshop, Taisho era (1912-1926), circa 1920; 12 1/4in (31.1cm) high. Estimate $7,000 - 10,000. Sold for US$ 15,000 (€ 12,832). ©...
View ArticleSano Takachika, A Set of Two Silver Incense-Burners in the Form of Geese,...
Lot 14. Sano Takachika, A Set of Two Silver Incense-Burners in the Form of Geese, Meiji era (1868–1912), circa 1890s; 12 1/4in (31.1cm) high. Estimate $25,000 - 35,000. Sold for US$ 35,000 (€ 29,942)....
View ArticleMyōchin Muneyoshi, An Articulated Iron Model of a Spiny Lobster, Meiji era...
Lot 17. Myōchin Muneyoshi, An Articulated Iron Model of a Spiny Lobster, Meiji era (1868–1912), late 19th–early 20th century. Length fully extended 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm). Estimate $25,000 - 35,000. Sold...
View ArticleArtist unknown, A Pair of Bronze Vases Decorated with Carp and Waterfall,...
Lot 6. Artist unknown. A Pair of Bronze Vases Decorated with Carp and Waterfall, Meiji era (1868–1912), late 19th century. Height 13 in. (33 cm). Estimate $12,000 - 15,000. Sold for US$ 30,000 (€...
View ArticleAtsuyoshi for the Maruki Company, A Bronze Sculpture of a Bear, Meiji era...
Lot 19. Atsuyoshi for the Maruki Company, A Bronze Sculpture of a Bear, Meiji era (1868–1912), late 19th–early 20th century. Height 9 7/8 in. (25.2 cm). Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. Sold for US$ 21,250...
View ArticleSuzuki Michihiro (active circa 1890), A Shibuichi Cigarette Box, Meiji era...
Lot 3. Suzuki Michihiro (active circa 1890), A Shibuichi Cigarette Box, Meiji era (1868–1912), late 19th–early 20th century; 1 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 3 1/8 in. (4 × 9.6 × 7.9 cm). Estimate $10,000 - 15,000....
View Article'BVLGARI. Tribute to Femininity, Magnificent Roman Jewels' at the Moscow...
Brooches and earrings. BVLGARI, 1959-1969. Gold, platinum, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, fancy yellow diamonds. Bulgari Heritage Collection.For the first time in Russia, the Moscow Kremlin...
View Article'Buddha’s Life, Path to the Present' at the Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM - A unique thangka, a scroll painting, from the personal collection of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been made available for the exhibition Buddha’s Life, Path to the Present. Made in Tibet...
View ArticleA superb and extremely rare carved red lacquer rectangular tray, Yuan...
Lot 1223. A superb and extremely rare carved red lacquer rectangular tray, Yuan dynasty, first half 14th century; 14 ½ in. (36.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 180,000 - USD 220,000. Price realised USD...
View ArticleA large yellowish-green and brown jade archaistic vessel, Ming-early Qing...
Lot 1169. A large yellowish-green and brown jade archaistic vessel, Ming-early Qing dynasty, 14th-17th century; 9 in. (22.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 187,500. ©...
View ArticleA rare set of three small bronze bells, nao, late Shang dynasty, 13th-11th...
Lot 1107. A rare set of three small bronze bells, nao, late Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC; 6 ¼ in. (15.6 cm.) high (largest). Estimate USD 150,000 - USD 250,000. Price realised USD 162,500. ©...
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