27 novembre 2012

A Superb Jadeite Bead and Diamond Necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Comprising sixty-three slightly graduated jadeite beads of vivid lavender colour and very good translucency, measuring from 8.8 to 11.3 mm, to the oval jadeite cabochon and diamond clasp, mounted in 18k white gold, 70.0 cm long. Estimate HK$8,000,000 - HK$12,000,000 ($1,037,061 - $1,555,591). Price Realized HK$13,540,000 ($1,755,225) Accompanied by report no. KJ65743 dated 9 september 2011 from Hong Kong Jade &... [Lire la suite]

A Magnificent Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, by Etcetera. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Set with a cabochon star ruby weighing 19.53 carats, within a surround set with pear-shaped diamonds weighing from 1.52 to 1.01 carats, mounted in 18k white gold, ring size 5½ (illustrated unmounted). Signed with maker's mark for Etcetera. Estimate HK$8,000,000 - HK$12,000,000 ($1,037,061 - $1,555,591). Price Realized HK$9,620,000 ($1,247,066) Accompanied by report no. 12101080 dated 19 october 2012... [Lire la suite]

An Important Imperial Cloisonne Enamel Inkstone Warmer And Cover. Qianlong Cast Six-Character Mark And Of The Period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The rectangular cover is elaborately decorated with a writhing front-facing five-clawed dragon picked out in vivid yellow, pursuing a 'flaming pearl' amidst multi-coloured ruyi clouds against a bright sapphire-blue ground, above rolling waves and a terrestrial diagram from which issues various beribboned auspicious symbols, all within a gilt border. This... [Lire la suite]

A Magnificent Imperial Cloisonne Enamel Double-Vase And Cover. Qianlong Period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The vase of joined meiping form is finely decorated with six blue archaistic phoenixes amidst multi-coloured peony sprays and arched leaves. The major decoration is bordered between gilt lotus petals around the base and neck. The waisted neck and domed cover with similar phoenixes that are picked out in blue on a dense ground with designs of lotus and scrolling vines. The cover is surmounted... [Lire la suite]

  An Exceptionally Rare Imperial Cloisonne Enamel And Gilt-Bronze Circular Plaque and Stand. Qianlong Incised Four-Character Mark And Of The Period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The circular panel is decorated on one side in a variety of coloured enamels to depict a landscape scene with fishermen upon a sampan and scholars on the riverside before a pavilion nestled among a tree-lined mountainous backdrop. The other side of the panel is decorated with nine cranes in different attitudes situated among... [Lire la suite]

An Important Suite of Diamond Jewellery, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Comprising a necklace, designed as a series of graduated brilliant, pear and marquise-cut diamond flowerheads, each centering on a rectangular-shaped diamond, suspending a fringe of pear-shaped diamonds; a pair of ear clips and bracelet en suite, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold, necklace 42.0 cm long, ear clips 3.5 cm long, bracelet 17.1 cm long, in red leather Cartier case. Estimate HK$12,500,000 -... [Lire la suite]

An Important Pair Of Unmounted Diamonds. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Each brilliant-cut diamond weighing 8.88 and 8.88 carats. Estimate HK$25,000,000 - HK$38,000,000 ($3,240,815 - $4,926,039). Price Realized HK$28,660,000 ($3,715,270) Accompanied by two reports nos. 2135439789 and 5131447612 dated 21 february 2012 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 8.88 and 8.88 carat diamonds are d colour, flawless clarity, with excellent cut, polish and symmetryAlso accompanied by two... [Lire la suite]

An Important Diamond Pendant. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 8.26 carats, within an old european-cut diamond openwork frame, suspending a pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 5.03 carats, joined by the old european-cut diamond spacer, mounted in 18k white gold, 6.1 cm long. Estimate HK$12,500,000 - HK$18,000,000 ($1,620,408 - $2,333,387). Unsold Accompanied by report no. 5141166944 dated 15 february 2012 from the Gemological Institute of... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare pair of Blue and White 'Peony' Dishes. Yongzheng six-character marks within double-circles and of the period (1723-1735). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Each dish is naturalistically painted in the central medallion in delicate shades of blue with two butterflies in flight above leafy branches bearing three full peony blossoms growing from pierced rockwork. The exterior is similarly decorated with chrysanthemum, hibiscus and other flowering shrubs growing from behind rocks, all within single and double-line... [Lire la suite]

An Extremely Rare Blue And White Bottle Vase. Kangxi Six-Character Mark And Of The Period (1662-1722)  Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 The vase is strongly potted with a slightly compressed globular body surmounted by a tall tapering neck. The body is finely painted in soft inky-blue tones with dragons and mythical beasts gambolling among stylised waves and clouds, divided by three concentric bands in relief filled with diamond diaper. The angular disc-shaped mouth is encircled by pendent lappets and further... [Lire la suite]