28 mars 2015

A natural pearl and diamond brooch. Estimate US$ 15,000 - 20,000 (€14,000 - 18,000). Photo Bonhams. designed as a pierced and openwork pavé-set diamond plaque of oval outline, centering a greenish gray natural pearl, measuring approximately 8.82 x 8.70mm, flanked by old European-cut diamonds; larger diamonds weigh approximately 0.75 carat each; estimated total diamond weight: 4.35 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 2 1/8in. Accompanied by GIA report #2165801551, dated November 17, 2014, stating: the pearl of... [Lire la suite]

A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants. Estimate US$ 7,000 - 9,000 (€6,400 - 8,300). Photo Bonhams. each suspending a baroque natural pearl, measuring approximately 10.32 x 7.65mm and 10.00 x 9.67mm, from a single-cut diamond cap and old-cut diamond line surmount; mounted in platinum and white gold; length: 1 1/4in.  Accompanied by GIA report #516127399, dated June 13, 2014, stating: natural pearl, saltwater, no indication of treatment. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 15 Apr 2015 14:00 EDT... [Lire la suite]

A natural pearl and diamond brooch. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€7,400 - 11,000). Photo Bonhams. designed as an old European and single-cut diamond bow, suspending a drop shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 10.78mm; estimated total diamond weight: 1.30 carats; mounted in platinum and 18k gold; length: 1 1/4in. Accompanied by GIA report #2175054735, dated February 26 2015, stating: natural pearl, saltwater. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 15 Apr 2015 14:00 EDT - NEW YORK

A natural pearl and diamond ring. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€7,400 - 11,000). Photo Bonhams. centering an old mine, cut diamond, extending two natural pearls, with old-cut diamond shoulders; center diamond weighs approximately: 1.50 carats; mounted in 18k gold  Accompanied by Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) report #62689, dated March 10, 2012, stating one pearl measuring 7.89-8.02 x 8.48mm as: natural, saltwater. Accompanied by Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) report #62690, dated March 10, 2012,... [Lire la suite]

A natural pearl and diamond pendant. Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€3,700 - 5,500). Photo Bonhams. centering a natural button shape pearl measuring 21.03 x 17.16mm, suspending a natural drop shape pearl measuring: 10.79 x 8.44mm, enhanced by old mine and old European-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight: 1.25 carats; mounted in silver and gold; length: 2in.  Accompanied by GIA report #1162971023, dated February 13, 2015, stating: natural pearls, saltwater. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 15 Apr 2015 14:00... [Lire la suite]

Phạm An Hải (B. 1967), Balance. Signed and dated 2011; signed, titled, inscribed and dated 2011 on the stretcher of the reverse. Oil on canvas, 100 by 200 cm. 39 1/4 by 78 3/4 in. Estimate 100,000—150,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG

  Hồng Việt Dũng (B. 1962), Monk. Signed. Oil on canvas, 101 by 101 cm.; 39 3/4 by 39 3/4 in. Estimate 30,000 —50,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Professor Arthur Lim Exhibition: Singapore, NUS Museums, National University of Singapore, The Arthur Lim Benefaction: Twelve Important Paintings, 2003 Bibliography: Singapore, NUS Museums, National University of Singapore, The Arthur Lim Benefaction: Twelve Important... [Lire la suite]

Đặng Xuân Hoà (B. 1959), (I) Painter (II) Man with a bird. (i) Signed and dated 2/2008 (ii) Signed and dated 2/2008. Oil on canvas, in 2 parts. Each: 50 by 59.5 cm.; 19 1/2 by 23 1/4 in. (2). Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Provenance: Private Collection, Singapore Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG

Nguyễn Trung (B. 1940), Inside pagoda. Signed and dated 2000. Mixed media on canvas, 100 by 100 cm.; 39 1/4 by 39 1/4 in. Estimate 40,000— 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG

Trần Lưu Hậu (B. 1928), Temple. Signed and dated 88. Oil on canvas, 111 by 134.5 cm.; 43 3/4 by 53 in. Estimate 48,000 —68,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Bibliography: Jeffrey Hantover, Uncorked Soul: Contemporary Art from Vietnam, Plum Blossoms (International) Ltd., Hong Kong, 1991, p. 82, colour plate 25 Note: « …his mastery comes from having faced the realities of life and death as a young student in the Viet Bac and having seen a bit more of the world than most Vietnamese... [Lire la suite]