13 avril 2015

Lot 116. A blue and white circular box and cover, Wanli Mark And Period. Estimate 25,000 — 30,000 GBP (33,913 - 40,695 EUR). Unsold Photo: Sotheby's. the exterior of the cover painted with a 'flaming pearl' supported on a stylized blossom surrounded by blossoms supporting the 'Eight Daoist symbols' (babao) and repeated on the sides of the cover and box, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze-blue within a double circle; 15cm., 5 7/8 in. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 119. A large blue and white 'Mandarin Duck' fish bowl, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619); 55.7cm., 22in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 GBP. Lot sold 106,250 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. sturdily potted, with deep rounded sides painted in soft tones of underglaze blue with a continuous scene of ducks swimming amongst flowering lotus, arrow grass and other aquatic weeds, all below a border of florets reserved against a stylised wave band at the rim, interrupted by a rectangular... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. A blue and white 'Mandarin ducks' bowl, Yuan dynasty; 18cm., 7in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP. Lot sold 112,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the rounded sides rising from a slightly spreading foot, the interior painted with two mandarin ducks in a lotus pond above a tortoise within a circular panel, below a wide band of classic scroll at the rim, the exterior painted with a band of scrolling lotus above a wide band of lappets at the foot. Note: This... [Lire la suite]

Lot 118. A fine gilt-bronze mounted blue and white ‘Dragon’ meiping, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619); 56cm., 22in. Estimate 250,000 — 300,000 GBP. Lot sold 389,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. sturdily potted with high rounded shoulders rising to a short waisted neck and lipped rim, boldly painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with a ferocious four-clawed dragon grasping a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, the sinuous scaly body with trailing flame-like extensions, the head detailed with... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 38. A rare blue and white facetted vase, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435); 13.8cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 200,000 — 250,000 GBP (271,300 - 339,125 EUR). Lot sold 3,845,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the square body with chamfered corners and supported on a splayed foot, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck with lipped rim, flanked by a pair of curved handles issuing from the mouths of moulded dragon heads with short horns, bulging eyes and sharp fangs, the... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and 14.33 carats Type lla Diamond Ring. Estimate $950,000 — 1,100,000 (863,409 - 999,736 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 14.33 carats, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, size 6¾.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 1162931137 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity. Together with a letter from the GIA stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type lla. Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 121. Important Platinum, 18 Karat Rose Gold, 11.41 carats Fancy Light Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate $1,900,000 — 2,200,000 (1,726,817 - 1,999,473 EUR). Sold for 1,930,000 USD (1,806,896 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a round-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut Fancy Light Pink diamond weighing 11.41 carats, accented by round diamonds of near colorless and pink hues weighing approximately 1.15 carats, size 5¾. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165608603... [Lire la suite]

Lot 363. Magnificent Platinum and 22.30 carats D color, Internally Flawless Type lla Diamond Ring. Estimate $2,800,000 — 3,200,000 (2,544,784 - 2,908,324 EUR). Lot sold 3,250,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an oval-shaped diamond weighing 22.30 carats, size 5¾, numbered 2229. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175050992 stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless. Together with a letter from the GIA stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type... [Lire la suite]

A Highly Important Platinum and 52.26 carats, D color, SI1 clarity Diamond Pendant-Necklace. Estimate $3,800,000-4,200,000 (3,453,635 - 3,817,175 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. The pear-shaped diamond weighing 52.26 carats, suspended from a chain set with eight round diamonds weighing .87 carat, length adjusts from 16 to 17 inches. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175001379 stating that the diamond is D color, SI1 clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, New... [Lire la suite]

Lot 357. A Spectacular 100.20 carats D color and Internally Flawless clarity Emerald-Cut Type lla Diamond. Estimate $19,000,000 — 25,000,000  (17,268,175 - 22,721,283 EUR). Lot sold 22,090,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's The emerald-cut diamond weighing 100.20 carats, mounted in platinum, size 6½.  Accompanied by a GIA monograph. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161435897 stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless. Together with a letter from... [Lire la suite]