24 septembre 2012

Lot 104. A fine Ru-type peach-shaped washer, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 24.9 cm., 9 3/4 in. Estimation: 2,500,000 - 3,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,580,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's the shallow flat-base washer potted in the shape of a peach with irregular incurved sides and a wavy profile, set to one side with a large ripe peach modelled in the round attached to a branch with two flat leaves resting on the rim,  covered overall in a thick greyish-blue glaze suffused with a fine... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Necklace - Photo Sotheby's Set with nine oval emeralds, together weighing approximately 27.85 carats, framed and accented by numerous marquise-shaped and round diamonds weighing approximately 6.10 carats, length 17 inches. Estimation: 90,000 - 120,000 USD  Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 20 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com

Lot 110. A superb celadon-glazed ovoid jar and cover, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 13.9 cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,820,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's 2012. well potted with the gently curved sides rising to broad shoulders sweeping up to a short narrow neck, all supported on a broad low foot complementing with the overall profile, fitted with a small cylindrical cover with a flat top and rounded sides, covered overall in a classic flawless pale-celadon... [Lire la suite]

14 Karat White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Necklace - Photo Sotheby's The double-strand necklace composed of 169 pearls graduating in size from approximately 8.0 to 4.3 mm, the clasp set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .10 carat, length 19½ inches. Estimation: 30,000 - 50,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 74,500 USD NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by GIA report no. 5141385835 stating the pearls to be predominantly natural, with six pearls bead cultured Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York |... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. A fine and oustanding 'robin's egg' tripod censer, Incised seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); width 18.3 cm., 7 1/8 in. Estimate 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,820,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's 2012 well potted, the bombé sides rising to a straight mouth, flanked by a pair of upright arched handles on the rim, supported on three short tapered feet, brightly covered overall in a 'peacock feather' variation of the glaze with liberally applied vibrant turquoise streaks... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Two-Color Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring-Pendant - Photo Sotheby's   Centered by an emerald-cut emerald weighing 16.65 carats, framed by numerous tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats, together with attachments to be worn as a ring or a pendant. Estimation: 30,000 - 40,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 77,500 USD NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 50227 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: faint, type: modern. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 106. A fine and outstanding pair of  Guan-type rectangular jardinières, seals mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 20.9 cm, 8 1/4 in. Estimate: 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 7,820,000 HKD.  Photo Sotheby's 2012 each robustly potted of rectangular form with four bombé sides rising to a wide flared mouth with an everted rim, all supported on four stylised ruyi-cloud bracketed feet connected by an apron, the corners each set with three... [Lire la suite]

Gold, Silver, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1890 - Photo Sotheby's Centered by an oval sapphire weighing 25.09 carats, framed by old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, together with a removable brooch fitting and retractable pendant-loop. Estimation: 60,000 - 80,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 101,500 USD NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by SSEF report no. 55910 stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York |... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107. A superb Teadust-Glazed Double-gourd Vase with Handles, Incised seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 18.5 cm., 7 1/4 in. Estimate 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 11,636,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's elegantly potted of double-gourd form with a globular lower bulb rising to a waisted neck and a smaller upper bulb with an incurved rim, the mouth flanked by a pair of arched ruyi-shaped handles attached to the shoulders on the lower bulb, the neck collared by a... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and Diamond Ring - Photo Sotheby's The cushion-shaped rose-cut diamond weighing 10.06 carats, framed and accented by round diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, size 7½. Estimation: 50,000 - 70,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 101,500 USD  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2145780245 stating that the diamond is K, Faint Brown color, VS2 clarity. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 20 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com