21 novembre 2013

Gold, platinum, enamel, diamond and pearl evening bag, Cartier, Paris. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.  The black satin purse suspending a tassel thumbpiece decorated with a fluted rock crystal bead and supporting numerous pearl strands, set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, measuring approximately 8¾ by 5¼ inches, signed Cartier Paris, Londres, New York, numbered 0763, with French assay and maker's mark, one pearl strand missing; circa 1925. Estimation 15,000 — 20,000 USD ... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and diamond feather clip-brooch, Boucheron, France. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The curled feather set with numerous round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 25.00 carats, signed Boucheron, with French assay and workshop marks; circa 1939. Estimation 30,000 — 50,000 USD. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 11 Dec 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Pair of platinum, gold and emerald earclips, Cartier, Paris. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Set with two oval-shaped cabochon emeralds weighing approximately 48.00 carats, signed Cartier Paris, numbered L 5231, with French assay and maker's marks. Estimation 25,000 — 35,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 11 Dec 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Platinum and diamond clasp, mounted by Cartier. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Designed to support five strands, the clasp centered by two round diamonds weighing 6.14 and 6.09 carats, suspending fringes of floral design, set with numerous round, old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 15.00 carats, signed Monture Cartier, numbered M9216; circa 1910. Estimation 100,000 — 150,000 USD Accompanied by two GIA reports:No. 5151607851 stating that the 6.14 carat diamond is J color, VS2 clarity.No.... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare Yixing stoneware teapot and cover, Daoguang, Xingyouheng Tang seal mark, signed Ji'an. Photo Bonhams.  Elegantly potted in compressed globular form rising from a recessed base to a short neck, set with a prominent 'C'-shaped handle opposite a delicate curved spout on the shoulders, the flattened circular cover surmounted by a globular knop, the exterior intricately decorated with a series of kaishu inscriptions on one side followed by the potter's signature and four-character zhuanshu seal mark, with further... [Lire la suite]

An inscribed Yixing stoneware 'stone-spoon' teapot and cover, Daoguang, Hugong yefu mark, incised by Qu Yingshao. Photo Bonhams.  Finely potted in conical shape rising from three compressed circular feet, flanked at the sides with an angled handle and a pointed spout ending in a lipped rim, the exterior finely carved depicting naturalistic bamboo stems growing from the handle on one side, the other side featuring a series of incised kaishu inscription, surmounted by a flattened cover with an arched knop, the base impressed... [Lire la suite]

An Yixing stoneware 'twin-monkey' teapot and cover. Signed Chen Zhongmei. Photo Bonhams.  The exquisitely-potted teapot superbly formed as a section of a tree trunk, naturalistically potted and delicately carved in high relief with gnarled branches issuing lush leaves forming the integrated spout and 'C'-shaped handle, highlighting the natural grains and crevices in the trunk, featuring two monkeys clambering on one side, one supported on thick branches and climbing upwards to meet the other looking down whilst seated on the... [Lire la suite]

  An Yixing stoneware 'peach' teapot and cover, Tongzhi-Guangxu, signed Huang Yulin. Photo Bonhams.  Of compressed globular form rising from a slightly concave base, the flattened cover applied with an peach appliqué forming the knop, the fruit of longevity amidst naturalistic leaves issuing from a gnarled branch, flanked at the sides with a short curved spout and a 'C'-shaped handle with a thumb rest, the exterior further incised with a series of dated kaishu inscriptions followed by the potter's signature, with... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, diamond and baroque cultured pearl necklace. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Composed of 35 baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 18.9 to 12.4 mm, the trefoil-shaped clasp set with three old European-cut diamonds, the largest weighing 3.92 carats, the other two weighing approximately 2.85 and 2.70 carats, framed by round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats, length 21½ inches, the clasp numbered 15421, with French assay and workshop marks; the clasp circa... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, ruby and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-cut diamond weighing 5.70 carats and a cushion-cut ruby weighing 10.28 carats, the mounting decorated with old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, size 6¼; circa 1915. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 USD  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155606678 stating that the diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 56435 stating that the ruby of Burmese origin, with no indications of... [Lire la suite]