2 mai 2015

14.26 carats Fancy intense yellow diamond ring. Estimate 290,000 — 390,000 CHF (273,585 - 367,925 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. The cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 14.26 carats, set between trillion-shaped diamond shoulders, size 62. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1176060183, stating that the diamond is Fancy Intense Yellow, Natural Colour, VS2 Clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 361. Unmounted cushion-shaped diamond of yellow tint weighing 29.68 carats. Estimate 315,000 — 500,000 CHF (297,170 - 471,699 EUR). Lot sold 466,000 CHF . Photo: Sotheby's. The cushion-shaped diamond of yellow tint weighing 29.68 carats. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Lot 480. Property of Princess Rama Malla, Nepal. Impressive fancy yellow diamond and diamond necklace. Estimate 780,000 — 1,365,000 CHF (735,850 - 1,287,738 EUR). Lot sold 1,630,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Designed as a graduated line of circular-cut diamonds, the central fancy yellow diamond weighing 15.43 carats, on a clasp and chain accented with similarly cut diamonds, length approximately 350mm.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 1162687542, stating that the central... [Lire la suite]

Lot 441. 31.80 carats of yellow tint diamond ring, Binder. Estimate 390,000 — 490,000 CHF (367,925 - 462,265 EUR). Lot sold 730,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 31.80 carats of yellow tint, size 53, sizing band, signed Binder, maker's mark, case stamped Binder.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Lot 425. Impressive 53.17 carats fancy yellow diamond ring. Estimate 1,560,000 — 2,150,000 CHF (1,471,700 - 2,028,305EUR). Lot sold 1,690,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's. Claw-set with a cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond weighing 53.17 carats, between triangular diamond shoulders, size 52. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165882800, stating that the diamond is Fancy Yellow, Natural Colour, VS2 Clarity.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai... [Lire la suite]

A four-colour overlay glass tripod censer and cover, 18th century. Estimate £6,000 – £10,000 ($8,900-15,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The censer is carved through the red, pale green and blue overlay with four sinuous chilong amongst scattered clouds and bats on an opaque greyish-white ground, the cover similarly decorated. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, wood stand Provenance: Property from the Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes, Jr. collection. A ruby-red overlay snowflake... [Lire la suite]

  A blue glass cup, possibly Korea, Silla dynasty (57 BC – 935 AD). Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP (2,713 - 4,070 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. the deep flaring sides rising from a splayed foot to a gently lobed rim, decorated to the exterior with raised circular bosses, Japanese wood box; together with a blue glass sprinkler, Japanese wood boxes. Quantité: 5 - 10.5cm., 4 1/8 in. Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd, Tokyo. Exhibition: Cup: Exhibition of Eastern... [Lire la suite]

Lot 9. A glass cicada, Han Dynasty; 3.7cm, 1 1/2 in. Estimate 500 — 700 GBP (678 - 950 EUR). Lot sold 3,000 GBP (4,182 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. the glass of green tone with calcified caramel inclusions, Japanese wood box; together with three shell ornaments, Shang dynasty, Japanese wood box. Quantité: 6. Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd., Tokyo.  Bibliography: Glass Cicada: Ryūsen Shūhō. Sōgyō shichijū shūnen kinen/Mayuyama: Seventy Years,... [Lire la suite]

"Trésors de Sable et de Feu, Verre et Cristal aux Arts Décoratifs , XIVe-XXIe siècle" aux Arts décoratifs. © Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris/photo: Jean Tholance. PARIS - Cet ensemble offre un regard étendu sur les styles, les techniques et les goûts propres à chaque époque, to ut en rendant hommage aux écoles et foyers créatifs européens, orientaux et américains. La chronologie des douze salles évoque aussi l'histoire de la construction de ce patrimoine au travers des achats et surtout des dons et legs de collectionneurs... [Lire la suite]

Wouter Dam, Céramique, 2010-2015. Céramique. Courtesy galerie NeC, © Wouter Dam PARIS - Les sculptures monochromes de Wouter Dam semblent être gonflées par l'air qui les traverse. Comme une voile gonflée par le vent, les formes semblent onduler sous la houle, formant ainsi des vagues et des creux. Elles attirent le regard à la fois sur des courbes douces mais aussi sur des bords aiguisés, et nous plongent dans un état méditatif. «A première vue, mes créations peuvent paraître minimalistes. Mais elles sont néanmoins... [Lire la suite]