3 novembre 2013

Attractive diamond ring, Cartier, circa 1905. Photo Sotheby's. Set with a cushion shaped rose-cut diamond of pink tint, within a frame of millegrain-set single-cut diamonds, size 50, indistinctly numbered, case by Cartier. Estimation 62,000 -  85,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 

Fancy orangy pink diamond ring, Gübelin. Photo Sotheby's. Centring on a cushion-shaped modified brilliant fancy orangy pink diamond weighing 4.12 carats, accented to either side with two graduated circular-cut diamonds, within a bombé surround of baguette diamonds, size 47, maker's marks, numbered. Estimation 110,000 — 185,000 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 1152617664, stating that the diamond is Fancy Orangy Pink, Natural Colour, SI1 Clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva |... [Lire la suite]

Lot 252. A small moulded ‘Longquan’ celadon dish, 14th Century; 15cm., 5 7/8  in. Estimate 10,000 - 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. the shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted barbed rim, the interior moulded with a central medallion enclosing a recumbent ‘rhinoceros’ looking at a new moon emerging from clouds, all encircled by a meandering floral scroll and a band of ruyi clouds, covered overall in a sea-green glaze Sotheby's. Fine... [Lire la suite]

Rare fancy vivid green diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's. Claw-set with a cushion-shaped modified brilliant fancy vivid green diamond weighing 2.05 carats, the mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, size 50. Estimation 2,200,000 — 2,700,000 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 14623339, dated 12 September 2005, stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Green, Natural Colour. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 

A rare 'Longquan' celadon water sprinkler, Southern Song Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's. the baluster body rising from a recessed base to a tall tapering knopped neck, covered overall with a soft bluish-green glaze; 13.2cm., 5 1/4 in. Estimation 40,000 - 60,000 GBP Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 06 nov. 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 

Impressive and rare natural pearl and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Designed as a graduated single row of natural pearls measuring from approximately 9.55 to 15.40mm, the clasp collet-set with a marquise-shaped diamond, length approximately 430mm. Estimation 230,000 - 410,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69430, stating that thirty pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that one was found to be natural, freshwater.  "These pearls have been carefully selected and exhibit a... [Lire la suite]

A bamboo ‘Pine’ libation cup, 17th century. Photo Sotheby's. naturalistically modelled in the form of a diagonal section of a tree trunk, the exterior decorated with leafy pine branches issuing from the textured and knotted bark, patinated to a dark chocolate tone; 12cm., 4 3/4 in. Estimation 3,000 - 5,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 06 nov. 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 

Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Designed as two graduated rows of natural pearls measuring from approximately 4.25 to 10.70mm, the clasp set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds,length of shortest row approximately 380mm, signed Cartier, indistinctly numbered, French assay marks. Estimation 185,000 - 365,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69919, stating that one hundred and two pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, and that one pearl was found to be natural,... [Lire la suite]

An agate mountain, Qing dynasty. Photo Sotheby's. modelled in the form of an irregular jagged mountain, the stone of an opaque greyish tone suffused with golden-yellow inclusions, wood stand. Quantité: 2; 12cm., 4 3/4 in. Estimation 4,000 - 6,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 06 nov. 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 

Natural pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Composed of three graduated rows of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.75 to 8.40mm, the clasp set with an oval sapphire within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, length of shortest row approximately 530mm. Estimation 185,000 - 275,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69989, stating that the two hundred and ninety pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov... [Lire la suite]