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AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL TRIPOD WINE VESSEL, JUE, CHINA, LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 12TH - 11TH CENTURY B.C.
Provenance: from the private property of a lady from central Italy
20 cm high, 18 cm wide
20 cm high, 18 cm wide
ESTIMATE € 15.000 - 25.000
Supported on three long triangular-section blade-like legs, the U-shaped body terminates in a curved spout flanked by two posts with domed caps, decorated with whorl patterns, and triangular tail. The C form handle is set on one side of the body over a two-character inscription. The body is cast with a frieze of two large taotie masks with protruding eyes and leiwen scroll and quills, one mask is bisected by a vertical flange, and the other by the inscription. The soft greyish-green surface has some malachite encrustation. The jue in good condition, X-ray shows the vessel in good condition with no break on the body, only a visible shaped short Y-crack and a chip re-stuck on top of the body where the handle joint the caps of the body of the vessel and two cracks on the handle, where the handle joint to the body and re-stuck, some patch of malachite encrustation to the decorated sides and some minor blistering to the flat surface, inside some visible mud with traces of path of malachite encrustation.
Provenance: in the family since 1953.
"Premium Lot " deposit : to bid the premium lot, a guarantee deposit of € 10.000 will be requested ( to send at least 5 working days before the Auction)
Provenance: in the family since 1953.
"Premium Lot " deposit : to bid the premium lot, a guarantee deposit of € 10.000 will be requested ( to send at least 5 working days before the Auction)
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A FINE PORCELAIN 'CLAIRE-DE-LUNE' BOTTLE VASE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, SIX CHARACTER MARK KANGXI
A FINE PORCELAIN 'CLAIRE-DE-LUNE' BOTTLE VASE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, SIX CHARACTER MARK KANGXI
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
53
A LARGE INK AND COLOUR PAINTING ON parchment WITH CHINESE INSCRIPTIONS, CHINA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY
A LARGE INK AND COLOUR PAINTING ON parchment WITH CHINESE INSCRIPTIONS, CHINA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
54
A LARGE INK AND COLOR PAINTING ON PARCHMENT WITH A LANDSCAPE AND FIGURES, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY
A LARGE INK AND COLOR PAINTING ON PARCHMENT WITH A LANDSCAPE AND FIGURES, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 2.000 - 3.000
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A FINE AND CARVED HUANGHUALI INCENSE STAND, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
A FINE AND CARVED HUANGHUALI INCENSE STAND, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 1.300 - 1.500
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A FINE PAIR OF OPEN WOOD DISPLAY CABINETS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY (2)
A FINE PAIR OF OPEN WOOD DISPLAY CABINETS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY (2)
ESTIMATE € 900 - 1.400