4 septembre 2015

A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $7,000 – $9,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The central knob shaped as a crouching beast is surrounded by six lions clambering amidst grapevine and in the outer field with animals racing between various birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of foliate scroll at the rim. There is malachite encrustation around the sides and on the reverse. 6 in. (15.1 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 613 g ... [Lire la suite]

A silvery bronze circular  'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $6,000 – $8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The central knob is surrounded by four lions clambering amidst fruiting grapevine, and in the outer field with birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of classic scroll. There are patches of malachite encrustation throughout. 4 ½ in. (11.7 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 520 g Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985. Christie's  FINE CHINESE... [Lire la suite]

A bronze circular mirror, Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-265). Estimate $5,000 – $7,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The central knob is surrounded by divinities and beasts within a band of half circles alternating with squares cast with characters, all encircled by a narrow hatchured border, a narrow inscription band and a band of clouds on the rim. The mirror has a blackish patina and some areas of milky green encrustation. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 307 g Provenance: Acquired in... [Lire la suite]

A silvery bronze circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220). Estimate $6,000 – $8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The central knob is in the center of a confronted dragon and tiger above the small figures of two birds and a ram, all encircled by an inscription and a hatchured border below sawtooth bands on the raised rim. The patina on both sides is silvery and there is ferrous and malachite encrustation. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 506 g Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985. ... [Lire la suite]

A silvery bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220). Estimate $8,000 – $12,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The central knob is within a square band of twelve nipples alternating with the characters of the Twelve Branches, surrounded by 'TLV' motifs and eight nipples, the Guardians of the Four Directions (Blue Dragon, Red Bird, White Tiger and the Dark Warrior), as well as other animals, birds and pixie, all encircled by an inscription, a hatchured border, and sawtooth bands on the raised rim.... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, 26.18 carats Burmese  Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 350,000 — 450,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 26.18 carats, the mounting accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats, further decorated with round emeralds and sapphires, size 6¾, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 3869. Accompanied by GRS report no. GRS2013-057085 stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. ... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, 18 Karat Rose Gold, 3.55 carats Fancy Light Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate 475,000 — 525,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a pear-shaped Fancy Light Blue diamond weighing 3.55 carats, framed by round diamonds of pink hue weighing approximately .25 carat, bordered by round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately .60 carat, size 6½. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1162772232 stating that the diamond is Fancy Light Blue, Natural Color, VS2 clarity. Please note the... [Lire la suite]

Fine Platinum and 12.21 carats Diamond Ring. Estimate 550,000 — 650,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a pear-shaped diamond weighing 12.21 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, size 6. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175129228 stating that the diamond is F color, VVS2 clarity. Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York, 24 Sep 2015

Important Pair of Platinum, 12.16 and 10.18 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendant-Earclips, Harry Winston. Estimate 650,000 — 750,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Supporting two emerald-cut emeralds weighing 12.16 and 10.18 carats, with cluster-style tops set with round, pear and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 13.65 carats, signed HW; pendants detachable. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 48875 A and B stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement:... [Lire la suite]

Elegant Platinum and 10.19 carats Type lla Diamond,  D color, Internally Flawless, Ring. Estimate 1,300,000 — 1,600,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-cut diamond weighing 10.19 carats, the mounting accented by small round diamonds weighing .27 carat, size 6½. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175071992 stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless. Together with a letter from the GIA stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type lla. Sotheby's. Important... [Lire la suite]