9 juillet 2012

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580.  of deep rounded form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, pale turquoise, and relief red and outlined in black, with a central foliate motif issuing sprays of rosettes, a large carnation and a tulip, the rim with breaking wave pattern, the reverse with alternating circular and floral motifs. Dishes comparable in shape and size, depicting full red roses with sinuous stems, speckled tulips and almondine leaves with serrated edges, and rimmed with the breaking wave pattern,... [Lire la suite]

Gilding official seal of Tibet. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). ©Guardian 2012 Length of a side 100×102mm, Height 170mm. Estimate: RMB 350,000-500,000 - Price Realized: RMB 598,000 China Guardian Auctions Co.,Ltd.. 2012 Spring Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction http://english.cguardian.com

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1575.  Of deep rounded form with bracketed rim, decorated in underglaze blue, viridian green, relief red, outlined in pale greyish-black, with tulips and roses emanating from a leafy tuft, the rim with breaking wave pattern, the reverse with alternating floral motifs. This dish displays the characteristics of the first period of Iznik vessels produced with underglaze red. In several ways, it represents a transitional phase in which the decorators of Iznik drew on established... [Lire la suite]

Bronze Mirror with single dragon. ©Guardian 2012 Diameter 269 mm, Weight 2560 g. Estimate: RMB 1,800,000-3,000,000- Unsold. China Guardian Auctions Co.,Ltd.. 2012 Spring Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction http://english.cguardian.com

Bague en or gris, sertie d'un rubis ovale "vivid red" pesant 4,09 cts. Photo Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo épaulé de deux diamants troïdas. Poids : 5,3 g. Dimensions de la pierre : 10,78 x 8,53 x 5,27 mm. Lot 409. Estimation : 80 000 / 90 000 € La pierre accompagnée d'un certificat G.R.S. attestant : origine Mozambique, sans modification thermique.A ruby, diamond and gold ring set with an oval-shaped "vivid red" ruby weighing 4,09 cts.Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo - 98000 Monaco. Mercredi 18 juillet 2012.... [Lire la suite]

Bronze Mirror with miraculous creatures, TLV pattern and inscriptions. ©Guardian 2012 Diameter 230 mm, Weight 1449 g - Estimate: RMB 1,200,000-1,500,000. Unsold China Guardian Auctions Co.,Ltd.. 2012 Spring Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction http://english.cguardian.com

Cartier. Ravissant collier modèle "Satine". Photo Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo en or gris, en course de feuilles et de baies serties de diamants. Signé, numéroté. Dans son étui de voyage. Poids : 55,5 g. Longueur : 43 cm environ. Lot 410. Estimation : 50 000 / 60 000 € Accompagné d'une attestation de valeur de remplacement de la Maison Cartier.A diamond and gold "Satine" necklace by Cartier.Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo - 98000 Monaco. Mercredi 18 juillet 2012. Hôtel Monte-Carlo Bay -... [Lire la suite]

  Bronze Mirror with stylized dragon motif. ©Guardian 2012 Diameter 144 mm, Weight 278 g. Estimate: RMB 600,000-800,000 - Unsold. China Guardian Auctions Co.,Ltd.. 2012 Spring Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction http://english.cguardian.com

Bague en or gris, sertie d'un diamant taillé en cœur pesant 4,01 cts. Photo Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo épaulée de deux diamants baguettes. Poids : 5 g. Dimensions de la pierre : 9,45 x 11,00 x 6,26 mm. Lot 411. Estimation : 50 000 / 60 000 € La pierre accompagnée d'un certificat G.I.A. attestant : couleur F, pureté VS1.A diamond solitaire ring set with an heart-shaped diamond weighing 4,01 cts.Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo - 98000 Monaco. Mercredi 18 juillet 2012. Hôtel Monte-Carlo Bay - 40, Avenue... [Lire la suite]

Bronze Mirror with four bosses and grass pattern. ©Guardian 2012 Diameter 205mm, Weight 776g. Estimate: RMB 120,000-200,000 - Price Realized: RMB 241,500 China Guardian Auctions Co.,Ltd.. 2012 Spring Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction http://english.cguardian.com