Gazette Drouot de la semaine

La Gazette Drouot

Connection Gazette Drouot

FR

Home /
Index of tags /
Qianlong

25 articles tagged "Qianlong" / People

Published on 19 July 2024

P is for Chinese Porcelain

Ceramics are to China what painting and sculpture are to Europe. While Europe distinguishes translucent porcelain from other Chinese ceramics, the "Middle...

P is for Chinese Porcelain - Glossary

Published on 15 March 2024

Louis Lagrenée at the Top of the Auction Block

At a sale in Savoy, a rediscovered lost painting by Louis Lagrenée (1725-1805) rivaled a sumptuous lotus bowl from the Qianlong period.

Louis Lagrenée at the Top of the Auction Block - Lots sold

Published on 08 December 2023

A Rare Shangping Vase From the Reign of Qianlong

Its shape evokes prestige and an imperial status, while its colors testify to the high level of porcelain craftsmanship during the reign of Qianlon...

A Rare Shangping Vase From the Reign of Qianlong - Pre-sale

Published on 13 December 2022

An Automaton Clock from the Reign of Qianlong

The chimes of imperial China struck the right note.

An Automaton Clock from the Reign of Qianlong - Lots sold

Published on 21 November 2022

Imperial Score for an 18th-Century Chinese Console

A major surprise came in this sale of Asian art when a lacquer console roused the five-clawed monster.

Imperial Score for an 18th-Century Chinese Console - Lots sold

Published on 10 October 2022

A Chinese Vase Shatters its Estimate at Fontainebleau

A thunderbolt struck in Fontainebleau, when a blue and white porcelain vase with a very low estimate soared up to over €9 M.

A Chinese Vase Shatters its Estimate at Fontainebleau - Lots sold

Published on 15 June 2022

Fired Up for Sancai Porcelain

A collection of Chinese enameled biscuit porcelain met with international success.

Fired Up for Sancai Porcelain - Lots sold

Published on 09 June 2022

The Moon’s Influence on Chinese Porcelain

The night star gave its name to this type of globular container highly fashionable under the Qianlong emperor, this rounded form is the antithesis of...

The Moon’s Influence on Chinese Porcelain - Lots sold

Published on 27 May 2022

Chinese Automaton Clock: An Eighteenth-Century Gem

This clock made in China in the 18th century to please the Qianlong emperor not only gives the time—it comes alive from top to bottom to pay tribute...

Chinese Automaton Clock: An Eighteenth-Century Gem - Pre-sale

Published on 19 May 2022

Collecting History: “Œuvres Choisies” Celebrates Important Art Patrons and Collectors

The Hôtel Drouot welcomes visitors to the new installment of its regular collegial exhibition, known as the “Œuvres Choisies” (“Selected Works”). The...

Collecting History: “Œuvres Choisies” Celebrates Important Art Patrons and Collectors - Exhibitions

Published on 03 May 2022

A Result Worthy of the Qianlong Emperor

Approaching the million mark, a nephrite seal once belonging to Qianlong joined the huge cohort of its peers scattered across the world.

A Result Worthy of the Qianlong Emperor - Lots sold

Published on 30 March 2022

A Fine Bid for a Chinese Lotus Jug

Chinese porcelain was in the spotlight at this auction, which also honored the French clockmaker Jean-Antoine Lépine (1720-1814).

A Fine Bid for a Chinese Lotus Jug - Lots sold

Published on 09 March 2022

A Chinese Seal, Treasure of Emperor Qianlong

This green nephrite seal from the Qianlong period is a mark of China’s multi-millennial culture.

A Chinese Seal, Treasure of Emperor Qianlong - Pre-sale

Published on 09 April 2021

Delacroix and a Qianlong Bronze

This auction featured a bronze deer and an Oriental watercolor, both superb.

Delacroix and a Qianlong Bronze - Lots sold

Published on 18 March 2021

An Auspicious Qianlong Vase

This small Qianlong vase from a collection in Tours evokes the art of 18th century Chinese porcelain workshops and their painters.

An Auspicious Qianlong Vase - Pre-sale

Published on 04 December 2020

An Imperial Censer

This Qianlong period gilt bronze and cloisonné perfume burner with elephant decoration could have been made in the imperial workshops.

An Imperial Censer - Pre-sale

Published on 28 November 2020

A Paris Collector’s Very Chinese Tastes

Heeding René Grog’s advice, in the 1960s a Frenchman collected Chinese artworks that went against the grain, especially imperial porcelain.

A Paris Collector’s Very Chinese Tastes - Pre-sale

Published on 19 November 2020

A Pair of Chinese Lacquer Boxes for Luck

In the form of peaches of immortality, these boxes feature a wealth of auspicious symbols and illustrate the excellent craftsmanship of the Qianlong...

A Pair of Chinese Lacquer Boxes for Luck - Pre-sale

Published on 02 October 2020

Qianlong on the Road to Immortality!

At over four million euros, this lantern vase attests to the vogue for Chinese imperial pieces, which is not expected to abate any time soon.

Qianlong on the Road to Immortality! - Lots sold

Published on 25 June 2020

An Imperial Yellow: Gift for Emperor Qianlong?

Although physically absent, Chinese buyers did not let this vase endowed with so many qualities slip through their fingers.

An Imperial Yellow: Gift for Emperor Qianlong? - Lots sold

Everything you need
to know about
an artist's news:
works for sale,
prices and exhibitions

Look at our
artist index

See all articles aboutQianlong

Gazette Drouot