05 novembre 2015
A rare purple-splashed Jun dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

05 novembre 2015
A purple-splashed Jun ewer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
A purple-splashed Jun ewer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($9,252 - $12,336). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The vessel is decorated with a thick pale blue glaze containing light purple splashes, thinning to a mushroom colour towards the rims. The short ring foot is unglazed, revealing the pale beige body. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high
Provenance: With Bluett & Sons Ltd., 7 November 1972.C. R. & M. M. Postan Collection (1899-1981), no. 44.From the Collection of Francis Golding... [Lire la suite]
05 novembre 2015
A purple-splashed Jun bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 216. A purple-splashed Jun bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) diam. Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($9,252 - $12,336). Price realised GBP 10,625. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The bowl is potted with deep rounded sides, covered overall in a pale blue glaze with deep purple splashes, thinning to a mushroom tone to the mouth rim. The recessed ring foot is unglazed, exposing the pale grey body.
Provenance: From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013).
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05 novembre 2015
A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,168 - $9,252). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The compressed body is raised on three slightly splayed, conical supports and is surmounted by a cylindrical neck rising to the flat, everted rim, with three narrow flanges beginning at a slight ridge on the shoulder and trailing down each leg. The censer is covered overall with a soft green glaze of even tone with some crackles. 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) wide
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05 novembre 2015
Ruby and diamond jabot pin, Cartier, early 20th century

05 novembre 2015
Emerald, ruby, mother-of-pearl and diamond brooch, 'New Khandy', Cartier

05 novembre 2015
Natural pearl, emerald and diamond jabot pin, Cartier, 1920s

05 novembre 2015
Important seed pearl and diamond tiara, Cartier, circa 1909

05 novembre 2015
Rare steel and diamond tiara, Cartier, circa 1912

05 novembre 2015
First solo show by Los Angeles photographer Melanie Pullen opens at Jenkins Johnson Gallery
