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Recently discovered tapestry commissioned by Henry VIII goes on display in...
Saint Paul Directing the Burning of the Heathen Books at Ephesus, Brussels, 1530s. Former collection Henry VIII, Hampton Court. LONDON.- A lost monumental tapestry, originally from Hampton Court,...
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Tomasso Brothers unveils a new Renaissance bronze discovery
North-Italian, first half 16th century, Figure of a Grieving Youth, bronze, 32.3 cm (12¾ in) high. © Tomasso BrothersLONDON.- Tomasso Brothers Fine Art will unveil an exciting new discovery by the...
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An outstanding huanghuali couch-bed, luohan chuang, Late Ming dynasty, 16th –...
Lot 3621. An outstanding huanghuali couch-bed, luohan chuang, Late Ming dynasty, 16th – 17th century; 78.5 by 199 by 95.3 cm, 30 7/8 by 78 3/8 by 37 1/2 in. Estimate 10,000,000 — 15,000,000 HKD...
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A pair of huanghuali high yokeback armchairs, Late Ming dynasty, late 16th –...
Lot 3622. A pair of huanghuali high yokeback armchairs, Late Ming dynasty, late 16th – early 17th century; 121.3 by 60.4 by 45.3 cm, 47 3/4 by 23 3/4 by 17 7/8 in. Estimate 10,000,000 — 15,000,000...
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An Imperial Moulded Gourd 'Shou' Medallion Bowl, Shangwan Mark and Period of...
Lot 3401. An Imperial Moulded Gourd 'Shou' Medallion Bowl, Shangwan Mark and Period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 11.3 cm, 4 1/2 in. Estimate: 650,000 — 750,000 HKD (82,810 - 95,550 USD). Courtesy...
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A Rare Large Imperial Moulded Gourd Bowl, Shangwan Mark and Period of...
Lot 3609. A Rare Large Imperial Moulded Gourd Bowl, Shangwan Mark and Period of Qianlong (1735-1796); 17.7 cm, 7 in. Estimate: 900,000 — 1,200,000 HKD (114,651 - 152,868 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.the...
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A superb and finely carved white jade 'Longevity' ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty,...
Lot 104. A superb and finely carved white jade 'Longevity'ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, late 18th century – 19th century; 47 cm, 18 1/2 in. Estimate: 1,800,000 — 2,500,000 HKD (229,320 - 318,500 USD)....
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A spinach-green jade archaistic ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 137. A spinach-green jade archaistic ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 45.3 cm, 17 7/8 in. Estimate: 400,000 — 600,000 HKD (50,960 - 76,440 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.the long arched shaft...
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An exceptional white jade 'Catfish' ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, Qianlong...
Lot 3304. An exceptional white jade 'Catfish'ruyi sceptre, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 36.8 cm, 14 1/2 in. Estimate: 2,000,000 — 3,000,000 HKD (254,820 - 382,230 USD). Courtesy...
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A highly important blue and white Iznik pottery charger, Turkey, circa 1480
Lot 134. A highly important blue and white Iznik pottery charger, Turkey, circa 1480; 44.5cm. diam., 8.3cm. depth. Estimate £300,000 - £500,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.of large, deep, rounded form, with an...
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An underglaze-blue and puce-enamelled 'Dragon' brush, Qing dynasty, Qianlong...
Lot 3660. An underglaze-blue and puce-enamelled 'Dragon' brush, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); handle 16.8 cm, 6 5/8 in. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD (25,478 - 38,217 USD). Courtesy...
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A fine and rare famille-rose 'Dragon' brush, seal mark and period of Qianlong...
L0t 3616. A fine and rare famille-rose'Dragon' brush, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); handle 17.1 cm, 6 3/4 in. Estimate 1,200,000 — 1,800,000 HKD (152,868 - 229,302 USD). Courtesy...
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An imperial gilt-bronze hilted knife and white jade scabbard, Qing dynasty,...
Lot 3631. An imperial gilt-bronze hilted knife and white jade scabbard, Qing dynasty, 18th century; overall 35 cm, 13 3/4 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD (76,434 - 101,912 USD). Courtesy...
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A large Guan-type vase, seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 3638. A large Guan-type vase, seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 31.5 cm, 12 1/2 in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 HKD (127,390 - 191,085 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.of archaistic hu...
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A fine large relief-decorated 'Bat and Shou' bottle vase, seal mark and...
Lot 3639. A fine large relief-decorated 'Bat and Shou' bottle vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 39.2 cm, 15 3/8 in. Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD (101,912 - 152,868 USD). Courtesy...
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Kunsthistorisches Museum opens once-in-a-lifetime Pieter Bruegel the Elder...
VIENNA.- At the beginning of October, the Kunsthistorisches Museum will open the first-ever major monograph show dedicated to the greatest Netherlandish painter of the sixteenth century: Pieter Bruegel...
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A rare turquoise-glazed barbed narcissus bowl, seal mark and period of...
Lot 3640. A rare turquoise-glazed barbed narcissus bowl, seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 23.3 cm, 9 1/8 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD (76,434 - 101,912 USD). Courtesy...
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A pair of carved pale celadon-glazed washers, seal marks and period of...
Lot 3641. A pair of carved pale celadon-glazed washers, seal marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 11 cm, 4 3/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD (63,695 - 89,173 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.each...
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An incised yellow-glazed 'Dragon' cup, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Lot 3642. An incised yellow-glazed 'Dragon' cup, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); w. 7.8 cm, 3 1/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 250,000 HKD (19,109 - 31,848 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.delicately potted...
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A 'robin's-egg' glazed lantern vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong...
Lot 3643. A 'robin's-egg' glazed lantern vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 23.7 cm, 9 3/8 in. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD (25,478 - 38,217 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.the ovoid body...
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