12月20日，Clars拍卖公司将在其年度亚洲精品艺术拍卖会上重磅推出一件极为罕见的清雍正炉钧釉弦纹尊，这不仅是一件精美绝伦的古代艺术品，更是承载着跨越半个世纪的动人故事。

Clars的这件炉钧釉弦纹尊造型端庄雅致，采用撇口、短颈、长弧腹、外撇高圈足的设计，整体高约19厘米。器身的口、颈、腹部分别装饰有三道弦纹，线条简洁而流畅，增添了器物的立体感和美学效果，体现了雍正时期瓷器典雅庄重的风格。 足内阴刻有“雍正年制”双行四字款，进一步彰显了其为宫廷御用器物的身份和精湛工艺。

这件重器的釉面呈现出红、蓝、紫三色交织的独特效果，其中尤以“高梁红”釉色最为珍贵。这种红中泛紫的釉色为雍正时期炉钧釉瓷器的特色，极其稀有，几乎在乾隆以后便不再见于烧制。清《南窑笔记》中曾记载：“炉钧一种，乃炉中所烧，颜色流淌中有红点者为佳，青点次之。” 此外，据《清宫造办处活计清档》记载，雍正十年，皇帝曾命为炉钧釉梅瓶配制紫檀木座，可见炉钧釉瓷器多为皇室赏玩或宫廷陈设之用，地位非凡。类似形制的雍正时期的器物现多为博物馆藏品，如北京故宫博物院收藏的清雍正窑变釉弦纹撇口瓶.

炉钧釉烧制工艺复杂，对温度和调釉要求极高，成品率极低，雍正时期的存世精品极为稀少。Clars 的这件炉钧釉弦纹尊，品相完好，造型和釉面呈现出雍正时期自然流动、古朴雅致的风格。相比乾隆时期华丽精致的审美，此器更具雍正的含蓄韵味，艺术与历史价值极高。

当代油画佳作《观云汇集》同台亮相

此外，Clars还将推出当代画家刘玖通的油画作品《观云汇集》。此作鲜明地展现了画家对抽象艺术的独特理解，巧妙融合了西方绘画的材料与技法，并注入了东方艺术特有的气韵与精神，形成了其独树一帜的风格。画面结合了细腻与粗犷的笔触，让人联想到苏轼诗句“黑云翻墨未遮山，白雨跳珠乱入船”。这幅布面油画创作于2011年，画作尺寸为高110厘米、宽280厘米，并带有中文签名，现任藏家从香港搬到加利福尼亚之前直接从艺术家那里获得。

此次拍卖还将呈现其他多件珍贵的亚洲艺术作品，如民国瓷绘大家张志汤于1939年所做的洋彩山水人物大瓷板及民国青花大家王步的青花瓷瓶， 清代山水白玉雕，中国缂丝绣龙枕套。

与此同时，Clars拍卖行将于太平洋时间2024年12月20日，重点推出一系列融合亚洲美学的精美翡翠珠宝。亮点作品包括一对天然翡翠及钻石铂金耳环、一条天然翡翠及14K黄金颈链、一条天然翡翠及14K黄金颈链，还有一条哥伦比亚祖母绿珍珠钻石及18K黄金项链，这些作品巧妙融入亚洲传统元素和工艺。这些珍贵的珠宝作品不仅展现了自然宝石与卓越工艺的完美结合，还体现了亚洲艺术的独特魅力。

我们期待12月20日与您在Clars Auctions的亚洲精品拍卖上相见。

On December 20th, Clars Auctions will present an exceptionally rare Qing Yongzheng Robin’s Egg Glazed hu-form Vase at its annual Fine Asian Art Auction. This exquisite piece is not only a stunning ancient artifact but also carries a touching story that spans more than half a century.

The story of this vase is as compelling as the piece itself. According to the consignor, the vase originally belonged to his mother-in-law, who lived in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1970s. She was of Swedish immigrant descent, sent to an orphanage at the age of six after her mother’s passing, and later adopted by a kind family. As an adult, she married a man who worked for Nestlé and had two sons. After her husband’s death, she returned to Brooklyn, where she lived with her family and was beloved for her involvement in church activities, playing the piano, and teaching Sunday school.

In the 1970s, she bought the vase from a street vendor’s stall in Brooklyn for a small amount. She treasured it and often displayed it on her piano, filled with dried leaves. In 1986, she moved to California to live with her son, bringing the vase along. However, the vase was forgotten for decades, stored in a shoebox in a closet. It was only a few weeks ago that Clars Auction rediscovered the vase, unveiling a story that had been hidden for years.

The consignor expressed, “Such a beautiful and historically significant vase should not be hidden away in a closet; it deserves to be admired by many.” Now, the Qing Yongzheng Robin’s egg glazed hu-form vase is set to take center stage at the auction, capturing the attention of collectors worldwide.

The “Lujun Glaze” porcelain, also known as Robin’s Egg glaze, originated during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, crafted at the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln under the supervision of Tang Ying. It was named for its resemblance to the low-temperature Jun wares of the Song Dynasty. The glaze combines techniques from both Jun ware and Yixing drip-glaze, resulting in unique flowing shades of red, blue, and purple. The surface is smooth and silky, with colors that change dynamically under natural light, evoking the beauty of nature.

As recorded in the Record of Ceramics Completion Stele, the Lujun glaze “resembles the Eastern Kiln and Yixing drip-glaze,” with distinctive fluid patterns and colors. It represents Tang Ying’s innovative fusion of traditional styles and highlights the Qing Dynasty’s dedication to ceramic artistry and aesthetic perfection. Due to its complex production process, surviving pieces are rare and mostly palace ware, making them highly valuable collectibles and a pinnacle of Qing porcelain craftsmanship.

The Chinese Robin’s egg glazed hu-form vase featured by Clars has an elegant and dignified form, showcasing a flared mouth, short neck, elongated curved body, and wide splayed foot, standing at approximately 19 centimeters tall. The mouth, neck, and belly of the vase are adorned with three string patterns, which are simple yet graceful, adding a three-dimensional effect and enhancing the visual appeal of the piece. This design reflects the refined and majestic style typical of Yongzheng porcelain. The base is engraved with a two-line, four-character mark: “Yongzheng Nian Zhi,” further indicating its imperial provenance and outstanding craftsmanship.

On December 20th, Clars will present an exceptionally rare Qing Yongzheng Robin’s Egg Glazed hu-form Vase, a contemporary masterpiece by Liu Jiutong, and a variety of other exceptional Asian artworks at its annual Fine Asian Art Auction.

The Chinese Robin’s egg glazed hu-form vase featured by Clars has an elegant and dignified form, showcasing a flared mouth, short neck, elongated curved body, and wide splayed foot, standing at approximately 19 centimeters tall. The mouth, neck, and belly of the vase are adorned with three string patterns, which are simple yet graceful, adding a three-dimensional effect and enhancing the visual appeal of the piece. This design reflects the refined and majestic style typical of Yongzheng porcelain. The base is engraved with a two-line, four-character mark: “Yongzheng Nian Zhi,” further indicating its imperial provenance and outstanding craftsmanship.

The glaze of this remarkable piece features a distinctive blend of red, blue, and purple hues, with the rare “Gaoliang Red” standing out prominently. This reddish-purple tone is a hallmark of Yongzheng Robin’s egg-glazed porcelain, extremely rare and almost entirely absent in pieces produced after the Yongzheng era. According to the Qing-era “Nan Yao Bi Ji” (Notes on Southern Kilns), “The finest Robin’s egg glaze features flowing colors with red specks, followed by blue.” Additionally, records from the Imperial Workshop Archives show that in the tenth year of the Yongzheng reign, the emperor ordered a Robin’s egg glazed vase to be paired with a zitan wood stand, illustrating that these pieces were often reserved for imperial appreciation or court display, underscoring their exceptional status. Today, similar-shaped vases of the Yongzheng Period are mostly found in museum collections, such as the Qing Yongzheng flambe glazed hu-form vase at the Palace Museum in Beijing.

The production of Robin’s Egg glazed porcelain was highly intricate, requiring precise temperature control and expert glaze mixing, resulting in a very low success rate. Well-preserved masterpieces from the Yongzheng period are exceedingly rare. The vase from Clars is in perfect condition, showcasing the natural, rustic elegance characteristic of Yongzheng-era aesthetics. In contrast to the more ornate style favored during the Qianlong period, this piece embodies the subtle and refined taste of Yongzheng, making it exceptionally valuable both artistically and historically.

Contemporary Masterpiece “Watching the Clouds Gather” by Liu Jiutong to Be Featured

Additionally, Clars will feature an oil painting by contemporary artist Liu Jiutong titled Watching the Clouds Gather. This piece vividly showcases the artist’s unique approach to abstract art, seamlessly blending Western painting materials and techniques with the essence and spirit of Eastern aesthetics, resulting in a distinct personal style. The painting combines delicate and bold brushstrokes, evoking the imagery of Su Shi’s poetry: “Dark clouds swirl like ink over the mountains; white rain leaps like pearls onto boats.” Dated in 2011, this canvas painting measures 110 cm in height and 280 cm in width, bearing Liu Jiutong’s signature in Chinese. The current collector obtained it directly from the artist prior to their relocation from Hong Kong to California.

The auction will also present a variety of other exceptional Asian artworks, including a large Chinese famille rose ‘landscape’ porcelain plaque created in 1939 by renowned Republic Period ceramic artist Zhang Zhitang, a Chinese blue and white vase attributed to renowned Republic Period blue and white porcelain artist Wang Bu, a Chinese white jade landscape carving from Qing Dynasty, and a Chinese kesi-woven ‘dragon’ cushion cover.

At the same time, Clars Auctions will focus on a series of exquisite jade jewelry pieces that incorporate Asian aesthetics on December 20th. Highlight pieces include a pair of ‘A grade’ jadeite, diamond and platinum ear-clips, an ‘A grade’ jadeite and 14k gold choker necklace, an ‘A grade’ jadeite and 14k gold beaded necklace, and a Columbian emerald, seed pearl, diamond and 18k gold necklace, which skillfully integrate traditional Asian elements and craftsmanship. These precious jewelry pieces not only showcase the perfect combination of natural gemstones and outstanding craftsmanship but also reflect the unique charm of Asian art.

We look forward to meeting you at the Fine Asian Art Auction at Clars Auctions on December 20th!