12 avril 2013

18 Karat White Gold, Hardstone, Enamel and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination, Mauboussin, France - Sotheby's The pendant centered by a carved jade plaque of openwork design depicting a perched bird, the necklace composed of elongated beads composed of onyx, chalcedony and coral, decorated with coral and onyx tablets as well as enamel of black and coral hues, set with old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.85 carats, length 25½ inches, signed Mauboussin-France, indistinctly numbered, with French... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3010. An exceptional and extremely rare dated zitan-mounted archaic jade disc, bi, Zhou dynasty, the inscription and the stand dated to 1775; height 22.8 cm., 9 in. Estimate 8,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 9,040,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2013 the smoothly patinated stone of a creamy beige tone naturally streaked with honey-brown inclusions, pierced with a large circular aperture, crisply later incised on one side in clerical script with an imperial poem praising the beauty... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese ornamental jade Group, late Qing Dynasty. Photo courtesy Sworders carved in the 18th century manner with a vessel amongst leafy branches of Buddha's hand citron with large and small fruits, and with a feng perched on a lingzhi, the head turned back and biting on a branch of peach, the stone of green-grey tone with russet speckling, one chip, 16.5cm, silver wire-inlaid hardwood stand (2) This scholar's desk object may have originally had a cover on the vase - or it may have been intended as a brush... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, Diamond and Aquamarine Brooch, Paul Flato - Sotheby's Of foliate design decorated with ribbon scrolls, set with round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 11.75 carats, accented by square-cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.70 carats, further set with 28 calibré-cut aquamarines, signed Flato, one aquamarine missing; circa 1940. Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 17 Apr 2013 -www.sothebys.com

18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Lucien Gautrait, Maison Gariod, France - Sotheby's The pendant depicting a maiden with outstretched arms, within a frame of foliate design set with a pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.35 carats, suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 9.4 by 7.8 mm, topped by two old European and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted throughout with enamel of green, white and yellow hues, chain length 20 inches, the chain with French assay... [Lire la suite]

A jade oval openwork Plaque, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy Sworders carved with a flying crane amongst lotus above waves, the stone of celadon tone, 8.3cm long. Estimated Price: £600 - 800 Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk

A jade oval Plaque, early Ming. Photo courtesy Sworders carved with a rose with serrated leaves, a flower and buds, a pheasant perched amongst them, all well carved and pierced, chips to rear and natural crack, 8.7cm. Estimated Price: £2000 - 3000 Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk

A Chinese white jade Buckle, 18th century. Photo courtesy Sworders the stem carved in relief with a crawling dragon, the hook also in the form of a dragon's head, 12.2cm long, and a calcified jade Double Buckle, both sections carved as dragons, the hook also in the form of a dragon, 8.4cm long (3). Estimated Price: £2000 - 3000 Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk

Suite of 18 Karat Gold, Coral, Onyx and Diamond Jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels - Sotheby's Comprising a necklace composed of coral plaques carved with floral motifs, spaced by onyx rings, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.25 carats, length 28 inches, numbered NY43220; pendant detachable, with brooch fitting; together with a pair of earclips of similar design, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.10 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 43316; pendants detachable; the... [Lire la suite]

An unusual mottled grey jade trompe l'oeil Ruyi Sceptre, 19th century. Photo courtesy Sworders of flat, but typical form, carved with peach, finger citron and bats, on fixed silver-inlaid rosewood stand, strengthened, 33cm. Estimated Price: £1000 - 1500 Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk