13 mai 2014

Statuette de bouddha en bronze doré, Chine, Royaume de Dali, XIIe-XIIIe siècle. Photo Doutrebente SVV assis en padmasana, les mains en bhumisparsa mudra (geste de la prise de la terre à témoin). H. 28 cm. Estimation : 150 000/200 000 €. Provenance: Grand père de l’actuel propriétaire était capitaine au 4e régiment des tirailleurs tonkinois entre 1909 et 1914.   A l’époque néolithique, des êtres humains vivaient entre la vallée du lac Erhai et les monts... [Lire la suite]

Two jadeite and diamond rings. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Comprising a ring, set with an oval jadeite cabochon of rich emerald green colour and good translucency, within a two-tiered brilliant-cut diamond surround, to the similarly-cut diamond quarter-hoop, mounted in 18k white gold, cabochon approximately 15.2 x 11.3 x 4.4 mm, ring size 6½; and a ring, set with an oval lavender jadeite cabochon of good translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18k rose gold, cabochon approximately 15.3 x 12.3 x 6.3 mm,... [Lire la suite]

A jadeite pendent necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The jadeite hoop of lavender colour and good translucency, joined to the length adjustable black cord and 18k white gold surmount, hoop diameter approximately 36.7 mm, thickness approximately 9.0 mm, 68.0 cm long. Estimate HK$80,000 – HK$120,000 ($10,371 - $15,557) Accompanied by report no. EXKJ2946 dated 6 March 2014 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the hoop is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 27... [Lire la suite]

A jadeite pendent necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Suspending a jadeite plaque of lavender colour and very good translucency, depicting a goldfish, representing the rebus 'with surplus year after year', joined to the lavender jadeite bead necklace, plaque approximately 43.9 x 33.8 x 11.6 mm, 65.0 cm long. Estimate HK$180,000 – HK$280,000 ($23,335 - $36,299) Accompanied by report no. EXKJ2889 dated 5 March 2014 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the plaque is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected ... [Lire la suite]

A Jadeite and Diamond Ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Set with a jadeite ruyi of intense lavender colour and good translucency, to the brilliant-cut diamond surround, gallery and half-hoop, mounted in 18k rose gold, ruyi approximately 16.6 x 19.4 x 7.5 mm, ring size 6¾; Estimate HK$200,000 – HK$300,000 ($25,928 - $38,892) Accompanied by report no. KJ84878 dated 24 March 2014 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the ruyi is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT... [Lire la suite]

A Jadeite Bangle. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The semi-cylindrical jadeite bangle of celadon ground with rich lavender patches with very good translucency, inner diameters approximately 58.0 mm, width approximately 12.2 mm, thickness approximately 6.5 mm. Estimate HK$250,000 – HK$350,000 ($32,410 - $45,374) Accompanied by report no. KJ84441 dated 24 February 2014 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the bangle is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected. Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 27 May... [Lire la suite]

A set of jadeite, diamond and sapphire jewellery. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Comprising a ring, set with an oval jadeite cabochon of lavender colour and very good translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, alternating with circular-cut sapphires; and a pair of matching earrings en suite, mounted in 18k white gold, largest cabochon approximately 14.5 x 12.6 x 7.6 mm, ring size 6, earrings 1.6 cm long (3). Estimate HK$280,000 – HK$380,000 ($36,299 - $49,263) Accompanied by two reports nos. KJ84848 and KJ84849 dated... [Lire la suite]

A Jadeite Bangle. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The cylindrical jadeite bangle of rich lavender colour and very good translucency, inner diameters approximately 56.2 mm, width approximately 11.1 mm, thickness approximately 11.0 mm. Estimate HK$2,500,000 – HK$3,500,000 ($324,099 - $453,739) Accompanied by report no. KJ72326 dated 19 April 2012 from Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the bangle is natural jadeite and no polymer is detected. Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 27 May 2014. Convention... [Lire la suite]

A magnificent jadeite and diamond pendent necklace, by Chow Tai Fook. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 Suspending a thick high domed oval jadeite cabochon of even rich lavender colour and very good translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, to the pear-shaped diamond surmount, joined to a brown silver cord, mounted in 18k white and rose gold, cabochon approximately 37.1 x 28.2 x 14.1 mm, 78.0 cm long. With maker's mark for Chow Tai Fook Estimate HK$2,800,000 – HK$3,800,000 ($362,991 - $492,630) Accompanied by report... [Lire la suite]

Two blue and white plates, Kangxi underglaze blue six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 hey are variously decorated with a pair of elegant ladies and hares beside a tree in a mountainous river-landscape. 8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) diam. max. Estimate £600 – £1,000 ($1,012 - $1,687) Provenance: Acquired in France in 1965. Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 14 May 2014, London, South Kensington - http://www.christies.com/