01 janvier 2014
A diamond solitaire ring
A diamond solitaire ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
set with an old European-cut diamond, weighing 5.73 carats, with single-cut diamond shoulders and plain mount; mounted in palladium; size 6. Sold for US$ 27,500 (€19,940)
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com01 janvier 2014
An important Imperial silk 'Twelve-Symbol' yellow-ground robe, jifu, 19th century
An important Imperial silk 'Twelve-Symbol' yellow-ground robe, jifu, 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
Superbly embroidered on the front and back in gold-wrapped silk thread with nine five-clawed dragons variously coiling and full faced below the collar, the ground densely and finely embroidered over the front, back and inside the front fold with the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority amidst a multitude of coral-red flying bats amongst blue cloud constellations, each dragon grasping a flaming pearl trailing coral-red flames,... [Lire la suite]01 janvier 2014
An ice jade and diamond brooch
An ice jade and diamond brooch. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
the carved ice jade "Kwan Yin," measuring approximately 29.5 x 54.7 x 4.3mm., accented by round brilliant-cut diamond halo; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 2 1/4in. Sold for US$ 5,250 (€3,806)
Accompanied by Mason-Kay report #8761682, dated December 14, 2012, stating jade as: natural jadeite jade, water/ice jade, no dye or polymer, "A" jade.
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com01 janvier 2014
Qi Baishi (1863-1957), Hen and Six Chicks, dated to the Gengchen year, corresponding to 1940
Qi Baishi (1863-1957), Hen and Six Chicks, dated to the Gengchen year, corresponding to 1940. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
Ink and colour on paper, inscribed and sealed at the right side. 68.5cm x 35cm (27in x 13 4/5in). Sold for £200,500 (€240,494)
Provenance: an English private collection, by repute acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in Tianjin in the mid 20th century
The inscription may be translated as:
[For] Mr Bei Yahuai's elegant room, painted by Baishi hermit Qi Huang in the summer of the Gengchen year (1940)
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A pair of lavender jadeite jade and diamond pendant earrings
A pair of lavender jadeite jade and diamond pendant earrings. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
each suspending a lavender jadite jade bi, measuring approximately 19.1 x 3.7mm., from a pavé-set diamond geometric surmount, accented by a round brilliant-cut diamond, suspending bead tassels, terminating in round brilliant-cut diamonds; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 2in. Sold for US$ 9,375 (€6,797).Accompanied by Mason-Kay report #281066, dated April 3, 2013, stating jade as: natural jadeite jade, no dye or polymer - "A"... [Lire la suite]01 janvier 2014
A miniature painting of a lady on ivory, 19th century
A miniature painting of a lady on ivory, 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
The ivory panel painted in fine detail with a Chinese lady wearing a ribbed turban and chandelier earrings set with pearls, the soft blue robe embroidered around the cloud collar and cuffs with floral scrolls and the hands clasped in her lap, all against a plain greenish-brown ground, framed in gilt and behind glass and further enclosed within a heavy wood frame carved in each corner with prunus blossoms issuing from Western-style foliate scrolls. The... [Lire la suite]01 janvier 2014
A sapphire and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co
A sapphire and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
set with a cabochon sapphire, measuring approximately 13.00 x 10.20mm., within a pavé-set bombé surround and polished gold mount; signed Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., with signed box; estimated total diamond weight: 2.00 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold and platinum; size 7. Sold for US$ 11,875 (€8,610)
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com01 janvier 2014
An art deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1925
An art deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1925. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
designed as a series of pavé-set diamond geometric links, enhanced by baguette-cut diamonds, centering three square step-cut sapphires; estimated total diamond weight: 5.70 carats; estimated total sapphire weight: 5.25 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 7in. Sold for US$ 35,000 (€25,378)
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com01 janvier 2014
A sapphire and diamond ring
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 11.46 carats; within a pavé-set diamond mount, accented by baguette-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 2.75 carats; mounted in platinum; size 6 1/4. Sold for US$ 27,500 (€19,940)Accompanied by AGL report #CS54804, dated May 10, 2013, stating the sapphire as: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, no evidence of heat or clarity enhancementBonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com01 janvier 2014
A sapphire and diamond ring
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
centering an oval-shaped sapphire, weighing 12.10 carats, within a three tiered round brilliant-cut diamond surround; estimated total diamond weight: 5.20 carats; mounted in platinum; size 6. Sold for US$ 37,500 (€27,191)
Accompanied by GIA report #2101532030, dated January 21, 2009, stating the sapphire as: Burma (Myanmar) origin, no indications of heating
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery New York. 19 Jun 2013 - www.bonhams.com