30 juin 2012

青花一把蓮紋大盤 Massive Chinese, Yongle-style blue and white porcelain charger. © I. M. Chait Gallery with typical design of a gathered spray of lotus to the center; flanked by a border of meandering lotus blossoms and foliage beneath rim; D: 18 3/4". Lot 207. Estimate $3,000-4,000  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

十五世紀 青花花卉紋盤 Antique Annamese blue and white stoneware dish. Circa 15th Century. © I. M. Chait Gallery the interior with elaborate floral and foliate design; probably from an under sea excavation, with some barnacles adhering under foot; D: 13 1/2". Lot 208. Estimate $1,000-1,250  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

宋/元 嵌螺細嬰戲紋銅鏡. Rare Chinese bronze mirror; probably Song-Yuan Dynasty. © I. M. Chait Gallery of large size and with foliate shaped interior border: with mother-of-pearl inlaid design of boys at play on a lacquer background; D: 8 1/2". Lot 157. Estimate $2,500-3,500  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

唐 戲鳳紋花式铜镜 Rare Chinese, late Tang Dynasty silvered bronze mirror. © I. M. Chait Gallery of circular form with scalloped rim: with design of a celestial flutist, dancing phoenix, and pair of cranes carrying a tassel in their beaks to the center; the outer band with insects and flower sprigs alternating; D: 6 7/8". Lot 156. Estimate $5,000-6,000  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

唐 鳳紋葵花式銅鏡 Very finely cast, Chinese Tang Dynasty silvered bronze mirror. © I. M. Chait Gallery of foliate form:with design of fabulous birds flanking the center lion/hook, with an outer border of alternating insects and sprigs; D: 7 7/8". Lot 155. Estimate $4,000-5,000  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

漢 山字纹銅鏡 Archaic Chinese Han Dynasty bronze mirror. © I. M. Chait Gallery with four "T" forms reserved on a patterned ground; showing good patina; D: 6", in lucite stand. Lot 154 - Estimate $2,500-3,500  I. M. Chait Gallery. Asian & international Fine Arts Auction  -  Jul 08 2012 11:00 AM. http://www.chait.com

Cartier Paris. A Rutilated Quartz, Gold and Enamel 'Coronation' Clock. France, 1953. Photo by FD Cartier, a rutilated quartz, gold and enamel desk clock made for Queen Elizabeth II coronation. Cartier Paris, c.1953. FD. 21 East 65 Street, New York City NY, 10065. Phone: 212.772.2440. E-Mail: info@fionasescape.com

Cartier. A Coral and Diamond Ring, France, 1970. Photo by FD designed as a central cabochon coral accented by ropework gold and diamond to the diamond surround, ropework and gold shank, size 5 3/4.  FD. 21 East 65 Street, New York City NY, 10065. Phone: 212.772.2440. E-Mail: info@fionasescape.com

Cartier Paris. Carved Coral and Diamond Ring. France, 1950. Photo by FD A carved coral and diamond ring, designed as the fluted coral bead within a pave cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, Paris. Circa 1950, size 5.5. FD. 21 East 65 Street, New York City NY, 10065. Phone: 212.772.2440. E-Mail: info@fionasescape.com

French, Art Deco. Blackamoor clip brooch by Cartier Paris. Photo by Macklowe Gallery A French Art Deco coral, diamond, enamel and pearl blackamoor clip brooch by Cartier, featuring a face applied with black enamel, with a turban applied with cream enamel, set with rose-cut diamonds, a coral bead cylinder, and earrings that are composed of seed pearls. Signed, Cartier, Paris, Depose, 13384, stampted “J.C." Macklowe Gallery. 667 Madison Ave, New York City NY, 10065. Phone: 212.644.6400... [Lire la suite]