24 octobre 2013

A coloured diamond and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The cushion-shaped coloured diamond, weighing approximately 6.60 carats, within a four-claw setting, to a brilliant-cut diamond gallery and shoulders, diamond untested for natural colour, ring size 6. Estimate: HK$ 450,000 - 550,000 (€42,000 - 51,000) ($58,000 – $71,000)  Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST - http://www.bonhams.com

A cultured pearl, sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef and Arpels. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The four rows of slightly graduated cultured pearls, measuring 6.6-8.4mm, to a clasp of tied ribbon design, set with square and triangular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamond highlights, sapphires approximately 18.00 carats total, signed Van Cleef and Arpels, numbered, length 19.2cm. Estimate:  HK$ 78,000 - 120,000 (€7,300 - 11,000) ($10,000 – $15,000)  Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23... [Lire la suite]

An impressive ruby and diamond necklace, by Van Cleef and Arpels, 1969. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Designed as a series of cabochon rubies within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, each cluster connected by pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds and a single cabochon ruby, the articulated back chain and clasp set with similarly cut diamonds and rubies, diamonds approximately 33.50 carats total, rubies approximately 160.00 carats total, signed V.C.A., numbered, length 45.7cm. Estimate:  HK$ 1.6 million - 2.4 million... [Lire la suite]

An impressive art deco sapphire, diamond and coloured diamond bracelet, by Oscar Heyman, circa 1940. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The central oval-cut sapphire wrapped within a twirling ribbon pavé-set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, issuing opposing bursts of variously-cut diamonds of yellow tint and fancy-cut sapphires highlighted with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, the openwork strap of geometric design set with similarly cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 15.95 carats total, sapphires approximately 30.00... [Lire la suite]

A diamond, cultured pearl and enamel brooch, by Tiffany & Co. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Designed as a dragon, the claw holding a cultured pearl, the body, tail and wings highlighted by enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co., length 6.0cm. Estimate:  HK$ 25,000 - 40,000 (€2,300 - 3,700) ($3,200 – $5,200) Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY & JADEITE. Hong Kong. 23 Nov 2013 14:00 CST - http://www.bonhams.com

A celadon-glazed peony meiping with old wood box, China, 16th century.  Small chip to mouth rim. H. 29,6 cm. Estimate 3000/5000 € Provenance: Christie's London, May 2005, Lot 172 Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

A celadon-glazed meiping with lion mask handles, China, Ming dynasty, 16th century.  Small chip under the mouth rim, glaze frits to lion mask handles. H. 26,3 cm. Estimate 1800/2500 € Provenance: Private collection Rhineland  Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

A large celadon charger with blossom design, China, Ming dynasty.  Hairline to base. D. 45,6 cm. Estimate 4000/6000 € Property from the estate of Juergen L. Fischer, Ascona, former collection H.G. Beasley 52/20 (label to base)  Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de  

A rare pair of Longquan celadon and biscuit models of Budai, China, Ming dynasty.  One hand replaced, the rosary of one figure removed. H. 22,7-22,9 cm. Estimate 6000/8000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de  

A rare Longquan celadon stand, China, early Ming dynasty.  the rounded sides are raised on a circular foot and cut-out in the form of five shaped 'legs' separated by openings of conforming outline. There are five apertures above the 'legs' and below the bats. D. 25,5 cm. Estimate 3000/5000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de