15 novembre 2013

A ruby and diamond dress ring, by Hatik. Photo courtesy Bonhams Realistically modelled as a flower head, the stamen set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing 3.00 carats, within a undulating petal surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a hoop designed as the stem, diamonds approximately 2.50 carats total, signed Hatik, ring size 6. Estimate HK$ 800,000 - 1 million (€77,000 - 96,000) Accompanied by a Gübelin Gemlab report stating that the natural ruby has no indications of heat treatment and... [Lire la suite]

A fine red-glazed saucer dish,  Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams The curved body flaring outwards rising from a short recessed circular foot, the exterior evenly applied with a layer of deep crimson red glaze, the base with a six-character Imperial kaishu mark in underglaze-blue within double circles. 14.9cm diam. Estimate HK$  The rich red derived from copper oxide was first used at Jingdezhen in the fourteenth century as an underglaze pigment, usually... [Lire la suite]

A sapphire and diamond ring, by Hatik. Photo courtesy Bonhams The step-cut sapphire, weighing 8.37 carats, between pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds shoulders, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, signed Hatik, ring size 7. Estimate HK$ 560,000 - 760,000 (€54,000 - 73,000) Accompanied by a Gübelin Gemlab report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment, and originates from Ceylon(Sri Lanka). Report number 9906247, dated 29 June 1999.Accompanied by a GRS report stating that... [Lire la suite]

A fine and very rare blue-glazed saucer dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams Covered all over in a rich midnight blue leaving the extremities with a thinner layer of glaze, the base with a six-character Imperial kaishu seal mark in underglaze-blue within double circles. 15.6cm diam. Estimate HK$ 450,000 - 550,000 (€43,000 - 53,000) The Kangxi emperor (1662-1722) successfully re-established the Imperial kilns at Jingdezhen around 1680 after a long period of... [Lire la suite]

An unusual fancy coloured diamond, sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950. Photo courtesy Bonhams The square step-cut fancy intense yellow diamond, weighing 2.87 carats, opposing a square step-cut sapphire, set within a striking, angular mount of baguette-cut diamonds, the gallery with engraved detail, remaining diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total, sapphire approximately 3.50 carats, ring size 6½. Estimate HK$ 400,000 - 600,000 (€38,000 - 57,000) Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is natural,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 224. A peachbloom brushwasher, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722); 11.8cm diam. Estimate HK$ 100,000 - 200,000 (€9,600 - 19,000). Sold for HK$ 237,500 (€ 25,052). Photo courtesy Bonhams Of compressed globular form with an inverted mouthrim rising from a short foot with a concave base, the exterior richly glazed in an attractive deep carmine fading into a sweet salmon pink, speckled with small patches of olive green around the waist, the base with a six-character... [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]

Lot 223. A lavender-glazed square 'parcel' water dropper, Early Qing dynasty; 5.2cm wide. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€2,900 - 4,800). Sold for HK$ 162,500 (€ 17,141). Photo courtesy Bonhams Potted in the form of a square water pot set with a spout on one side and an air hole on the other side, wrapped in a cloth tied in a knot at the top, the creamy glaze of lavender blue colour, the base with a four-character zhuanshu seal mark in underglaze-blue.  Bonhams. FINE CHINESE... [Lire la suite]

A jadeite and diamond necklace. Photo courtesy Bonhams Comprising two rows of graduated jadeite beads of bright green material, totalling two hundred and forty beads, measuring 4.0–8.0mm, interspersed with brilliant-cut diamond spacers, to a pierced clasp highlighted with similarly cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.20 carats total, longest length 81.7cm. Estimate HK$ 1.2 million - 1.8 million (€110,000 - 170,000) Accompanied by a Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report stating that the selected... [Lire la suite]

Lot 222. A rare Dehua incense burner, Late Ming dynasty, Zungu Xunjian mark; 14.5cm wide. Estimate HK$ 50,000 - 100,000 (€4,800 - 9,600). Sold for HK$ 56,250 (€ 5,933). Photo courtesy Bonhams Well potted on a splayed foot, the compressed globular body rising to a everted rim, flanked at the sides with a pair of lion head finials, under a thick white glaze, the base impressed with a four-characterzhuanshu seal mark.  Provenance 來源: Fran and Dick Berry collection, Melbourne. ... [Lire la suite]