8 décembre 2011

A bamboo incense holder with 'the Elegant Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion' outstanding chiselling. Kangxi (1662-1722).  Photo Czerny's Exquisite deep and quality of chiselling, cylindrical holder depicting Wang Xizhi's poem (303-361) entitled the Elegant Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion which tells: "On this late spring day, the ninth year of Yonghe (353 AD), we gathered at Orchid Pavilion in Shaoxing to observe Water Festival. High mountains and luxuriant bamboo groves lie in the back; a limpid, swift stream... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's The emerald-cut diamond weighing 20.23 carats, size 6½.  Estimate 750,000-1,000,000 USD. Lot Sold: 986,500 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 5131579682 stating that the diamond is H color, VS1 clarity, Excellent Polish. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

An important and rare gold lacquered box. Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo Czerny's Consisting into two compartments, in the shape of a pomegranate with branch; black ground with exquisite gold lacquered decoration. At the gold-grounded upper surface a relieved decoration depicting a pomegranate branch with fruit and mantis religiosa. The inside decorated with a bird resting on a flowering branch on a side, branches of peach, grape and lingzhi on the other, both on Nashiji ground. Chips at the lacquer, worn. 37 cm. Estimate... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, conch pearl and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Designed as a graduated double-strand composed of 135 conch pearls measuring approximately 11.6 to 4.3 mm., spaced by diamond beads measuring approximately 3.8 to 2.5 mm., completed by a modified hexagonal-shaped clasp set with hexagonal-shaped, baguette and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats, length 25½ inches, clasp signed Cartier Ltd., London. Estimate 450,000-650,000 USD. Lot Sold: 1,118,500 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07... [Lire la suite]

A rare engraved jade plaque from Khotan. Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo Czerny's Rectangular shape, probably part on a jade Imperial book; finely incised and gilt on both sides with hand writings in italics in style of Wang XiZhi; light green jade verging on semi-opaque blue. 11 x 23,5 cm. Estimate 1800.00 | 2000.00 € Compare with a similar but complete set of plaques sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 april 2007. Lot 601           Note: A set of jade plaques with similar writing... [Lire la suite]

A magnificent platinum and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's The oval diamond weighing 23.62 carats, size 6½. Estimate 1,200,000-1,600,000 USD. Lot Sold: 1,874,500 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 1132392235 stating that the diamond is G color, VS1 clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 07 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

An important imperial carved 'dragon' zitan box and cover. Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo Czerny's Of rectangular section on a double lotus moulded base; at the front surface a cartouche with inscription of 'happiness and prosperity' (Xi yi chang chen), surrounded by a finely chiselled decoration of five claw dragons among clouds; on the sides dragons and bats with symbols amidst clouds; fine, purplish brown patina 13x17x11 cm. Estimate 6000.00 | 8000.00 € CZERNY'S INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSE 11 december 2011. Ltd.... [Lire la suite]

A magnificent platinum and diamond sautoir necklace with lavalliere pendant, Cartier New York, 1924. Photo Sotheby's Designed as a series of openwork oval and bell-shaped links set with 13 old European-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 37.75 carats, centering a larger cushion-shaped diamond weighing approximately 4.65 carats, supporting a lavalliere pendant set with 7 cushion-shaped and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 37.05 carats, length 15½ inches, signed Cartier, numbered 2419263;... [Lire la suite]

Coupe en grès porcelaineux à glaçure céladon. Chine, circa 1370. Photo Iegor décorée de motifs floraux. Provient du cargo Turian. D: 25cm - 9.75'' - Estimation sur demande Certificat d'authenticité joint. Iegor. 14 décembre 2011 - Arts d'Asie. www.iegor.net

Vase piriforme en laque de cinabre, Chine, vers 1880. Photo Delorme & Collin du Bocage le col et le pied évasés, à décor d'immortels survolant des scènes de palais ou de paysages montagneux animés de personnages évoluant au milieu de pins de longévité et d'animaux. La base est décorée de fleurs et motifs géométriques et le col de palmette dans un style archaïsant. Les anses sont formées par deux têtes de daim en bronze. Porte une marque Qianlong. Haut. 38,4 cm - Estimation : 4 000 - 5 000 € Delorme & Collin du... [Lire la suite]