8 novembre 2008

Photography & styling: Mr Milan Vukmirovic

A Highly Important 30.15 carats Pear-shaped Diamond Ring Set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 30.15 carats, to the baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 6. Accompanied by report no. 16882330 dated 26 February 2008 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, VS1 clarityAnd accompanied by report no. 0809093 dated 18 September 2008 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the diamond is classified as a Type IIa diamond Estimate CHF2,900,000 - CHF3,400,000... [Lire la suite]

A Unique 42.28 carats Kashmir Sapphire And Diamond Ring Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 42.28 carats, to the half-moon diamond shoulders, mounted in 18k white gold, ring size 6½Accompanied by report no. 51716 dated 25 June 2008 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Estimate CHF3,400,000 - CHF4,500,000 ($2,908,456 - $3,849,427)Accompanied by report no. 0807085 dated 8 July 2008 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the sapphire is... [Lire la suite]

A Very Important Diamond Rivière And A Diamond Brooch, By Adler Comprising a necklace designed as a graduated line of thirty-nine brilliant-cut diamonds; and a brooch en suite, mounted in platinum, necklace 36.0 cm long, brooch 5.3 cm long. Signed Adler. Estimate CHF3,600,000 - CHF4,800,000 ($3,079,542 - $4,106,056)  Accompanied by 39 reports from the GIA Gemological Institute of America for thirty-nine brilliant-cut diamonds with the following details:Report no.Date Colour Clarity Weight17492006 26 September 2008 G VS1... [Lire la suite]

Ecole du nord du XVIIe siècle. Entourage de Jan Lievens (1607 - 1674). Etude du Christ à la couronne d'épines Plume et encre brune, lavis gris. Hauteur : 24 Largeur : 20,40 cm. Estimation 1 000 - 1 200 € Vente du 13 novembre 2008. Dessins anciens et du 19e siècle . Artcurial. Hôtel Marcel Dassault NB: Je ne suis pas chrétien mais ce dessin est magnifique...

Thierry BELLANGE Nancy, 1594 - 1638. Portrait des papes Martin V, Paul IV et Pie II Crayon noir et aquarelle sur vélin . Tous les trois annotés : " Bellange. f. ". Hauteur : 13 Largeur : 11 cm. Estimation 800 - 1 000 € Vente du 13 novembre 2008. Dessins anciens et du 19e siècle . Artcurial. Hôtel Marcel Dassault

A large blanc-de-chine standing figure of Guanyin. 18th century Finely modelled standing barefoot, holding a ruyi sceptre in her left hand and a necklace in her right hand, wearing long flowing robes tied at the waist and revealing the bare jewelled chest, the face with a benevolent expression and framed by long pendulous ears, the hair neatly arranged in a high chignon, the back with an indistinct gourd mark and an impressed four-character seal mark. 48½cm (19in) high. Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000 - Unsold. Footnote:... [Lire la suite]

A Guanyao-type glazed scholar's rock. 19th century Modelled as a scholar's rock, perforated with many holes in imitation of a weathered Lake Tai rock, covered overall with a thick crackled glaze running thinner in places to reveal the buff body beneath, the base with impressed four-character hall mark Yayu Tang Zhi. 20.5cm (8in) high. - Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 - Unsold. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.,Images and Text All Rights Reserved Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 6 Nov 2008. New Bond Street -... [Lire la suite]

A blanc-de-chine seated Guanyin. 18th century Modelled seated in dhyanasana on a large lotus pod surrounded by overlapping petals and supported on a short hexagonal plinth, gracefully holding in one hand a ruyi, wearing long flowing robes tied at the waist revealing the bare bejewelled chest, the face with a benevolent expression and framed by long ears with pendulous earlobes and wearing an elaborate headdress, impressed Boji yuren seal mark. 43cm (17in) high.. Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 - Unsold. Provenance: Richard... [Lire la suite]

Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (Dijon, circa 1710 - Paris, circa 1803 / 1805), Vue du campo Vaccino Gouache. Hauteur : 32 Largeur : 50 cm. Estimation 4 000 - 6 000 € Vente du 13 novembre 2008. Dessins anciens et du 19e siècle . Artcurial. Hôtel Marcel Dassault