décembre 2012

Michelle Ong. Pomegranate. White, Fancy Intense Yellow and Brown Diamond and Ruby brooch set in 18K White and Yellow Gold. Michelle Ong. Paradiso Brooch. Purple Pink Sapphire and White Diamond brooch set in 18K White Gold and Titanium.   Michelle Ong. Precious Plume. White and Yellow Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst brooch set in Platinum and Titanium. Michelle Ong. Sugar Plum. Pink Tourmaline, White and Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pink Sapphire and Garnet brooch set in Platinum and Titanium. Michelle Ong.... [Lire la suite]

Large Chinese Export Silver Tankard. Circa 1860 A great battle unfolds in wonderful repoussé work upon this beautiful Chinese export silver tankard. Crafted by Lee Ching of Canton, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this doube-skinned form is a fine example of mid-19th century Chinese silver created specifically to meet Western tastes. The addition of a dragon-formed handle, the Chinese symbol of good luck and strength, completes the tankards wonderful design. Marked "LEE CHING". 4 3/4" wide x 5 1/4" high. Price:... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Export Silver Presentation Tankard. Circa 1890.  This beautiful presentation silver tankard by Wang Hing of Hong Kong is a magnificent example of late 19th-century Chinese export silver. This double-skinned vessel features a repoussé exterior of a battle executed in incredible detail. A dragon, the Chinese symbol of power and good fortune, serves as the handle of this fantastic tankard. Marked "WH". 4 1/2" wide (with handle) x 4 1/2" high. Price: $9,850 www.rauantiques.com

Chinese Garden Export Silver Tankard. Circa 1850.  A beautiful mid-19th-century Chinese export silver presentation tankard by Cutching of Canton. This double-skinned vessel features a repoussé exterior of a tranquil garden scene executed in wonderful detail. A dragon, the Chinese symbol of power and good fortune, serves as the handle of this lovely cup. Marked "CU". 4 1/2" wide (with handle) x 4" high. Price: $9,850 www.rauantiques.com  

Pendule à l'éléphant en bronze ciselé, laque, doré et vernis européen. Époque Louis XV. Photo Europ Auction Elle est sommée de deux personnages chinois polychromes vêtus d'un habit traditionnel se protégeant du soleil en tenant chacun une ombrelle. Le cadran qui affiche les heures en chiffres romains prend place sur le dos d'un superbe éléphant en bronze patiné s'apprêtant à barrir. Il est signé ETIENNE LE NOIR à PARIS. L'ensemble repose sur une base rocaille simulant un tertre rocheux. H 50,... [Lire la suite]

Paire de candélabres aux chinois. Époque Louis XV. Photo Europ Auction en bronze ciselé, laque, doré et vernis européen, à deux bras de lumière figurant des personnages chinois reposant sur une base rocaille. H 37 cm. Estimation : 150 000 / 200 000 € Nous ne savons pas à quel marchand-mercier inventif nous devons la création de ces chinois en bronze laqué qui furent à la mode, semble-t-il entre 1735 et 1745 et qui ornaient divers types d'objets, subsistant en petit nombre, presse-papiers, écritoire et... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Chinese Export French Royal sugar bowls and covers, circa 1732-38. Photo Christie's ImageLtd 2012 Unusual domed knops and leaf feet, two upright green and two curling yellow; gilt and enamel motifs inside the covers and on the bases 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high (4). Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Provenance: Acquired from Cohen and Pearce, London, 1993. Property of the late Benjamin F. Edwards III. A Chinese Export French Royal teapot and cover, circa 1730. Photo Christie's ImageLtd 2012 The... [Lire la suite]

Pink topaz and diamond bracelet © Sotheby's This very fine pink topaz and diamond bracelet sold for 181,000 Swiss francs ($172,442). It was made around 1830. It is from the Estate of Henriette de l'Espine, S.A.S. la Princesse Louis de Croÿ.

Diamond Devant De Corsage © Sotheby's This piece, signed by Vever, circa 1900, has remained in the same family collection for a century and is one of the most important pieces of French Belle Époque jewelry to come to the market in many years. It sold for 777,000 Swiss francs ($740,263). Designed as an articulated floral branch, it is set with cushion-shaped, circular and rose cut diamonds, the flower heads set en tremblant, mounted in silver, yellow and pink gold. It is from the Estate of Henriette de l'Espine, S.A.S. la... [Lire la suite]