Auction Preview: Asian Art at Christie’s, Paris, June 12
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What: Asian ArtWhere: Christie’s, 9 Avenue Matignon, ParisWhen: June 12, 10:30 AMPublic Viewing: June 8, 10am - 6pm, June 9, 2pm - 6pm, June 10, 10am - 6pm, June 11, 10am - 6pmTop Lots at the Sale:— “Important ‘Double-Gourd’ Covered Vase in White anAuction Preview: Asian Art at Christie’s, Paris, June 12
What: Asian ArtWhere: Christie’s, 9 Avenue Matignon, ParisWhen: June 12, 10:30 AMPublic Viewing: June 8, 10am - 6pm, June 9, 2pm - 6pm, June 10, 10am - 6pm, June 11, 10am - 6pmTop Lots at the Sale:— “Important ‘Double-Gourd’ Covered Vase in White and Rusty Jade,” China, Dynasty Qing, Qianlong Period (1736-1795) - Resting on a small foot, it is meticulously carved imitating the shape of a calabash, the double belly delicately adorned on each face of four bats flying among the clouds. Measured at Height: 20cm. (7 7/8in). Featured in lot 45. Estimate: 167,800 USD - 223,750 USD— “Important Cabinet in Zitan,” China, Dynasty Qing, Quote Qianlong (1736-1795) - It is rectangular in shape and opens with two leaves. Each is very finely and deeply carved with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the inflamed pearl. Measured at Height: 102cm. (40 1/8in); Width: 104cm. (40 7/8in); Depth: 55 cm (21 5/8in). Featured in lot 76. Estimate: 134,250 USD - 167,820 USD— “Rare and Important Vase in Porcelain Enamelled Celadon with Molded Decor,” China, Dynasty Qing, Molded Brand with Six Characters in Cachet and Time Qianlong (1736-1795) - Resting on a small foot adorned with a frieze of greek. Measured at Height: 35cm. (13 ¾in). Featured in lot 126. Estimate: 111,880 USD - 167,820 USD— “Exceptional Imperial Silk Dress Embroidered with Twelve Yellow Symbols,” Longpao China, Dynasty Qing, End Of The Time Qianlong (1736-1795) - Beginning Of The Jiaqing Period (1796-1820) - The dress is extremely delicately embroidered with yarn of gold and silver from nine five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the inflamed pearl. Measured at Height: 137cm. (53 7/8in.), Width: 210cm. (82 5/8in). Featured in lot 100. Estimate: 89,500 USD - 134,250 USD— “Important Statue of Ekadashalokeshvara in Bronze Incruded with Copper,” Tibet, Circa Xiveme Century - He is represented standing, his main hands are in anjalimudra. His six other arms radiate around him holding various attributes. Measured at Height: 80.8cm. (31 ¾in.), Base. Featured in lot 233. Estimate: 89,500 USD - 134,250 USD— “Rare Covered Imperial Box and its Base in Red Lacquer and Ocher,” China, Dynasty Qing, Time Qianlong (1736-1795) - Resting on a rectangular base with four slightly arched feet, the covered box is meticulously carved imitating a pile of manuscripts. Dimensions of the covered box: 32.5x18x12cm. (12 ¾x7x4 ¾in.); Length of base: 33.6cm. (13 ¼in.); Height with the base: 18.8cm. (7 3/8 in). Featured in lot 66. Estimate: 78,310 USD - 100,700 USD— “Important Imperial Vase in Closed Emaux,” Lei China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722) - Baluster-shaped, resting on a flared foot decorated with archaic dragons, the whole is enhanced with crenellated ridges in gilded bronze. Measured at Height: 68.5cm. (27in). Featured in lot 155. Estimate: 78,310 USD - 100,700 USDFor details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more