26 août 2015

A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Lychee' seal paste box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Estimation 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. of circular form, the cover carved with a spray of five lychees growing on leafy branches against a floral diaper ground, the fruit textured with various diapering patterns, the exterior of the box similarly decorated to the underside with a further spray issuing four lychees, the interior lacquered black (2). Diameter 3 in., 7.6 cm Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

 Andrea Palladio, Villa Cornaro. Photo : Jean-Francois Josse    Andrea Palladio, Villa Cornaro.

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Lot 273. A small Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty. Height 4 5/8  in., 11.7 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. Lot sold 2,375 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. the compressed globular body divided into six gently rounded lobes, rising from three tapering feet to a waisted neck with everted rim, flanked by a pair of rope-twist upright handles, molded with a lush floral bloom to either side and incised around the neck with a key-fret band.  Provenance: Acquired in the 1970s or 80s. ... [Lire la suite]

A pearl and diamond pendant necklace. Estimate £3,000 - 4,000 (€4,100 - 5,500). Photo Bonhams. The 10.3-10.6 x 12.0mm natural pearl capped with old brilliant-cut diamonds to a trace-link chain, lengths: pendant 2.4cm, necklace 45.0cm  Accompanied by a report from the Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater. Report number 09848, dated 9th May 2014. Bonhams. JEWELLERY, 9 Sep 2015 11:00 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Five diamond brooches-tiara, circa 1890. Estimate £3,000 - 4,000 (€4,100 - 5,500). Photo Bonhams he graduated series of twelve-ray stars, each set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, detachable brooch fittings, tiara fitting provided, lengths: 5.6cm, 4.9cm, 4.9cm, 4.2cm, 4.2cm, fitted case  Bonhams. JEWELLERY, 9 Sep 2015 11:00 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Lot 222. A Yixing bucket-form teapot and cover, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, signed Chen Xinqing. Height 3 1/2  in., 9 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. Lot sold 75,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. of circular section, tapering towards the base, the center with a raised bowstring band, the mouth encircled with a broad raised band, leading to the stepped cover, the shoulder set with a short spout and opposing handle, the recessed base with incised signature (2).  Provenance: Collection of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 223. A Yixing ‘Millstone' teapot and cover dated Chongzhen guiyou year corresponding to 1633, signed Sheng Guanwu. Length 5 5/8  in., 14.4 cm.  Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Lot sold 60,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. of squat cylindrical form, the flat shoulder and cover with a broad groove, echoing the form of a millstone, the sides set with a short spout opposite the loop handle, the recessed base neatly incised Chongzhen guiyou Sheng Guanwu (guiyou year of... [Lire la suite]

A diamond and gem-set spray brooch, circa 1840. Estimate £3,000 - 4,000 (€4,100 - 5,500). Photo Bonhams. The bouquet of stylised cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamond peonies, with cushion-shaped ruby anthers, the stems decorated with rock crystal leaves and buds in pink and green foiled closed-back settings, tied with a rose-cut diamond bow, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 5.25cts total, French assay mark, length 8.2cm Note: A similar example can be seen at the V&A Museum, reference M.83-1951.  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 286. A rare wucai 'Garden' circular box and cover, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620). Diameter 9 5/8  in., 24.5 cm. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. of rounded form, thickly potted, the domed cover slightly raised and painted with a central medallion painted in underglaze blue, yellow, red, green and black enamel with a pair of long-tailed birds perched on the branches of a tall willow tree, with two butterflies hovering in flight above lilies... [Lire la suite]