1 mars 2012

Paire de bougeoirs à main en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Kangxi. Epoque Louis XV.  Photo Europ Auction.  Ils reposent sur une terrasse en bronze doré de laquelle part la prise et sur laquelle repose un chien Fô couché de couleur turquoise.Il soutient une bobèche agrémentée de feuillage d'ou` part une double branche ornée de fleurettes en porcelaine européenne et terminée par deux bobèches.H 17, L 10, P 10 cm. Estimation : 6 000 / 8 000 € Bibliographie: L.Scheurleer, “Chinesisches und japanisvhes... [Lire la suite]

Fontaine céleste d'une «allégorie» à la Prospérité époque Kangxi. Photo Europ Auction.  composée en deux parties d'une tablette polylobée en laque décorée, plantée de quatre fleurs, et ornée, en son centre d'un dragon chimérique ventru, sur trois pattes, à corps de graines de lotus globulaire formant réceptacle creux, couverte d'une coque végétale à tenon bulbé, la gueule retombant sous sa panse d'ou` jaillit un jet d'or dans un bassin quadrangulaire en signe d'abondance par le précieux métal versé.L'animal chimérique... [Lire la suite]

Turquoise and onyx bracelet, Cartier, circa  1950. Photo Sotheby's The clasp of shell design, applied with cabochon turquoise to eleven rows of onyx beads, length approximately 200mm, signed Cartier Paris and partially numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case, Cartier. Estimate 3,500-5,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, Londres | 13 mars 2012 www.sothebys.com

Chinese Robin's-Egg Blue Glazed Porcelain Waterpot, 19th Century. Photo Doyle New York  The domed form covered overall in a mottled blue and turquoise glaze,base with underglaze blue double circle. Height 2 inches. Very good condition. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Exhibited: St. Louis Art Museum, 2000-2004 C The Langsdorf Collection Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com

Ruby, turquoise and diamond necklace, 1950s.Photo Sotheby's Set with rows of cabochon turquoise, accented to the sides with cabochon rubies, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 390mm. Estimate 6,000-7,500 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, Londres | 13 mars 2012 www.sothebys.com

  Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Porcelain Vase, 18th-19th Century.  Photo Doyle New York The ovoid form gently curving to a tall straight neck beneath a deep blue glaze. Height 20 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000  Provenance: The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York For a similar example see Bonhams, San Francisco, March 3, 2008, lot 6633 C The Langsdorf Collection  Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com

Sapphire and diamond ring, René Boivin, 1960s. Photo Sotheby's The heart-shaped sapphire collet-set within a frame of baguette diamonds, size L, signed René Boivin, French assay and maker's marks. Estimate 8,500-12,500 GBP Property of a lady Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, Londres | 13 mars 2012 www.sothebys.com

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Moon Flask, Late 18th-early 19th century. Photo Doyle New York  The flattened circular shape rising to a short neck with flared rim set on either side with shaped bracket handles, covered overall with a finely crackled glaze. Height 10 inches. Very good condition. Estimate $4,000-6,000 For similar examples see: Doyle New York, May 19, 2004, lot 6242 Christie's, London, November 9, 2010, lot 284 C The Langsdorf Collection Chinese Cobalt Blue Glazed Porcelain... [Lire la suite]

Collection of turquoise jewels, mid 19th century. Photo Sotheby's Comprising: two bangles set with cabochon turquoise, inner circumference approximately 170mm each; a bangle designed as a snake inset with turquoise, half pearls and garnets, inner circumference approximately 155mm; a bracelet of openwork foliate design, length approximately 165mm, damaged; an oval jewel inset with half pearls with the initial 'M'; a lozenge-shaped brooch inset with turquoise and split pearls; a Latin cross brooch; a... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Light Brown Iridescent Glazed Vase, 19th Century. Photo Doyle New York The ovoid body applied with knobs on the shoulder below a straight neck and out-turned mouth, covered allover in a glossy caramel glaze suffused with gold and gray crackle. Height 8 7/8 inches. Scattered small pinholes and iron spots, foot is not flat. Estimate $1,000-1,500 C The Langsdorf Collection  Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com