There are 14177 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeA large calligraphy text with two red seals, framed and glazed. overall dimensions 163 x 48 cm; the reverse inscribed 'Your Excellency N.C.C.Trench/We all wish you a good luck' dated 7-7-1971 with a number of signatures.Mr. N.C.C. Trench, referred to here, may have been British Diplomat, serving in Asia during the 1970's. A Mr Trench with the same initials is listed as the Ambassador Designate to Lisbon in Portugal.
Assortment of contemporary Chinese items comprising of two reverse painted glass scent bottles, 8cm and 7.5cm high; globular glass perfume bottle decorated with waterlilies and Chinese calligraphy; a good quality Chinese cloisonné dish decorated with kingfishers, 18cm diameter; Chinese porcelain dish decorated with a temple, presented by the Ministry of Personnel of the People's Republic of China, 21cm diameter; two jadeite/jade bangles; Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, decorated with two dragons and Chinese character, 17cm high; Chinese 'bean' sculpture with Chinese poem; 11.5cm x 8cm; two Chinese cloisonné balls and a Chinese hardwood and mother of pearl box, 10cm x 7.5cm
Ca. AD 1000 - 1200.A mortar cast from bronze featuring intricate vegetal paterns and incised arabesques framed by foliate lines and inscribed with Kufic calligraphy. The circular-based mortar has tall sides and sits on a flared rim surrounding a deep basin. Size: 100-230mm x 45mm; Weight: 5kgProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
A Chinese Republic style famille rose square form teapot, 10cms high; together with a Chinese famille rose teapot decorated with figures, 11cms high; and a Chinese square form wine ewer decorated with figures and calligraphy, 16cms high (3).Condition ReportThere is restoration to the handle and spout of the tall square form wine ewer, the large square teapot is in good condition and the small round teapot has a replacement cover, some rubbing to the enamels otherwise good overall condition
ETEL ADNAN (1925-2021)Untitled signed and dated 'Adnan 14' (on the reverse)oil on canvas30.4 x 24cm (11 15/16 x 9 7/16in).Painted in 2014Footnotes:ProvenanceWhite Cube, Hong Kong, no. JJ53893.Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015.ExhibitedLondon, White Cube, Etel Adnan, 8 October - 16 November 2014.Etel Adnan was a pioneering artist, poet, playwright and essayist, whose work is imbued with the places she lived - most notably Beirut, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay area. Although widely known for her contributions to literature, including the highly acclaimed novel Sitt Marie Rose from 1977, it is her late-blooming stellar career in the visual arts that has recently gained immense recognition, solidifying her place as a key figure in modern and contemporary art history. Adnan's later works, including the present lot Untitled from 2014 were painted from memory. Intimate in scale and meditative, four distinct sections of vibrant reds, yellow and green present the essence of a rich landscape full of depth and lyricism, despite its inherent minimalist construction. It is left to the viewer to experience the work in their own way, just as these images are filled with more than one point of inspiration for the artist. 'For her, 'vision is multidimensional and simultaneous', and these (...) paintings are the meeting place for many images, coalesced into one sensorial experience.' ('Inside the White Cube: Etel Adnan.' White Cube. www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhibitions/etel-adnan-2014. Accessed 25 September 2024.)Born in 1925 in Beirut - then under French mandate - to a Syrian father and a Greek mother, she was deeply influenced by her multicultural heritage and the multiple languages spoken around her. Whilst the family language was Turkish, her mother would speak Greek with her. Arabic was forbidden and considered shameful in the in the French school she attended. Today, Adnan's work which spans multiple genres is celebrated for its exploration of themes such as exile, identity, and memory, all of which are framed by her philosophical background and profound engagement with the natural world. Adnan's journey into the visual arts began relatively late. She started painting in her mid-30s, using a palette knife to apply oil paint directly onto canvas. This technique became one of her hallmarks, allowing her to create vibrant, abstract landscapes characterized by bold, geometric forms and radiant blocks of colour. Her visual language was heavily influenced by her surroundings and extensive travels. The landscapes she encountered, particularly Mount Tamalpais in Northern California, which was visible from home in Sausalito, became a recurrent subject in her paintings. This mountain held a near spiritual significance for Adnan, and she often depicted it in simplified, luminous compositions that verge on abstraction. Adnan's art historical influences were diverse and ranged from Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy to modernist painters such as Paul Klee and Nicolas de Staël. However, her bold, saturated colour fields, simplified abstracted forms and deeply personal relationship with nature also recall the emotional and colouristic vibrancy of Vincent Van Gogh's oeuvre.Adnan's beautifully balanced composition and use of vibrant colours in this painting is a wonderful example of just one area of the artist's extensive creative output – an accomplished visual artist, novelist, and poet among many other talents. Adnan has been repositioned as a leading figure in a reappraisal of global modernism that includes female artists.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late Meiji period Japanese lacquer rectangular calligraphy brush box, the hinged domed cover decorated with a central image of houses by a lake before a mountainous background, surrounded by a grasshopper, ladybird, and other insects in a gilt border, enclosing a dual compartment inner, 7.5cm x 30.5cm x 12.5cm, c. 1910
A LARGE GROUP OF ISLAMIC TILES 18TH AND 20TH CENTURIES Comprising: two Damascus Tiles, one with calligraphy, a Tunisian tile, a Panel of Tunisian tiles and the remainder Persian, European and Turkish, mostly 20th century 34cm x 23.5cm and smaller (18) Condition Report: some damages throughoutsee additional images for visual reference to condition and sold subject to non return Condition Report Disclaimer
This rare and exquisite Arabic handwritten Christian manuscript, authored by Amba Paules, offers a profound glimpse into the ancient wisdom and spiritual teachings of early Christian scholars. The book is meticulously scribed in beautiful Arabic calligraphy, featuring intricate details and vibrant colored headings that highlight its exceptional craftsmanship. H: 27.5cm, W: 20cm
The jar is adorned with intricate enameled decorations, featuring vibrant blue and gold hues that form elegant arabesque patterns and calligraphic inscriptions. The jar is paired with a matching under plate, both of which are carefully enameled to create a harmonious set. The jar's lid fits snugly, and both pieces are highlighted with delicate gilded accents that enhance the overall aesthetic. The calligraphy is executed with precision of conveying a blessing. Jar: H: 12cm, Diameter: 14cm Plate: H: 19.5cm
A 19th-century Persian bazu-band features three sections, each adorned with finely inscribed carnelian agate. The central oval-shaped piece and the two accompanying heart-shaped sections are meticulously carved with intricate Quranic/Prayers calligraphy. The silver backing is beautifully decorated with floral motifs and delicate patterns, adding a further layer of elegance to this piece. The vibrant red and green gemstone accents on each section enhance the overall aesthetic, making this bazu-band not only a protective armlet but also a stunning example of historical Persian jewellery. L: 15cm Weight: 25g
Y Haku Maki (Japanese, 1924-2000)Hanto 58 - Heart SutraWood block printTitled, signed, A/P, limited edition no 211Framed and glazed Haku Maki å·» 白 (Japanese, 1924-2000) was born as Maejima Tadaaki in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan in 1924. He was a teacher until WWII and had no formal art education. After the war, he studied printmaking in Tokyo with artists of soÌ„saku hanga, especially Onchi Kôshirô. His early works were reflective of his mentors’ woodblock styles. In the early 1960s, Haku Maki began developing his signature subjects and techniques. He experimented with embossing, manipulating textures with concrete, and printing with oil-based pigments. Now, he is famed for the unique texture of his prints, primarily depicting Chinese calligraphy and ceramics. A master of modern Japanese abstract printmaking, Maki's work can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the British Museum, and many others. Measures approx. 21cm x 18cm (8.5" x 7")
Artist: Mark Tobey (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Composition #5". Medium: Mixed Media on Paper. Date: Composed c1967. Dimensions: Overall size: 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (324 x 248 mm).Pricing: Starting Price: $3,000 Reserve Price: N.A. Auction Sale Price Estimate: $5,000/6,000Lot Note(s): Signed lower right. Painted on medium weight cream wove paper. Fine condition; as painted. Comment(s): Tobey was a mystical Wisconsin-born artist whose works had a visual affinity with Abstract Expressionism but shared more in common with Asian art and calligraphy (he studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1930s). Image copyright © The Estate of Mark Tobey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29861-2-3000-NA]
Artist: Mark Tobey (American, 1890 - 1976). Title: "Composition #4". Medium: Original color pencil drawing on paper. Date: Composed 1971. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (216 x 340 mm).Pricing: Starting Price: $800 Reserve Price: N.A. Auction Sale Price Estimate: $1,200/1,500Lot Note(s): Signed and dated, lower right. White wove paper. Very good to fine condition; lower edge unevenly trimmed, else fine. Comment(s): Tobey was a mystical Wisconsin-born artist whose works had a visual affinity with Abstract Expressionism but shared more in common with Asian art and calligraphy (he studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan, in the 1930s). Image copyright © The Estate of Mark Tobey / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. [29805-2-800-NA]
A COLLECTION OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE STONEWARE AND PORCELAIN BOWLS IN SIZES. Including: a flared conical Ge-type crackle-glazed bowl, a Japanese raku flared footed teabowl, decorated in brown slip with animals and flowers, probably Edo period, a footed cup in raku glaze, decorated with black dots, signed to base, a ribbed footed celadon cup, two 19th century Chinese celadon cups and other items (8) Provenance: Property of a Sussex gentleman Condition: The Japanese raku glazed teabowl, possibly Edo, with some glaze chipping. The raku glazed footed cup with slight chipping to glaze at rim. Small brown glazed cup with blue calligraphy, with small chips to rim. Impressed mark to base. The crackle glazed bowl with some fine crazing to glaze issuing from the deeper crackle glaze. The ribbed footed sake cup with some stained crazing overall and some hairline cracks. One of the Chinese celadon cups with slight rim chipping.
Zheng Guogu (Chinese, b.1970) 'Year Two Thousand, Another Two Thousand Years to Rust', 1999-2007 a set of etched bottles and cans in steel, brass and copper, each signed and dated '1999-2007' to the underside 10.5 to 40cm high (23) Zheng Guogu is a prominent Chinese postmodern artist, known for his innovative and multifaceted approach to contemporary art. His work spans a variety of media, including photography, sculpture, installation, and painting, often exploring themes related to the rapid modernisation of China and the impact of globalisation. The artist is one of the founding members of the Yangjiang Group, a collective formed in the early 2000s, along with Chen Zaiyan and Sun Qinglin. The group is known for its experimental and avant-garde projects, which often incorporate diverse elements, such as calligraphy and performance art, reflecting the unique cultural and social landscape of their hometown. In 2006, Zheng Guogu's talents were recognised when he won the prestigious 'Chinese Contemporary Art Award' (CCAA). His work has been exhibited widely in his home country and internationally, where he continues to challenge and redefine the boundaries of contemporary art. Condition ReportSurface dust and dirt with tarnishing and rust. For a full report please contact the department.
Three 20th century Zisha clay teapots. The lots comprising a domed shaped teapot depicting flowering plum blossom and Chinese calligraphy by Wang Yaqin (small chip to the lid); a terracotta coloured teapot decorated with Qianlong coin relief with a toad finial to lid; and a teapot decorated with peaches and leaves with lid. Impressed seal mark to the base and within the lid. Largest measures approx. 9cm tall x 17cm long.
A Qing dynasty blue and white dish plate, along with a late Qing dynasty Republic famille rose porcelain pin dish. The blue and white plate decorated with Chinese character "Shou" in the centre and elongated "Shou" on the cavetto; the famille rose plate featuring a scholar watching a swan accompanied by his attendant and seated beneath a tree, calligraphy inscription above. Blue & white plate measures approx. 12cm in diameter, the famille rose example17cm in diameter.
Loading...
