9 novembre 2012

Lot 420. A matched pair of yellow-glazed bowls, Jiaqing seal marks and period (1796-1820);16.3cm., 6 3/8 in. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP - Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo Sotheby's each with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, covered overall in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze. Quantité: 2 -  Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 07 november 2012

An Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Composed of twenty-nine pavé-set diamond beads, the sides applied with black enamel, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, 38.0 cm. Signed Cartier (partly illegible). Estimate CHF60,000 - CHF85,000 Literature: Cf. H. Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Thames & Hudson, London, 2007 (first edition 1984), p.191 for a similar necklace Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 13 November 2012, Geneva

Lot 419. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 35.2cm., 13 7/8 in. Estimation: 12,000 - 18,000 GBP. Lot sold 18,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's seated cross-legged with a child seated on her lap, wearing long flowing robes opening at the chest to reveal a beaded lotus necklace, the hair piled in a high chignon draped by a hood with two locks of hair falling on the shoulders, the face with a serene expression, all supported on a pierced rock base. ... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Diamond Earrings, by Harry Winston. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The two heart-shaped diamonds, weighing approximately 7.69 and 6.06 carats, each with a brilliant-cut diamond surmount and top, mounted in platinum and gold, 2.6 cm. With maker's mark of Jacques Timey for Harry Winston. Estimate CHF240,000 - CHF360,000 Accompanied by report no. 2145952144 dated 23 August 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 7.69 carat diamond is F colour, VVS1 clarity Report no.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 417. A Small 'Dehua' Libation Cup, 17th-18th Century; 10cm., 3 7/8 in. Estimate 600 - 800 GBP . Lot sold 625 GBP. Photo Sotheby's n flaring U-shape, applied to one side with a deer and crane and the other with a dragon Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 07 november 2012

A Diamond Necklace, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The neckline set with brilliant and square-cut diamonds, suspending swags of graduated baguette-cut diamonds enhanced by swags of pear and marquised-shaped diamonds at the front, 38.0 cm, with French assay marks for platinum and gold, in red leather Cartier case. Signed Cartier Paris, no. P7279. Estimate CHF400,000 - CHF600,000 Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 13 November 2012, Geneva

Lot 416. A 'Dehua' 'Chilong' Winepot and Cover, 17th-18th Century; 13.5cm., 5 3/8 in. Estimate 3,000 - 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 6,875 GBP. Photo Sotheby's of cylindrical form, applied with a sinuous chilong spout and handle, the body moulded with a simulated ribbon tied around the centre, the flat cover surmounted with a knop in the form of a small coiled chilong. Quantité: 2 Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 07 nov. 2012

An Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The central circular-cut diamond collets alternating with twin hexagonal-cut diamonds, within baguette and brilliant-cut diamond flexible tapered border, suspending a circular-cut diamond tassel, with sliding clasp, 1922, adjustable size, with French assay mark for platinum. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, no. 20711. Estimate CHF250,000 - CHF300,000 Literature: Cf. Exhibition catalogue, Van Cleef &... [Lire la suite]

Lot 415. A White-Glazed Bowl, Yongzheng Mark and Period (1723-1735); 14.5cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 20,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's well-potted with rounded sides rising from a straight foot, covered overall with a creamy-white glaze, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character Yongzheng mark within a double-circle Provenance: Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.Property from a New York Collection.Christie’s New York, 19th March 2008, lot 653. ... [Lire la suite]

A Diamond Bar Brooch, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The three brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 11.85, 11.49 and 10.89 carats, set on a pavé-set diamond bar with two smaller diamond collets, 9.8 cm, with French assay mark for platinum, in red leather fitted Cartier case. Signed Cartier Paris, no. 8420A. Estimate CHF150,000 - CHF250,000 Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 13 November 2012, Geneva