9 novembre 2013

Antique Qing Dynasty period Chinese hand-carved red coral sculpture depicting four Guan Yin ($66,550).  BOYNTON BEACH, FLA.- A Chinese hand-carved red coral sculpture of four Guan Yin (Buddhist deities of mercy and compassion) from the Qing Dynasty, and a Chinese hand-carved red coral group figure depicting two Guan Yin with flowers throughout, each knocked down for $66,550 to share top lot honors at Elite Decorative Arts’ Nov. 2nd auction in Florida.  The sale – featuring 370 lots (300 of which met or exceeded their... [Lire la suite]

Unmonted ruby. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The cushion-shaped ruby weighing 21.88 carats. Estimate 185,000 - 275,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69597, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.  FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE PRINCELY RUSPOLI FAMILY Jewels with a recorded history are rare and valuable to our understanding of jewellery’s place and importance in society. The existence of this ruby is extraordinarily found in a marriage contract, signed on the 15th March... [Lire la suite]

Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros, Chine, XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle. Photo courtesy Beaussant Lefèvre sculptée en relief de loir dans les raisins et de feuillages mouvementés. (Petits manques, gerces, effritement, bord meulé). Hauteur: 9,4 cm Poids: 350 g. Estimation : 20 000 - 25 000 € Beaussant Lefèvre. Vendredi 15 novembre à 13h30. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 2. EMail : contact@beaussant-lefevre.com - Tél. : 01 47 70 40 00

Ruby and diamond necklace, 1930s. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Of geometric design decorated with oval rubies, circular-cut and baguette diamonds, accented with a pair of plaques of ribbon design and a pendant, length approximately 560mm, French assay and partial maker's marks, detachable into eight sections. Estimate 270,000 - 450,000 CHF Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 13100140, stating that a random selection of the rubies in excess of ninety percent is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating,... [Lire la suite]

Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros, Chine, XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle. Photo courtesy Beaussant Lefèvre sculptée en relief de fleurs de prunus et de pins. (Un manque à une branche, petits éclats).  Hauteur: 10,3 cm Poids: 300 g. Estimation : 25 000 - 30 000 € Beaussant Lefèvre. Vendredi 15 novembre à 13h30. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 2. EMail : contact@beaussant-lefevre.com - Tél. : 01 47 70 40 00

Ruby and diamond ring, Bulgari. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The cabochon ruby weighing 25.90 carats, set within a frame of marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds, size 61, signed Bulgari. Estimate 25,000 - 35,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 68181, stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 - www.sothebys.com