23 novembre 2008

Dinh Q. Lê, Untitled No. 6, 2004, Photographs 10 Chancery Lane Gallery - Katie de Tilly Contemporary Artists. +852 2810 0065    Send Email

Gem-set and diamond demi-parure, Bulgari, circa 1990 The articulated collar decorated at the front with a heart-shaped cabochon sapphire flanked by two similarly-shaped cabochon emeralds, bordered by lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, calibré-cut emeralds, cabochon and calibré-cut rubies, together with a pair of pendent ear clips en suite, mounted in yellow gold, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks, pochette. Estimate 200,000--250,000 CHF- Lot sold  242,500  CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

8.83 carats Diamond ring, Graff Set at the centre with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 8.83 carats, between tapered-baguette shoulders, signed Graff, case. size 50, Accompanied by a duplicate of GIA report no. 11550256 stating that the diamond is H Colour, VS1 Clarity. Estimate 190,000—235,000 CHF- Lot sold  254,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

Important Diamond necklace/tiara, Cartier, circa 1915 Designed as a graduated series of collet-set circular-cut diamonds between baguette stones, suspending a similarly set articulated fringe, to a navette-shaped diamond clasp, length approximately 350mm, signed Cartier Paris Londres, French assay marks and numbered, accompanied by a tiara frame. Estimate 230,000—340,000 CHF- Lot sold  482,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

8.52 carats Diamond ring, Chantecler Set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 8.52 carats, between tapered shoulders of baguette and square-cut diamonds, the mount partly pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, mounted in white and yellow gold, signed Chantecler, Italian assay marks, fitted case. size 51, with ring sizer. Accompanied by GIA report no. 17454079 stating that the diamond is I Colour, VVS2 Clarity. Estimate 180,000—410,000 CHF- Lot sold  200,500 CHF NOTE: Named 'Chantecler' after the play of... [Lire la suite]

Diamond sautoir, 1930s Designed as a series of collet set circular-cut diamonds to connecting links of open work geometric design set with similarly cut stones, mounted in platinum, numbered, separates into four bracelets, three measuring approximately 210mm, one measuring approximately 205mm, together with an additional diamond set circular clasp, detachable pendant deficient. length approximately 810mm, Estimate 80,000—115,000  CHF- Lot sold 140,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. Photo courtesy... [Lire la suite]

10.50 carats Diamond ring, Harry Winston Claw-set at the centre with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 10.50 carats, flanked by similarly shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Winston. size 55, sizing band, Estimate 885,000—1,120,000 CHF- Lot sold 1,034,500 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 5101112140 stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity. Together with a diamond type classification report stating that the diamond is a type IIa diamond. 'Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and... [Lire la suite]

Herb Ritts, Elton John, 1989 Auction: Dec 6, 2008. Shinwa Art Auction

Herb Ritts, Matthew McConaughey, Palmdale, 1996. Fay Gold Gallery

Herb Ritts, Wrapped Torso, Los Angeles, 1989 Nov 21 - Dec 19, 2008. Robert Klein Gallery