Clars Auction Gallery had an excellent August sale with many highlights and strong prices in our Asian Art Department.
Dozens of telephone bidders were vying for two Chinese imperial bronze ‘dragon’ vases. These vases soared well above estimate to realize a price of $245,000.
Left: Chinese imperial bronze ‘dragon’ vase, mark and period of Qianlong. Right: Chinese imperial bronze ‘dragon’ vase, mark and period of Jiaqing. Sold: $245,000
Each features five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amid scrolling clouds in low relief. The precision and intricacy of the molding indicates the imperial origin, while the patina on the surface demonstrates the age. One statue has the inscription “Qianlong Nianzao of the Great Qing Dynasty” and the other has the book “Great Qing Jiaqing Nianzao,” both of which were purchased in Tokyo, Japan around 1949.
This April 18th we will offer pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan chairs — sculptural, iconic, and effortlessly modern.
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Huanghuali Highlights
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First rising in popularity during the Ming Dynasty, Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera), has been desired and sought after since. Huanghuali means “yellow flower pear,” a slow-growing, small-to-medium-sized tree.
Pair of Chinese huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs. Sold: $200,000
With small supply of wood, the availability of furniture made from it is limited. The highly figured, honey-hued wood has long been appreciated for its mountain peak and ghost face patterns. Huanghuali furniture can be incorporated into any type of decor to create a more traditional Chinese style in your home, or you can choose to mix and match with more contemporary decor.
Chinese huanghuali corner leg table, top and front view. Sold: $93,750
Chinese huanghuali tapered cabinet. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong, 1989. Sold: $25,000
Clars拍卖行将于5月19日10时举办春季精品珠宝名表拍卖。此次精选跨越百年呈现一系列钻石宝石首饰、品牌设计珠宝以及精致名表，汇集了卡地亚、蒂凡尼、梵克雅宝、Seaman Schepps、法贝热等名家风采。详情敬请点击这里浏览完整图录，欢迎通过以下联系方式垂询。Lauren Della Croce：[email protected] Yao Jiang 江湛瑶：[email protected] 微信：yaoj423
Clars will hold its Spring Fine Jewelry & Timepiece Sale on May 19th, 10AM PST. The collection includes a wide selection of diamond, colored gemstone and signed jewelry spanning over a century. Maker’s such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef & Arpels, Seaman Schepps, Fabergé, Rolex and more are represented in the dynamic collection. To view the full catalog, please visit here. For inquiries, please reach out to Lauren Della Croce at [email protected] and Yao Jiang at [email protected] or WeChat yaoj423.
The May 22nd sale at Clars will offer numerous highlights from the Asian Art Department include porcelains, jade and stones, furniture, paintings, embroideries, metalwork, among others. To view the full catalog, please visit here. For inquiries, please reach out to Harry Huang at [email protected] and Megan Ma at [email protected] or WeChat mayiming0723.
2.03克拉混合长方形阶梯切割彩蓝VVS钻石 A 2.03 Carats Fancy Blue VVS2 Modified Rectangular Step Cut Diamond.
景泰蓝双联山水花鸟长颈抱 Chinese cloisonné enamel conjoined moon flask vase.
7.67克拉哥伦比亚祖母绿及钻石戒指 A 7.67 carats Colombian emerald and diamond ring.
清代白玉梅花珮饰 Chinese white jade pendant plaque.
初代劳力士小表冠潜航者腕表， 型号6205 An early Rolex small crown Submariner wristwatch, ref 6205.
仿古玉牌 Chinese archaistic russet jade plaque.
劳力士迪通拿宇宙型计时腕表，型号6263 A Rolex Daytona chronograph wristwatch, ref. 6263.
白玉雕桃型小笔洗 Chinese white jade brush washer.
红宝石及钻石18K白金胸针 A ruby, diamond and eighteen karat white gold brooch.
粉彩鱼缸一对 Pair of Chinese famille rose fish bowls.
蓝宝石18K黄金“猎豹”戒指，卡地亚设计 A sapphire and eighteen karat gold ring, Cartier.
蓝底龙纹绣袍 Chinese embroidered blue-ground ‘dragon’ robe.
一对蓝宝石及钻石铂金耳坠 A pair of sapphire, diamond and platinum earrings.
The April 24th sale at Clars will be led by the Asian art department with numerous highlights from porcelains, to furniture, paintings, jade and snuff bottles, among others. To view the full catalog, please visit here. For inquiries, please reach out to Harry Huang at [email protected] and Megan Ma at [email protected] or WeChat mayiming0723.
宋代定窑铜口暗花大碗 来源：洛杉矶苏富比，Chingwah Lee李清华旧藏专场，1981年6月8日，lot263。三藩市私人收藏 Chinese molded Dingyao bowl. Provenance: Sotheby’s Parke Bernet Los Angeles, The Late Chingwah Lee Collection, June 8, 1981, lot 263, from San Francisco collection formed over five decades. Lot 2882. Estimate: $50,000–$70,000.
晚晴民国时期 黄花梨三联闷柜橱 Chinese huanghuali and mixed wood altar coffer. Lot 2946. Estimate: $20,000–$40,000.
吴昌硕《墨梅图》立轴 纸本水墨，1915 来源：藏家1945年前购于上海 Wu Changshuo (1844–1927), Plum Blossom. Provenance: Acquired in Shanghai prior to 1945. Lot 2824. Estimate: $50,000–$70,000.
清中期黄花梨圈椅一对 来源：三藩市私人收藏 Pair of Chinese huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs. Provenance: from San Francisco collection formed over five decades. Lot 2974. Estimate: $30,000–$50,000.
清光绪 黄地轧道粉彩三阳开泰膳碗 来源：藏家1945年前购于上海 Chinese famille rose yellow ground ‘Three Rams’ bowl. Provenance: Acquired in Shanghai prior to 1945. Lot 2870. Estimate: $5,000–$7,000.
蓝地金彩六方瓶 Chinese cobalt-blue-ground gilt-decorated vase. Lot 2877. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000.
清光绪 青花对头凤纹盘 Chinese blue and white charger dish. Lot 2878. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000.
明代 龙泉窑青釉大盘 Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon glazed charger dish. Lot 2881. Estimate: $1,000–$1,500.
仿桐釉长颈天球瓶 Chinese imitation bronze glazed vase. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000.
清乾隆粉青釉莲瓣纹 Chinese celadon-glazed carved vase. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000.
高古玉琮 来源：三藩市私人收藏 Chinese archaic jade cong. Provenance: from San Francisco collection formed over five decades. Lot 2898. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000.
青玉“三多”把件 来源：三藩市私人收藏 Chinese celadon jade ‘Three Abundance’ toggle. Provenance: from San Francisco collection formed over five decades. Lot 2907. Estimate: $1,500–$2,500.
琥珀吊坠挂饰（一组两件） 来源：加州伯克利遗产 Chinese amber pendants (lot of 2). Provenance: Berkeley estate. Estimate: $1,000–$1,500.
粉彩鼻烟壶（一组三件） 来源：加州伯克利遗产 Chinese famille rose snuff bottles (lot of 3). Provenance: Berkeley estate. Lot 2936. Estimate: $1,000–$1,500.
玛瑙鼻烟壶 来源：三藩市私人收藏 Chinese shadow agate snuff bottle. Provenance: from San Francisco collection formed over five decades. Estimate: $400–$600.
清代 和田玉雕洛可可纹饰鼻烟壶 来源：加州伯克利遗产 Chinese white jade snuff bottle. Provenance: Berkeley estate. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000.
