8 septembre 2015

A very rare and exquisite Imperial painted enamel tripod dish, Qianlong four-character mark in blue enamel and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate $200,000 – $300,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. The dish is raised on three gilt-bronze, elephant-head supports and the bottom of the interior is finely decorated with a pair of fanciful butterflies with elaborately patterned wings confronted below a band of four linked, scrolling dragons in blue-green on a yellow ground on the slightly out-curved sides, the... [Lire la suite]

An exceptional Imperial painted enamel wine pot and cover, Qianlong six-character seal mark within a square in red enamel and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate $300,000 – $500,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Each broad side of the faceted bombé body is finely painted with a different scene of scholars, in one, three scholars sit on stools as they examine a painting, and in the other, two scholars sit sleepily on the ground beside an attendant and a large wine jar. Each panel is bordered by blue... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earclips, Harry Winston.  Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD . Photo: Sotheby's. Centering two oval-shaped rubies, together weighing 2.97 carats, framed by marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 7.80 carats, signed Winston, numbered 6438. With signed box. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 68609 A and B stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, one ruby with indications of heating and one ruby with no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and 5.27 carats Diamond Ring, Harry Winston. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 USD . Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 5.27 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately .45 carat, size 5¼, with maker's mark for Jacques Timey. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2171217267 stating that the diamond is D color, VS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially internally flawless.  Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, 11.62 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Harry Winston. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 USD . Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 11.62 carats, framed by marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 9.00 carats, size 6½, with maker's mark for Jacques Timey. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 68607 stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York, 24 sept. 2015

Platinum and Diamond Bracelet, Harry Winston. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 USD . Photo: Sotheby's. The cluster-style bracelet set with numerous round diamonds weighing approximately 69.00 carats, accented by marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 32.00 carats, internal circumference 6½ inches, with maker's mark for François Tavernier; circa 1960. Property from the estate of Dolores Sherwood Bosshard Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York, 24 sept. 2015

Pair of Platinum and Diamond Pendant-Earclips, The Tops by Harry Winston. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 USD . Photo: Sotheby's. Of cluster form, the tops centering two round diamonds weighing approximately 4.70 carats, accented by pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 38.50 carats, further set with marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 20.50 carats, with maker's mark; pendants detachable; circa 1960.  Property from the estate of Dolores Sherwood Bosshard Sotheby's. Important Jewels,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8068. A collection of sixty-five glass 'eye' beads, Zhou dynasty; 1 1/4in (2.8cm) width of the largest. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 20,000 (€9,000 - 18,000). Sold for US$ 31,250 (€ 25,381). Photo: Bonhams. Made from lead-barium glass, with vibrant blue bodies, some of iridescent tones, inset with delicately formed balls, rosettes, spirals and dots of contrasting colored glass in yellow, white and turquoise hues, the beads now strung on a cord to form a necklace.  Notes: The earliest... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8067. An archaistic gold and silver-inlaid bronze fitting, Song to Ming dynasty; 2 3/9in (6cm) wide. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 9,000 (€5,400 - 8,100). Sold for US$ 12,500 (€ 10,152). Photo: Bonhams. Finely cast in high relief as a taotie or animal mask, the bone structure sharply defined, the sides shaped by scrolling whorls of fur, with spiraling ears and horns and large sinuous eye sockets inset with pupils carved from black crystaline stone, the details and surface picked out in geometric designs of gold... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8065. A small gilt metal weight, Song to Ming dynasty; 1 3/4in (4.6cm) high. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,500 - 6,300). Sold for US$ 9,375 (€ 7,614). Photo: Bonhams. Naturalistically cast in the form of a pair of frogs, one seated upon the back of the other, with hammered and incised designs suggesting different skin patterns, each frog displaying eye sockets inset with semi-precious stones.  Provenance: Walter Randel, New York, circa 2002 Bonhams. CHINESE PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF... [Lire la suite]