27 mai 2015

A 18.06 carats Burma oval-shaped sapphire and diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate 3,500,000 – HK$5,500,000 ($440,000-700,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing 18.06 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 6¾, in blue leather Harry Winston case. With maker's mark for Harry Winston  Accompanied by report no. 1005062 dated 11 May 2010 from the Gübelin Gemmological Laboratory stating that the 18.00 carat... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2048. A rare 15.53 carats Burma 'Royal Blue' oval-shaped sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate 4,800,000 – HK$6,500,000 ($600,000-800,000). Price realised HKD 7,240,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 15.53 carats, flanked by bullet-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¾. Accompanied by premium report no. 79045 dated 10 March 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 29. A rare blue and white 'Three Abundances' garlic-mouth vase, Qianlong seal mark and of the period  (1736-1795); 28.2cm (11 1/8in) high. Estimate HK$ 2.2 million - 2.5 million (€260,000 - 300,000). Sold for HK$ 3,760,000 (€ 449,191). Photo: Bonhams. Elegantly potted with a pear-shaped body above a splayed foot, rising to a slender neck and a bulbous garlic-shaped mouth, painted in rich cobalt blue tones with 'heaped and piled' effects depicting fruiting and flowering sprays of the Three... [Lire la suite]

Lot 28. A 'Ming-style' blue and white moonflask, bianhu, 18th century; Lot 28. Estimate HK$ 100,000 - 150,000 (€12,000 - 18,000). Sold for HK$ 475,000 (€ 56,746). Photo: Bonhams. The flattened circular body boldly decorated on each side in deep cobalt blue with a leafy fruiting branch of peaches, below a band of pendent leaves at the shoulder, with scroll-form curved handles at the cylindrical neck, box (2). Note: The present lot is an example of 18th century wares modelled after blue and white... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1939. A suite of ruby and diamond jewellery, by Gimel. Estimate 4,800,000 – HK$6,500,000 ($600,000-800,000). Price realised HKD 6,040,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Comprising a necklace, designed as a graduated line of oval-shaped rubies, each within a brilliant-cut diamond surround with pear-shaped diamond accents; and a bracelet and ear pendants en suite, mounted in 18k gold, necklace 40.3 cm long, bracelet 17.7 cm long, ear pendants 3.9 cm long, in three beige suede Gimel... [Lire la suite]

A 9.50 carat Burma ruby and diamond ring, by Gimel. Estimate HK6,400,000 – HK$8,500,000 ($800,000-1,100,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, extending to the half-hoop, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 5¼. Signed and with maker's mark for Gimel  Accompanied by report no. 79646 dated 30 March 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the approximately 9.50 carat ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare peachbloom-glazed pear-shaped vase,yuhuchunping, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$1,500,000 – HK$2,000,000 ($194,426 - $259,234). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is formed with a bulbous body rising to a slim waisted neck and widely flared mouth, supported on a tapered foot. It is covered to the exterior in a rich raspberry glaze, thinning to a mushroom tone at the extremities. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) high, box and... [Lire la suite]

A fine imperial peachbloom-glazed seal paste box and cover, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$900,000 – HK$1,200,000 ($116,655 - $155,541). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The exterior of the box is covered with a mottled glaze of soft reddish colour, fading to a lighter tone at the rim, the interior and base are covered in a clear glaze. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) diam., box  Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong, 31 October 2000, lot 867  Notes: Related... [Lire la suite]

Kai Yuan Tong Bao, Chine, Dynastie des Tang. Estimation 3 000 / 5 000 € © Cornette de Saint Cyr Or. D. 2,4 cm Rare exemplaire de cette pièce créée en 621, la quatrième année du règne de l’empereur Wude de la dynastie des Tang. La face principale est marquée des quatre idéogrammes autour de la perforation carrée, et le revers marqué du motif en croissant. Il semblerait que les exemplaires en or n’aient pas eu une valeur monétaire réelle, mais aient été exclusivement réservées aux cadeaux... [Lire la suite]

Coupe sur pied, Chine, Dynastie des Tang, 7°-9° siècles. Estimation 10 000 / 15 000 € © Cornette de Saint Cyr Alliage cuivreux argenté. D. 7,5 cm Coupe sur pied de forme classique à décor de rinceaux végétaux animés de fleurs et d’oiseaux sur un traditionnel fond de petits cercles.Le pied est décoré dans le même esprit. Usures et oxydations. CORNETTE DE SAINT CYR PARIS. Arts d’Asie – Art Tribal, le 9 juin 2015 à 14h. 6, Avenue Hoche – 75008 PARIS. Expert : Cabinet Daffos-Estournel... [Lire la suite]