7 décembre 2011

An important gilt bronze and cloisonné enamelled meiping marked Yongzheng. Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo Czerny's Slender and elegant shape, heavy gilt bronze enriched with cloisonné enamels; light turquoise ground verging on green decorated with polychrome peonies bound by palmettes and floral bands. Gilt base engraved with the four-character mark Yongzheng. high 21 cm. Estimate 12000.00 | 18000.00 € CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE 11 december 2011. Ltd. P.zza V. Veneto, 17-19 19038 Sarzana (Sp) Italy. Tel.:... [Lire la suite]

Platinum , fancy pink diamond and diamond ring, circa 1920. Photo Sotheby's The modified pear-shaped diamond of fancy pink color weighing 2.35 carats, flanked by old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .25 carat, size 5½. Estimate 100,000-200,000 USD.  Lot Sold: 278,500 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 2115848203 stating that the diamond is Fancy Pink, Natural Color, VS2 clarity. Together with a letter from the GIA stating that the diamond has been determined to be type IIa. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York... [Lire la suite]

An important yellow-grounded porcelain bowl marked Qianlong. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Photo Czerny's Convex shape of circular section, flared at the border; enamelled yellow ground with exquisite painting depicting key-fret and four, large, rectangular cartouches decorated with flowering branches and birds, surmounted by small shu symbols and bordered by polychrome kui motifs; white enamelled at the the internal surface with central, floral decoration; pink-grounded hell with lilac flowers. At the base the... [Lire la suite]

Art Nouveau gold, diamond and enamel landscape pendant and chain, René Lalique, circa 1898-1900. Photo Sotheby's The pendant designed as a partially clad woman in diaphanous drapery strolling through a forested landscape, against a sky of sparkling diamonds, with leafy flourishes above and below, variously applied with blue and pale green enamel accents and small rose-cut diamonds, the back of the pendant finished in pale bluish-green enamel, signed Lalique, completed by an oval gold link chain, length 18½ inches, three diamonds... [Lire la suite]

A fine pair of famille rose dishes. Yongzheng (1723-1735).  Photo Czerny's White grounded circular dishes decorated with famille rose polylobed cartouches depicting a bird on a rock among bushes of peonies and other flowers. All around black, red and gold floral motifs; white enamelled base. A tiny chip at the inside rim of a dish. diameter 11,3 cm. Estimate 4000.00 | 5000.00 € CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE 11 december 2011. Ltd. P.zza V. Veneto, 17-19 19038 Sarzana (Sp) Italy. Tel.: +39 0187 69 13 76 Fax: +39... [Lire la suite]

An important platinum and fancy intense pink diamond ring.  Photo Sotheby's The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of fancy intense pink color weighing 3.02 carats, size 6½. Estimate 800,000-1,200,000 USD. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2135021705 stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Pink, Natural Color, SI1 clarity Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

Platinum and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. Photo Sotheby's The pear-shaped diamond weighing 9.58 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, size 3½, signed Tiffany & Co. With signed box. Estimate 500,000-700,000 USD. Lot Sold: 746,500 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 1132987781 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's The cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.08 carats, flanked by old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, size 7¼. Estimate 400,000-600,000 USD. Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 11060014 stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

A fine pair of blue and white porcelain dishes. Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo Czerny's Slightly rounded dishes of circular section, on a short foot, slightly flared rim; fine, underglaze blue decoration with round cartouches depicting lotus flowers and frames, lotus branches at the back. Underglaze blue seal mark Qianlong at the base. diameter 20 cm. Estimate 6000.00 | 7000.00 € CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE 11 december 2011. Ltd. P.zza V. Veneto, 17-19 19038 Sarzana (Sp) Italy. Tel.: +39 0187 69 13 76 Fax: +39... [Lire la suite]

An intresting white porcelain vase with 'anhua' decoration. Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo Czerny's Typical shape, finely engraved with dragons among clouds chasing the flaming pearls; semi-clear ice-white glaze. At the base marked with artemisia leaves. Restored at the rim of the neck. high 10 cm. Estimate 800.00 | 1000.00 € CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE 11 december 2011. Ltd. P.zza V. Veneto, 17-19 19038 Sarzana (Sp) Italy. Tel.: +39 0187 69 13 76 Fax: +39 0187 69 27 03 info@czernys.com