17 septembre 2013
An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier
An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Of geometric motif, designed as an curved openwork rose-cut diamond and black enamel plaque, set with a rectangular-cut green tourmaline, accented by a rectangular-cut rubellite tourmaline, to the articulated triple staggered cascade, the center suspending a pear-shaped green tourmaline, to the rectangular-cut lighter green tourmaline and triangular-cut aquamarine link, spaced by a black enamel hoop, with a... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
A Manchu lady's informal kesi vest, Qing dynasty, 19th century
A Manchu lady's informal kesi vest, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
the full-length garment woven with a symmetrical pattern of scattered orchids and butterflies, the edges bordered with a wide band of similar but denser design edged with woven ribbon, the details of the design enhanced with pigments; together with a lady's informal summer robe, the edges with a black border embroidered with butterflies, flowers and fruit with details in couched gold-wrapped threads, the sleeves... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
A citrine, diamond and gold ring, by Sterlé
A citrine, diamond and gold ring, by Sterlé. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Set with a rectangular-cut citrine, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the baguette-cut citrine gallery and woven gold hoop, mounted in gold and platinum, circa 1955. Signed Sterlé, Paris, no. 7873. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
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A lady's brown silk informal robe, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
A lady's brown silk informal robe, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
the silk ground woven with auspicious objects amidst clouds, embroidered in satin stitch with eight flower basket roundels interspersed with sprigs of wisteria, prunus, orchids and bamboo, the neck opening surrounded by a ruyi-cloud collar, embroidered with figures in a procession within a garden setting, the side opening and hem similarly embroidered, the sleeve bands worked in knotted stitch with a design of fruit and flowers in... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
A sapphire and diamond ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels
A sapphire and diamond ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Set with a rectangular-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 13.18 carats, flanked on either side by a trillion-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, 1955. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., no. 23550. Estimate: $350,000 – $500,000
With report CS 56806 dated 30 August 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the sapphire would be classified as... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
An embroidered blue gauze Dragon robe, Qing dynasty, 19th century
An embroidered blue gauze Dragon robe, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
worked in counted stitch and couched gold threads with nine writhing dragons surrounded by clouds, bats andshou medallions, all above a lishui border and terrestrial diagram at the hem, the design repeated on the black collar band and horse-hoof cuffs, edged in shou-patterned brocade. Length 55 1/4 in., 140.3 cm; Width 87 in., 221 cm. Estimation 8,000 — 12,000 USD
Sotheby's. Fine... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
A Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier
A Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Suspending a staggered fringe of cushion and rectangular-cut sapphires and yellow sapphires with circular-cut diamond accents, to the circular and marquise-cut diamond neckchain, mounted in gold and platinum, 1957, 15 ins., in a Cartier red leather case. Signed Cartier. Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
With report CS 56331 dated 12 August 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
An Imperial yellow silk 'Dragon' throne seat cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century
An Imperial yellow silk 'Dragon' throne seat cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
embroidered in satin stitch and couched gold-wrapped threads, with five five-clawed dragons amidst clouds and bats, the central dragon portrayed frontally with a flaming pearl, all enclosed within a couched gold border, further surrounded by a border of scrolling foliage bearing large stylized lotus blossoms interspersed with bats, framed and glazed. Height 42 1/4 in., 107.3 cm; Width 55 in., 139.7... [Lire la suite]17 septembre 2013
An emerald, diamond and gold brooch, by David Webb
An emerald, diamond and gold brooch, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Centering upon a detachable sugarloaf cabochon emerald, within a sculpted 18k gold and circular-cut diamond surround set with pear-shaped emeralds, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, circa 1965, in a David Webb black suede case, detachable emerald may be worn at the center of lot 355. Signed David Webb. Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000
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A coral vase and cover mounted as a lamp, Qing dynasty, 19th century
A coral vase and cover mounted as a lamp, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
carved as a slender vase among a peach tree springing from rockwork, three birds perched on the branches and a lion-dog and bird below, the finial with a bird grasping a sprig of peach in its mouth. Height of vase 8 3/4 in., 22.2 cm. Estimation 1,200 — 1,800 USD
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com