Auction Preview: Invitation to the Journey - Asia at Tajan, Paris, Feb 21
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What: Invitation to the Journey - Asia at TajanWhere: Espace Tajan - 37 rue des Mathurins 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: February 21, 10.00 AMPublic Viewing: Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 February from 10am to 6pmTop lots of the sale:- Able Screen. With rectangular plaAuction Preview: Invitation to the Journey - Asia at Tajan, Paris, Feb 21
What: Invitation to the Journey - Asia at TajanWhere: Espace Tajan - 37 rue des Mathurins 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: February 21, 10.00 AMPublic Viewing: Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 February from 10am to 6pmTop lots of the sale:- Able Screen. With rectangular plate, in pale celadon nephrite jade, carved in light relief of children's games supervised by an adult in a mountain landscape built of a pavilion and planted with trees, the gilt bronze base with decoration, finely reperce and in light relief shiny amati background, lotus and lotus panels. China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). A Jade Screen Table And Original Gilt-Bronze Stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period. Sun. (Plate) 15.5 X 22.1 cm (6 1/8 X 8 11/16 in.) Size (Total) 25.3 X 23.5 X 6 cm (9 15/16 X 9 1/4 X 2 3/8). Estimate: € 12,000 - 18,000 ($13,589 – 20,384)- Furniture Two Body. Made of wood, possibly zitan, of straight shape, mounted on a rectangular base, the lower body opening by two leaves revealing two drawers and a shelf, the upper body with six shelves arranged symmetrically in two rows, the openwork side facades , finely carved decoration in light relief of flowers and foliage, openwork sides of stylized ironwork patterns, brass pull rings. (Some small gaps). China, Qing dynasty, XIXth century. Rare Wood, Possibly Zitan, Display Cabinet, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. Sun. 223.5 X 98.5 X 39 cm (88 X 38 3/4 X 15 3/8 in.) Estimate: € 8,000 - 12,000 ($9,060 - 13,589)- Scepter Ruyi. In pale celadon nephrite jade, the head in the shape of a large lingzhi mushroom in front of which steals a bat, the gnarled handle with carved and openwork lingzhi decoration. China, Qing dynasty, XIXth century. To Jade Ruyi Scepter, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. Long. 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.) Estimate: € 5,000 - 7,000 ($5,662 – 7,927)- Fibule in red and white carnelian, finished with a head of qilong, the shaft engraved with windings, the plain underside hosting an oval button. (Some egrenures). China, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Transformed into a pendant with a 14-carat gold setting and leaves. A Gold Mounted Cornaline Belt Buckle, China, Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period. Long. 7.7 cm (3 in.) Estimate: € 3,000 - 5,000 ($3,397 - 5,662)- Great Vase Maillet Pans. Porcelain and polychrome enamels of the green family, decorated with ten indented quadrilateral reserves filled with ancient objects, birds or butterflies in the prunus and peonies on the background of lotus and chrysanthemums lined with celadon enamel riddled with dots, shoulder and collar adorned with squares and chevrons. The base left in biscuit with the exception of a hollow square in the center. (Some egrenures on the edges). China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). A Green Green Family Vase, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period. Up. 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in). Estimate: € 3,000 - 5,000 ($3,397 - 5,662)- Big Perfume Covered in dark patina bronze splashed with gold, in the shape of longevity peach mounted on three smaller ones, the cover summoned by two other small fruits forming catch and the belly accosted with branches. (The missing base, an old repair at the outlet and a small lack at the opening). China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). A Large Gilt Splashed Bronze Censor And Cover, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period. Up. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.) - Long. 25 cm (9 13/16 in.) Estimate: € 3,000 - 5,000 ($3,397 - 5,662)- Large Bixie Chimeric Statuette. In ruddy veined celadon nephrite jade, shown lying down, head turned towards the hindquarters, eyes bulging, a collection of sacred texts on the back. China. A Large Jade and Figure Russet, China. Up. 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.) - Long. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) Estimate: € 3,000 - 5,000 ($3,397 - 5,662)For details, visit: https://www.tajan.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more

