26 novembre 2012

A Rare And Superbly Carved 'Orchid Pavilion' Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup. Ming Dynasty, Early 17th Century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The sides are crisply carved in high relief with a continuous scene from 'Preface to the Scholarly Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion', depicting four scholars seated reading books and drinking wine beneath pine and wutong trees by the banks of a swirling river accompanied by attendants carefully floating cups of wine on the currents. The scene continues to the reverse with... [Lire la suite]

An Important Pair Of Emerald, Coloured Diamond And Diamond Ear Pendants, By Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Each detachable pendant set with a pear-shaped emerald weighing approximately 13.20 and 12.18 carats, within a marquise, brilliant and pear-shaped diamond surround, to the diamond cluster surmount, each set to the centre with a brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing approximately 3.09 and 3.03 carats, mounted in 18k gold, 6.2 cm long, with french assay mark for gold, in blue... [Lire la suite]

The Crown Of Colombia. A Rare Emerald And Diamond Ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Set with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing approximately 15.99 carats, to the diamond-set three quarter-hoop, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¼. Estimate HK$8,000,000 - HK$12,000,000 (US$1,000,000-1,500,000) Accompanied by report no. 63299 dated 2 may 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 15.99 carat emerald is of colombia origin, with no indications of clarity modification; also accompanied by an... [Lire la suite]

A Magnificent Pair of Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Ear Pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 each suspending a pear-shaped emerald weighing approximately 23.34 and 23.18 carats, spaced by a pearl, to the cushion-shaped diamond surmount weighing approximately 3.01 and 3.01 carats, mounted in platinum, 4.5 cm long. Estimate HK$28,000,000 - HK$38,000,000 / US$3,500,000-4,800,000     Accompanied by report no. 62999 dated 12 april 2012 from the ssef swiss gemmological institute stating that the 23.34... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2124. A magnificent imperial falangcai enamelled glass brush pot, Qianlong incised four-character mark within double-squares and of the period (1736-1795); 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm.) high, wood stand. Estimate HK$6,000,000 - HK$8,000,000. Price realised HKD 48,820,000. ©  Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The cylindrical exterior is exquisitely enamelled with two elderly scholars, assisted by an attendant, in examination of a landscape painting. Two further assistants stand... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2123. An important and very fine inscribed falangcai enamelled 'Beneath pine trees' mallet-shaped vase, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795); 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 6,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000. Price realised HKD 35,380,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2012.  The rounded body of the vase is finely potted with a broad base and a rounded shoulder under a tall cylindrical neck. The exterior is superbly enamelled with a continuous landscape scene, finely... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2122. An important and very fine inscribed falangcai enamelled 'Lofty mountain' mallet-shaped vase, Yongzheng-Qianlong period (1723-1795); 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 6,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000. Price realised HKD 34,260,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2012. The rounded body of the vase is finely potted with a broad base and a rounded shoulder under a high cylindrical neck. The exterior is superbly enamelled with a continuous landscape scene that is finely detailed... [Lire la suite]