28 avril 2015

Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (b. Deventer, act. 1554–d. 1605, Antwerp) and Lucas van Doetecum (b. Deventer, act. 1554–d. before 1589) after Alart du Hameel (b. ’s-Hertogenbosch, c. 1449–d. before January 27, 1507); The Besieged Elephant, n.d.; etching and engraving, i/v; image: 15 9/16 × 21 3/8 inches; published by Hieronymus Cock, Antwerp; Private collection. SAINT LOUIS, MO.- The Saint Louis Art Museum is presenting Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print, an exhibition exploring the significant... [Lire la suite]

Lot 10. An underglaze-blue and iron-red-decorated ‘Dragon’ dish, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 7 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) diam. Estimate £8,000 – £12,000 ($12,112 - $18,168).  Price realised GBP 15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The dish is decorated to the centre of the interior with an iron-red five-clawed dragon above crashing waves. The exterior is decorated with nine further iron-red dragons on a similar ground below a stylised floral... [Lire la suite]

Lot 7. A fine aubergine-glazed incised 'Dragon' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 6 in. (15.3 cm.) diam. Estimate £15,000 – £20,000 ($22,710 - $30,280). Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl is finely incised to the exterior with a pair of dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst flames and above a border of waves. The foot is further incised with a border of key-fret above a double line. The bowl is covered... [Lire la suite]

A yellow-glazed bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double-circle and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate £10,000 – £15,000 ($15,140 - $22,710). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl has deep rounded sides rising from a short foot, and is covered overall in an even pale yellow glaze. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) diam. Provenance: Christie's Paris, 14 June 2006, lot 356.With S. Marchant and Sons, London, 1980s.  Christie's. APPRECIATING ELEGANCE: ART FROM THE SUI YUAN ZHAI... [Lire la suite]

A pair of yellow-glazed incised floral dishes, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate £30,000 – £50,000 ($45,420 - $75,700). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each dish is delicately incised to the exterior with a band of large flower heads and leafy scrolls, covered overall in a vibrant yellow glaze. 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diam. Provenance: Formerly in a French private collection.Christie's Paris, 22 November 2006, lot 316. Note: Compare... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2. A small painted enamel 'European subject' snuff bottle, Qianlong four-character mark in blue emanel and of the period (1736-1795). Overall 2 ½ in. (6.2 cm.) high including gilt-metal stopper. Estimate £15,000 – £20,000 ($22,710 - $30,280). Price realised GBP 17,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each side of the bottle is delicately painted with a cartouche within a floral border, enclosing a pastoral scene with two European ladies engaged in conversation under a tall tree.  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1. A small rare famille rose-enamelled glass miniature vase, Qianlong four-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm.) high. Estimate £20,000 – £30,000 ($30,280 - $45,420). Price realised GBP 43,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is enamelled to the exterior with an official holding a sceptre and accompanied by an attendant, beside three scholars standing below a large pine tree. Shoulao is depicted flying on a crane above a pavilion. The shoulders... [Lire la suite]

Lot 416A. Pair of 10.63 and 10.83 carats Type IIa pear-shaped diamond pendants. Estimate 1,460,000 — 2,450,000 CHF (1,377,361 - 2,311,324 EUR). Lot Sold 1,870,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's. Set with pear-shaped diamonds weighing 10.63 and 10.83 carats.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165366266 and no. 2165366281, stating that the 10.63 and 10.83 carat pear-shaped diamonds are both D Colour, VVS1 and VVS2 Clarity respectively, both type IIa, together with working diagrams stating... [Lire la suite]

Pair of fine 10.02 and 10.03 carats Type IIa cushion-shaped diamond earrings. Estimate 2,400,000 — 2,800,000 CHF (2,264,154 - 2,641,513 EUR). Photo Sotheby's  Each suspending a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 10.02 and 10.03 carats, from a line of single-cut diamonds, hook fittings. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161836842 and no. 2165836825, stating that the diamonds are each D Colour, Flawless, Excellent Polish and Symmetry, together with Type IIa classification letters. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble... [Lire la suite]

Very fine 17.39 carats Type IIa brilliant-cut diamond ring. Estimate 2,400,000 — 2,800,000 CHF (2,264,154 - 2,641,513 EUR). Photo Sotheby's  Set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 17.39 carats, size 52.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165988391, stating that the diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless, Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry, together with a Type IIa classification letter. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 12 May 2015, 10:30 AM