22 mai 2015

A rare 9.50 carats rectangular-shaped fancy vivid orangy yellow diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$12,000,000 – HK$18,000,000 ($1,500,000-2,300,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a rectangular-shaped fancy vivid orangy yellow diamond weighing approximately 9.50 carats, within a baguette and oval-shaped diamond surround, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, ring size 5¾ Accompanied by report no. 12621867 dated 1 April 2013 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 9.50 carat... [Lire la suite]

An impressive pair of 6.76 and 6.17 carats marquise-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond and pear-shaped diamond ear pendants, by Moussaieff. Estimate HK$6,500,000 – HK$9,500,000 ($1,600,000-2,300,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Each set with a marquise-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing approximately 6.76 and 6.17 carats, surmounted by a pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, 2.9 cm long, in black suede Moussaieff case. Signed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 6. A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and of the period (1821-1850).  Photo: Bonhams. With deep rounded sides above a short foot rising to a slightly everted rim, the exterior of the body with two five-clawed dragons amidst floral and leafy vines, each chasing a flaming pearl and interspersed by a pair of phoenix, all beneath a band of ruyi-head scrolls interspersed between auspicious Buddhist Emblems, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a scaly five-clawed dragon... [Lire la suite]

Lot 5. A very rare imperial famille rose bottle vase, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period (1723-1735) 18.8cm (7 3/8in) high. Estimate HK$ 180,000 - 240,000 (€92,000 - 140,000). Sold for HK$ 11,560,000 (€ 1,381,024). Photo: Bonhams. Exquisitely enamelled in delicate shades of green, purple, white and red against a striking pure white ground, the compressed globular body rising to a straight neck decorated with a continuous scene featuring narcissus blooms on elegant... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2032. An important 9.13 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate HK$6,500,000 – HK$9,500,000 ($800,000-1,200,000). Price realised HKD 8,200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 9.13 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 6, with French assay mark for platinum. Accompanied by report no. 77113 dated 9 October 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 9.13 carat... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2036. An extremely rare 10.33 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate HK$12,800,000 – HK$18,000,000 ($1,650,000-2,300,000). Price realised HKD 19,160,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. et with a circular-cut sapphire weighing approximately 10.33 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond two-tiered surround, extending to the quarter-hoop, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 6½ Accompanied by report no. 75679 dated 17 July 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 10.33 carat... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 4. A blue and white and copper-red 'Immortals' bowl, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 22.2cm (8 3/4in) diam. Estimate HK$ 180,000 - 240,000 (€21,000 - 28,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2016. Decorated around the exterior with the Eight Daoist Immortals on a ground of copper-red crested waves, the interior with a central medallion enclosing Shoulao beside a deer holding a staff, the base with a six-character zhuanshuseal mark.  Provenance: Wilfred A. Evill... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3. A rare 'Ming-style' blue and white bowl, Chenghua six-character mark, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 12.6cm (5in) diam.  Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€29,000 - 41,000). Sold for HK$ 750,000 (€ 89,599). Photo: Bonhams. Elegantly potted with rounded sides above a short foot, the exterior painted in rich blue tones with a continuous heavenly landscape scene, depicting a female deity accompanied by three female attendants within a terraced courtyard by a pavilion... [Lire la suite]

A unique 10.02 carats Type IIa pear-shaped diamond, 2.66 carats pear-shaped diamond and hexagonal-shaped fancy purplish red diamond pendant necklace, by Nirav Modi. Estimate HK$15,000,000 – HK$25,000,000 ($2,000,000-3,200,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 10.02 carats, suspended from a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.66 carats, spaced by a hexagonal-shaped fancy purplish red diamond weighing 1.03 carats, joined to the neckchain set with navette-shaped... [Lire la suite]

An elegant natural pearl and diamond necklace, by Moussaieff. Estimate HK$24,000,000 – HK$35,000,000 ($3,000,000-4,500,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. The front designed as a series of natural white and cream button pearls measuring approximately 9.0 - 9.1 x 8.6 to 13.5 -13.6 x 10.9 mm, alternating with marquise-cut diamonds, suspending a fringe of white and cream natural pearl drops measuring approximately 8.8 - 8.9 x 11.7 to 11.1 - 11.2 x 15.0 mm and marquise-cut diamond trefoils, each joined by... [Lire la suite]