14 juin 2015

1922 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout. Photo RM Sotheby's. 70 bhp, 298 cu. in. L-head inline four-cylinder engine with single updraft carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, live-axle suspension with semi-elliptical leaf springs and shock absorbers, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 132 in.  For 1915, Mercer, the most famous American performance name of the decade, introduced its first all-new model since its founding five years prior. The Series 5, as it was aptly named, would remain in... [Lire la suite]

1932 Auburn Twelve Custom Phaeton Sedan. Photo RM Sotheby's. Chassis no. 1572. Serial no. 12160A 2572 H Model 12-160A. Est. 200 bhp, 520 cu. in. horizontal-valve V-12 engine, three-speed manual transmission with Columbia electric overdrive, two-speed Dual Ratio rear axle, solid front and live rear axles with semi-elliptical leaf springs, and front-wheel vacuum-assisted hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 133 in.  E.L. Cord was one to look the Great Depression in the face and smile. For 1932, his team at Auburn... [Lire la suite]

1929 Stutz Model M Four-Passenger Speedster by LeBaron. Photo RM Sotheby's. Chassis no. M8-43-CY17A. Engine no. 30360 As Stutz increasingly developed its single-cam inline eight-cylinder engine in the late 1920s, they also experimented with reaching back to their performance past, building bodies to suit the new engine’s heat. “Semi-custom” offerings were led by two speedster bodies from coachbuilder LeBaron, a two- and four-passenger, both with racing-style “cut-down” front doors and, on the four-passenger... [Lire la suite]

A 5.45 carats square-cut G color, VS1 diamond ring. Estimate $120,000 – $180,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with a square-cut diamond, weighing approximately 5.45 carats, flanked on either side by a fancy-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum With report 13426115 dated 9 June 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is G color, VS1 clarity The magnificent jewels of Margaret Adderley Kelly  Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 16 June 2015, New... [Lire la suite]

A 12.50  carats pear-shaped H color, VVS1 diamond ring. Estimate $400,000 – $600,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 12.50 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond mounted in platinum With report 2171115290 dated 15 April 2015 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is H color, VVS1 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond may be potentially... [Lire la suite]

A 13.72 carats rectangular-cut G color, VVS2  diamond ring. Estimate $400,000 – $600,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 13.72 carats, flanked on either side by a triangular-cut diamond, mounted in platinum With report 5074824 dated 13 April 2015 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is G color, VVS2 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond may be potentially... [Lire la suite]

A 12.08 carats Thailand ruby and diamond ring. Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 12.08 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum With report CS 67384 dated 20 April 2015 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as Thailand. Heat enhancement. Minor to moderate clarity enhancement, heating residues type The... [Lire la suite]

A pair of 10.18 and 9.39 carats Thailand ruby and diamond ear clips. Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each set with a cushion-cut ruby, weighing approximately 10.18 and 9.39 carats, within a pear and circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in gold With report CS 67385 dated 20 April 2015 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the ruby, weighing approximately 10.18 carats, would be classified as Thailand. Heat... [Lire la suite]

A Burma ruby and diamond necklace. Estimate $450,000 – $650,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Designed as a graduated series of oval-cut rubies, each within pear-shaped diamonds, spaced by marquise-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, 15 ins. With report CS 67382 dated 20 April 2015 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of these rubies would be classified as Classic Burma. Heat enhancement: None; further stating that this is an elegant... [Lire la suite]

Paire de vases  Médicis en placage de malachite et bronze ciselé et doré, attribués à Pierre-Philippe Thomire, vers 1820-1830. Estimation : 30 000 € / 40 000 €. Photo AUCTIONART - RÉMY LE FUR & ASSOCIÉS Les anses ornées de feuilles d'acanthe, ils sont décorés de guirlandes de laurier, godrons et reposent sur une base et un socle carrés. (restaurations, petits manques). H : 41 L : 14,5 P : 14,5 cmD'après une tradition familiale, cette garniture aurait été donnée par le Tsar Alexandre Ier lors de sa... [Lire la suite]