Auction Preview: Asian Art at Artcurial, Paris, June 10
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What: Asian ArtWhere: Artcurial, 7 Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees, FR-75008, ParisWhen: June 10, 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: June 7, 11 am-7pm; June 8, 11 am-6pm; June 9, 2 pm-6pm; June 10, 10 am-12pm, by appointmentTop Lots at the Sale:— «Large Liborary CuAuction Preview: Asian Art at Artcurial, Paris, June 10
What: Asian ArtWhere: Artcurial, 7 Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees, FR-75008, ParisWhen: June 10, 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: June 7, 11 am-7pm; June 8, 11 am-6pm; June 9, 2 pm-6pm; June 10, 10 am-12pm, by appointmentTop Lots at the Sale:— «Large Liborary Cut in Rhinocero Horse Sculpted,» China, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century - The exterior decorated with six horses playing among trees planted along a river, a large pine with gnarled branches forming the cove of the cut. Measured at H: 10.6cm (4 1/4in); L: 18.2cm (7 1/4in); Weight: 420 gr. Featured at lot 106. Estimate: 44,500 USD - 67,000 USD.— «Large Porcelain Porcelain Flat,» China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722) - Circular, decorated with dragon and phoenix surrounded by peonies and foliage in the center and on the wing, the lapel with the same decoration, mark at six Kangxi characters at the base. Measured at D: 36.6cm (4 1/2in). Featured at lot 111. Estimate: 33,500 USD - 45,000 USD.— «Gold Lacquered Bronze Buddha Statue,» China, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century - Represented seated in padmasana on a lotiform base, the right hand in bhumisparsamudra, the left hand in dhyanamudra, wearing a monastic robe belted at the waist and leaving torso uncovered, serene face, half-closed eyes, curly hair covering ushnisha. Measured at H: 67cm (26 1/2in). Featured at lot 152. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 39,000 USD.— «Bronze Golden and Silver Sculptler, Gong,» China, Song-Ming Dynasty, 13th-15th century - Resting on a high chiseled foot of stylized dragons on a background of greek, the domed belly, adorned with great masks of taotie archaic, the edges and main lines underlined with gold. Measured at H: 21.1cm (8 1/4in); L: 32cm (12 1/2in). Featured at lot 42. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 39,000 USD.— «Cornelel Lacquered Twine Leaves,» China, Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, dated 1797 - The face depicts an animated scene of characters including a couple of dignitaries in a palace surrounded by pavilions and gardens, the perimeter adorned with movable objects and elephant, crabs and flowers, surrounded by a lotus frieze and foliage. Dimensions of a sheet: 283 x 48. Featured at lot 79. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 39,000 USD.— «White Porcelain Brush Pot,» China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722) - Cylindrical, decorated around the edge of a lady of the court receiving dignitaries accompanied by servants on the terrace of a palace surrounded by trees and bananas. Measured at H. border: 15cm (6in); D: 18.5cm (7 1/4in). Featured at lot 69. Estimate: 22,000 USD - 33,500 USD.— «Porcelain Covered Vase Monochrome Celadon, Yue Ya Er Guan,» China, Qing Dynasty, mark and period Qianlong (1736-1795) - Ovoid shaped, covered with a beautiful pale celadon glaze, the crescent-shaped slight relief handles, mark at six character Qianlong at the base. Measured at H: 21cm (8 1/4in). Featured at lot 139. Estimate: 22,000 USD - 33,500 USD.For details, visit: https://www.artcurial.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more