An Gu Paintings & Artwork for Sale | An Gu Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 18, 2024
AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE FANG GU VASE 晚清-民国青玉饕餮纹出戟出戟方觚 China, late Qing - Republic period of archaic gu-form, the mid-section carved in low relief with a taotie mask on each facet, between lappets filled with archaistic scrolls spreading
Est: €600 - €800
AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE FANG GU VASE 晚清-民国青玉饕餮纹出戟出戟方觚 China, late Qing - Republic period of archaic gu-form, the mid-section carved in low relief with a taotie mask on each facet, between lappets filled with archaistic scrolls spreading outward on the trumpet neck and splayed foot. H. 15.5cm
Adam's
Oct. 18, 2024
AN ARCHAISTIC DEHUA BEAKER VASE, GU, QING DYNASTY
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
AN ARCHAISTIC DEHUA BEAKER VASE, GU, QING DYNASTY China, c. 1750-1850 or earlier. Skillfully potted, the tall cylindrical porcelain body rising from a spreading foot to a trumpet mouth, the mid-section finely decorated in low relief with taotie masks divided by narrow flanges, all between neatly incised bands of upright and pendent stiff leaves framed by triple-line borders, covered overall with a milk-white glaze that covers the base and continues over the rim into the neck. Provenance: Phillips, Bath, 22 December 1988, lot 212. George Withers, acquired from the above and thence by descent to the last owner. One side with an old label from the Phillips sale. George Withers (1946-2023) was an antiques dealer based in Bath, England. He grew up in Charfield, Gloucestershire, and purchased his first antique grandfather clock at the age of 14. He ran antiques stalls in London and Bath, but was known for his reluctance to sell the treasures he bought, amassing a substantial personal collection of great breadth and depth across time and culture. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing irregularities. Weight: 2,882 g Dimensions: Height 48.7 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s London, 21 July 2016, lot 122 Price: USD 4,375 or approx. EUR 5,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Dehua archaistic gu-form vase, 18th-19th century Expert remark: Compare the related form closely related glaze, decoration, taotie motifs, and size (48 cm). Note the octagonal form. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 19 September 2014, lot 799 Price: USD 6,250 or approx. EUR 7,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An unusual Dehua gu-form vase, 17th-18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, glaze, and decoration. Note the different motifs and the size (43 cm).
Galerie Zacke
Sep. 05, 2024
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASE, GU
Est: €300 - €600
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASE, GU China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of square section, cast with stylized dragons against a leiwen ground, the upper section with blades, all interspersed with flanges around the corners. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, some nicks, and light scratches. Provenance: European private collection. Weight: 365 g Dimensions: Height 15 cm
Galerie Zacke
Aug. 02, 2024
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL (GU)
Est: $60 - $400
H : 8 1/2 in ( 21.59 cm ) W : 4 3/4 in ( 12.07 cm )
Steven's Art & Antiques
Jun. 13, 2024
AN INLAID BRONZE KORO AND TWO 'GU'-SHAPED BRONZE VASES
Est: €500 - €700
AN INLAID BRONZE KORO AND TWO 'GU'-SHAPED BRONZE VASES Japan, Meiji period H. 15,2/ 30,5 cm From a South German private collection, assembled prior to 2007 - One handle of the koro lost, one vase slightly dented Koro aus Bronze mit eingelegtem Dekor spielender Knaben und zwei Bronzevasen Japan, Meiji-Periode H. 15,2/ 30,5 cm Aus einer süddeutschen Privatsammlung, vor 2007 gesammelt - Ein Henkel des Koro verloren, eine Vase leicht verformt
Nagel Auction
Jun. 12, 2024
AN UNDERGALZE BLUE PORCELAIN 'GU' VASE DEPICTING FIGURE SCENE AND FLORAL MOTIF
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
AN UNDERGALZE BLUE PORCELAIN 'GU' VASE DEPICTING FIGURE SCENE AND FLORAL MOTIF China, at the base a six-character mark Chenghua, Qing dynasty H. 44 cm Formerly private collection North Rhine-Westphalia, acquired before 2007 - A small hairline crack to the rim and one bump polished, the base with fine hairline cracks Unterglasurblaue 'Gu'-Vase mit Figuren und Blumendarstellungen China, im Boden Sechszeichen-Marke Chenghua, Qing-Dynastie H. 44 cm Ehemals Privatsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, vor 2007 erworben - Kl. Haarriss der Mündung und eine Bestoßung abgeschliffen, Boden mit feinen Haarrissen
Nagel Auction
May. 18, 2024
An Antique Chinese Bronze Double-Handled Gu Vessel
Est: $250 - $500
An Antique Chinese Bronze Double-Handled Gu Vessel. Measures approx. 16" X 6 3/4". Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions for bidding, payment, shipping and other specifics for the auction company. By placing a BID, you have agreed to accept these terms and conditions. www.rbfinearts.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RBFineArts-CFL-Terms-and-Conditions-listing.pdf
RB Fine Arts
May. 16, 2024
AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE, COPPER-RED AND CELADON-GLAZED BEAKER VASE, GU Xuande six-character mark, Kangxi
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE, COPPER-RED AND CELADON-GLAZED BEAKER VASE, GU Xuande six-character mark, Kangxi Painted around the exterior in hues of cobalt-blue, copper-red and celadon, the central register adorned with a pair of dragons striding around the body, the upper and lower registers each decorated with a continuous mountainous riverscape depicting a figure seated on a boat, surrounded by pavilions, jagged rockwork, and trees; the base inscribed with an apocryphal Xuande mark. 41.9cm (16 1/2in) high.
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2023
An inscribed archaic bronze ritual wine vessel (Gu), Late Shang dynasty | 商末青銅饕餮紋觚
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Property from an American Private Collection An inscribed archaic bronze ritual wine vessel (Gu) Late Shang dynasty 商末青銅饕餮紋觚 inscribed to the interior of the foot with a single clan pictogram, reading possibly bing 銘文：丙（暫釋） Height 9⅝ in., 24.3 cm
Sotheby's
Jun. 29, 2022
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASE, GU
Est: €600 - €1,200
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASE, GU China, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of square section, cast with taotie masks against a leiwen ground, the upper section with blades, all interspersed with flanges around the corners. Mounted to a recent wood stand. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, some nicks, and light scratches. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 1884 g Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm incl. the stand Auction result comparison: Compare a related gu vase, but dated to the 17th century, at Bonhams London in Roger Keverne Ltd. Moving On on 11 May 2021, lot 251, sold for GBP 4,845.
Galerie Zacke
Apr. 27, 2022
Gu An 顧安 - Ink Bamboos 竹石圖
Est: $7,500,000 - $15,000,000
Gu An 1289 - 1365 Ink Bamboos ink on paper, hanging scroll signed Gu Dingzi, dated renyin (1362) and with two seals of the artist 119 x 31 cm. 46⅞ x 12⅛ in. -------------------------------------------- 顧安 1289-1365 竹石圖水墨紙本立軸款識：至正壬寅(1362)秋七月顧定之作于赤城江滸之賓月軒。鈐印：顧定之印、歲寒高節 119 x 31 cm. 46⅞ x 12⅛ in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 15, 2020
AN ELIZBETH II THREE-PIECE SILVER BACHELOR COFFEE SERVICE, MARK OF PETER GU
Est: $800 - $1,200
AN ELIZBETH II THREE-PIECE SILVER BACHELOR COFFEE SERVICE, MARK OF PETER GUILLE LTD, LONDON, 1945-1949, Comprising a coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl, all engraved with initials W / J*L to sides, marked throughout ; Together with an octagonal tea strainer bowl, mark of JCL, London, 1970 7 1 / 4 in. (18.5 cm.) high, the coffee pot 21 oz. 4 dwt. (659 gr.) gross weight ,
Christie's
Jul. 19, 2020
An Archaistic Bronze Gu Form Vessel with paired Dragon Form Handles
Est: ₱4,000 - ₱5,200
An Archaistic Bronze Gu Form Vessel with paired Dragon Form Handles brass wood stand 15” x 6” (38 cm x 15 cm) Estimates: USD $80-$104 Euros €66.66-€86.66
Leon Gallery
Oct. 08, 2019
AN INSCRIBED ZITAN STAND OF A ZHOU BRONZE GU SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
of circular section, the top hollowed with a groove encircling a slightly domed centre to fit its bronze gu, the rounded sides carved in relief with diagonal wavy leaf-form lappets, all supported on five feet, the base incised and filled in gilt with four characters reading Zhou leiwen gu followed by two single characters reading er (two) and yi (B Grade), flanking a recessed centre inscribed with a seal mark reading Qianlong yu jian (For the imperial appreciation of Qianlong)
Sotheby's
Sep. 11, 2019
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL (GU) SHANG DYNASTY |
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
of tall slender waisted form, the trumpet neck flaring to a wide mouth, finely cast with four tapering blades extending to the rim, each containing a disjointed taotie mask above a narrow band of confronted serpent motifs, the central section cast with two horned taotie masks bisected by notched flanges all reserved in relief on a leiwen ground, the gently spreading foot similarly decorated below a narrow band of confronted horned mythical beasts below a raised bow string border with two cruciform apertures, the patina of an overall silver-green with some encrustation, a single shield-shaped pictogram inside the foot, Japanese wood box (3)
Sotheby's
Aug. 25, 2019
A Chinese Hand-drawn Painting Scroll of Wild Goose Signed By Gu An
Est: $3,500 - $5,500
A Chinese Hand-drawn Painting Scroll of Wild Goose Signed By Gu An 200CM*36CM
Bellevue Auction Gallery, Inc.
May. 14, 2019
An archaic style beaker vase, gu Qing Dynasty
Est: £800 - £1,200
An archaic style beaker vase, gu Qing DynastyWith side flanges, cast with panels of archaistic dragons on key fret pattern grounds.30cm (11.3/4in) high.
Bonhams
May. 08, 2018
An Antique Blue and White Gu Shape Vase
Est: $500 - $1,000
An Antique Blue and White Gu Shape Vase 19th century Height: 47cm
McKenzies Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2017
An unusual black painted cast iron desk mounted gu
Est: £20 - £30
An unusual black painted cast iron desk mounted guillotine / paper cutter, with gilded decoration. 7'' long
Claydon Auctioneers
Sep. 05, 2017
An antique Chinese bronze gu vase Of typical flared form, the underside wit
Est: £120 - £180
An antique Chinese bronze gu vase Of typical flared form, the underside with applied paper collection label. 21.5 cm high.
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Aug. 24, 2017
A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CARVED MUTTON JADE GU SHAPED BEAKER VASE decorated with archaic mask heads an
Est: £600 - £800
A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CARVED MUTTON JADE GU SHAPED BEAKER VASE decorated with archaic mask heads and motifs. 14.5 cm x 8 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Nov. 11, 2015
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, GU SHANG DYNASTY |
Est: £10,000 - £20,000
the body of slender form with trumpet neck, the central bulb cast with taotie divided by vertical flanges and on a dense leiwen ground, all between raised filets encircling the body and a similarly cast taotie band at the spreading foot, covered overall with a mottled malachite and cuprite patination
Sotheby's