17 janvier 2014

A German parcel-gilt silver peg tankard, Dieterich Thor Moye, Hamburg, 1617-35. Photo Sotheby's. the body and cover fitted circa 1700 with pierced ornament incorporating Limoges enamel profiles of Roman emperors SER GALBA VII and TITUS VESPASIAN XI, centred by a further enamel with the arms of the Free Imperial city of Hamburg, under the cover applique engraved accollee armorials dated 1673, underside with scratchweight Vog 109 Lod; 21cm. high; 8¼in.; 1870 gr all in, 60oz 4dwt; Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 GBP Literature: Erich... [Lire la suite]

A silver and gilt-copper elephant automaton clock, Augsburg, circa 1630 and later. Photo Sotheby's. the two train movement with standing barrels contained within the howdah, later enamel time dial to the front, engraved silver strike indication dial to the rear, glazed panels to the sides, verge escapement with later pendulum, the bell contained within an arcade surmounted by a crenellated section containing dancers who revolve with the strike, all mounted on the back of a well modelled elephant, the eyes formerly oscillating with... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, emerald and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's. Set with a square emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 8.50 carats, accented by round and princess-cut diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, size 5. Estimation 25,000 — 35,000 USD Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 58446 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant to minor, type: traditional. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 06 Feb 2014 - www.sothebys.com

Platinum, emerald and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Suspending three heart-shaped emeralds weighing 6.18, 3.45 and 3.39 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately .45 carat, length 16¼ inches. Estimation 30,000 — 40,000 USD Accompanied by three AGL reports:No. CS 57675 stating that the 6.18 carat emerald is of Zambian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: mixed-type.No. CS. 57677 stating that the 3.45 carat emerald is of Zambian origin, clarity enhancement: minor, type: traditional.No. CS 57676 stating that... [Lire la suite]

Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji) (1920-2013), Sans titre (Untitled). Photo Sotheby's. signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 74 and numbered E.A.; lithograph; 60.8 by 46 cm.; 23 7/8 by 18 1/8 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD Literature: Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 256, p. 140Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 2009, p. 37 Sotheby's. Boundless: Contemporary Art. Hong Kong | 23 Jan 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Platinum, jadeite and diamond ring. Photo Sotheby's. Centering a jade double cabochon measuring approximately 19.2 by 14.0 by 7.6 mm, flanked by two trapezoid and two bullet-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, size 6. Estimation 15,000 — 20,000 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155573662 stating that the jadeite jade is of natural color, with no indications of impregnation. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 06 Feb 2014 - www.sothebys.com

Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Fancy Yellow Diamond And Diamond Ring, Graff. Photo Sotheby's. Set with a cushion modified brilliant-cut Fancy Yellow diamond weighing 6.80 carats, flanked by round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately .55 carat, size 5½, signed Graff, inscribed FY VVS2 6.80. With signed box. Estimation 90,000 — 120,000 USD Accompanied by GIA report no. 510148804 stating that the diamond is Fancy Yellow, Natural Color, VVS2 clarity. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 06 Feb 2014 - www.sothebys.com

Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji) (1920-2013), Stèle 03. Photo Sotheby's. signed in Chinese and Pinyin; signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 2007, and numbered HC 1/2 on the reverse aside an edition of 8 + 4 AP; ceramic; 27 by 40.5 cm.; 10 5/8 by 16 in. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD Note: This work is accompanied by a certificate from the artist dated 20.10.2009 Sotheby's. Boundless: Contemporary Art. Hong Kong | 23 Jan 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji) (1920-2013), Montagnes Embrumées (Misty Mountains). Photo Sotheby's. signed in Chinese and Pinyin and numbered 55/99, executed in 2006 in an edition of 99 + 24 AP for the limited edition of the book Zao Wou-Ki, Carnets de voyage 1948-1952, Albin Michel ed., 2006, based on a watercolour from 1950; silkscreen on Arches paper; 27.5 by 20.5 cm.; 10 7/8 by 8 1/8 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD Provenance: Private Collection, Europe. Sotheby's. Boundless: Contemporary Art. Hong Kong | 23 Jan 2014 -... [Lire la suite]

Pair of platinum, 18 karat gold, fancy yellow diamond and diamond earrings. Photo Sotheby's. Set with two pear-shaped Fancy Yellow diamonds weighing 3.92 and 3.45 carats, suspended from two square emerald-cut diamonds weighing 1.05 and 1.02 carats, further accented by small round diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat. Estimation 80,000 — 120,000 USD Accompanied by four GIA reports:No. 16363179 stating that the 3.92 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow, Natural Color, VS2 clarity.No. 2125064311 stating that the 3.45 carat diamond is... [Lire la suite]