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BECAUSE WE RUN OUT OF TIME TO TRANSLATE, YOU'LL FIND MANY MORE OBJECTS IN OUR FRENCH LANGUAGE PAGE ARTS DE LA CHINE - ANCIENT ARTS OF CHINA |
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3 STATUES OF IRON WOOD INLAID WITH SILVER STREAKS - CHINA - END OF 19th TO EARLY 20 th CENTURIES3 chinese statues of carved iron wood, incrusted of silver streaks and made of glass pearls for the eyes. These incrustations draw motives of stylized flowers, accompanying subtly the drapery of the clothes. These sculptures are neatly made, because statues backs are incrusted of silver as well. The three sttues, richly dressed, represent a guan-yin and two venerables. Their eyes are of black pearls, incrusted, a priori, of glass. Beautiful patina Good condition, some little cracks and little accidents Epoch : from late 19th to beginning 20th centuries Height : 14,50 inches - (37cm )Weight: 3kg
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UTAGAWA KUNITERU (1808-1876) - OBAN YOKO-E
PRINT- ACT NUMBER XI OF THE CHUSHINGURA 1855 Dimensions of the leaf : 8,50 inches (21,5 cm) by 13,50 inches (34,5 cm) Signed and with a legende on a band situated at the right side sheet In good condition
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EAST INDIA COMPANY PLATE - IMARI DECOR IN CORAL, BLUE AND GOLD COLORS - 18th CENTURY East India Trading Company plate, from the 18th century, with an Imari decor in coral, blue and gold colors. The painted scene represents a closeup flowered tree in a garden, a barreer in the background. The plate lip is also ornamented with four flowers garlands The intermediary curved band presents a decor of compartmentalized bouquets on an arbor backgroung Very good condition Diameter : 9 inches - (23 cm )Weight : 342 grams
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BONE CHINA OCTAGONAL PLATE FROM QIANLONG PERIOD - 1736-1796 - 18th CENTURY
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BONE CHINA PLATE - QIANLONG PERIOD - 1735-1795 - PAINTED OF A LANSCAPE OF A PAGODA ALONG A RIVER
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PORCELAIN BOWL FROM CHINA - THE EIGHT HIDDEN IMMORTALS - SIGNE DCircular china porcelain bowl on a little pedestal, handpainted in blue camaïeu on white background under glaze, of 8 taoïst symbols, the number 8 symbolizing balance and cosmic order. This decor is traditionally called 'The eight hidden immortals'. Among them, we can recognize here: the calabash, the sword, the two attached fishes, etc... The calabash is a taoïst motif which symbolizes longevity and unity between the sky and the earth. It is the specific attribute of the immortal Li Tienguai. The sword , attribute of Lu Dongbind, symbolizes victory of good over evil. Signed on the back with two chinese ideogrms. Epoch : 19th or 18 th centuryVery good condition . Diameter: 6,89 inches - (17.5 cm). Height : 1,18 inches - (3 cm). Weight: 288 grams.
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CHINA - SET OF SIX BLUE LIDDED CREAM POTS -
HANDPAINTED PEONIES - QIANLONG PERIOD - 18th
CENTURY
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CARVED SNUFFBOX OF AGATE - CHINA - QIANLONG PERIOD - 2 PERSONAGES AROUND A LONGEVITY MUSHROOM
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EAST INDIA TRADING COMPANY - 18th CENTURY - CREAMER WITH AN EUROPEAN HANDPAINTED DECOR OF PERSONAGES AND A DOG - EXPERTISED PIECE Small porcelain creamer (or milk pot) handpainted of a polychrome scene representing a couple playing with a little dog in a garden. This creamer comes from China, produced by the East India Trading Company in the mid 18th century. The personages are dressed in costumes of the epoch, middle 18th century. In the background, we can see a riverside, with a village silhouete and boats. A rococo frieze of flowers completes the ornamentation at the top of the pot. The foot and the top of the creamer are ringed with bands of vermeil, posteriorly added around the middle of the nineteenth century, and decorated with streaks (bottom ring), and a frieze of beads (top ring). They bear the silver guarantee hallmark, head of Minerva, and the silversmith's hallmark.. Expert : Mme Finaz De Villaine in Paris. In very good condition, except an inconspicuous very small lack of glaze under the handle, and erasure of gilding at the same place (see our photo, very enlarged). The handpainted ornamentation is perfectly preserved, and the porcelain is intact, with no chips and no cracks. Height: 4,13 inches - (10,5 cms)
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CARVED LIDDED VASE OF JADE WITH TAOTIE MASKS AND
CHIMERAS - CHINA 19th CENTURY Carved lidded vase of jade, green celadon tone, with a decor of taotie masks on each cambered face. Taotie is a motif commonly found on Chinese ritual bronze vessels from the Shang (1600-1046 bc) and Zhou Dynasty (1046-221 bc). The design typically consists of a zoomorphic mask, described as being frontal, bilaterally symmetrical, with a pair of raised eyes and typically no lower jaw area. Of flat shape, the front and rear main faces are cambered. Over the pedestal, the lateral edges presents curve and curve-cons. They have handles in shape of chimera. The lid is topped with a handle in shape of dog of fô. The animals, well chiseled, are very expressive. This is a nice work, well carved in a very hard stone. China - 19th century. Very good condition, inconspicuous very little chip on the dog's tail. Height: 4,13 inches - (10.5 cm)
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EAST INDIA TRADING COMPANY HANDPAINTED PLATE -
PRECIOUS FLOWER DECOR - QIANLONG PERIOD - 18th
CENTURY - PINK FAMILY Gorgeous porcelain plate of the pink family, made by the East India Trading Company, in the mid 18th century, and featuring the precious flower decor. Octagonal shaped, the edges are slightly curved, and separated by a little softened re-entrant angle. The well is round. The handpainted ornamentation in enamels is really magnificent : The well presents a large bouquet of peonies and lotus, surrounded by seven little compositions of these same flowers. The limit of the well is marqued with a frieze of gilt spearheads, whose all contour is overlined in red The lip shows an extraordinary elaborated frieze, composed of a lozenged pattern, of which flowers of lotus overflow from the scrolled edge. All the ornamentation is particularly thoroughly made. Handpainted in a dominante of pink enamels, this plate is classified, according to the occidental classification, as a pink family porcelain In very good condition, with no chips, and no cracks. Diameter: 9,06 inches - (23 cm) Weight: 370 grams
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CHINA PORCELAIN CASTER - 18th CENTURY - QIANLONG PERIOD - OBJECTS OF SCHOLAR AND PEONIES
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JAPANESE NO THEATER MASK - FROM THE 19th CENTURY It is carved in wood, and stuccoed. The eyes are of glass. Of stupendous expressivity, the mask expresses very various human feelings, depending on the angle from which we watch it Good condition Little lack of stucco at the tip of the nose Height : 6,89 inches - (17,5 cm) Width : 5,71 inches - (14 cm) Weight : 132 grams
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ANCIENT CHINESE TEAPOT WITH A HANDPAINTED POEM OF SCHOLAR AND A SCENE OF A SCHOLAR WITH HIS YOUNG SERVANT - 18th CENTURY Ancient chinese teapot, with a gorgeous handpainted polychrome ornamentation, featuring a scholar and his young servant, It is painted in green enamels on a white and blue background. The poem of scholar is on the opposite side, and we can see smaller other complementary texts on the lid, which can be the signatures of the painter or of the author of the poem. This composition is bordered, above and below, with two nice different friezes, in blue camaïeu, the bottom one, bigger and composed of stylized leaves. We can also see some little signatures within small circles painted in red, All would be perfect if it weren't the ugly repair of one of the two handle tenons, and that has unfortunately to be made again (see picures) . Height: 5,12 inches - (13cm) Diameter: 4,13 inches - (10,5 cm) Weight: 620 grams
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Chakinseki cloisonne enamels vase, with gold paillettes. Its origin is Japan, and it dates from the end of the Edo period, around 1870.
The decor is scattered of gold paillettes. The
chakinseki technique, or irised effect, called 'tea
dust', is obtained by sprinkling of gold powder
on the enamel.
Queen of the flowers, peony evokes noble-mindedness, opulence, honor, and embodies love. It often figures on ceramics offered as marriage present to wish prosperity to the persons. Represented by three, they are also the symbol of spring, that peony evokes in the decor of 'flowers of the four seasons'. It is associated with the pheasant in the decor ' flowers and birds of the four seasons'. The branch of lotus is a symbol of purity and integrity
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2 BOWLS FROM CHINA -
HANDPAINTED DECOR OF PEONIES AND COCKS - EARLY
20th 2 porcelain bowls from China with decor of cocks, peonie and palm tree. Céramic with a celadon background, of flat shape, on a little base. Light difference between the two bowls, one bearing a pipistrella painted in the deep inside, and the other a butterfly. There is a small chip on the edge of a bowl (see picture). Good condition. Weight: 368 et 422 grams Diameter: 6,77 inches and 6,6 inches - (17,2 et 16,8 cm) Height: 2,2 inches (5,6cm) and 2,4 inches - (6,1 cm)
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RARE ANCIENT BOWL FROM
CHINA - OLD SCHOLAR AND HIS DISCIPLE - Very rare ancient chinese ceramic. Handpainted in enamels Exceptional ornamentation Imporant chips on the edge. Diameter: 13,19 inches - (33,5cm)
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Very beautiful chinese scholar tray, of elm, ornamented of scenes nicely composed with mother of pearl marquetry on all sides Each face represents a tableau about the life at the 'cour' of a mandarin, and taking place in wooded parks: the crossing of the bridge, horsemen, elephants, ritual of the tea, etc... Each panel is signed of 4 lettering of mother of pearl, finely chiselled and inlaid The tray dates from the Daoguang period 1821-1850 Ii is commented and resigned beneath We can note some lacks of mother of pearl and some cracks in the wood, and on the outside corners, 2 lacking silver elements Dimensions : 9,50 inches (24 cm) in side and 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height Weight: 820 gr
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MASQUE DE THEATRE NO - JAPON 19ème En bois sculpté stucqué - Yeux de verre D'une expressivité stupéfiante : Le masque renvoie des expressions très variées en fonction de l'angle de présentation choisi. Très bon état - Quelques éclats au stuc
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CHINE - PAIRE DE VASES COUVERTS - MARQUES DA QING TONGZHI NIAN ZHI - 1862-1874
PAIRE GRANDS POTS A GINGEMBRE DE CHINE paire vases couverts 46 cms da qing tongzhi nian zhi chine 1862_1874 tres beaux grands vases en porcelaine à tres beau decor portent la marque du Regne de l'Empereur Tongzhi décor de scènes animées dans des cartouches chauves-souris , décor autour de la fleur de lotus 4.3 à 4.4 kg tres bon etat: aucun accident 46 cms de haut diam: 28 cm base 19 cm
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PORTE BAGUETTE A ENCENS FIGURANT UN ENFANT BRONZE A PATINE BRUNE - PERIODE JIAQING
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VASES EN LAQUE DE CINABRE - CHINE - 19ème Belle paire de vases en laque rouge dite de Pékin " CINNABAR 3 ou CINABRE . Ils sont présentés sur des socles de bois sculptés; Décor sculpté de bouquets sur fond de damiers finement ciselés. Intérieur émaillé, de couleur bleue. Il s'agit d'une paire véritable : Le même décor sculpté est traité en inversé sur chaque vase . La paire doit donc être présentée en symétrie Excellent état , sans manques. Hauteur 20 cm hors socle - Totale : 23 cm . Diamètre au plus large : 10 cm
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RARE ETUI A CARTES EN ARGENT FILIGRANE ASCENES DE LA VIE QUOTIDIENNE AUX EMAUX Chine - 19ème siècle. Expert Pierre ANSAS à Paris Dimensions : 9 cm x 7 - Epaisseur : 1.7 cm - Poids 126 gr L'étui est dans son jus. Il est en argent vermeillé massif. sur toutes les faces, il est recouvert d'un fin travail de filigranne d'argent et de scènes de vie, paysages , fleurs en émaux. On notera un manque sur le haut droit d'une face (petit manque de filigranne) et un enfoncement sous l'étui. Objet authentique acquis en vente publique cataloguée avec expert : Cabinet ANSAS.
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VASE CLOISONNE DE CHINE 19ème -
MONTURE DE BRONZE DORE - Hauteur
44 cm
Vase cloisonné CHINE du 19ème à monture de bronze doré , d'une hauteur totale de 44 cm compris socle de bronze. Vase de 31 cm , diamètre 17 cm , poids 835 grs. Décor cloisonné sur fond bleu aux oiseaux voletant dans des branchages fleuris. Une petite trace d'ancienne restauration sur la panse. La monture de bronze doré est signée de la prestigieuse fonderie d'art bruxelloise, Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles, active pendant 125 ans dans le centre de Bruxelles et à Molenbeek (1854-1979). Il décrit la diversité de sa production (statues monumentales, luminaires, pendules, vases...) Hauteur totale 44 cms , poids: 2.250 grs
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ASSIETTE DE LA COMPAGNIE DES INDES DU 18ème - MONTURE DE BRONZE DORE 19ème. Monture de bronze doré d'époque Napoléon III. Belle porcelaine à décor imari bleu , corail et or. Scène peinte de petits ponts, médaillon central de fleurs et feuillages, branchages au verso. Monture sur piédestal à degrés, en cannelures galbées naissant d'un tore en couronne de lauriers, surmonté de cannelures torses. L'assiette est ceinte d'une collerette à frise perlée tenue par de larges anses à la grecque. Diamètre de la coupe : 23 cm. Largeur prises comprises : 30 cm. Hauteur aux prises : 19 cm. Poids: 1.900 grammes. La coupe est livrée DEMONTEE afin d'éviter toute casse. ATTENTION : nous attirons l'attention de l'acquéreur sur le re-montage à faire avec précautions afin d'éviter de casser la porcelaine Imari . L'assiette doit s'engager naturellement dans la monture sans être forcée. Nous dégageons toute responsabilité sur ce point précis du remontage.
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TABATIERE EN LAQUE DE CINABRE - 19ème siècle sculptée d'un dragon sur une face et d'un phoenix sur l'autre. Chine - 19ème siècle Bouchon en jade vert céladon (manque la cuillère ) Hauteur: 8 cm - largeur: 5 cm Poids: 44 gr
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Vases cornet peints aux émaux de tons rouge, rose, vert, bleu et bleu de cobalt , sur fond céladon. Ils sont ornés de pivoiniers très développés, et d'une roche perçée bleu cobalt. La pivoine, considérée comme la reine des fleurs en Chine, évoque noblesse, opulence, honneur et incarne l’amour. Ici, trois grandes pivoines d'un rouge prononcé, symbolisent prospérité et bonheur. Elles sont aussi , regroupées par 3 , symbole de printemps dans le décor des "fleurs des quatre saisons" , Ainsi apparaissent-elles souvent sur les céramiques offertes en cadeau de mariage pour souhaiter prospérité et bonheur au couple. Sous les Ming apparaissent les rinceaux et branches de pivoines et l’on trouve des traitements de plus en plus réalistes sous les Qing, Le rocher percé était utilisé comme point de méditation dans l’art paysager chinois, évoquant la circulation sans fin des forces de l’univers associée à la profonde symbolique du rocher, emblème de longévité, de solidité et de permanence. Ce motif de bon augure, particulièrement apprécié des lettrés, devint un emblème de la distance prise avec les affaires politiques et matérielles. Base en bronze doré de style rocaille du 19ème siècle. Un vase présente un cheveu visible de l'intérieur. Chine, époque Jiaqing, fin 18ème. Hauteur 23 cm - Hauteur totale : 27.3 cm. Diamètre au col : 11 cm Poids : 1170 grammes et 1130 grammes
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PAIRE DE STATUETTES EN JADE - COUPLE D'ANCETRES - CHINE 19ème Traditionnel couple d'ancètres dans un trés beau jade sur socle de porphyre le personnage masculin porte un chasse-mouche , un sabre sur le dos le personnage feminin porte un panier d'offrandes tres fine exécution haut: 26 cms socle compris poids: 1.130 et 1.340 gr
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GRANDE PAIRE DE VASES EN BRONZE CLOISONNE AUX EMAUX - CHINE 19ème siècle Joli décor au phoenix sur le col. Décors de fleurs de lotus aux dégradés d'émaux. Anses en monstres stylisés. Signature au cachet en creux sous chacun d'entre eux. Excellent état sans chocs ni manques d'émail . Dimensions: Hauteur : 38,5 cm Diamètre au col: 14 cm Diamètre maximal : 25 cm Base : 16 cm Poids : 8.5 kg
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