23 janvier 2016

Sapphire Gentleman’s Ring, Cartier, Paris, circa 1950. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show Mid-century natural cabochon sapphire solitaire gentleman’s ring, set in 18k gold.   Victorian Banded Agate Elastic Bracelet, English, circa 1880. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show Banded agate bracelet bracelet on elastic cord.   Victorian Old Mine Diamond Chandelier Earrings, English, circa 1870. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 67. A diamond and conch pearl brooch. Photo: Bonhams. in the form of a flower with conch pearl stamen accentuated by petals and stem of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed J. Stella; estimated total diamond weight: 12.30 carats; conch pearl weighing approximately: 30.00 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 3 3/4in. Sold for US$ 15,000 (€13,878).  Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 13 Dec 2011 12:00 EST, NEW YORK  

Conch pearl and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Suspending a conch pearl drop, to a surmount set with princess-cut diamonds and another conch pearl, to a fine chain spectacle-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 425mm. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GPB. Lot sold 7,500 GBP.  Sotheby's. Important Jewels, London, 17 Dec 2008

Lot 2817. Pair of natural pearl, conch pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Photo Sotheby's Each suspending on a drop-shaped natural pearl, surmounted by a conch pearl, decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the hook surmount, mounted in platinum. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 HKD. Lot sold 250,000 HKD.  Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1132613851, dated 11 July 2011, stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indication of treatment. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 101. A famille rose 'Huntsman' plate, circa 1740. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. Price Realized $25,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The richly enameled huntsman with a stag lying before him and a hound at either side - 9 in. (23 cm.) diameter Provenance: Acquired from P. Suval, Inc., Virginia, in 2004. THE COLLECTION OF J. JEFFERSON AND ANNE WEILER MILLER  Notes: After Johan Elias Ridinger (1698-1767), the famed German engraver of horses, hounds and hunting scenes. CHRISTIE'S. CHINESE... [Lire la suite]

Lot 60. A rare black-ground 'Trumpeter' plate, circa 1740. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. Price Realized $30,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 With two Turkish musicians, possibly inspired by or after Cornelis Pronk, gilt spearhead at the rim, all on a lustrous black ground - 8 1/8 in. (22.5 cm) Provenance: Christie's, London, June 1996, lot 282. THE COLLECTION OF J. JEFFERSON AND ANNE WEILER MILLER CHRISTIE'S. CHINESE EXPORT ART, 21 January 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot 63. A rare famille rose ‘Don Quixote’ soup plate, circa 1740. Estimate: $15,000-25,000. Price Realized $32,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Richly enameled with the knight on horseback, the barber's basin on his head and the faithful Sancho Panza at his side, two deshabille women peeking out from a tree - 8 7/8 in. (22.4 cm.) diameter Provenance: Christie's, New York, January 1998, lot 38. THE COLLECTION OF J. JEFFERSON AND ANNE WEILER MILLER  Notes: After an engraving by J.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 166. An ornithological part dinner service, late 18th century. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. Price Realized $40,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Delicately enameled with bird vignettes in colored enamels and gilt, each piece with a different bird, the borders with narrow blue and gilt laurel garlands, comprising: A pair of soup tureens and covers, 14 ½ in. (36.8 cm.) wide A sauce tureen, cover and stand, 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) wideTwo large oval platters, 18 ½ in. (47 cm.) wide Three porcelain baskets in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 159. A rare famille rose European couple, circa 1770. Estimate: $15,000-25,000. Price Realized $43,750 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each wearing a colorful costume and holding a posy, the gentleman with his arm around the lady - 9 in. (23 cm.) high Provenance: The Collection of Mildred R. and Rafi Y. Mottahedeh; Sotheby's, New York, 19 October 2000, lot 409. Literature: D. Howard and J. Ayers, China for the West: Chinese Porcelain and Other Decorative Arts for Export Illustrated from... [Lire la suite]

Lot 164. A very large famille rose baluster jar and cover, mid-18th century. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000. Price Realized $43,750 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Colorfully enameled with phoenix in a fenced peony garden growing with large, lush blooms, smaller birds hovering or perched bearby amongst magnolia and prunus boughs, all beneath an intricate lappet collar around the shoulders and a large pink lotus bud knop - 34 1/4 in. high Property of the Sowell collection. CHRISTIE'S. CHINESE EXPORT... [Lire la suite]