30 novembre 2013

An important sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013. Suspending a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 91.38 carats, from horizontally-set graduated baguette-cut diamonds, to the baguette-cut diamondneckchain, joined by a circular-cut diamond clasp, mounted in 18k white gold. Estimate: $800,000 – $1,200,000 With report CS 81948 dated 25 September 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is of the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the sapphire would be... [Lire la suite]

A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013.  Of bombé design, set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 14.54 carats, within an old European and old mine-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $725,000 – $925,000 With report CS 42693 dated 30 July 2010 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Kashmir. Heat enhancement: None.  With report 12055254 dated 11 May... [Lire la suite]

Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.11.86. Photo Sotheby's signé; signé et daté au dos; huile sur toile; 89 x 116 cm; 35 x 45 11/16 in. Exécuté le 1er novembre 1986. Signed; signed and dated on the back; oil on canvas. executed on november 1st, 1986. Estimation 400 000 — 600 000 EUR Cette oeuvre est accompagnée d'un certificat d'authenticité délivré par la Fondation Zao Wou-Ki et sera incluse dans le catalogue raisonné en préparation sous l’égide de Françoise Marquet et Yann Hendgen. Provenance: Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste et... [Lire la suite]

Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.12.64. Photo Sotheby's signé; signé et daté au dos; huile sur toile; 130 x 89 cm; 51 3/16 x 35 in. Exécuté le 1er décembre 1964. Signed; signed and dated on the back; oil on canvas. executed on december 1st, 1964. Estimation 1 000 000 — 1 500 000 EUR Un certificat d'authenticité de l'oeuvre réalisé par l'artiste sera remis à l'acquéreur. Cette oeuvre sera incluse dans le catalogue raisonné en préparation sous l’égide de Françoise Marquet et Yann Hendgen.  Provenance: Galerie de France,... [Lire la suite]

An antique sapphire and diamond necklace, by Biedermann. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013.  Designed as a graduated series of ten cushion-cut sapphire plaques, each with a pendant hook for suspension, set with rose-cut diamonds, within an old mine-cut diamond surround, spaced by detachable old-mine cut diamond links, mounted in silver-topped gold, circa 1850, 8½ ins. (plaques detach and may be worn as a bracelet). Signed Biedermann. Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000 With report CS 57304 dated 8 October 2013 from the American... [Lire la suite]

A rare Belle Époque sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie'sImage Ltd 2013 Set with an oval-shaped sugarloaf cabochon, weighing approximately 21.27 carats, to the single-cut diamond gallery and shoulders, circa 1910, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $1,500,000 – $2,500,000 With report CS 57128 dated 25 September 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this material would be classified as Kashmir. No gemological evidence of heat. Clarity enhancement:... [Lire la suite]

Nicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Temple Sicilien. Photo Sotheby's  porte le cachet de l'atelier au dos; huile sur toile; 73 x 100 cm; 28 3/4 x 39 3/8 in. Exécuté en 1953. Stamped with the studio mark on the back; oil on canvas. executed in 1953. Estimation 800 000 — 1 200 000 EUR  Provenance: Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel Exposition: Saint-Paul, Fondation Maeght, Nicolas de Staël, Rétrospective de l'oeuvre peint, 2 juillet - 22 septembre 1991 ; catalogue, no.50,... [Lire la suite]

Nicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Fontenay. Photo Sotheby's  signé, titré et daté 52 au dos; huile sur carton; 12 x 22 cm; 4 3/4 x 8 11/16 in. Signed, titled and dated 52 on the back ; oil on cardboard. Estimation 200 000 — 300 000 EUR Provenance: René Char, Paris (1952)Jacques Dupin, ParisGalerie Jeanne Bucher, ParisAcquis auprès de celle-ci et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel Exposition: Oslo, Kunstforening, New Paris School, février 1959; catalogue, no.83 Litterature: Jacques Dubourg & Françoise de... [Lire la suite]

A pair of jade, diamond and gold ear pendants, by Buccellati. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013  Each suspending a detachable pendant, set with an articulated carved jade plaque within a collet-set diamond and sculpted 18k gold surround, to the single-cut diamond and gold surmount of foliate design, mounted in 18k white and yellow gold, in a Buccellati gray leather case. Signed Buccellati, Italy. Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000 Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 10 December 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza -www.christies.com

A Pair of Emerald, Diamond and Natural Pearl Ear Pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 18.98 and 16.75 carats, from a pearl to the old-mine and cushion-cut diamond surmount, each weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $650,000 – $850,000 With reports 12020009 and 12020010 dated 06 February 2012 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those of emeralds originating from... [Lire la suite]