29 septembre 2013

Ruby and Diamond 'Flower' Ring, By James W. Currens for Faidee. Photo: Sotheby's Designed as a flower, centring on a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 3.66 carats, to petals set with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.95 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 5¾. Estimation  1,000,000 — 1,200,000 HKD  Accompanied by SSEF and GIA reports numbered 69554 and 6132699280 respectively, stating that the 3.66 carat ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar)... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Ruby and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Photo: Sotheby's Each suspending on an oval ruby altogether weighing 6.62 carats, embellished by marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, decorated with circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 8.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Estimation  2,200,000 — 2,800,000 HKD Accompanied by SSEF and GIA reports numbered 69553 and 7152589638 respectively, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.... [Lire la suite]

Ruby and diamond necklace. Photo: Sotheby's Set with thirty-seven graduated oval rubies together weighing 50.57 carats, decorated by pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 42.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold,length approximately 420mm. Estimation  5,500,000 — 6,500,000 HKD  Accompanied by Gübelin and GRS reports numbered 12121037/1 to 37 and GRS2013-011474 respectively, dated 19 December 2012 and 11 January 2013, stating that the rubies are natural, of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3029. An exceedingly rare and fine cobalt-blue and iron-red ‘Mythical Beasts’ stemcup, Mark and period of Xuande (1426-1435); 9.9 cm., 3 7/8  in. Estimation  25,000,000 — 35,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 79,640,000 HKD.  Photo: Sotheby's 2013 finely potted with deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, supported on a tall splayed stem with a sealed flat base, superbly painted around the exterior in deep shades of underglaze blue accented with 'heaping and piling', the... [Lire la suite]

Two jadeite bead necklaces, circa Republican period. Photo: Sotheby's Comprising two necklaces, each composed of one hundred and twenty-seven graduated jadeite beads of emerald green colour and fine translucency, completed by a gold clasp, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 755mm and 795mm respectively. Jadeite beads approximately 10.15mm to 3.45mm. Estimation  22,000,000 — 30,000,000 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ 81190(1-5) and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3028. A fine and extremely rare 'Wintergreen' glazed stembowl, Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period (1403-1424); diameter 15.1 cm, 6 in. Estimate 7,000,000 — 9,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 7,840,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's finely potted, the bowl with steep rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, all supported on a splayed hollow stem, delicately applied with a superbly fired flawless, translucent wintergreen glaze of ideal tone, thinning to white at the rim and... [Lire la suite]

Star sapphire, Sapphire and diamond ring. Photo: Sotheby's Set with an oval cabochon star sapphire weighing 35.86 carats, amid a conforming basket pavé-set with circular-cut sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 1.10 and 1.15 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat blackened gold. Ring size: 5½. Estimation 180,000 — 250,000 HKD Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2013-078608, dated 18 July 2013, stating that the 35.86 carat star sapphire is natural, of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3027. A fine blue and white bottle vase. Seal mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850);  37.7 cm., 14 7/8  in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 937,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's of slightly compressed globular form rising from a splayed foot to a tall waisted neck, well painted in deep tones of cobalt around the body with a large foliate scroll of composite flowers, including lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, camellia and hibiscus,... [Lire la suite]

Sapphire and diamond brooch. Photo: Sotheby's The brooch set with three emerald-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, decorated with baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 3.50 carats, mounted in platinum, with pendant fitting. Estimation 700,000 — 800,000 HKD  Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS 52262, dated 15 November 2012, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of clarity enhancement. Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3026. A fine blue and white bottle vase in Transitional style, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 42.3 cm., 16 5/8  in. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD. Lot sold 350,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2013 with a pear-shaped body supported on a low slightly splayed foot, sweeping up to a long slender neck collared with a central bulb and a flared rim, brightly painted around the exterior in shades of cobalt with a composite floral band centred with a... [Lire la suite]