26 mai 2015

A 3.15 carats cushion-shaped fancy intense yellowish green diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$ 1.3 million - 1.6 million (€150,000 - 190,000) ©  Bonhams. The cushion-shaped fancy intense yellowish green diamond, weighing 3.15 carats, between heart-shaped diamond shoulders, remaining diamonds 0.84 carat total, ring size 5¾ Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the 3.15 carat diamond is natural Fancy Intense Yellowish Green colour and VS2 clarity. Report number 6137892749, dated 8 January... [Lire la suite]

An extremely rare cushion-shaped fancy intense pinkish purple diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HK$ 2.5 million - 3.5 million (€300,000 - 410,000) ©  Bonhams. The cushion-shaped fancy intense pinkish purple diamond, weighing 1.51 carats, between bifurcated shoulders set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by similarly cut diamonds of yellow tint, ring size 4¼ Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is natural Fancy Intense Pinkish Purple colour and VS2 clarity. Report number 2156254843, dated... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Famille-Rose dishes "Dame au parasol" from a drawing by Cornelis Pronck, circa 1740, China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1796). Estimate 8 000 € / 10 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste diam cm 23 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, Importants Objets d'Art de la Chine, le 26 Mai 2015 à 10h et 14h - 20121 MILANO

A Famille-Verte blue-ground vase with naturalistic decoration within reserves on a gilt bronze base and details, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722). Estimate 10 000 € / 12 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste h cm 72 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, Importants Objets d'Art de la Chine, le 26 Mai 2015 à 10h et 14h - 20121 MILANO

A carved coral "two Guanyin and three children" group, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 10 000 € / 15 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste gr. 540, h cm 19,5 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, La Splendeur du Corail Chinois, le 26 Mai 2015 à 9h0 - 20121 MILANO

A carved coral "two Guanyin with fan and flowering branches" group, China, early 20th century. Estimate 10 000 € / 15 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste ggr. 790, h cm 21 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, La Splendeur du Corail Chinois, le 26 Mai 2015 à 9h0 - 20121 MILANO

A carved coral three Guanyin group, China, early 20th century. Estimate 10 000 € / 15 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste. gr 1235 con base, h cm 32 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, La Splendeur du Corail Chinois, le 26 Mai 2015 à 9h0 - 20121 MILANO

A rare Henan teabowl  Jin Dynasty (AD1115-1234). Estimate HKD45,000 - 65,000 (TWD182,000 - 263,000) (USD5,800 - 8,400) © Ravenel. This teabowl is shaped like a douli bamboo hat, its rim is curving slightly outwards, and it rests on a small round foot. The inside of the bowl is finished with black glaze grained with rust-colored streaks, brought out by burning the high-iron glaze at high temperatures. The visual effect is pleasant to the eye and invites fancy reveries. On the outside, the textured black glaze extends... [Lire la suite]

A very rare Dingyao dish carved with peony, Northern Song Dynasty (AD960-1127). Estimate HKD300,000 - 400,000 (TWD1,215,000 - 1,619,000) (USD38,700 - 51,600) © Ravenel. The imperial Ding kiln was one of the five most important kilns during the Song dynasty, and it is best know for its white porcelain. This rare Dingyao dish with a peony design and widely flaring sides is entirely covered with pure, snow-white glaze, which is among the best found among all Ding ware. The walls are decorated with stylized floral... [Lire la suite]

A rare Yaozhou celadon teabowl, Jin Dynasty (AD1115-1234). Estimate HKD50,000 - 65,000 (TWD202,000 - 263,000) (USD6,400 - 8,400) © Ravenel. During the Jin dynasty, Yaozhou kilns began to increasingly produce ceramics with a bluish-white glaze (called yuebai or moon-white). This teabowl is a typical specimen. It has an yuebai finish inside and out, with a particularly vitreous texture and luster. The vessel is broad-bellied, and its lip is very slightly curved inwards. The deep, rounded belly rests on a round foot.... [Lire la suite]