15 mai 2013

An unique natural pearl, diamond and seed pearl pendent necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Suspending a cream natural pearl drop measuring 10.8 x 21.7 mm, surmounted by an old european-cut diamond weighing approximately 8.29 carats, to the collet-set old european-cut diamond neckchain with seed pearl accents, mounted in platinum, 42.2 cm long. Estimate:  $1,488,133 – $1,941,044 Accompanied by report no. 60882 dated 13 october 2011 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analysed... [Lire la suite]

A pale céladon jade ruyi scepter, China. Photo Florence Number Nine This magnificant white jade scepter is finely carved as a stem of lingzhi, the fungus of immortality in daoist doctrine. 36 cm. Estimate: €15,000 - €20,000 A very similar scepter is illustrated in the Guwan Tu (“Pictures of Ancient Playthings”) In the Victorian & Albert museum of London (S. Mccausland, in China. The Three Emperors. 1662-1795, exhibition catalogue edited by E.S. Rawski and J.Raawson, London 2005, nn. 168-169), A... [Lire la suite]

A gilt bronze agate inlay ruyi sceptre, China. Photo Florence Number Nine Beautiful bronze ruyi sceptre, the two pomegranates carved in agate and small polychrome enamels on the leaves. This object inspired by nature is of great importance and exuberance. 30 cm. Estimate: €1,000 - €1,500 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013 10:30am http://florencenumbernine.com/

A rare pair of sapphire and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each suspending a pendant set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 8.88 and 8.36 carats, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, to the marquise and pear-shaped diamond cluster surmount, mounted in platinum, 7.1 cm long. Estimate:  $1,617,536 – $2,329,252 Diamond cluster signed Winston for Harry Winston Accompanied by two reports nos. 65149 and 66063 dated 1 october 2012 and 7 january 2013 from the SSEF... [Lire la suite]

A silk fabric. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo Florence Number Nine On a blue silk background, this artefact is embellished with multicoloured embroideries depicting three dragons among the clouds fighting for the flaming pearl. There are also Buddhist good luck symbols scattered among the dragons; at the bottom, there are sea waves and Mount Meru. Protected by a glass. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013... [Lire la suite]

A silk fabric. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo Florence Number Nine On a blue silk background, this artefact is embellished with multicoloured embroideries depicting three dragons among the clouds fighting for the flaming pearl. There are also Buddhist good luck symbols scattered among the dragons; at the bottom, there are sea waves and Mount Meru. Protected by a glass. 149 x 76 cm. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013... [Lire la suite]

A silk fabric China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo Florence Number Nine On a blue silk background, this artefact is embellished with multicoloured embroideries depicting three dragons among the clouds fighting for the flaming pearl. There are also Buddhist good luck symbols scattered among the dragons; at the bottom, there are sea waves and Mount Meru. Protected by a glass. 118,5 x 73 cm. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May... [Lire la suite]

A 19th century Chinese silk winter Dragon robe. Photo Florence Number Nine embroided with eight four clawed dragons in couched gilt thread, surrounded by clouds and buddhist symbols, above a hem of crashing waves and mountains. fur lined collar and horseshoe cuffs. h.110  cm. Estimate: €5,000 - €6,000 Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013 10:30am http://florencenumbernine.com/

A rare sapphire and diamond necklace, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Set at the front with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 44.53 carats, joined to the neckchain designed as a fringe of brilliant-cut diamonds suspended from knife-edge surmounts, mounted in 18k white gold, 35.0 cm long, with french assay mark for gold, in red leather Cartier case. Estimate:  $2,329,252 – $3,623,281 Signed Cartier Accompanied by report no. 38015 dated 30 august 2001 from the SSEF Swiss... [Lire la suite]

A black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid table stand. China, Ming dynasty, 15th - 16th century. Photo Florence Number Nine An extraordinary small table with a flat surface, lateral rounded bands with shell-shaped carving, and curved feet containing a red lacquered globe. The whole surface is covered with black lacquer on which numerous tiny mother-of-pearl flakes create a decoration with figures, glimpses of landscape, geometric and plant patterns. Note that some inlay works are missing. 20,4 x 82 x... [Lire la suite]