17 septembre 2015

Lot 1737. The Dowager Viscountess Harcourt Diamond Necklace. Important Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900. Estimate 10,000,000 — 15,000,000 HKD (1,171,972 - 1,757,957 EUR). Lot sold 12,080,000 HKD (1,388,668 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Made in part from diamonds from the great comb à pampilles of the French Crown Jewels, set with twenty-eight graduated old mine-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 65.00 carats, each surmounted by pair of small collet-set diamonds on a... [Lire la suite]

A doucai bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate $15,000 - $20,000. Price Realized $32,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl is potted with steep sides, and is decorated on the exterior with a continuous design of bats and stylized shou characters between decorative bands of interlocked leafy scroll. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Provenance: Property from the Lai Family Collection.  Christie's. THE LAI FAMILY COLLECTION OF FINE CHINESE... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1851. Important Art Deco Jadeite, Enamel, Gem-Set and Diamond Brooch, Cartier, Circa 1927. Estimate 7,000,000 — 8,000,000 HKD (820,380 - 937,577 EUR). Lot sold 7,280,000 HKD (836,879 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Of modified quatrefoil shape, centring on a finely carved jadeite plaque of translucent apple green colour, carved with a garden scene on both sides measuring approximately 32.05 x 25.51 x 3.57mm, quartered by clusters of step-cut sapphires, a cabochon sapphire... [Lire la suite]

A fine and very rare famille rose bowl and cover, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate $40,000 - $60,000. Price Realized $100,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl is finely enameled with three bands of overlapping lotus petals between the green band encircling the foot in imitation of the lotus stem and a band of stamens at the rim. The domed cover is painted en suite with petals overlapping leaves below a seed pod surmounted by a gilded... [Lire la suite]

Unique Pair of 10.50 carats Colombian Emerald and 9.45 carats Diamond Earclips, Cartier. Estimate 8,500,000 — 10,500,000 HKD (996,176 - 1,230,570 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Of cluster design, each centring on a step-cut emerald and an emerald-cut diamond weighing 10.50 and 9.45 carats respectively, surrounded by pear-shaped diamonds and emeralds altogether weighing approximately 8.50 and 4.50 carats respectively, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed... [Lire la suite]

An iron-red and gilt-decorated rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate $15,000 - $18,000. Price Realized $12,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is well potted and decorated with variously shaped reserved panels containing birds and flowers set amidst a chrysanthemum scroll ground, with floral reserved against a diaper ground on the shoulder. The neck is decorated with butterflies beneath decorative borders repeated on the everted rim. There is an underglaze blue double circle on the base. 16... [Lire la suite]

A very rare small famille verte 'eggshell' wine cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate $12,000 - $18,000. Price Realized $22,500 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The cup is very thinly potted with steep sides and is painted around the exterior with a continuous scene of birds and butterflies amidst peony and magnolia growing around rocks, all on a pale green ground. The rim of the cup is encircled by narrow bands of yellow and purple enamel, and a diaper ground interrupted by reserved panels containing bamboo. 2... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1728. Very Fine Pair of Jadeite Earstuds. Estimate 8,000,000 — 12,000,000 HKD (937,577 - 1,406,366 EUR). Lot sold 9,440,000 HKD (1,085,184 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Each simply set with an oval jadeite cabochon of highly translucent emerald green colour, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Cabochons approximately 17.95 x 14.95 x 6.56mm and 17.89 x 14.88 x 6.86mm resepectively. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 90749 and KJ 90750,... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite and Diamond Necklace. Estimate 10,000,000 — 12,000,000 HKD (1,171,972 - 1,406,366 EUR). Photo Sotheby's Of fringe design, suspending nine graduated oval jadeite cabochons of translucent emerald green colour, decorated by brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 39.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 430mm. Nine cabochons approximately 17.82 x 13.96 x 9.10mm to 12.73 x 10.53 x 5.85mm. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone... [Lire la suite]

A very rare yellow amber flattened baluster vase and cover, 18th-19th century. Estimate $60,000 - $80,000. Price Realized $68,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is of flattened form with tapered neck and flared foot. The shoulders are carved with fixed lion mask and ring handles below the rim, which is encircled by a bow-string band repeated on the lower edge of the domed cover, which is surmounted by a recumbent lion. The amber is of an unctuous, golden honey-yellow tone. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm.) high, box ... [Lire la suite]