4 décembre 2012

Silver-Topped-Gold, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond 'Peacock Feather' Brooch, Circa 1860 - Photo Sotheby's Designed as a fanciful peacock feather, the eye centered by a fancy-cut sapphire, bordered by 15 calibré-cut emeralds, the intertwined and curled plumes set with numerous old mine, old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 17.50 carats, length 5¾ inches, with French import marks. Estimation: 60,000 - 80,000 USD PROVENANCE: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, October 12, 1965, Precious... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Platinum, Natural Pearl and Sapphire Earclips - Photo Sotheby's Centered by two natural pearls measuring approximately 13.7 by 13.8 by 11.9 mm and 13.7 by 13.8 by 11.6 mm, respectively, framed by 48 oval-shaped and cushion-cut sapphires. Estimation: 100,000 - 150,000 USD Accompanied by two gemological reports:GIA report no. 2145688930 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater.SSEF report no. 63995 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Mrs.... [Lire la suite]

A Set of Four 'Famille Rose' Jugs and Teapots with Covers together with a Fitted Tray, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo Stockholm AuktionsverkPhoto Stockholm Auktionsverk decorated with a wedding monogram MH-MH, a romantic landscape scene and kissing birds, diameter of the tray 21 cm, height of the jugs 14 cm; minor nicks and cracks, one knob with repair. Estimate SEK 70 000-75 000 (€ 8 500-9 100) PROVENANCE: Per Toftager Collection Stockholm... [Lire la suite]

An enamel Part Tea-Service, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk decorated with lilac enamel colours depicting a wedding monogram, partly gilt, comprising teapot with plate, milk jug, 5+3 teacups with 2+4 plates, height of the teapot 15 cm, diameter of the plates 12-14 cm; milk jar with nick, plates with nicks. Estimate SEK 6 000-8 000 (€ 730-970) PROVENANCE: Per Toftager CollectionCommissioned by the Norwegian shipowner Mads Møglestue and wife Ingeborg Feiff... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Platinum, Silver-Topped-Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earclips - Photo Sotheby's The tops set with two cultured pearls measuring approximately 17.5 by 17.4 mm and 15.6 by 17.0 mm, suspending two modified pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond drops weighing 5.90 and 4.51 carats, respectively, further accented by eight old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat. Estimation: 100,000 - 150,000 USD Accompanied by two GIA reports:No. 2145745679 stating that the 5.90 carat diamond is K color, VS1 clarity.No.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Platinum and Diamond Bracelets, Boucheron, Paris, Circa 1960 - Photo Sotheby's The two articulated bracelets set with numerous round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 46.80 carats and numerous baguette diamonds weighing a total of approximately 27.30 carats, the first bracelet length 7 inches, signed Boucheron Paris, numbered 6308, with French assay marks; the second bracelet length 7 inches, signed Boucheron Paris, with French assay marks, stamped PT950. Estimation: 100,000 - 150,000 USD ... [Lire la suite]

A Grisaille Part Tea Wares, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk comprising two teapots with covers, stand, cup, saucer, saucer with stand, tea caddy, height 4-15 cm; tea caddy with repair, one saucer with nicks. Estimate SEK 2 000-3 000 (€ 240-360) PROVENANCE: Per Toftager Collection Stockholm Auktionsverk. Fine Art & Antiques.  4-6 December 2012. http://auktionsverket.com

A Grisaille Plate, Yongzheng period (1723-1735). Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk decorated with a scholar and his atendant in enamel colours, diameter 20.5 cm; cracks, minor nicks. Estimate SEK 2 000-3 000 (€ 240-360) PROVENANCE: Per Toftager Collection Stockholm Auktionsverk. Fine Art & Antiques.  4-6 December 2012. http://auktionsverket.com

Pair of Blackened Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earclips, Jar, Paris - Photo Sotheby's Centered by two sugarloaf cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 18.29 and 17.21 carats within sculptural surrounds set with numerous round diamonds of near colorless, gray and black hues, the reverse set with additional round diamonds, unsigned, with workshop marks. With signed pouch. Estimation: 150,000 - 250,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Mrs.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Silver-Topped-Gold and Diamond Earclips - Photo Sotheby's Of cluster design, centered by two cushion-cut diamonds weighing 10.05 and 7.75 carats, respectively, framed by numerous old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 24.70 carats; the earclip backs of modern design, one signed MFC for Marilyn Cooperman. Estimation: 150,000 - 250,000 USD Accompanied by two GIA reports:No. 1142722446 stating the 10.05 carat diamond is J color, SI1 clarity.No. 5141722425 stating the 7.75 carat diamond is Light Yellow-Green,... [Lire la suite]