4 mai 2014

Diamond necklace, late 19th century. Photo Sotheby's. Designed as a graduating row of lanceolated motifs, set with cushion-shaped, circular-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 380mm, may be worn as a tiara with the provided fitting. Estimation 220,000 — 245,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 13 mai 2014 -http://www.sothebys.com/

A pair of export blue and white soft-paste porcelain mythological-subject serving dishes, Qianlong, c.1750-70. Photo Bonhams. Painted after a drawing by Frederick Bloemaert, depicting Neptune holding a trident and riding on dolphins, amongst tritons and nymphs, the wells decorated with leafy peony and chrysanthemum branches within cell pattern borders, the flattened rims with foaming waves, the exteriors with moulded shell motif feet, bordering further flowering stems. 31.2cm (12.1/4in) wide. Estimate £4,000 - 5,000 (€4,900 -... [Lire la suite]

Pair of important diamond pendants. Photo Sotheby's. Each claw-set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 10.22 and 10.01 carats. Estimation 1,340,000 — 2,230,000 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155830050 and no. 2155830073, stating that the diamonds are both D Colour, Internally Flawless and VVS1 Clarity respectively, together with a working diagram stating that the 10.01 carat diamond may be internally flawless after repolishing. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 13 mai 2014 -http://www.sothebys.com/

A pair of blue and white oval dishes, Qianlong. Photo Bonhams. Each with a flat rim with bracket moulded edge, the central well painted with a pastoral scene with a farm boy, accompanied by two deer and two cranes in flight, all surrounded by a flower head, scrolling ribbon and diaper border. Each 38cm (15in) wide (2). Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 €3,700 - 6,100 Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/

Unmounted fancy dark grey-yellowish green diamond. Photo Sotheby's. The step-cut fancy dark grey-yellowish green diamond weighing 63.83 carats, fitted case. Estimation 405,000 — 625,000 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151695705, stating that the diamond is Fancy Dark Gray-Yellowish Green, Natural Colour, together with an appendix letter expressing the rarity of this diamond. "This color is described in the GIA Fancy Colored Grading system as Fancy Dark Gray-Yellowish Green. An outstanding feature of this diamond is the... [Lire la suite]

An unusual white-metal mounted blue and white ewer. The porcelain 18th century. Photo Bonhams. Of flattened octagonal form, with lobed petal form facets, the short spout flanked by two small lug handles, the body pencil drawn to each side with passion flowers and trailing leafy stems. 20cm (7.7/8in) high. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800) Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/

Sapphire, ruby and diamond ring, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's. Featuring a cabochon sapphire flanked by circular-cut rubies, framed with brilliant-cut diamonds and pear-shaped rubies, size 57, signed Webb. Estimation 45,000 — 72,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 72246, stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Lot 123. A blue and white jar, Late Ming Dynasty; 20.5cm (8 1/8in) high. Estimate £1,500 - 2,500 (€1,800 - 3,000). Sold for £ 2,125 (€ 2,430). Photo Bonhams. Typically decorated on the broad body with a central band of Happy Omens and Precious Objects amongst flowering peonies, framed by decorative bands at the shoulder and foot.  Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/

Gem set and diamond bracelet, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's. The wide articulated strap of foliate design decorated with leaves and berries of carved rubies, sapphires and emeralds and ruby rondelles, the branches set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with black enamel, the clasp set with similar calibré-cut stones, length approximately 210mm, signed David Webb. Estimation 270,000 — 450,000 CHF Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from David Webb, dated 19 February 2010. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 121. A blue and white 'Buddhist Emblems' shallow bowl, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period; 18.1cm (7in) diam. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800). Unsold. Photo Bonhams. Painted to the interior with a central leafy chrysanthemum medallion surrounded by linked ruyi-heads, encircled by a band of blossoming lotus in outline below a border of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, the exterior with four scattered floral sprays.  Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014... [Lire la suite]