5 avril 2014

Lot 3034. A red glass water dropper and spoon, Wheel-cut mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 5.6 cm., 2 1/4 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 812,500 HKD (76,490 EUR). Photo Sotheby's the transparent ruby-red globular body rising from a flat base to an incurved mouthrim, the base wheel-cut with a four-character reign mark within double squares, together with a metal spoon with an arched handle terminating with a dragon's head and a pearl set in its opened mouth. Note: A slightly... [Lire la suite]

A pair of carved jadeite gu vases with taotie motif, Qing dynasty. Photo Sotheby's each modelled after the gu vase and of rectangular section, the centre section with rounded sides resting on a hollow splayed foot and surmounted by a tall everted neck, the front and reverse carved in low relief with a taotie mask formed of angular scrollwork, above the foot decorated with two confronting kui dragons, the neck similarly carved in low relief with four dragons, the translucent stone of a icy-green tone, one with lavendar on the side... [Lire la suite]

A spinach-green jade Buddha within a grotto, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. Photo Sotheby's carved as Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal in a niche framed with jagged rockwork, dressed in loose robes with sleeves draping over his bent knees, his expression serene with his eyes closed, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, his head covered in small curls, his hands held in dhyana mudra, the reverse with further jagged rockwork and a small pine tree, the stone of a deep spinach green tone mottled with light... [Lire la suite]

A pair of spinach jade 'Narcissus and Pine trees' plaques and cloisonné stands, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's the dark green plaques, each of rectangular form and carved on the reverse with a key-fret band border, one carved on the front in high relief with blossoming branches of prunus and a lush pine tree on a rocky ground, the other with blooming narcissus and long leaves elegantly extending across the plaque, both set in turquoise-ground cloisonné trestle stands enamelled with key-fret bands and lotus scrolls... [Lire la suite]

Three gemset gold ornaments, India, 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Comprising two nose rings, each with foiled green and red hardstones fitted amongst natural pearls; and a hair ornament of hemispherical form, the decoration composed of a central star pattern surrounded by beads, some pearls lacking. The hair ornament 1.3/8in (3cm.) high. Estimate £800 – £1,200 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April 2014,... [Lire la suite]

A pearl and gemset gold necklace, India, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The stringed cultured pearls with twenty pear-cut green hardstones, the pendant in the form of a floral bloom, the centre inset with an emerald surrounded by drop-shaped colourless gems and rubies, the reverse with further polychrome enamelled floral decoration, with pear-cut tourmaline drops, modern closing clasp; 17in. (43.2cm.) long. Estimate £800 – £1,200 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED... [Lire la suite]

A gemset and enamelled gold pendant, North India, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The gold pendant of rosette form, with a central diamond-set flower head, small emeralds in the interstices, the cusped petals of the rosette set with rubies, the reverse decorated in polychrome enamels with a large floral spray, a possibly later faceted drop-shaped glass pendant suspended from the bottom, simple attachment loop above. Pendant 1.3/8in. (3.4cm.) across. Estimate £800 – £1,200 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN... [Lire la suite]

A large turquoise, ruby and pearl gold ring, India, late 19th-early 20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Of circular form, the large floral pattern consisting of a central foiled colourless hardstone surrounded by a band of turquoise stones and drop-shaped cabochon rubies, bordered by a string of natural pearls; 1.3/8in. (3.5cm.) diam. Estimate £1,200 – £1,800 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April 2014, London, King... [Lire la suite]

A pearl and enamelled gold bracelet, India, late 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Composed of three gold rectangular panels linked to each other by five rows of pearls, each with gold quatrefoil inset with close set rose-cut diamonds on blue enamel ground, the reverse with red and green floral motifs inhabited with birds; 7.1/2in. (19cm.) long. Estimate £1,500 – £2,500 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April... [Lire la suite]

A nine-gem (navratna) armlet (bazuband), India, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Of rectangular form, the inset decoration consisting of hexagonal medallions surrounded by four outward-facing gold-inlaid palmettes, the reverse enamelled with polychrome floral patterns, two articulated palmettes at either side acting as loops; 3.3/4in. (9.5cm.) across. Estimate £1,500 – £2,000 Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April... [Lire la suite]