11 mars 2014

A pair of large blue and white cover jar with landscape design, Qing Dynasty period. Photo California Asian Art Auction Gallery. Well painted in cobalt blue with scrolling foliage encircling the body and landscape of houses and mountain river on both sides, the domed cover of this pair of jars is surmounted with a blue knop-shaped finial. Dimensions: H: 29 3/4 in (75.5 cm) Top: 9 5/8 in (24.5 cm). Estimated Price: $8,500 - $10,000 California Asian Art Auction Gallery.March 15, 2014, San Gabriel, CA, US. Website :... [Lire la suite]

A pair of blue and white 'Wu Shuang Figures' vases, Qing Dynasty period. Photo California Asian Art Auction Gallery. Of rectangular shape, each vase is decorated alternatively on each side with figure from 'Wu Shuang Pu', including Sun Quan, Di Renjie, Wu Zetian, and Fu Sheng, along with inscriptions about the figure. Both sides on the body are mounted with mythical beast ring handles. Rising to an everted rim, the waisted necks on each side are also decorated with inscriptions, all against the white... [Lire la suite]

A large doucai Buddhism bowl, Qing Dynasty period. Photo California Asian Art Auction Gallery. The deep bowl's exterior decorated with artistic shapes such as cross and flowers, enclosed in ruyi cloud, all against red ground, between scrolling flowers and vines patterns, the interior's center with flower planters in mirroring diamond design, the bottom bears four character "QIANLONG" mark. Dimensions: D: 7 1/2 in (19 cm) H: 4 in (10.2 cm). Estimated Price: $12,000 - $15,000 California Asian Art Auction Gallery.March 15,... [Lire la suite]

A large Longquan yingqing celadon glaze charger, 14th century. Photo California Asian Art Auction Gallery. This large Longquan yingqing charger was impressed with delicate designs of flower scrolls aganist the celadon glaze. It is completed with a hard wood stand. The base is unglazed, and burned to a dark brown hue. Dimensions: Diameter: 19 1/2 in (50 cm). Estimated Price: $12,000 - $15,000 Includes a certificate issued by Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited from 1974. California Asian Art Auction Gallery.March... [Lire la suite]

Graff. An 10.47ct fancy vivid blue internally flawless briolette diamond pendant set in a delicate frame of white diamonds. Photo courtesy Graff Graff (stand 142). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/

Otto Jakob, Stea. Photo courtesy Otto Jakob. Earrings of white gold, with articulated diamond chains and Renaissance inspired rock crystal rosettes. Partially oxidized white gold, 172 diamonds, 2 rock crystal rosettes Otto Jakob (stand 148). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/

Otto Jakob, Shiro & Kuro. Photo courtesy Otto Jakob. Shiro. Diamond set hoop earrings of white gold, with cardan chains and natural clam pearls from the Pacific of perfect oval shape. The pearls’ slightly translucent surface of porcelain white color shows the typical flame pattern. White gold, 2 natural pearls, 578 micro pavé set diamonds Kuro. Enameled hoop earrings of yellow gold with a pair of engraved onyx drops that are suspended on enameled and diamond set cardan chains. Yellow gold, onyx, 8 rose cut diamonds, vitreous... [Lire la suite]

Otto Jakob, Narvi. Photo courtesy Otto Jakob. Earrings of three parts, connected by hinges to allow subtle movement. Made of yellow gold and covered with an almost translucent layer of black enamel, the earrings are embellished with painted gold ornaments, and cabochons of oxidized white gold that are micro pavé set with diamonds in a honeycomb pattern to resemble compound eyes. Yellow and partially oxidized white gold, 495 micro pavé set diamonds, vitreous enamel, painted gold.Otto Jakob (stand 148). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014... [Lire la suite]

Otto Jakob, Kusari. Photo courtesy Otto Jakob. Hoop earrings of white gold with diamond set chain ornaments, outlined with black enamel. White gold, 371 diamonds, vitreous cloisonné enamel. Otto Jakob (stand 148). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/

Otto Jakob, Guatemaltecas. Photo courtesy Otto Jakob. Enameled earrings with a revolvable body that is embellished with chrysoprase and onyx cabochons, engraved onyx inlays, and ruby set floral motifs. The preferred side can be rotated to the front using a micromechanism. Partially oxidized white and yellow gold, chrysoprase, onyx, 94 micro pavé set rubies, vitreous cloisonné enamel. Otto Jakob (stand 148). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/