93 | premium
A VERY FINE AND RARE LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED BALUSTER JAR, GUAN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
The jar is in very good condition with the exception of some minor glaze firing imperfections and some very light and minor glaze surface wear and scratches.
25 cm high, 31 cm wide
25 cm high, 31 cm wide
ESTIMATE € 14.000 - 18.000
Thickly potted, the rounded upper body carved with four large ogival cartouches separated by different scrolling flower stems of peaches, pomegranate, chrysanthemums and enclosing four Chinese characters cursive script on a cross-hatch-pattern ground( delight smell from beautiful wine) , all within double line borders above a band of upright petals that encircle the slightly waisted base, finely covered with a glaze of rich sea-green color which also covers the interior, except for the center of the bottom, as well as the recessed, convex base. The mouth and foot rims unglazed and burnt orange during the opening after the firing.
Provenance: bought at S. Marchant & Son's ; 120 Kensignton Church Street, London in March, 24th,1965, since then in the property.
Note: a similar one illustrated by J. Ayers, The Baur Collection, Chinese Ceramics, vol.1, London, 1968, A 108.
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Provenance: bought at S. Marchant & Son's ; 120 Kensignton Church Street, London in March, 24th,1965, since then in the property.
Note: a similar one illustrated by J. Ayers, The Baur Collection, Chinese Ceramics, vol.1, London, 1968, A 108.
** Premium lot: un deposito a garanzia sara' richiesto per poter battere il lotto. Per informazioni per favore contattare i nostri uffici
** Premium lot: a guarantee deposit will be requested to bid this lot. For information please contact our offices
LOTS
97
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING GROOM, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING GROOM, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 5.000 - 7.000
98 | premium
A LARGE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY EQUESTRIAN GROUPE, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A LARGE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY EQUESTRIAN GROUPE, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 20.000 - 26.000
99
A LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN ATTENDANT, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN ATTENDANT, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 10.000 - 15.000
100 | premium
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 15.000 - 20.000
101 | premium
A FINE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A FINE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 15.000 - 20.000
102 | premium
A FINE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A FINE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIAN, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 15.000 - 20.000
103
A PAIR OF SANCAI POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF LADIES, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907) (2)
A PAIR OF SANCAI POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF LADIES, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907) (2)
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000
105
A PAIR OF LARGE POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF STANDING FLAG HOLDERS, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) (2)
A PAIR OF LARGE POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF STANDING FLAG HOLDERS, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) (2)
ESTIMATE € 4.000 - 6.000
106
A LARGE GLAZED POTTERY STANDING FIGURE OF A BANNER HOLDER, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A LARGE GLAZED POTTERY STANDING FIGURE OF A BANNER HOLDER, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
108
A VERY LARGE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING FEMALE ATTENDANT, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A VERY LARGE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING FEMALE ATTENDANT, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 4.000