20 novembre 2015

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A rare late 19th century coloured natural half pearl and diamond pendant. Estimate £80,000 – £100,000 ($121,680 - $152,100). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bronze coloured natural half-pearl centre measuring approximately 14.6mm, to an old-cut diamond cluster surround, suspending two grey natural pearl drops each with a rose-cut diamond cusp and terminal, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1880, 5.0cm Accompanied by report no.82551 dated 9th October 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the... [Lire la suite]

Formerly in the possession of Queen Isabella II of Spain. A rare 19th century natural coloured pearl necklace. Estimate £500,000 – £700,000 ($760,500 - $1,064,700). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The graduated row of forty-four natural coloured pearls measuring approximately 13.8-6.5mm, in varying tones of black, grey and bronze, to the similarly-set pearl clasp with old-cut diamond surround, mounted in silver and gold, 46.2cm Accompanied by report no.82552 dated 14th October 2015 from SSEF Swiss Gemmological... [Lire la suite]

Two 'Yaozhou' celadon bowls, Northern Song dynasty. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD (4,532 - 6,79 8EUR).  Photo Sotheby's one potted with deep rounded sides and a thin everted rim, the rim and interior moulded with six raised ridges to imitate lobes and glazed with a lustrous sage-green thinning over the ridges; the plain bowl of conical form, well potted on a low foot and an everted rim, the olive-coloured glaze stopping just above the knife-pared foot. 11.9 and 14.8 cm., 4 5/8  and 5... [Lire la suite]

A 'Yaozhou' celadon ‘Chrysanthemum’ bowl, Northern Song dynasty. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD (4,532 - 6,79 8EUR).  Photo Sotheby's of conical form with everted rim resting on a low knife-pared foot, the interior crisply moulded with a central stylised flowerhead medallion encircled by an undulating leafy stem issuing three large chrysanthemums and three smaller blossoms, the exterior incised with radiating lines, the footring unglazed - 11.6 cm., 4 1/2  in. PROPERTY FROM A... [Lire la suite]

An Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Brooch, circa 1905. Estimate 2,700 — 3,000 USD (2,520 — 2,800 EUR) © 1996-2015 Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers The diamond-set floral vines with sinuous whiplash tendrils suspending a trio of green plique-a-jour gingko leaves, mounted in silver and gold  Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Fall 2015. NOVEMBER 22, 2015, WINDSOR ARMS HOTEL, 18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto

An Art Nouveau Diamond, Pearl and Gold Pendant-Brooch, circa 1910. Estimate 450 — 600 USD (420 — 560 EUR) © 1996-2015 Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers The openwork form composed of sinuous whiplash tendrils, trefoiled foliage and curled acanthus leaves, accented by a small pearl (not tested for natural origin), tiny rose-cut diamonds and a pair of old European-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k gold Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Fall 2015. NOVEMBER 22, 2015, WINDSOR ARMS HOTEL, 18... [Lire la suite]

An Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond and Gold Pendant-Brooch, circa 1890. Estimate 1,500 — 2,250 USD (1,400 — 2,100 EUR) © 1996-2015 Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers Depicting a sinuous wood nymph with pale brown enamel wings with green accents, amid a plique-a-jour brownish-taupe enamel ground embellished by a pair of bellflowers, and suspending an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat, mounted in 18k gold  Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Fall 2015. NOVEMBER 22, 2015, WINDSOR... [Lire la suite]

An Enamel and Gold Pendant, Masriera. Estimate 1,125 — 1,350 USD (1,050 — 1,260 EUR) © 1996-2015 Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers The ovoid openwork frame supporting a pensive maiden wearing an iridescent pastel-coloured yellow and blue enamel dress, surrounded by blue, orange and yellow plique-a-jour enamel, with leafy green accents, mounted in 18k gold, signed Masriera  Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Fall 2015. NOVEMBER 22, 2015, WINDSOR ARMS HOTEL, 18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto

A Diamond and Gold Tiger Brooch, Tiffany & Co. Estimate 1,125 — 1,500 USD (1,050 — 1,400 EUR) © 1996-2015 Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers Realistically sculpted as a prowling tiger, with textured striping, diamond-set collar and emerald eyes, mounted in 18k gold, signed Tiffany & Co., Germany  Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Fall 2015. NOVEMBER 22, 2015, WINDSOR ARMS HOTEL, 18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto