22 novembre 2012

An extremely rare and exquisite 'bai furong' ink rest, by Zhou Bin Kangxi, dated early summer of 1706, Kangxi. Photo Bonhams The stone of an attractive semi-translucent ivory white colour, exquisitely carved in a rectangular shape and worked on all sides in extraordinary detail, the upper surface intricately incised with an elaborate bafenshu inscription, the reverse with finely worked taotie, ruyi-head and C-scroll motifs, flanked at the sides with further archaistics scrolls, four-character... [Lire la suite]

Diamond earrings, Cartier, and attractive natural pearl and diamond necklace - Sotheby's The necklace millegrain set with circular-cut diamonds set with a pendant of foliate design decorated with a button-shaped natural pearl weighing approximately 11.38 carats, to a natural pearl drop calculated to weigh approximately 13.00 carats, further set with circular-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 352mm, unsigned and numbered; the pair of diamond earrings of similar... [Lire la suite]

Natural pearl, emerald and diamond necklace - Photo Sotheby's Designed as two rows of graduated natural pearls measuring from approximately 4.5 to 10.1mm, alternating with seed pearls, the clasp set with a cabochon emerald and rose diamonds, length approximately 420mm. Estimation: 60,000 - 90,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 104,500 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 63282, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com

Ottavio Leoni dit il Padovanino (Rome 1587 - 1630), Portrait d'homme barbu. Photo Tajan Crayon noir et rehauts de craie blanche; 14 x 11,8 cm; Ancienne étiquette au verso. Quelques piqûres. Estimation : 2 500 / 3 000 € Tajan. Vendredi 23 novembre 2012. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 3 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris www.tajan.com

Ecole de Fontainebleau, Le rêve de Constantin, dans un projet d'encadrement oval de stuc en volutes. Photo Tajan Plume et encre noire, lavis gris; 37 x 21,5 cm. Petits trous d'épingles et épidermures. Dessin doublé. Cachet « PH » en bas à droite non répertorié. Estimation : 3 000 / 4 000 € Tajan. Vendredi 23 novembre 2012. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 3 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris www.tajan.com

Natural pearl, ruby and diamond necklace - Photo Sotheby's Designed as a single row of graduated natural pearls measuring from approximately 6.70 to 10.60mm, alternating with seed pearls, the clasp set with a cabochon ruby between single-cut diamonds, length approximately 445mm. Estimation: 24,000 - 33,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 110,500 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 65333, stating that the sixty-five pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov.... [Lire la suite]

Natural pearl and diamond sautoir, one small cultured pearl, 1930s - Photo Sotheby's The front designed as six rows of natural pearls highlighted at the sides with diamond links set with baguette, single- and circular-cut stones, the back composed of four rows of pearls, length of shortest row approximately 760mm, back detachable allowing sautoir to be worn at different lengths, French assay and maker's marks. Estimation: 100,000 - 150,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 122,500 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 60980,... [Lire la suite]

Adam van der Meulen (Bruxelles 1632 - Paris 1690), Etude pour la tapisserie de la prise de Dôle ; Louis XIV, le Prince de Condé, le Duc d'Enghien et le Duc de Roquelaure. Photo Tajan Contre épreuve au lavis encollé sur toile; 42,5 x 67,5 cm. Estimation : 5 000 / 6 000 €Provenance : Comte Oillanson, puis par descendance ; vente Christie's, le 29 novembre 1977, Londres, n°162 La prise de Dôle eut lieu le 14 février 1668 après quelques jours de sièges et en présence du roi Louis XIV.La tapisserie se... [Lire la suite]

Hubert Robert (Paris 1733 - 1808), Vue présumée du canal du parc de Sceaux. Photo Tajan Sanguine; 23 x 18,5 cm. Estimation : 6 000 / 8 000 € Tajan. Vendredi 23 novembre 2012. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 3 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris www.tajan.com

Natural pearl and diamond hat pin, late 19th century - Photo Sotheby's Set with a semi-baroque natural pearl measuring approximately 12.50 x 12.60 x 22.40mm, highlighted with circular-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 107mm, French assay and partial maker's marks. Estimation: 70,000 - 120,000 CHF - Lot. Vendu 122,500 CHF JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF PRINCESS FRANCES ALICE PONIATOWSKA (1901-1989), NÉE WILLING LAWRANCE Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov.... [Lire la suite]