20 mai 2015

An important 15.15 carats rectangular-shaped Type IIa diamond ring, by Graff. Estimate HK$14,000,000 – HK$18,000,000 ($2,200,000-3,500,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. et with a rectangular-shaped diamond weighing approximately 15.15 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 8½. Signed Graff  Accompanied by report no. 10312408 dated 31 March 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 15.15 carat diamond is D colour, internally... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2105. A rare 3.00 carats pear-shaped fancy intense blue diamond ring, by Moussaieff. Estimate HK$17,500,000 – HK$28,000,000 ($2,200,000-3,500,000). Price realised HKD 19,720,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a pear-shaped fancy intense blue diamond weighing approximately 3.00 carats, within a brilliant-cut pink diamond frame and heart-shaped pink diamond surround, to the brilliant-cut pink diamond three quarter-hoop, mounted in 18k rose gold, ring size 5½ , in black suede... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2105 A. An exceptional 5.02 carats rectangular-shaped fancy intense green diamond ring, by Moussaieff. Estimate HK$20,000,000 – HK$30,000,000 ($2,500,000-3,500,000). Price realised HKD 20,840,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. set with a rectangular-shaped fancy intense green diamond weighing approximately 5.02 carats, flanked by pear-shaped pink diamonds, to the brilliant-cut pink diamond gallery and three quarter-hoop, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¾, in black suede Moussaieff... [Lire la suite]

A highly important 10.32 carats pear-shaped fancy pink diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$30,600,000 – HK$50,000,000 (($4,000,000-6,400,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. et with a pear-shaped fancy pink diamond weighing 10.32 carats, flanked by pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in 18k white and rose gold, ring size 5¾ Accompanied by report no. 2155088099 dated 20 November 2012 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 10.32 carat diamond is fancy pink, natural colour, SI1 clarity ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2104. A superb 9.07 carats rectangular-shaped fancy intense pink Type IIa diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$95,000,000 – HK$120,000,000 (US$12,000,000-15,000,000). Price realised HKD 97,560,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a rectangular-shaped fancy intense pink diamond weighing approximately 9.07 carats, flanked by triangular-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k rose gold, ring size 5¼. Mounted by Harry Winston  Accompanied by report no. 12290465... [Lire la suite]

 Alexandre-Isidore Leroy De Barde (1777-1828), Vases grecs et étrusques.  Alexandre-Isidore Leroy De Barde (1777-1828), Nature morte aux oiseaux exotiques, au centre : un hibou, autour divers oiseaux. Alexandre-Isidore Leroy de Barde (1777-1828), Nature morte aux oiseaux exotiques, vers 1810, gouache et aquarelle. Alexandre-Isidore Leroy de Barde (1777-1828), Selection of Shells Arranged on Shelves (Choix de coquillages), first half of 19th century. Watercolour and gouache on heavy paper, 125 x 90 cm... [Lire la suite]

Spessartine Garnets on Smoky Quartz, Fujian Province, China. Via mineralists.tumblr.com

Chalcopyrite, Pedro Claim, Goldmyer Hot Springs, King Co., Washington, USA Via mineralists.tumblr.com

Tabular Wulfenite on matrix, Rowley Mine, Arizona Via mineralists.tumblr.com

Anish Kapoor, 'Blood Mirror', 2000 (detail). Stainless steel and lacquer, 78 in. diameter. Photo courtesy Heather James Fine Art PALM DESERT, CA.- Heather James Fine Art is offering an important sculpture by Anish Kapoor, one of the world’s most influential contemporary artists. At 78 inches in diameter, the stainless steel and lacquer Blood Mirror consumes its space and everything around it. It captivates and resonates with viewers, who seldom resist engaging with the art.  Anish... [Lire la suite]