11 décembre 2015

18 Karat Gold, Platinum, 14.78 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 USD. Lot sold 610,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's Centering an emerald-cut emerald weighing 14.78 carats, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, size 5¼. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 59431 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant, type: traditional. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels New York | 09 Dec 2015.

Lot 584. An unusual gourd-shaped celadon-glazed porcelain vase, China, underglaze blue Chenghua six-character mark, 18th-19th century. Estimate 2500/3500 €. Unsold. © 2015 Nagel Auctions H. 35 cm - One small vase on the shoulder chipped at the mouth Property from an old Stuttgart private collection, bought in Stuttgart prior 1974   Nagel. "Asian Art", 08/12/2015

Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, 31.41 carats Burmese Ruby and 31.25 carats Diamond Necklace and Ring, David Webb. Estimate 350,000 — 450,000 USD. Lot sold 430,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's The necklace set at the front with five oval-shaped and cushion-cut rubies weighing 31.41 carats, framed and accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 31.25 carats, internal circumference 15½ inches, signed David Webb; together with a ring of similar design, centered by a cushion-cut ruby weighing 5.30 carats, accented... [Lire la suite]

Lot 583. A monochrome red-brown glazed porcelain bottle vase, China, Wanli mark, Qing dynasty. Estimate 1.500/2.000 €. Lot sold 1.500€. © 2015 Nagel Auctions H. 21,2 cm - Stand chipped Nagel. "Asian Art", 08/12/2015

Lot 897. A green glass brushwasher, China, engraved Guangxu four-character mark and period. Estimate 600/1000 €. Lot sold 1.000 €. © 2015 Nagel Auctions wood stand - D. 8,2 cm - Minor wear Nagel. "Asian Art", 08/12/2015

A cobalt blue glass bowl, 18th-19th century. Estimate US$ 1,200 - 2,000 (€1,100 - 1,800). Photo Bonhams. Formed with a wide, deep well and raised on a tall upright foot with a shallow recess across the base, the translucent matrix of deep blue color (surface abrasions). 6in (15.3cm) diameter Property from the Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco  Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 11 Dec 2015 10:00 PST - SAN FRANCISCO

Two blue and white deep dishes, Vietnam, late 15th-early 16th century. Estimate US$ US$ 1,200 - 1,500 (€1,100 - 1,400). Photo Bonhams. Each with the interior well painted in underglaze blue with a stylized floral roundel encircled by leafy blossoms or tendrils below a scroll band at the rim, the exterior ringed with jeweled lappets and the base applied with brown iron oxide (each with a crack). 14 5/8 and 14in (37.1 and 35.8cm) diameters Property from an International Private Collector Bonhams. ASIAN... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2034. A pair of gold Champa earrings, Vietnam, Tap Nam period, 12th century. Estimate US$ 1,500 - 2,000 (€1,400 - 1,800). Photo Bonhams. Each large hoop encircled by six repoussé convex disks, with a small central boss attached to the perimeter of a wide gold band open to the top (some encrustation). 1 1/4in (3.2cm) diameter Property from the Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, California  Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 11 Dec 2015 10:00 PST - SAN FRANCISCO

Seated bodhisattva (left attendant of a triad), ca. mid-17th century. Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Korea. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015 (2015.300.301a–c). NEW YORK, NY.- The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea signed a memorandum of understanding today at the Museum, establishing a long-term relationship of cooperation in the area of Korean art and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 488. Exceptional Cushion-cut Sugarloaf Cabochon Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 25.87 carats. Estimate $3,500,000 / 4,500,000. Sold for $5,122,000 ($197,990 per carat). WORLD AUCTION RECORD PRICE-PER-CARAT FOR A SUGARLOAF CABOCHON KASHMIR SAPPHIRE. Photo Sotheby's NEW YORK, NY.- Propelled by top prices for important diamonds, exceptional colored stones and historic designs, Sotheby’sfinal jewelry auction of 2015 concluded last night in New York with a $52.3 million total, raising... [Lire la suite]