22 avril 2013

An elegant diamond ring, by Cusi. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 12.49 carats, to the tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 6, in beige suede Cusi case. Signed Cusi. Estimate CHF480,000 – CHF660,000 Accompanied by report no. 5151222424 dated 23 January 2013 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is H colour, VVS1 clarity, and a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the... [Lire la suite]

A good celadon-glazed tripod washer, China, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen Japanese wood tomobako - Good condition. Estimate 4500/6500 € Provenance: Former Japanese private collection Christie's London, May 2005, Lot 176 Nagel Auktionen. 2013/05/08. http://www.auction.de/

A pair of diamond earrings. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 The two square-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 14.01 and 13.73 carats, each with a baguette-cut diamond surmount and pavé-set diamond hook, mounted in platinum, 3.8 cm. Estimate CHF550,000 – CHF750,000 Accompanied by report no. 5151067410 dated 25 October 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 14.01 carat diamond is K colour, VS2 clarityReport no. 1152067407 dated 25 October 2012 from the GIA Gemological... [Lire la suite]

A rare celadon-glazed bottle vase, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen Japanese wood tomobako - Rim and neck and finials of the handles with old Japanese gold lacquer restorations. H. 25,3 cm. Estimate 4000/6000 € Provenance: Former Japanese private collection Christie's London, May 2005, Lot 174  Nagel Auktionen. 2013/05/08. http://www.auction.de/

An antique natural pearl and diamond devant-de-corsage brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Designed as an old-cut diamond bow, centering upon a detachable cluster set with a button-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 17.0 x 13.6 mm, in an old-cut diamond surround, and suspending a detachable old-cut diamond line and drop-shaped natural pearl pendant, measuring approximately 14.3-14.4 x 21.5 mm, mounted in silver and gold, mid 19th Century, 11.0 cm, in blue velvet fitted S.J. Phillips... [Lire la suite]

A small celadon-glazed bottle vase with pomegranate design, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen Japanese wood tomobako - Good condition. H. 18,2 cm. Estimate 4000/6000 € Provenance: Former Japanese private collection Christie's London, May 2005, Lot 173 Nagel Auktionen. 2013/05/08. http://www.auction.de/

An impressive diamond brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Designed as a flower centering upon a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 9.71 carats, with pear-shaped diamond petals, to the vari-cut diamond stem, mounted in platinum and gold, 7.5 cm. Estimate CHF680,000 – CHF950,000 Accompanied by report no. 5151128519 dated 14 December 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 9.71 carat rectangular-cut diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, and a Diamond Type... [Lire la suite]

A rare and unusual square celadon-glazed vase, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen Japanese wood tomobako - Good condition. H. 20,8 cm. Estimate 8 000 / 12 000 € Provenance: Former Japanese private collection Christie's London, May 2005, Lot 178 Nagel Auktionen. 2013/05/08. http://www.auction.de/

A coloured diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013  Set with a fancy yellow oval-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 33.76 carats, to the gold hoop, ring size 6. Estimate CHF700,000 – CHF950,000 Accompanied by report no. 2155168575 dated 19 December 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Yellow colour, VS1 clarity  Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May 2013. Geneva

A good Longquan lotus barbed charger, China, early Ming dynasty. Photo Nagel Auktionen The sturdily potted dish rising from a thick foot, flared at the sides and rising to a barbed rim, finely moulded with a floral design featuring a central medaillon of lotus blossoms amongst leafy sprays within bordered rims, the sides lightly impressed with meandering floral scrolls, the exterior framed by a lotus, all covered with an olive-green and thick translucent glaze - Minor wear, rim very slightly polished. D. 40,2 cm.... [Lire la suite]