10 avril 2012
Secrétaire en pente en vernis parisien à fond bleu d'époque Louis XV, estampillé Migeon
Secrétaire en pente en vernis parisien à fond bleu d'époque Louis XV, estampillé Migeon. Photo Sotheby's
A blue-ground Parisian varnish secrétaire en pente, Louis XV, stamped MIGEON
à décor or sur fond bleu imitant la laque, représentant des magots et des oiseaux sur fond de paysages lacustres dans des entourages à palmettes, et figurant des chutes de bronze doré simulées ; de forme mouvementée, la façade ouvrant à deux tiroirs et un abattant, l'intérieur en placage de satiné... [Lire la suite]10 avril 2012
Paire de pots en porcelaine de Chine céladon dépoque Kangxi (1662-1722) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV
Paire de pots en porcelaine de Chine céladon dépoque Kangxi (1662-1722) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV. Photo Sotheby's
A pair of flowered celadon porcelain vases, the porcelain Kangxi (1662-1722), the mounts Louis XV
la porcelaine à décor de fleurs, branchages et frise de grecques ; riche monture en bronze doré : le col ciselé de fleurettes, les anses en enroulements feuillagés et le socle ajouré; 2.0. Haut. 21 cm, larg. 20 cm. Height 8 1/4... [Lire la suite]10 avril 2012
Beau pot-pourri en porcelaine de Chine bleu poudré d'époque Qianlong (1736-1795) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, v
Beau pot-pourri en porcelaine de Chine bleu poudré d'époque Qianlong (1736-1795) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, vers 1770. Photo Sotheby's
A fine giltbronze mounted Chinese powder blue porcelain pot-pourri, the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XV, circa 1770
la prise en forme de grenade, le couvercle décoré d'un tor de feuilles de chêne, les anses à la grecque retenant des guirlandes de feuilles de chêne, sur un piédouche à... [Lire la suite]10 avril 2012
Etched and enameled glass ring, René Lalique, circa 1920
Etched and enameled glass ring, René Lalique, circa 1920. Photo Sotheby's
Of bombé form composed of deep purple glass etched and enameled with white flowers and stalks, size 4¾, unsigned. Lot 195. Estimation 6,000-8,000 USD
NOTE DE CATALOGUE: For a similar ring see The Jewelry of René Lalique, A Goldsmiths' Company Exhibition, 28 May to 24 July 1987, by Vivienne Becker, p. 168, item 177
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com10 avril 2012
Gold, glass adnd diamond brooch, René Lalique, circa 1900
Gold, glass adnd diamond brooch, René Lalique, circa 1900. Photo Sotheby's
Designed as a spray of daffodils composed of carved bluish gray glass, the stems set with rose-cut diamonds, signed LALIQUE. Lot 196. Estimation 20,000-30,000 USD
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com10 avril 2012
18 karat gold, silver and gem-set blackamoor brooch, Nardi
18 karat gold, silver and gem-set blackamoor brooch, Nardi. Photo Sotheby's
The face composed of carved hardstone, the turban, earrings and neckline set with round sapphires, the bottom set with round pink sapphires, alternating with cultured pearls, the top of the head set with a rose-cut garnet, signed Nardi. Lot 403. Estimation 4,000-6,000 USD
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com10 avril 2012
18 karat gold, platinum, yellow sapphire and diamond brooch, Sterlé, Paris, circa 1960
18 karat gold, platinum, yellow sapphire and diamond brooch, Sterlé, Paris, circa 1960. Photo Sotheby's
Designed as a stylized flowerhead set in the center with an oval yellow sapphire weighing approximately 9.50 carats, framed by platinum tendrils set with round and single-cut diamonds, and gold fringe, signed Sterlé, Paris, numbered 9725, French assay marks. Lot 132. Estimation 15,000-20,000 USD
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com10 avril 2012
Gold, opal and enamel ring, Georges Fouquet, circa 1900-1910
Gold, opal and enamel ring, Georges Fouquet, circa 1900-1910. Photo Sotheby's
Set in the center with a fancy-shaped opal, within a frame of foliate design applied with bluish-green enamel, size 7, signed G. Fouquet, numbered 9730, maker's marks, French assay mark. Lot 198. Estimation10,000-15,000 USD
PROVENANCE: Formerly from the Collection of Mildred Anna Milton Williams, San Francisco
NOTE DE CATALOGUE: For examples of other rings by Georges Fouquet from this period see Les Fouquet:... [Lire la suite]10 avril 2012
18 karat gold, yellow sapphire and citrine brooch, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1945
18 karat gold, yellow sapphire and citrine brooch, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1945. Photo Sotheby's
Of bombé form set in the center with a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire, framed by squarecut, rectangular-shaped, round and oval citrines, maker's mark for Darde & Fils, French assay marks. Lot 278. Estimation 20,000-30,000 USD
NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Illustrated in Suzanne Belperron, by Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, p. 171.
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18 karat gold and gem-set vanity case, Suzanne Belperron, Paris, circa 1945
18 karat gold and gem-set vanity case, Suzanne Belperron, Paris, circa 1945. Photo Sotheby's
The polished gold case of lunette design pavé-set in the front with fancy-shaped rubies, sapphires, colored sapphires, emeralds, tourmalines, citrines, amethysts and peridots, may include some synthetic and simulated stones, the interior fitted with a mirror, removable lipstick case, and small compartment, gross weight approximately 109 dwts., measuring approximately 3½ by 2 3/8 by ¾ inches, maker's mark... [Lire la suite]