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TWO CONTINENTS, ONE COLLECTION (Asian and American Arts)

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Ulysse & Victor

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Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot

9, rue Drouot 75009, Paris

286 results

Large red terracotta jar, known as “saddle-shaped,

1 - Large red terracotta jar, known as “saddle-shaped,” with a conical body tapering to a flat base and a flared rim with two handles.

Estimation

€600 - 800

Two small red terracotta jars, with a diamond-shap

2 - Two small red terracotta jars, with a diamond-shaped body topped by a flared neck and flanked by two handles.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Small terracotta jar with an ovoid body and a flar

3 - Small terracotta jar with an ovoid body and a flared rim, decorated with cord-marked patterns. (Fragments)

Estimation

€60 - 80

Ceremonial blade made of beige and ochre calcified

4 - Ceremonial blade made of beige and ochre calcified jade.

Estimation

€60 - 80

Pair of bronze chariot axle covers decorated with

5 - Pair of bronze chariot axle covers decorated with archaic motifs stamped around the rim and featuring a lion’s head.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Ceremonial bronze dagger with green and blue patin

6 - Ceremonial bronze dagger with green and blue patina; the handle is shaped like an archaic creature and decorated with leiwen. (Restored). L. 28.3 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Bronze halberd blade with a dark green patina; the

7 - Bronze halberd blade with a dark green patina; the tang is pierced with a circle and chiseled with a radiating pattern. (Restored). L. 24.9 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 500

Bronze sword; the hollow hilt flares toward the en

8 - Bronze sword; the hollow hilt flares toward the end and is edged with a flat rim; the blade has a golden patina.

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

Two bronze swords with hollow hilts that flare tow

9 - Two bronze swords with hollow hilts that flare toward the tip, edged with a flat rim. (Erosion on the blades.)

Estimation

€600 - 800

Bronze bell (zheng) with a green patina; the body

10 - Bronze bell (zheng) with a green patina; the body is decorated with a fine raised border.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Pair of bronze chariot axle covers with a green pa

11 - Pair of bronze chariot axle covers with a green patina, topped with a feline head, decorated on one side with stamped archaic motifs.

Estimation

€100 - 200

A covered bronze vessel with a green patina, shape

12 - A covered bronze vessel with a green patina, shaped like mistletoe; the tripod body is topped by a stylized animal frieze and flanked by two zoomorphic handles.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Large bronze fibula with a green patina, decorated

13 - Large bronze fibula with a green patina, decorated with inlaid geometric and spiral motifs and turquoise inlays featuring geometric patterns and circles; the hook is shaped like an animal’s head.

Estimation

€500 - 600

Terracotta horse head with traces of brown, white,

14 - Terracotta horse head with traces of brown, white, and red polychrome paint; traces of figurative tack; mouth open in a neigh. (Damage and missing pieces).

Estimation

€150 - 250

Terracotta head of a neighing horse with traces of

15 - Terracotta head of a neighing horse with traces of red and white polychrome paint, wearing a harness. (Damage to the ears).

Estimation

€80 - 100

Large conical terracotta vase with a black slip, d

16 - Large conical terracotta vase with a black slip, decorated with a stamped dotted pattern.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Iron sculpture, depicting a standing water buffalo

17 - Iron sculpture, depicting a standing water buffalo on a shelf. (Heavily oxidized.) L. 22 cm; H. 17 cm.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Set of terracotta funerary sculptures (stick figur

18 - Set of terracotta funerary sculptures (stick figures):

Estimation

€100 - 150

Large rectangular bronze vessel with a green patin

19 - Large rectangular bronze vessel with a green patina, featuring two twisted handles and resting on four broad feet; the body is decorated with two horizontal ridges. (Restored).

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Small covered three-legged bronze cauldron (ding)

20 - Small covered three-legged bronze cauldron (ding) with a patinated finish and traces of gilding, featuring two straight handles.

Estimation

€200 - 300

A three-legged terracotta incense burner with gree

20-2 - A three-legged terracotta incense burner with green lead-glaze; the body features molded decorations of running animals and rings, and is topped with a lid shaped like the Mountain of the Immortals. (Glaze irregularities)

Estimation

€400 - 500

Oval bronze oil lamp (deng) with a green patina, r

21 - Oval bronze oil lamp (deng) with a green patina, resting on two small feet; the lid folds out to serve as a candleholder.

Estimation

€150 - 200

Funeral statuette (mingqi) made of terracotta and

22 - Funeral statuette (mingqi) made of terracotta and painted in red and black, depicting a rider on horseback with outstretched arms holding the reins (missing). (Restorations, damage).

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Terracotta funerary figurine (mingqi) with traces

23 - Terracotta funerary figurine (mingqi) with traces of polychrome paint, depicting a standing court lady with her hands hidden in her sleeves. (Restored).

Estimation

€400 - 500

A (bifurcated) soapstone disc carved with kui drag

24 - A (bifurcated) soapstone disc carved with kui dragons on one side and scrollwork on the other. Diameter: 6.4 cm.

Estimation

€100 - 150

Bronze belt buckle inlaid with turquoise; the cont

25 - Bronze belt buckle inlaid with turquoise; the continuous decoration evokes a taotie motif. (Traces of fabric, severe corrosion).

Estimation

€80 - 120

Set of two gilded bronze figures showing signs of

26 - Set of two gilded bronze figures showing signs of oxidation:

Estimation

€600 - 800

Gilded bronze fibula; the hook ends in a dragon’s

27 - Gilded bronze fibula; the hook ends in a dragon’s head, and the body takes the form of a lion’s mask.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Set of four bronze mirrors:
- Square mirror with

28 - Set of four bronze mirrors:

Estimation

€80 - 120

Bronze crossbow trigger with a green patina.
L. 1

29 - Bronze crossbow trigger with a green patina.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Marble bodhisattva statue, standing on a lotus-sha

30 - Marble bodhisattva statue, standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal resting on a cubic base; he holds a lotus bud in his left hand, with a mandorla surrounding his face. (Damage).

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Set of two polylobed mirrors, one of the Linghua t

31 - Set of two polylobed mirrors, one of the Linghua type, made of silver-plated bronze and decorated with flowers and birds.

Estimation

€400 - 500

A spherical bronze and silver cauldron with a flat

32 - A spherical bronze and silver cauldron with a flat base, featuring a handle with upward-curving ends attached to the rim by rings. H. 12.5 cm; Diam. 13.5 cm.

Estimation

€150 - 250

Limestone bodhisattva head, with a smiling express

33 - Limestone bodhisattva head, with a smiling expression; hair cascading in waves from the headdress onto the

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Terracotta funerary statuette (mingqi) with traces

34 - Terracotta funerary statuette (mingqi) with traces of polychrome paint, depicting a standing guardian in armor, with his right hand at chest level. (Small chip)

Estimation

€600 - 800

Terracotta torso of a Lokapala with traces of poly

35 - Terracotta torso of a Lokapala with traces of polychrome paint, clad in armor. (Fragmentary)

Estimation

€100 - 150

Polychrome terracotta funerary figurine (mingqi) d

36 - Polychrome terracotta funerary figurine (mingqi) depicting a saddled horse standing on the ground and neighing. (Chips, restorations).

Estimation

€300 - 400

Gilded bronze group depicting Avalokiteshvara stan

37 - Gilded bronze group depicting Avalokiteshvara standing on a tall quadrangular pedestal, his hands in the abhaya mudra (gesture of fearlessness), his head surrounded by a flamed mandorla surmounted by a seated effigy of Amitabha.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

A silver-plated bronze mirror with a multi-lobed d

38 - A silver-plated bronze mirror with a multi-lobed design, featuring a central motif of birds in flight amid clouds, with a border decorated with flowers.

Estimation

€100 - 200

A silver-plated bronze mirror in the Linghua style

39 - A silver-plated bronze mirror in the Linghua style with a polylobed shape, featuring a central design of a reclining chimera surrounded by four flying birds; the border is decorated with stylized butterflies and clouds.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Gilded bronze statuette of Guanyin, standing in a

40 - Gilded bronze statuette of Guanyin, standing in a dhoti on a lotus-shaped pedestal resting on a four-legged base, with her right hand raised, leaning against a mandorla. (One foot is broken.)

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Circular bronze mirror; the mount is surrounded by

41 - Circular bronze mirror; the mount is surrounded by a first row of two chimeras and two phoenixes; the second row features birds among plants and a “Gao” (?) character; the rim is decorated with a frieze of stylized clouds.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Small bronze mirror in the shape of a flower, with

42 - Small bronze mirror in the shape of a flower, with one side adorned with a silver plate decorated with repoussé lions galloping.

Estimation

€500 - 600

Stoneware flask with an ochre glaze; the elongated

43 - Stoneware flask with an ochre glaze; the elongated body and neck are flanked by a handle known as a “rooster’s comb.” (Chip at the base,

Estimation

€600 - 800

Pair of pear-shaped funerary urns made of stonewar

44 - Pair of pear-shaped funerary urns made of stoneware with celadon glaze; the necks are decorated with relief figures surmounted by a coiled dragon. With their conical, bird-shaped lids.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Terracotta statuette of a guardian figure, clad in

45 - Terracotta statuette of a guardian figure, clad in armor and a helmet adorned with fins, wearing a dragon around his neck.

Estimation

€100 - 150

A terracotta sculpture depicting a dragon—one of t

46 - A terracotta sculpture depicting a dragon—one of the animals of the zodiac—standing with its arms crossed.

Estimation

€100 - 150

Rectangular bronze mirror with a green patina, dec

47 - Rectangular bronze mirror with a green patina, decorated with eight archaic characters in relief.

Estimation

€100 - 150

Circular bronze mirror with a green patina. There

48 - Circular bronze mirror with a green patina. There is an illegible inscription on the mount.

Estimation

€50 - 80

Circular bronze mirror with a green patina; traces

49 - Circular bronze mirror with a green patina; traces of fabric on the mirror.

Estimation

€50 - 80

Small bronze mirror with a green patina, shaped li

50 - Small bronze mirror with a green patina, shaped like a stylized peach.

Estimation

€50 - 80

A half-moon-shaped pillow made of green-glazed ter

51 - A half-moon-shaped pillow made of green-glazed terracotta; the top is decorated with a black duck-colored engobe depicting foliage, and the sides are molded with a geometric floral pattern. (Chips and small cracks along the edges).

Estimation

€600 - 800

Covered terracotta funerary jar; the body is decor

52 - Covered terracotta funerary jar; the body is decorated with large lotus petals in relief, and the lid is adorned with lotus petals. (Damage to the lid and edges).

Estimation

€100 - 200

Bronze group depicting a Taoist deity seated on a

53 - Bronze group depicting a Taoist deity seated on a throne, wearing a wide cloak, holding a tablet in his hands, with a headdress wrapped around his head. The back of the throne is decorated with a peony.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Funeral statuette (mingqi) made of terracotta, pol

54 - Funeral statuette (mingqi) made of terracotta, polychrome, and green glaze, depicting a standing dignitary with his hands covered by a cloth, holding an offering (now missing). (Restored).

Estimation

€80 - 120

Bronze group with a green patina, depicting the im

55 - Bronze group with a green patina, depicting the immortal Li Tieguai standing, holding his crutch in his left hand, his right arm raised, his garment revealing his potbelly, which is encircled by a belt of leaves. (Missing parts, damage).

Estimation

€500 - 600

Portable bronze "Tianzi" gong, with a date on its

56 - Portable bronze "Tianzi" gong, with a date on its base reading "11th month of the first year of the Xuande reign" and "Tianzi, No. 70385." (Two plugged holes). L. 33 cm. Muzzle diameter: 1.6 cm. Mounted on a pedestal.

Estimation

€1,200 - 1,500

"Two portable bronze cannons. Lengths: 28.5 and 20

57 - "Two portable bronze cannons. Lengths: 28.5 and 20.4 cm. Muzzle diameters: 3.1 and 2.5 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Decorative mask in the style of wooden Nuo masks d

58 - Decorative mask in the style of wooden Nuo masks depicting Guanyu, wearing a helmet featuring a monster’s head, with the beard represented by horsehair.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Four-compartment wedding basket in black and gold

59 - Four-compartment wedding basket in black and gold lacquer, decorated with scenes of household objects and baskets of flowers surrounded by a frieze of Greek motifs; the sides are decorated with stylized “shou” (longevity) and “xi” (marital harmony) characters and flowers. (missing pieces, chips in the lacquer, damage, restorations).

Estimation

€30 - 50

Two gray sandstone figures, Longnü and Shancai, Gu

60 - Two gray sandstone figures, Longnü and Shancai, Guanyin’s attendants, standing, each holding a khaki and a banner. (Chips)

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Wooden four-legged daybed (kang) with curved legs.

61 - Wooden four-legged daybed (kang) with curved legs.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Rectangular game box with four legs shaped like wi

62 - Rectangular game box with four legs shaped like winged lions, decorated with gold lacquer on a black background depicting palace scenes. (Peeling, damage to the edges, two lids missing, legs reattached).

Estimation

€300 - 400

A gray sandstone stele carved in high relief with

63 - A gray sandstone stele carved in high relief with Taoist deities, two horsemen, and a standard-bearer in front of a fortress. The base is fluted. (Damage)

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Two bronze seals:
- a cubic seal, topped by a seat

64 - Two bronze seals:

Estimation

€80 - 120

Wooden geomancy compass (luopan) used in the pract

65 - Wooden geomancy compass (luopan) used in the practice of Feng Shui, featuring a lunar dial and a solar dial. On the back is a reference to the Fang Xiushui workshop, a renowned workshop in the Anhui region.

Estimation

€100 - 150

Bronze tripod pot in a leaf-shaped design, with a

66 - Bronze tripod pot in a leaf-shaped design, with a hinged lid featuring an animal-head handle, a ring-shaped handle on the back, and filigree decoration depicting galloping mythical animals.

Estimation

€30 - 50

A mandarin's hat box made of red and gold lacquere

67 - A mandarin's hat box made of red and gold lacquered leather, containing three hats (guanmao): a summer hat made of beige silk with a red lining, a gray felt hat, and a leather hat.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Decorative stoneware piece with yellow, green, and

68 - Decorative stoneware piece with yellow, green, and pink glaze, depicting a standing Taoist deity.

Estimation

€50 - 80

A polychrome stucco group depicting a standing the

69 - A polychrome stucco group depicting a standing theatrical figure, the body twisted, one leg raised.

Estimation

€30 - 50

Cylindrical wicker basket with compartments, toppe

70 - Cylindrical wicker basket with compartments, topped with a handle.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Small rectangular wooden box covered with tortoise

71 - Small rectangular wooden box covered with tortoiseshell plates, with a lacquered lid depicting a lion playing with a ribbon ball. (Minor damage).

Estimation

€80 - 120

Porcelain water pipe decorated in underglaze blue

72 - Porcelain water pipe decorated in underglaze blue with stylized “shou” (longevity) characters.

Estimation

€50 - 80

Three swords:
- one made of bronze, with a hilt en

73 - Three swords:

Estimation

€500 - 600

Terracotta funerary figurine (haniwa) depicting a

74 - Terracotta funerary figurine (haniwa) depicting a standing man with his hair pulled back into two buns and a cylindrical body. (Damage and restorations).

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Bronze incense burner stand with a brown patina; t

75 - Bronze incense burner stand with a brown patina; the tray is supported by three shojo standing on a circular base decorated with dragon medallions, seigaiha motifs, and kikko motifs.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Terracotta statuette, a terracotta bust of a man w

76 - Terracotta statuette, a terracotta bust of a man wearing a heavy necklace and a conical hat.

Estimation

€100 - 200

Two oil lamps made of schist, with a leaf motif; o

77 - Two oil lamps made of schist, with a leaf motif; one features a rosette in the center and four leaves. (chipped).

Estimation

€200 - 300

Bronze box with a cylindrical body flared at the b

78 - Bronze box with a cylindrical body flared at the base and top; the lid is attached by a hinge decorated with four fleurons and a knob-shaped handle.

Estimation

€100 - 200

A set of relics comprising rock crystal and glass

79 - A set of relics comprising rock crystal and glass beads, gold leaf, ashes, a tooth, an embossed coin, and a small silver box containing an even smaller gold box.

Estimation

€300 - 500

Ornamental bronze plaque depicting Rama standing a

80 - Ornamental bronze plaque depicting Rama standing and holding a bow and arrow, set against a background of rosettes. (Craquelure.)

Estimation

€200 - 300

Miniature ritual mask (mohra) made of brass depict

81 - Miniature ritual mask (mohra) made of brass depicting a female bust, the head crowned with a tiara, the forehead marked with the third eye, wearing a necklace and earrings.

Estimation

€200 - 400

Head of Jina in beige sandstone, with arched eyebr

82 - Head of Jina in beige sandstone, with arched eyebrows above her half-closed eyes, full lips, and hair in thick curls. (Abrasions).

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Bronze group with a dark patina, depicting a lion

83 - Bronze group with a dark patina, depicting a lion placing its paw on the demon Mahisha, who is emerging from the carcass of an ox. (Durga is missing.)

Estimation

€200 - 300

Covered four-legged oil lamp; the body features a

84 - Covered four-legged oil lamp; the body features a spout, and the lid is topped with five peacocks. (The lid handle is broken.)

Estimation

€200 - 300

Bronze statuette of the child Krishna, the butter

85 - Bronze statuette of the child Krishna, the butter thief (Balakrishna), on all fours, adorned, with his head styled in a high, flared bun crowned with a blooming lotus, with a long necklace around his neck from which an amulet hangs, holding in his hand a lump of butter he has just stolen.

Estimation

€600 - 800

Polished stone lingam adorned with a tilak made of

86 - Polished stone lingam adorned with a tilak made of red pigments. (Veins).

Estimation

€100 - 200

Ivory (Elephantidae spp.) furniture inlay depictin

87 - Ivory (Elephantidae spp.) furniture inlay depicting a couple about to embrace, beneath an architectural canopy supported by two columns with lotus-shaped bases and capitals.

Estimation

€400 - 600

Set of five ivory (Elephantidae spp.) furniture in

88 - Set of five ivory (Elephantidae spp.) furniture inlays, carved and openworked with scenes of couples embracing beneath arcades supported by beaded pillars with makara-shaped capitals supporting palatial architecture.

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Ivory Buddha statuette (Elephantidae spp.) Standin

89 - Ivory Buddha statuette (Elephantidae spp.) Standing on a round pedestal, clad in a pleated monastic robe covering the left shoulder, the left hand at the side of the body and the right hand forming the gesture of fearlessness (abhaya mudra), the ushnisha surmounted by a flame.

Estimation

€600 - 800

Terracotta set consisting of:
- Red terracotta vas

90 - Terracotta set consisting of:

Estimation

€500 - 600

Terracotta vase resting on a small foot, tubular i

91 - Terracotta vase resting on a small foot, tubular in shape with cord-marked decoration covering the entire body. (Restored)

Estimation

€150 - 200

Black terracotta stemmed cup with an incised and i

92 - Black terracotta stemmed cup with an incised and imprinted body featuring geometric patterns of vertical striations and crosshatching, ending in a flared rim with a slight lip. (Chip)

Estimation

€200 - 300

Three bronze torques with a green patina, decorate

93 - Three bronze torques with a green patina, decorated with motifs of wide coiled bronze wire.

Estimation

€200 - 400

Bronze bell with a green patina, flaring at the bo

94 - Bronze bell with a green patina, flaring at the bottom and topped by a hanging ring decorated with a braided pattern.

Estimation

€200 - 400

Three bronze torques with a green patina, decorate

95 - Three bronze torques with a green patina, decorated with a wide coiled bronze wire. (Damage).

Estimation

€200 - 400

Bronze bracelet with a green patina, adorned with

96 - Bronze bracelet with a green patina, adorned with four pairs of bells.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Three bronze bracelets with a green patina, decora

97 - Three bronze bracelets with a green patina, decorated with applied spiral motifs (cracks, imperfections, missing pieces).

Estimation

€200 - 300

Two bronze bracelets decorated with chevron and sc

98 - Two bronze bracelets decorated with chevron and scroll motifs.

Estimation

€200 - 300

Two thick bronze bracelets with a green patina and

99 - Two thick bronze bracelets with a green patina and applied spiral decoration.

Estimation

€300 - 500

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