10 décembre 2008

Pair of ruby and diamond pendant-earrings, circa 1835 Designed as chains of oval and lozenge-shaped clusters suspended from quatrefoil surmounts, set with 8 cushion-shaped and round rubies and numerous cushion-shaped diamonds, the diamonds weighing approximately 11.00 carats, mounted in gold and silver, with later added clip fittings. Estimate 50,000—70,000 USD. Lot sold 89,500 USD. PROVENANCE: The Thurn und Taxis Collection, Sotheby's Geneva, November 17, 1992, lot 184. These earrings were purchased by Fürst... [Lire la suite]

Emerald, Natural Pearl and Diamond 'Guluband', Rajasthan, 18th/19th century Composed of eleven square plaques, each decorated with kachnar ki patti green translucent enamel and set with a pear-shaped foil-backed diamond, bordered by natural pearls and supporting a deep fringe of emerald beads, natural pearls and similarly set diamond drops, the reverse of the mounts with safed chalwan enamel depicting red poppy plants and flowerheads, mounted in gold, slight imperfections, completed by later-added gold chains at the side... [Lire la suite]

Gold and diamond serpent necklace, mid-19th century Designed as a long, articulated serpent, its open jaws clasping the end of its tail, decorated in the center of the head with an old-mine cushion-shaped diamond weighing approximately 4.00 carats, bordered by clusters of smaller old-mine and single-cut diamonds, the tapering body decorated with circular motifs pavé-set with diamonds as well as with collet-set old-mine diamonds, length 32 inches; together with an additional link. Estimate 150,000—200,000 USD. Lot sold... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white porcelain bowl. Jiaqing Mark and Period Of inverted bell form and densely painted in cobalt blue outline and wash with a morning glory and leaf scroll band above a cloud collar band on the exterior walls, the cloud collar motif recurring around the cavetto of the well centered with flower head roundel, the six-character mark appearing on the recessed base (small hairline cracks). 6in (15cm) diameter - Sold for $2,160 Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 Dec 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco.... [Lire la suite]

A large blue and white porcelain covered jar. 18th Century Thickly potted, its curving walls painted with a wide panel of scrolling peony flower heads and leaf sprays bordered by stiff-leaf and cloud-collar bands, with some motifs repeated on the domical cover topped by a lotus bud finial (repairs, base drilled and cracked). 23 1/2in (58.5cm) high - Sold for $2,160 Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 Dec 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

A good blue and white porcelain foliate rimmed deep dish. Early Ming Dynasty Painted in dark cobalt line and wash with a lingzhi fungus band filling the rim flange, seasonal flower sprigs rising in each conforming lobe of the shallow cavetto further seasonal flower heads surrounded by gracefully drawn scrolling leafy stems forming a roundel across the floor, the floral decoration continuing on the exterior walls and the slightly recessed base left unglazed (broken and re-stuck). 15in (38cm) diameter - Sold for $42,000 ... [Lire la suite]

18 karat gold, diamond and ruby necklace/clip combination, René Boivin, circa 1960 Composed of three large matte gold links of quatrefoil shape, each framing a cluster of 12 collet-set cushion-shaped diamonds, the sides decorated with bands of small round rubies, pierced at the sides and strung on a black suede necklet with 18 karat gold buckle, one link signed R. Boivin, French assay marks and maker's marks; together with additional red suede necklet of similar design and three clip ittings of later date. With box signed... [Lire la suite]

Pair of diamond pendant-earrings, H. Stern Designed as long flexible fringes set with 6 cut-cornered modified brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 19.20 carats, alternating with 38 baguette and tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and blackened gold, maker's mark. With signed box. Estimate 60,000--80,000 USD. Lot sold 80,500 USD. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

22 Karat Gold and 11.00 carats Diamond Ring, Robergé The round diamond weighing approximately 11.00 carats, bezel set in a hammered gold mounting, the shoulders accented with beadwork, approximately size 5½, signed Robergé. Estimate 70,000—90,000 USD. Lot sold 80,500 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

A Zhejiang celadon glazed stoneware tripod censer. Ming Dynasty Thickly potted with a wide rim flange above the waisted neck, its shallow bowl-shaped body raised on three spreading feet, the densely crackled glaze displaying some russet staining and covering most surfaces except a russet-burnt patch to the center of the well and the circular boss protruding from the base (filled firing cracks through body). 13 1/2in (34cm) diameter - Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 - Unsold. Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 9 Dec 2008. 220 San... [Lire la suite]