22 août 2012

Ruby & Yellow Gold Shell Ring by Sabbadini, Italy. Photo Fourtane With roots in Art Nouveau, living materials in jewelry have had a lasting influence on jewelers and jewelry design. Here famed Italian designer Sabbadini, known for equal emphasis on classic design and fine gemstones, created a chic ring utilizing the gamut of materials, living (shell), fine gemstone (ruby), and the most historically significant metal (yellow gold).This is a wonderful example of a beautiful ring crafted from natural shell, who's... [Lire la suite]

Chinese blue glazed cong-form vase, Yongzheng mark, Qing dynasty. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers Of rectangular shape and square section, standing on a slightly splayed footring, the body moulded with the eight trigrams below a short cylindrical neck, covered overall in a deep blue glaze; six character mark in underglaze blue. H: 9 1/2 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

Chinese yellow glazed monochrome bowl, Yongzheng mark and of the period. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers The bowl with flared rim covered in a plain lemon yellow glaze, with six character mark to base. H: 2 1/2in. Estimate $5,000-8,000  Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

16k and Natural Shell Earrings mounted with Cabochon Bullet Citrine and Diamonds. USA, 21st Century. Photo Wayne Smith Jewels Wayne Smith Jewels, Inc. 1121-11 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056, Houston, TX, 77056 - Phone: 713 524-0100 - E-Mail: info@waynesmithjewels.com 

Chinese yellow "eel skin"-glazed porcelain elephant model, early 19th century. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers The large and detailed model molded as a elephant with head turned to the side adorned with trappings and a removable double gourd vase that locks into a recess at the back. H: 17 in. Estimate $4,000-8,000  Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

Chinese flambé glazed porcelain brush washer, Qing dynasty. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers The squat vessel of typical form and glazed throughout in a raspberry hue with milky streaks. D: 5 in. Estimate $500-800  Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

Mother-of-Pearl Abalone Shell Zircon Diamond Brooch. USA. Photo Canyon Road Collection Polished abalone shell revealing the mother-of-pearl beneath, set with custom cut Burmese zircon and diamond studded tentacles. All set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch my also be worn as a pendant. This very original design is created by Michael Kneebone Canyon Road Collection. 73-200 El Paseo, Suite 2C. Palm Desert, CA, 92260 - Phone: 760.880.4791 - E-Mail: canyonrdcollecti@aol.com 

Chinese famille rose 'hundred deer' vase, Qing dynasty. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers The hu form vase with twin mold handles decorated to bulbous body with hundred deer among mountain landscape. H: 17 1/2 in. Estimate $5,000-8,000  Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain altar sticks, Jiaqing mark. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers Typical bell shape base and two-tiered drip pan, decorated throughout with scrolling foliate. H: 11 1/2 in. Estimate $5,000-8,000  Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com

Trianon. Sea Shell Cufflinks. Photo Windsor Jewelers Inc. Sea shell, citrine, peridot, sapphire & pink sapphire cufflinks, 4.60 dwt.  Windsor Jewelers Inc. 589 Fifth Ave 16th Floor. New York City, NY, 10017. Please call to make an appointment. Phone: 212.262.0500 - E-Mail: joy@windsorjewelers.com