15 mai 2009

photo Ian Cole

Pair of cushion-shaped peridot, tsavorite and pink sapphire ear clips, Michele della Valle Each set with a cushion-shaped peridot, to a surround of circular-cut tsavorites and pink sapphires, mounted in pink gold, signed MdV and numbered, pochette. Est. 10,000—15,000 CHF. Lot Sold 18,750 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A pair of incised yellow-glazed dishes, Wanli six-character marks and of the period Each incised with a central medallion enclosing a lotus-flower head, encircled by a band of interlocking rings at the well, all beneath a rich yellow glaze, stopping at the foot ring. 15.6cm (6¼in) diam. (2). Sold for £15,600 Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no. 605. Purchased between 1943 and 1951.An incised yellow-glazed dish bearing a Wanli six-character mark was exhibited in the Chinese University of Hong Kong Art... [Lire la suite]

Pear-shaped emerald and pear-shaped diamond ring Of cross over design, set with a pear-shaped emerald weighing 5.30 carats and pear-shaped diamond weighing 5.67 carats, the shoulders highlighted with tapered baguettes, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, size 51, numbered. Est. 225,000—325,000 CHF. Lot Sold 338,500 CHF Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 0709185, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Further accompanied by GIA report no.16884197 stating that the... [Lire la suite]

An incised green, yellow and aubergine dish. Incised Wanli six-character mark and of the period The interior finely incised at the centre with a medallion enclosing a zun-shaped vase containing yellow blossoming flowers, surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, at the well, painted in yellow and aubergine, the sides of the reverse with six lingzhi fungus, all on a vibrant green ground. 18.5cm (7¼in) diam. Sold for £22,800 Provenance: Lane Collection.R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no.239. Palmer Inventory... [Lire la suite]

Emerald and diamond demi-parure, Cartier, 1970s Comprising: a necklace designed as stylised grapes of cabochon emeralds and marquise-shaped diamonds of yellow tint, alternating with brilliant-cut diamond clusters, mounted in gold and platinum, length approximately 380mm, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks; together with a ring set with similar stones, mounted in yellow gold, size 50½, signed Cartier Paris and numbered, French assay and maker's marks. Est. 20,000—30,000 CH. Lot Sold 74,500 CHF ... [Lire la suite]

A yellow-glazed bowl, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period The short foot ring rising to rounded sides and a flared rim, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze, the foot ring left unglazed. 9.2cm (3½in) diam. Sold for £28,800 Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer Palmer Inventory no.430, where it is stated that the bowl was purchased in May 1936 for £35.Compare a bowl of the same size in the British Museum, illustrated by J.Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, fig.9:73. A related, slightly smaller... [Lire la suite]

Lei niho palaoa (whale-tooth necklace), Hawaii, first half of 19th century, Human hair, walrus ivory, plant fibers. MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- An exhibition showcasing the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ recent acquisition of an exceptional early 19th-century Hawaiian necklace made of woven human hair and ivory, along with other necklaces in the museum’s collection, is on view June 6 through September 13, 2009. “Unspoken Messages: The Art of the Necklace” features jewelry from many of the world’s cultures and made with a variety of... [Lire la suite]

An incised green and yellow 'dragon' dish, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period The exterior finely incised with two sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a full-faced dragon amidst cloud scrolls, all on a green ground stopping short of the base. 19.7cm (7¾in) diam. Sold for £27,600 Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer, collection label no.345. Palmer Inventory no.345, where it is stated that the dish was purchased in November 1934 for £50.Exhibited: Sassoon 1933.Exhibited:... [Lire la suite]

A pair of blue and white 'mythical beasts' bowls, Daoguang seal marks and of the period Each decorated on the exterior with nine mythical beasts finely painted in pale and dark blue tones, including dragons, horses, elephantine beast and tortoises, all amidst fire scrolls and white crested swirling waves, the interior with a medallion enclosing an elephantine beast amidst fire scrolls and crashing waves, box. 19cm (7½in) diam. (3). Sold for £8,400 Provenance: Bluett and Sons, London, labelsThe Robert Murray Bell and... [Lire la suite]