Alain.R.Truong

Lot 72. A fine and rare doucai 'dragon' saucer-dish, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period (1723-1735);11.7cm (4 1/2in) diam. Estimate: HK$350,000.00 - HK$450,000.00(€ 39,000 - 50,000). © Bonhams. Finely potted, the well vividly painted in the interior delicate underglaze blue and colourfully enamelled in yellow, green, iron-red and pink with a writhing five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst fire and lingzhi-shaped cloud scrolls, the cavetto with lingzhi-shaped cloud scrolls at each point... [Lire la suite]

Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), Study for The Honourable Mrs. Graham. Estimate $75,000-$100,000. Sold for $103,125. © Woodshed Art Auctions. FRANKLIN, MASS.- Diligent research by Bruce Wood of Woodshed Art Auctions propelled what was initially believed to be an ordinary copy of a painting to a six-figure finish at the firm’s November 1st fine art auction titled Gainsborough, Monet, Warhol & Friends. The painting was an oil portrait study by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) titled The... [Lire la suite]

Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), Portrait of the Artist's Daughters, about 1763-64, Worcester Art Museum. © Worcester Art Museum LONDON - The National Portrait Gallery London is to bring together for the first time all twelve surviving portraits of Thomas Gainsborough’s daughters in a major new exhibition, Gainsborough’s Family Album, opening on 22 November 2018, it was announced today 6 December 2017. The portraits, which trace the development of the Gainsborough girls from playful young... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1980. Extraordinary Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings, Etcetera for Paspaley. Estimate: HK$6,500,000.00 - HK$9,500,000.00 (US$800,000-1,200,000). © Christie's Images Ltd Undrilled slightly baroque natural pearl drops of approximately 12.90 -15.40 x 18.05 mm and 10.50 - 12.00 x 13.70 mm, undrilled slightly baroque natural pearls of approximately 18.20 x 14.80 x 13.65 mm and 14.65 x 12.85 x 10.15 mm, cultured Keshi half-pearl caps, rectangular-cut diamonds of 3.02 and 3.01 carats,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1993. Important 15.60 carats E VVS2 Diamond Ring. Estimate: HK$7,300,000.00 - HK$10,000,000.00 (US$930,000-1,250,000). © Christie's Images Ltd Rectangular-cut diamond of 15.60 carats, half moon and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 6¼ GIA, 2018, report no. 2195389010: 15.60 carats, E colour, VVS2 clarity, excellent polish.  Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 november 2018

Lot 1982. Important 15.04 carats F VVS1  Diamond Pendant with Tiffany & Co Neckchain. Estimate: HK$8,000,000.00 - HK$12,000,000.00 (US$1,000,000-1,500,000). © Christie's Images Ltd Pear brilliant-cut diamond of 15.04 carats, circular-cut diamonds, gold, pendant 4.6 cm, neckchain 42.0 cm, neckchain signed T & Co. GIA, 2005, report no. 14733588: 15.04 carats, F colour, VVS1 clarity.  Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 november 2018  

Lot 2045. Important 10.98 carats D IF Type IIa Diamond Pendant Necklace. Estimate: HK$8,200,000.00 - HK$12,000,000.00 (US$1,050,000-1,500,000). © Christie's Images Ltd Heart brilliant-cut diamond of 10.98 carats, circular-cut diamonds, gold, 41.0 cm  GIA, 2018, report no. 1192355300: 10.98 carats, D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, excellent polish and symmetry, Type IIa.  Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong, 27 november 2018

Lot 2062. Important 28.39 carats Burmese 'royal blue' Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Estimate: HK$8,000,000.00 - HK$12,000,000.00 (US$1,000,000-1,500,000). © Christie's Images Ltd Oval-shaped sapphire of 28.39 carats, shield-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, gold, ring size 6  SSEF, 2018, Premium report no. 97708: 28.396 carats, Burma, no indications of heating, 'royal blue', Appendix Letter Gübelin, 2017, report no. 17117104 and Gemmological Profile: 28.39 carats, Burma, no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 71. An exceptionally rare Imperial Ming-style underglaze-blue and copper-red vase, jiu'er zun, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 34.3cm (13 1/2in) high. Estimate: HK$6,000,000.00 - HK$9,000,000.00 (€ 670,000 - 1,000,000). © Bonhams. Of archaic bronze ovoid form, rising from the slightly spreading foot to the waisted neck, flanked by a pair of zoomorphic elephant ring handles set above a raised band around the shoulders, the body exquisitely painted with a continuous meandering... [Lire la suite]

Lot 70. A rare blue and white 'dragons and lotus' stem bowl, Yongzheng seal mark and of the period (1723-1735); 18.2cm (7 1/8in) diam. Estimate: HK$200,000.00 - HK$300,000.00 (€ 23,000 - 34,000). © Bonhams. Well potted with deep everted round sides supported on a ribbed and slightly splayed stem foot, vividly painted around the exterior with two writhing five-clawed dragons striding amidst large lotus heads borne on continuous scrollwork, the foot decorated on the raised rib with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems',... [Lire la suite]