18 septembre 2008

Tanzanite and diamond ring The cushion-shaped tanzanite weighing 31.56 carats, framed by 18 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 6½. 25,000—35,000 USD Sotheby's New York. Important Jewels. 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.c

Lot 258. A very rare large Famille verte group of two boys and plinth; 36 in. (91.5 cm.) high overall. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000. Price Realized: $158,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2008. Heavily potted as two laughing boys, the older boy carrying the younger boy on his back, each wearing a short chrysanthemum-patterned jacket secured by toggles, raised on a separate rectangular plinth.  Provenance: Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, 5 May 1964, lot 131. Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of... [Lire la suite]

Michael Beaudry. Colored diamond and diamond bracelet Set in a row with 5 pear-shaped diamonds of yellow tint and 2 pear-shaped diamonds of pink tint, together weighing approximately 3.75 carats, as well as with 2 marquise-shaped diamonds of grayish hue weighing approximately 1.50 carats, framed by numerous small round diamonds and spaced by 9 square modified brilliant-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 4.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat gold, length 7½ inches. 15,000—20,000 USD Michael Beaudry.... [Lire la suite]

A rare imperial Zitan incense stand, Fangxiangji. 18th/19th century The three-panel top set within a wide frame well carved along the edge with small bands of floral scroll, above a border of carved lotus petal lappets containing further small blossoms repeated below the high recessed waist carved in openwork in the archaistic manner with a stylized fret pattern, the curvilinear apron elegantly carved with floral scroll contained within ruyi-head shaped borders, the slender cabriole legs carved with ruyi scrolls at... [Lire la suite]

Pair of gray cultured pearl and diamond earrings The tops set with 2 round diamonds of yellow tint weighing approximately 3.10 carats, above 2 kite-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .60 carat, anchored by 2 gray cultured pearls measuring approximately 13.8 and 13.7 mm., mounted in 18 karat gold.  10,000—12,000 USD Sotheby's New York. Important Jewels. 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com

A rare large cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover. Qianlong six-character mark inscribed in a line and of the period (1736-1795) The compressed globular body raised on three cabriole legs issuing from gilt-copper lion masks and decorated with lotus scroll bearing blossoms surrounded by the wufu, above a band of small flowers and a large flower head on the base, with bands of foliate sprays on the neck, pierced upright handles, and upright rim, which is applied with a rectangular panel inscribed with the reign mark, the... [Lire la suite]

Dark Gray cultured pearl necklace The single strand composed of 27 cultured pearls measuring approximately 14.8 to 11.8 mm., completed by an 18 karat white gold ball clasp decorated with a band of small round diamonds, length 16 inches - 5,000—7,000 USD Sotheby's New York. Important Jewels. 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com

Lot 165. A massive huanghuali compound cabinet, sijiangui, 17th-18th century; 110 in. (279.4 cm.) high, 62 7/8 in. (160 cm.) wide, 26½ in. (67.3 cm.) deep. Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000. Price Realized: $176,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2008. Of massive rectangular form and beautiful graining, the frame composed of huanghuali veneer over solid huanghuali, the hat chest with two huanghuali square-panel doors fitted flush around a removable center stile, above the large cabinet with rectangular huanghuali... [Lire la suite]

Pair of diamond hoop earrings The triple interlocking hoops set with 96 round diamonds weighing approximately 12.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. 10,000—15,000 USD Sotheby's New York. Important Jewels. 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com

Lot 360. A rare large bronze ritual wine vessel and cover, bo hu, Middle Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century BC;19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high. Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000. Price Realized: $206,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2008. The faceted pear-shaped body raised on a pedestal foot encircled by an undulating band, the sides molded in quadrants with strapwork cast in high relief at the interstices with diamond-shaped bosses, the neck cast with addorsed, long-tailed birds with backward-turned heads and long trailing... [Lire la suite]