28 septembre 2013

Sapphire and diamond ring, Cartier. Photo: Sotheby's Centring on an oval cabochon sapphire weighing 24.89 carats, surrounded by calibré-cut sapphires, to shank set with baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in platinum, signed. Ring size: 5¼. Estimate 1,600,000 — 1,800,000 HKD  Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 12060206, dated 26  June 2012, stating that the 24.89 carat sapphire is natural, of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) origin, with no indications... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3023. A fine blue and white stemcup with 'Lança' characters, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1735-1796); 10 cm. 3 7/8  in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000. Lot sold 1,096,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's supported on a splayed hollow stem foot angled to the cup with steep sides rising from a flat base to a flared mouthrim, the exterior painted in bright cobalt tones with eight lança characters surrounded by an undulating stem of lotus issuing large flower-heads and... [Lire la suite]

Yellow jadeite, jadeite and diamond brooch, Kung Tsung Tzu. Photo: Sotheby's Modelled as a flower in full bloom, the petals set with five translucent yellow jadeite plaques, the stem set with a jadeite plaque of bright emerald green colour, highlighted by five brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold, signed. Yellow jadeite plaques approximately 18.10 x 7.30 x 3.00mm to 14.55 x 16.10 x 2.82mm; jadeite 'stem' approximately 33.82 x 10.20 x 2.51mm. Estimate  70,000 — 90,000 HKD  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3023. A fine doucai 'Mandarin Duck and Lotus' bowl, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 10.2 cm., 4 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 937,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2013 finely potted with steeply rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a flared rim, finely enamelled around the exterior in underglaze blue and contrasting enamels with two pairs of mandarin ducks divided by clumps of lotus in iron-red and attendant sprays of sedge, above a band of petal... [Lire la suite]

Fine sapphire ring. Photo: Sotheby's Set with three cushion-shaped and oval sapphires weighing 6.57, 4.17 and 4.02 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6½. Estimate 8,200,000 — 9,500,000 HKD  Accompanied by three Gübelin and three AGL reports, stating that the 6.57, 4.17 and 4.02 carat sapphires are natural, of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Further accompanied by an AGL JewelFolio, stating that the 6.57 carat sapphire has "received one of the highest and most prestigious Total... [Lire la suite]

    Lot 3022. A very rare Ming-style blue and white 'Floral Scroll' moonflask, Seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 37 cm., 14 1/2  in. Estimate 7,000,000 — 9,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 11,440,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's of globular form, the flattened body of oval section surmounted by a narrow cylindrical neck with two silkworm-like handles ending in 'S'-scrolls terminals, superbly painted on each side with an all-over pattern of composite floral scroll, the neck decorated with a... [Lire la suite]

Multi-coloured sapphire, enamel and diamond necklace and pair of matching pendent earrings. Photo: Sotheby's Of floral motif design, the necklace composed of seventeen graduated oval cabochon sapphires of blue, pink, green and yellow hues, framed by enamel flower petals embellished by circular-cut diamonds, highlighted by oval and cushion-shaped multi-coloured sapphires,length approximately 435mm; and pair of matching pendent earrings; the multi-coloured cabochon sapphires and diamonds altogether weighing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3021. A fine and exceptional falangcai 'Mille-Fleurs' bowl. Blue enamel mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 10.1 cm., 4 in. Estimate 5,000,000 — 7,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 14,440,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's finely potted with deep rounded sides rising from a narrow straight foot to a gently flared rim, the exterior and foot delicately painted in brilliant enamels of magenta, yellow, green, lavender, and white with a dense bouquet of mixed flowers including large clusters... [Lire la suite]

Very fine pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent ear clips. Photo: Sotheby's Each suspending on an oscillating drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 10.65 -10.65 x 15.90mm and 10.15 - 10.15 x 15.35mm respectively, within a frame set with circular-cut diamonds, to a surmount set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 4.75 carats, mounted in platinum. Estimate 2,200,000 — 2,600,000 HKD  Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 69295, dated 31... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3020. Two fine small blue and white stemcups with 'Lança' characters. Seal marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795);  wood stands; 8.5 cm., 3 3/8  in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,060,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2013 each supported on a splayed hollow stem foot angled to the cup with steep sides rising from a flat base to a flared mouthrim, the exterior painted in pencilled cobalt tones with eight lança characters surrounded by an undulating stem... [Lire la suite]