25 octobre 2013

Diamond ring. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. Double claw-set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 9.44 carats, size 54. Estimation 320,000 — 410,000 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 1152624095, stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity, Type IIa.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

A rare cream-glazed Dehua bowl, China, marked Zixin, 17th century. Small glaze imperfection to rim. D. 14,3 cm. Estimate 900/1200 € Provenance: Private collection Rhineland Lin Zixin was a well known Dehua potter in the late Ming dynasty.  Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

Diamond ring. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. Claw-set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 8.08 carats, size 50. Estimation 545,000 — 810,000 CHF  Accompanied by GIA report no. 1142780218, stating that the diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless, Type IIa. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

A guan-type cong-shaped vase, China, Daoguang underglaze-blue six-character seal mark and of the period.  of rectangular shape and square section, on a round slightly splayed foot, the body moulded on each side with the Eight Trigrams below a short cylindral foot.H. 28 cm. Estimate 4000/6000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

Diamond diadem, early 20th century. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. The articulated and graduated band of open work geometric design, set with cushion-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds, diadem detachable from frame and may be worn as a bracelet, bracelet length approximately 163mm, one diamond deficient, accompanied by screw driver, fitted case stamped A. Aucoc. Estimation 12,000 — 18,000 CHF  FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE FAMILY OF BARON HOTTINGER Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13... [Lire la suite]

A fine moulded white glazed porcelain dish, China, Yongzheng six-character mark and period, and three white glazed porcelains, China, 18th century.  One unmarked dish, 18th ct. with short hairline crack. D. 8-19,6 cm. Estimate 3000/5000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

Important diamond necklace from the art deco period, 1930s. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. Designed as a stylised ribbon set with graduated and tapered step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated cascade of graduated circular-cut and step-cut diamonds, length approximately 375mm, central motif detachable and may be worn as a clip, indistinctly signed Boucheron to necklace and clip fitting, French assay and maker's marks. Estimation 455,000 — 725,000 CHF PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN NOBLE FAMILY ... [Lire la suite]

A good Dehua model of seated Guanyin seat on a rock, China, marked, 18th-19th century.  The rock with the scrolls with minor restorations. H. 26 cm. Estimate 3000/5000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

Important diamond choker, Cartier, circa 1905. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. Designed as a wide open work band of interlaced foliate motifs, millegrain-set with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 326mm, unsigned, case stamped Cartier, two small diamonds deficient. Estimation 365,000 — 545,000 CHF Provenance: Special occasions call for special gifts, particularly when celebrating the wedding anniversary of one of the most prominent couples of the Belle Epoque in... [Lire la suite]

A Dehua model of seated Guanyin seat on a rock, China, marked, 18th-19th century.  Good condition. H. 32,8 cm. Estimate 3000/5000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de