19 septembre 2013

A jade, diamond and multi-gem Chimera cuff bracelet, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 The hinged cuff designed as two carved jade opposing chimera heads with circular-cut diamond detail, set with cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, joined by two carved jade beads, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, designed in 1972, purchased in 1978, 2 1/8 ins. diameter. By David Webb. Estimate:  $20,000 – $30,000 With certificate of authenticity from David Webb Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15... [Lire la suite]

A fine famille-rose 'Flower-Ball' bowl, Seal mark and period of Daoguang. Photo: Sotheby's. the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to an everted rim, finely decorated around the exterior with a profusion of multi-coloured 'flower-balls' arranged asymmetrically and scattered throughout, some freely floating, others overlapping in small clusters of two or three blooms, all carefully enamelled in soft pastels against a white ground, the base inscribed in iron-red with a six-character seal... [Lire la suite]

A sapphire ring, by Hemmerle. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 Set with a bezel-set rectangular-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 14.33 carats, to the iron and 18k white gold hoop, with maker’s mark. Signed Hemmerle.  With report CS 54164 dated 27 March 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 Burma (Myanmar). No gemological evidence of heat Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013.... [Lire la suite]

A turquoise-ground famille-rose 'Double Happiness' vase, Seal mark and period of Jiaqing. Photo: Sotheby's. the ovoid body surmounted by a short slightly waisted neck, deftly painted on the turquoise ground with lotus flowers wreathed by dense multi-coloured curling foliage issuing attendant leafy peaches, the shoulder further decorated with four iron-red bats set between gilt 'double happiness' shuangxi characters, between a border... [Lire la suite]

A yellow sapphire, diamond and ruby ring, by Taffin. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 Set with a cushion-cut yellow sapphire, within a circular-cut diamond surround, to the circular-cut diamond gallery with cabochon ruby detail, mounted in gold.Signed Taffin, no. TF752. Estimate:  $30,000 – $50,000 With report CS 56169 dated 6 August 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the yellow sapphire would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Heat... [Lire la suite]

A rare large aubergine-glazed barbed narcissus bowl , Impressed seal mark and period of Yongzheng. Photo: Sotheby's. the shallow lobed sides divided into eight bracket foliations rising to a barbed everted rim, all supported on three low arched feet, the exterior walls picked out with small bosses resembling rivets, richly applied overall save for the underside of the feet with a deep glossy aubergine glaze of vibrant purple tone thinning to white along the rim... [Lire la suite]

A diamond, rubellite tourmaline and yellow sapphire necklace, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 Of foliate motif, designed as a graduted cluster of circular-cut diamond leaves, set with variously-shaped rubellite tourmalines and yellow sapphires, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, circa 1965, 13¼ ins. Signed Webb for David Webb. David Webb Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.

A diamond, rubellite tourmaline and yellow sapphire bracelet, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 Set with a rectangular-cut yellow sapphire, within a circular-cut diamond foliate surround, to the variously-shaped rubellite tourmaline cluster band with circular-cut diamond detail, mounted in gold and platinum, circa 1966, 6 ins., in a David Webb black leather case. By David Webb. Estimate:  $25,000 – $35,000 With certificate of authenticity from David Webb  Christie's. MAGNIFICENT... [Lire la suite]

An exquisite pair of famille-rose 'chrysanthemum' dishes, marks and period of Yongzheng. Photo: Sotheby's. each delicately potted with shallow fluted sides rising from a small tapered foot to an everted rim, deftly enamelled on the interior in iron-red and pastels of rose-pink, yellow and greens with a leafy branch of chrysanthemum issuing four lush blooms and two smaller buds, the boughs gracefully arching to fill the interior floor, one dish with a central pink... [Lire la suite]

 A gold necklace, by Verdura. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013 Designed as three interconnected rows of sculpted 18k gold hoops, mounted in 18k gold, 16 ins. Signed Verdura. Estimate:  $12,000 – $15,000 Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.