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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. 151
A painting on paper depicting two galloping riders, China, Qing dynasty
Showing two mounted figures in motion, one holding a curved club and the other a riding whip, both dressed in [..], cm 28 x 38
Lot N. 151
A painting on paper depicting two galloping riders, China, Qing dynasty
Showing two mounted figures in motion, one holding a curved club and the other a riding whip, both dressed in [..], cm 28 x 38
Lot N. 152
An ink and colour painting on paper depicting a female figure, in the style of Liu Wenxi, China
executed with expressive brushwork and bright colours typical of modern Chinese figure painting. With inscription, [..]
Lot N. 152
An ink and colour painting on paper depicting a female figure, in the style of Liu Wenxi, China
executed with expressive brushwork and bright colours typical of modern Chinese figure painting. With inscription, [..]
Lot N. 153
An ink and colour painting on paper depicting a courtly narrative scene, China, Qing dynasty
a large composition with numerous figures, architectural structures and landscape elements, executed with fine [..], cm 127 x 50
Lot N. 153
An ink and colour painting on paper depicting a courtly narrative scene, China, Qing dynasty
a large composition with numerous figures, architectural structures and landscape elements, executed with fine [..], cm 127 x 50
Lot N. 154
A thangka, depicting Buddhist scenes, Himalayan region, 19th–20th century
a large vertical composition showing Buddhas and bodhisattvas arranged in multiple registers, executed in rich [..], cm 51 x 246
Lot N. 154
A thangka, depicting Buddhist scenes, Himalayan region, 19th–20th century
a large vertical composition showing Buddhas and bodhisattvas arranged in multiple registers, executed in rich [..], cm 51 x 246
Lot N. 155
Group of seven thangkas, Tibet/Nepal, 18th–19th century
A group of seven thangkas painted on cloth with mineral and organic pigments, each mounted in brocaded silk borders. [..], cm 48x35(3) 43x31 62 x46 44x32.5 47x33
Lot N. 155
Group of seven thangkas, Tibet/Nepal, 18th–19th century
A group of seven thangkas painted on cloth with mineral and organic pigments, each mounted in brocaded silk borders. [..], cm 48x35(3) 43x31 62 x46 44x32.5 47x33
Lot N. 156
A fan painting on paper, by Wang Xuetao, dated jiwei, 1979, China
depicting chrysanthemums with a quail, executed in ink and colours on paper, inscribed “己未年写于首都” (jiwei nian xie [..], lungh cm 50
Lot N. 156
A fan painting on paper, by Wang Xuetao, dated jiwei, 1979, China
depicting chrysanthemums with a quail, executed in ink and colours on paper, inscribed “己未年写于首都” (jiwei nian xie [..], lungh cm 50
Lot N. 157
An erotic painting on paper, China, late Qing dynasty
ink and mineral pigments on paper, depicting an intimate scene between a young lady and a scholar set in a garden [..], cm 56.5x31
Lot N. 157
An erotic painting on paper, China, late Qing dynasty
ink and mineral pigments on paper, depicting an intimate scene between a young lady and a scholar set in a garden [..], cm 56.5x31
Lot N. 158
A painting on paper depicting children playing tug-of-war, China, Daqian Zhang
Executed in ink and colour on paper, portraying children engaged in a tug-of-war game. The brushwork is fine and [..], cm 34 x 15
Lot N. 158
A painting on paper depicting children playing tug-of-war, China, Daqian Zhang
Executed in ink and colour on paper, portraying children engaged in a tug-of-war game. The brushwork is fine and [..], cm 34 x 15
Lot N. 159
A painting on paper depicting a female figure, signed Xu Cao, China, late Qing dynasty
ink and mineral pigments on paper, showing a seated lady beside a scholar’s table with books, a floral vase and [..], cm 47x33
Lot N. 159
A painting on paper depicting a female figure, signed Xu Cao, China, late Qing dynasty
ink and mineral pigments on paper, showing a seated lady beside a scholar’s table with books, a floral vase and [..], cm 47x33
Lot N. 160
An ink and colour painting on paper, by Huo Xingye, China, dated gengshen 1980
depicting a tiger among bamboo and foliage, inscribed with the date gengshen (庚申) and bearing the artist’s seal; [..], cm 79 x 47
Lot N. 160
An ink and colour painting on paper, by Huo Xingye, China, dated gengshen 1980
depicting a tiger among bamboo and foliage, inscribed with the date gengshen (庚申) and bearing the artist’s seal; [..], cm 79 x 47
Lot N. 161
A painting on silk depicting flowers and a butterfly, China, Republic period
ink and colour on silk, in a vertical composition showing blooming peonies and a butterfly in flight; with inscription [..], cm 105x28.5
Lot N. 161
A painting on silk depicting flowers and a butterfly, China, Republic period
ink and colour on silk, in a vertical composition showing blooming peonies and a butterfly in flight; with inscription [..], cm 105x28.5
Lot N. 162
Two painted thangkas on textile, Tibet, 18th–19th century
one depicting a complex sacred composition with multiple celestial and narrative figures; the other showing a [..], cm 40x29 61.5x40
Lot N. 162
Two painted thangkas on textile, Tibet, 18th–19th century
one depicting a complex sacred composition with multiple celestial and narrative figures; the other showing a [..], cm 40x29 61.5x40
Lot N. 163
A group of three reverse glass paintings, China, 20TH century
reverse-painted on glass with female court figures set in gardens and pavilions, each framed in dark lacquered [..], cm 54 x 38 27.5 x 12
Lot N. 163
A group of three reverse glass paintings, China, 20TH century
reverse-painted on glass with female court figures set in gardens and pavilions, each framed in dark lacquered [..], cm 54 x 38 27.5 x 12
Lot N. 164
Astrological thangka
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 80x49 cm
Lot N. 164
Astrological thangka
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 80x49 cm
Lot N. 166
Thangka with Buddha
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 125x78 cm
Lot N. 166
Thangka with Buddha
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 125x78 cm
Lot N. 167
Thangka with Mandala
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 116x70 cm
Lot N. 167
Thangka with Mandala
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 116x70 cm
Lot N. 168
Thangka with Mandala
Himalayan art
tempera on paper applied to canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 70x50 cm
Lot N. 168
Thangka with Mandala
Himalayan art
tempera on paper applied to canvas, slight imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 70x50 cm
Lot N. 169
Thangka of 21 Taras
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, some imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 85x51 cm
Lot N. 169
Thangka of 21 Taras
Himalayan art
tempera on canvas, some imperfections 喜马拉雅 唐卡, 85x51 cm
Lot N. 170
A Sancai-style porcelain guardian lion figure, China, 20th century
modelled on a rectangular base and covered with polychrome Sancai-style glazes. Contemporary manufacture. 二十世纪 [..], h cm 30.5
Lot N. 170
A Sancai-style porcelain guardian lion figure, China, 20th century
modelled on a rectangular base and covered with polychrome Sancai-style glazes. Contemporary manufacture. 二十世纪 [..], h cm 30.5
Lot N. 171
A painted porcelain figure of Tieguai Li, one of the Eight Immortals, China, 20th century
modelled in porcelain and finely painted, depicting Tieguai Li seated on a rocky base. Later mounted as a table [..], h cm 30
Lot N. 171
A painted porcelain figure of Tieguai Li, one of the Eight Immortals, China, 20th century
modelled in porcelain and finely painted, depicting Tieguai Li seated on a rocky base. Later mounted as a table [..], h cm 30
Lot N. 172
A Dehua “blanc de Chine” porcelain figure of Wenchang Xingjun, China
modelled as the seated deity Wenchang Xingjun; later-applied beard. Surface showing natural dust deposits. 德化 [..], h cm 20
Lot N. 172
A Dehua “blanc de Chine” porcelain figure of Wenchang Xingjun, China
modelled as the seated deity Wenchang Xingjun; later-applied beard. Surface showing natural dust deposits. 德化 [..], h cm 20
Lot N. 173
Group of five hard stone and jade pendants
China, 20th century
Includes four circular pendants perforated and engraved with ornamental motifs, and a drop-shaped pendant with [..]
Lot N. 173
Group of five hard stone and jade pendants
China, 20th century
Includes four circular pendants perforated and engraved with ornamental motifs, and a drop-shaped pendant with [..]
Lot N. 174
Group of five zoomorphic sculptures in hard stone
China, 20th century
It includes two white stone sculptures depicting stylized animals and three red-brown stone animal figures carved [..]
Lot N. 174
Group of five zoomorphic sculptures in hard stone
China, 20th century
It includes two white stone sculptures depicting stylized animals and three red-brown stone animal figures carved [..]
Lot N. 175
Group of four hard stone seals
China, 20th century
Four square-section seals with surfaces engraved with decorative, symbolic and geometric motifs. 中国 二十世纪 四件组 [..]
Lot N. 175
Group of four hard stone seals
China, 20th century
Four square-section seals with surfaces engraved with decorative, symbolic and geometric motifs. 中国 二十世纪 四件组 [..]
Lot N. 176
Group of three shooting rings (“ban zhi”) in hard stone
China, 20th century
Three cylindrical archer rings, one in green stone and two in white stone with yellowish pigmentations. Smooth [..], diam from 3 cm to 3.8 cm
Lot N. 176
Group of three shooting rings (“ban zhi”) in hard stone
China, 20th century
Three cylindrical archer rings, one in green stone and two in white stone with yellowish pigmentations. Smooth [..], diam from 3 cm to 3.8 cm
Lot N. 177
Group carved in hard stone depicting a girl, a child and a dragon
China, 20th century
Carved in polychrome hard stone with skill in the full round, depicting a girl lying among swirls of clouds, accompanied [..], h 15 cm
Lot N. 177
Group carved in hard stone depicting a girl, a child and a dragon
China, 20th century
Carved in polychrome hard stone with skill in the full round, depicting a girl lying among swirls of clouds, accompanied [..], h 15 cm
Lot N. 178
A pale celadon jade plaque with Chilong, China, 20th century
carved in pale celadon jade with brown-stained areas, depicting stylized intertwined Chilong. 中国 二十世纪 青白玉褐沁螭龙 [..], lungh cm 7.5
Lot N. 178
A pale celadon jade plaque with Chilong, China, 20th century
carved in pale celadon jade with brown-stained areas, depicting stylized intertwined Chilong. 中国 二十世纪 青白玉褐沁螭龙 [..], lungh cm 7.5
Lot N. 179
A bronze figure of Daikokuten with mallet, Japan, Meiji–Showa periods
cast in bronze with dark patina and gilt details, depicting Daikokuten holding the mallet of good fortune and [..]
Lot N. 179
A bronze figure of Daikokuten with mallet, Japan, Meiji–Showa periods
cast in bronze with dark patina and gilt details, depicting Daikokuten holding the mallet of good fortune and [..]
Lot N. 180
A porcelain vase with imitation “Ge” glaze, China, 20TH–21ST century
of long-necked form with rounded body, covered in a greyish-ivory glaze with dense artificial crackle typical [..], h cm 29
Lot N. 180
A porcelain vase with imitation “Ge” glaze, China, 20TH–21ST century
of long-necked form with rounded body, covered in a greyish-ivory glaze with dense artificial crackle typical [..], h cm 29