An art deco emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1925
An art deco emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1925. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The central step-cut emerald, between highly stylised anthemion motif shoulders, within a pierced crenellated border, millegrain-set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, emerald approximately 9.30 carats, diamonds approximately 3.50 carats total, partial maker's mark, French assay marks, diameter 6.5cm. Sold for £16,250 (€19,547)
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
A diamond single-stone ring, circa 1990
A diamond single-stone ring, circa 1990. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The step-cut diamond, weighing 6.68 carats, between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, to a platinum mount, maker's mark, London hallmark, ring size N½. Sold for £68,500 (€82,401)
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
An art deco diamond bracelet, circa 1925
An art deco diamond bracelet, circa 1925. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
Composed of a series of old brilliant and rose-cut diamond geometric buckles with similarly-set connectors, diamonds approximately 45.00 carats total. length 18.2cm. Sold for £25,000 (€30,073)
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
An art deco diamond strap bracelet, circa 1935
An art deco diamond strap bracelet, circa 1935. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
Of openwork geometric design, the articulated panels set throughout with old brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 27.75 carats total, length 17.8cm. Sold for £43,750 (€52,628)
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
A diamond single-stone ring
A diamond single-stone ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 12.20 carats, to an eight-claw setting, between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, ring size L. Sold for £96,100 (€115,602)
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 12.20 carats is W to X colour, VS1 clarity. Report number 5151303554, dated 4 March 2013.
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
An art deco emerald ring, circa 1920
An art deco emerald ring, circa 1920. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The step-cut emerald, weighing 19.15 carats, between shoulders set with trios of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, French assay mark, ring size K. Estimate £20,000 - 25,000 (€24,000 - 30,000). Unsold
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
A fancy intense yellow diamond ring, by Graff
A fancy intense yellow diamond ring, by Graff. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The cut-cornered step-cut fancy intense yellow diamond, weighing 9.37 carats, between heart-shaped colourless diamond shoulders, signed Graff, ring size I½. Sold for £200,500 (€241,188)
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond is fancy intense yellow, natural colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 10902195, dated 15 December 1999.
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
A sapphire and diamond flower necklace and earring suite, by Graff
A sapphire and diamond flower necklace and earring suite, by Graff. Photo courtesy Bonhams
The front composed of a graduating fringe of circular-cut and pear-shaped sapphires and brilliant-cut, marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, on an articulated chain of brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, accompanied by a pair of earrings of matching design, diamonds approximately 58.30 carats total, sapphires approximately 20.80 carats total, necklace length 46.5cm, earring length 3.1cm, maker's case. Sold for £98,500 (€or 118,489)
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.05 carats is F colour, IF clarity. Report number 10061600, dated 27 December 1996.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.03 carats is D colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 10099610, dated 20 March 1997.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.01 carats is E colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 10104180, dated 13 March 1997.
Accompanied by a report from GIA stating that the diamond weighing 1.01 carats is G colour, VVS2 clarity. Report number 10104001, dated 13 March 1997.
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com
Grande coupe en porcelaine, Chine, Époque Kangxi (1662-1722)
Grande coupe en porcelaine, Chine, Époque Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo courtesy Audap & Mirabaud
à décor en bleu sous couverte d’un lettré accompagné de ses deux serviteurs rencontrant un personnage près d’une rivière sous un astre. Le bord orné de quatre réserves de sujets auspicieux sur fond de croisillons. Diam. : 37 cm. (Ebréchures au bord, fêlure). Estimation : 800 / 1 000 €
Audap & Mirabaud. Vendredi 6 décembre 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 4 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Tel: 01 53 30 90 30
Potiche de forme balustre en porcelaine, Chine, XVIIe siècle
Potiche de forme balustre en porcelaine, Chine, XVIIe siècle. Photo courtesy Audap & Mirabaud
à décor en bleu sous couverte de deux chimères parmi les lotus, l’épaulement orné de grues volant parmi les nuages, le bord inférieur orné d’une frise de pétales de lotus. Haut. : 51 cm. (Accidents au bord et au couvercle, fêlure couvercle rapporté). Estimation : 1 500 / 2 000 €
Audap & Mirabaud. Vendredi 6 décembre 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 4 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Tel: 01 53 30 90 30
