18 mars 2015

Jadeite and Diamond Ring. Estimate 2,500,000 — 2,800,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's Set with a curved jadeite plaque of translucent emerald green colour, to a mount pavé-set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6. Plaque approximately 19.35 x 17.85 x 3.45mm. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 88739, dated 9 January 2015, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite and Diamond 'Flower' Brooch. Estimate 3,000,000 — 4,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's Modelled as a flower, the petals set with five oval jadeite cabochons of emerald green colour and fine translucency, the centre highlighted by five pear-shaped and one circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, with pendant loop fitting. Cabochons approximately 18.96 x 15.07 x 5.65mm to 14.12 x 11.71 x 4.78mm Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone... [Lire la suite]

Fine Pair of Jadeite 'Discs', Jadeite and Diamond Pendent Earrings.  Estimate 4,200,000 — 4,800,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's Each suspending a translucent jadeite disc of emerald green colour, surmounted by a jadeite bead and jadeite cabochon of matching colour and translucency, embellished by circular-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 1.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Diameter and thickness of discs approximately 21.13 x 6.46mm and 21.25 x 6.32mm; cabochons... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite 'Ruyi' and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Earrings. Estimate 5,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's The necklace set with seven translucent jadeite plaques of emerald green colour carved as ruyis, embellished by brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds; and pair of earrings en suite, each set with two jadeite ruyis of matching colour and translucency; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 27.20 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite 'Eggplant', Yellow Diamond and Diamond Pendant. Estimate 7,500,000 — 8,500,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's The jadeite of emerald green colour and fine translucency, carved as an eggplant, to a surmount set with a square-shaped yellow diamond, embellished by circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, accompanied by a black cord. 'Eggplant' approximately 48.72 x 16.76 x 10.66mm. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 88635,... [Lire la suite]

Rare Pair of Jadeite Bangles. Estimate 15,000,000 — 17,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's Each circular jadeite bangle of translucent celadon tone suffused with intense emerald green colour. Inner diameter and thickness approximately 53.46 x 10.32mm and 53.42 x 10.27mm respectively. Accompanied by two Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered KJ 86668 and KJ 86669 respectively, both dated 5 August 2014, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade". ... [Lire la suite]

Very Fine Jadeite and Diamond Necklace. Estimate 15,000,000 — 18,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's The necklace set with seventeen graduated jadeite cabochons of emerald green colour and fine translucency, highlighted to the centre by an oval jadeite cabochon of matching colour and translucency, embellished by variously-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 26.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold,length approximately 410mm. Cabochons approximately 15.71 x 13.66 x 6.78 to 9.43 x 8.77 x... [Lire la suite]

Fine and Important Jadeite Bangle. Estimate 22,000,000 — 26,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's The highly translucent jadeite bangle of soft emerald green colour throughout, suffused with patches of intense emerald green colour. Inner diameter and thickness approximately 56.68 and 12.15mm respectively. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 88719, dated 8 January 2015, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade". Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Exceptional Jadeite Bead and Diamond Necklace. Estimate 45,000,000 — 55,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's Composed of sixty-seven jadeite beads of emerald green colour and fine translucency, completed by a clasp centring on a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.01 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 715mm. Jadeite beads approximately 11.07 to 9.32mm. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory... [Lire la suite]

A large marble figure of a seated lion, China, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $100,000 - $150,000. Price Realized $317,000 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Boldly carved sitting on its hind legs, its powerful forepaws supporting the lithe body, the face with open mouth, bared fangs, and lolling tongue, the eyes with furrowed expression and the mane in tight curls - 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm.) high Provenance: Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, before 1964.Collection of Christian Humann (d. 1981), Pan-Asian... [Lire la suite]