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A refined selection of Oriental art, with particular emphasis on the Chinese aesthetics of the Qing dynasty: finely enameled porcelains, carved jades and ritual bronzes from esteemed private collections. Selected for their formal harmony, historical patina, and artisanal excellence, these pieces are now ready to be embraced by new custodians. An invitation to rediscover the elegance of the East, the depth of its history, and beauty made tangible.
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Lot N. 1
A seated lady figure finely carved in coral, China, Qing dynasty
carved from natural coral, depicting a seated lady with flowing robes and a ribbon wrapped around her arm. Her [..], h cm 11 gr 189.4
Lot N. 1
A seated lady figure finely carved in coral, China, Qing dynasty
carved from natural coral, depicting a seated lady with flowing robes and a ribbon wrapped around her arm. Her [..], h cm 11 gr 189.4
Lot N. 2
A necklace of Mediterranean red coral beads, China, late Qing dynasty – early 20th century
composed of graduated natural red coral beads with slight whitish striations and a metal clasp. 清末民初 红珊瑚珠项链, gr 322.7
Lot N. 2
A necklace of Mediterranean red coral beads, China, late Qing dynasty – early 20th century
composed of graduated natural red coral beads with slight whitish striations and a metal clasp. 清末民初 红珊瑚珠项链, gr 322.7
Lot N. 3
A red coral horse intaglio, China, 19th–20th century
in red coral, carved in the round as a recumbent horse with one foreleg raised and head turned slightly to the [..], h cm 5.5 x 6.5 gr 77
Lot N. 3
A red coral horse intaglio, China, 19th–20th century
in red coral, carved in the round as a recumbent horse with one foreleg raised and head turned slightly to the [..], h cm 5.5 x 6.5 gr 77
Lot N. 4
A red coral female figure, China, 19th–20th century
in red coral, carved in full round as a lady in traditional attire with elaborate floral coiffure and sleeves [..], h total cm 13.1 gr 89
Lot N. 4
A red coral female figure, China, 19th–20th century
in red coral, carved in full round as a lady in traditional attire with elaborate floral coiffure and sleeves [..], h total cm 13.1 gr 89
Lot N. 5
A coral figure of a fisherman with carp, China, late Qing dynasty
carved from natural coral, depicting an elderly fisherman holding a large carp over his shoulder, symbolising [..], h cm 6.5 gr 98.2
Lot N. 5
A coral figure of a fisherman with carp, China, late Qing dynasty
carved from natural coral, depicting an elderly fisherman holding a large carp over his shoulder, symbolising [..], h cm 6.5 gr 98.2
Lot N. 6
A set of four turquoise carvings with stands, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
comprising four turquoise carvings depicting figures and mythological subjects, of various sizes and shapes, some [..], weight 561 g. Dimensions from 12 to 6 cm.
Lot N. 6
A set of four turquoise carvings with stands, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
comprising four turquoise carvings depicting figures and mythological subjects, of various sizes and shapes, some [..], weight 561 g. Dimensions from 12 to 6 cm.
Lot N. 7
Xiuyu vase with masked handles and engraved floral decoration, China, 20th century.
Flattened ovoid in shape, carved in white-green xiuyu, with gargoyle handles holding mobile rings and engraved [..], h cm 15
Lot N. 7
Xiuyu vase with masked handles and engraved floral decoration, China, 20th century.
Flattened ovoid in shape, carved in white-green xiuyu, with gargoyle handles holding mobile rings and engraved [..], h cm 15
Lot N. 8
White jade plaque brooch, China, Qing dynasty
A silver and enamel brooch set with a carved jade qilin the pale green jade plaque finely pierced and carved as [..], lungh cm 5
Lot N. 8
White jade plaque brooch, China, Qing dynasty
A silver and enamel brooch set with a carved jade qilin the pale green jade plaque finely pierced and carved as [..], lungh cm 5
Lot N. 9
A pierced giada pendant with “shuangxi” character, China, Qing dynasty
In milky-white giada, intricately pierced to form the central “囍” (shuangxi) character within an ornamental frame [..], Diam cm 7.4
Lot N. 9
A pierced giada pendant with “shuangxi” character, China, Qing dynasty
In milky-white giada, intricately pierced to form the central “囍” (shuangxi) character within an ornamental frame [..], Diam cm 7.4
Lot N. 10
A silver scholar’s knife with white jade handle, China, 19th century
the silver blade finely engraved with bamboo and the Shou (longevity) character, the white jade handle carved [..], h cm 8 h total cm 23.2
Lot N. 10
A silver scholar’s knife with white jade handle, China, 19th century
the silver blade finely engraved with bamboo and the Shou (longevity) character, the white jade handle carved [..], h cm 8 h total cm 23.2
Lot N. 11
A white jade belt hook with chi-dragon motifs, China, 18th–19th century
in jade finely carved in relief with a sinuous chi-dragon among swirling clouds and a small terminal dragon head. [..], h cm 11.2
Lot N. 11
A white jade belt hook with chi-dragon motifs, China, 18th–19th century
in jade finely carved in relief with a sinuous chi-dragon among swirling clouds and a small terminal dragon head. [..], h cm 11.2
Lot N. 12
A silver knife-form belt fitting with white jade handle , China, 18th–19th century
silver blade partially engraved and gilt, the white jade handle finely carved in relief with sinuous chidragons [..], totale cm 23 jade cm 9.7
Lot N. 12
A silver knife-form belt fitting with white jade handle , China, 18th–19th century
silver blade partially engraved and gilt, the white jade handle finely carved in relief with sinuous chidragons [..], totale cm 23 jade cm 9.7
Lot N. 13
A jade hair ornament with pin, China
in brownish-green jade, consisting of a perforated circular crown element and an integrated long pin, probably [..], h cm 6 x 20
Lot N. 13
A jade hair ornament with pin, China
in brownish-green jade, consisting of a perforated circular crown element and an integrated long pin, probably [..], h cm 6 x 20
Lot N. 14
A scholar’s studio China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
group consisting of an armrest, two paperweights and an inkstone, in spinach-green jade and slate, including one [..], dim cm 30 x 23 x 4.5 lungh cm 14 19 20.2
Lot N. 14
A scholar’s studio China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
group consisting of an armrest, two paperweights and an inkstone, in spinach-green jade and slate, including one [..], dim cm 30 x 23 x 4.5 lungh cm 14 19 20.2
Lot N. 15
A carved jade, China
in greyish-brown jade, of circular form with central aperture, carved with pseudo-archaic inscriptions inspired [..], Diam cm 3.5
Lot N. 15
A carved jade, China
in greyish-brown jade, of circular form with central aperture, carved with pseudo-archaic inscriptions inspired [..], Diam cm 3.5
Lot N. 16
A yellowish-green jade goat figurine, China
carved as a recumbent goat with spiral horns and head turned forward. 清 黄玉卧羊把件, h cm 5.2 x 7.3
Lot N. 16
A yellowish-green jade goat figurine, China
carved as a recumbent goat with spiral horns and head turned forward. 清 黄玉卧羊把件, h cm 5.2 x 7.3
Lot N. 17
A greyish-green jade archaistic intaglio with taotie motifs, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
in greyish-green jade with reddish-brown altered areas, of cylindrical form with square section and slightly rounded [..], h cm 8
Lot N. 17
A greyish-green jade archaistic intaglio with taotie motifs, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
in greyish-green jade with reddish-brown altered areas, of cylindrical form with square section and slightly rounded [..], h cm 8
Lot N. 18
A white jade intaglio of a boy with goose and ruyi, China, 18th–19th century
in jade finely carved in full round, depicting a smiling boy holding a Ruyi in his right hand and embracing a [..], h cm 5.8 without base
Lot N. 18
A white jade intaglio of a boy with goose and ruyi, China, 18th–19th century
in jade finely carved in full round, depicting a smiling boy holding a Ruyi in his right hand and embracing a [..], h cm 5.8 without base
Lot N. 19
A Jade vase with taotie motifs, China, 18th–19th century
in pale green jade with light brownish-golden inclusions, of hu shape with chi-dragon handles on the shoulders [..], h cm 12
Lot N. 19
A Jade vase with taotie motifs, China, 18th–19th century
in pale green jade with light brownish-golden inclusions, of hu shape with chi-dragon handles on the shoulders [..], h cm 12
Lot N. 20
A white jade pen washer with dragon motif, China, 18th–19th century
in white jade finely carved, of circular form with thin rim and a sinuous dragon in relief at the center among [..], h cm 1.5 diam cm 10
Lot N. 20
A white jade pen washer with dragon motif, China, 18th–19th century
in white jade finely carved, of circular form with thin rim and a sinuous dragon in relief at the center among [..], h cm 1.5 diam cm 10
Lot N. 21
A white jade rectangular pendant plaque, China, 19th century
of rectangular shape with rounded corners, finely incised on one side with a scholar beneath a tree and an inscription, [..], cm 5 x 3.2 x 0.6
Lot N. 21
A white jade rectangular pendant plaque, China, 19th century
of rectangular shape with rounded corners, finely incised on one side with a scholar beneath a tree and an inscription, [..], cm 5 x 3.2 x 0.6
Lot N. 22
A pale celadon jade plaque, China, 19th–20th century
of circular form, openworked and carved with figures and landscape motifs, with carved wood stand and fitted case. [..], diam cm 7.6
Lot N. 22
A pale celadon jade plaque, China, 19th–20th century
of circular form, openworked and carved with figures and landscape motifs, with carved wood stand and fitted case. [..], diam cm 7.6
Lot N. 23
A Xiuyan jade figure of Mu Guiying on horseback, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in greenish-grey Xiuyan jade, finely carved as Mu Guiying, the famous heroine of the Song dynasty, depicted in [..]
Lot N. 23
A Xiuyan jade figure of Mu Guiying on horseback, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in greenish-grey Xiuyan jade, finely carved as Mu Guiying, the famous heroine of the Song dynasty, depicted in [..]
Lot N. 24
Three small jade intaglios, China
in jade of various tones – greyish-white, dark green and reddish-brown – each finely carved in the form of small [..], lungh cm 2.4 2.4 2.8
Lot N. 24
Three small jade intaglios, China
in jade of various tones – greyish-white, dark green and reddish-brown – each finely carved in the form of small [..], lungh cm 2.4 2.4 2.8
Lot N. 25
A double jade vase with covers surmounted by mythological birds, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in grey-green jade, carved as two adjacent and conjoined vessels, decorated in low relief with vegetal and scroll [..], h 16.5 cm
Lot N. 25
A double jade vase with covers surmounted by mythological birds, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in grey-green jade, carved as two adjacent and conjoined vessels, decorated in low relief with vegetal and scroll [..], h 16.5 cm
Lot N. 26
Three Indian silver belts, 20TH century
Worked in woven and filigree silver, each with decorative terminals and articulated clasps. Typical examples of [..], gr 438.4
Lot N. 26
Three Indian silver belts, 20TH century
Worked in woven and filigree silver, each with decorative terminals and articulated clasps. Typical examples of [..], gr 438.4
Lot N. 27
A multi-chain silver necklace with butterfly, fruit and fish pendants, China
late Qing dynasty – early Republic period, 19th–20th century
in chased and openworked silver, composed of multiple [..], gr 166.6
Lot N. 27
A multi-chain silver necklace with butterfly, fruit and fish pendants, China
late Qing dynasty – early Republic period, 19th–20th century
in chased and openworked silver, composed of multiple [..], gr 166.6
Lot N. 28
Two silver boxes, Qing dynasty, China, 19th–20th century
one of cylindrical form with a cover embossed with a dragon within a circular frame, the other of Chinese manufacture, [..], total gr 121
Lot N. 28
Two silver boxes, Qing dynasty, China, 19th–20th century
one of cylindrical form with a cover embossed with a dragon within a circular frame, the other of Chinese manufacture, [..], total gr 121
Lot N. 29
A Tibetan belt with semi-precious stones, Tibet, 18th–19th century
in red textile richly mounted with silvered metal settings and semi-precious stones including turquoise, coral, [..], lungh cm 94
Lot N. 29
A Tibetan belt with semi-precious stones, Tibet, 18th–19th century
in red textile richly mounted with silvered metal settings and semi-precious stones including turquoise, coral, [..], lungh cm 94
Lot N. 30
A famille rose porcelain vase with applied animal figures, China, Qing dynasty, 19TH century
Baluster-shaped body painted with a polychrome narrative scene; the neck applied with moulded fantastical animals [..], h cm 23
Lot N. 30
A famille rose porcelain vase with applied animal figures, China, Qing dynasty, 19TH century
Baluster-shaped body painted with a polychrome narrative scene; the neck applied with moulded fantastical animals [..], h cm 23