10 avril 2016

Blue and white porcelain dish, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, 1573 - 1620

Lot 1070. Blue and white porcelain dish, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, 1573 - 1620. Estimate: € 26000-30000. Photo Hampel. Rounded sides rising to a flaring rim. Three lingzhi clouds within a double circle in the well. A pair of dragons chasing the flaming pearl on the exterior. Base marked with six-character Wanli mark (Da Ming Wan Li nian zhi) within a double circle, and of the period. Diameter: 17.7 cm.   Hampel. Asian Art. Thursday, April 7, 2016
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10 avril 2016

Fine and very rare Doucai vase, China, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng six character mark and period (1723-1735)

Lot 1075. Fine and very rare Doucai vase, China, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng six character mark and period (1723-1735). Estimate: € 75000-85000. Photo Hampel Cylindrical shape on short, wide standing ring and a straight-running, shortened neck. Delicate painting featuring a bird cherry tree, stones and bamboo on the floor and in different hues shaded clouds in shades of green, yellow, red-brown and underglaze blue. Height: 11.5 cm. Literature: See. for vases in a similar form: Exhibition of Ancient... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

Important Platinum and Diamond Ring

Lot 309. Important Platinum and 17.05 carats Diamond Ring. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an emerald-cut diamond weighing 17.05 carats, flanked by round and tapered baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats, size 8. Accompanied by GIA report no. 10088373 stating that the diamond is I color, VVS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, New... [Lire la suite]
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10 avril 2016

Important Platinum, Fancy Pink Diamond, Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Lot 317. Important Platinum, 3.03 carats Fancy Pink Diamond, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a pear-shaped mixed-cut Fancy Pink diamond weighing 3.03 carats, flanked by calibré-cut sapphires, the openwork mounting further set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .55 carat, size 6. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151344551 stating that the diamond is Fancy Pink, Natural Color, VS2 clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels,... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

Spectacular 18 Karat Gold, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Pendant-Necklace

Lot 311. Spectacular 18 Karat Gold, 30.81 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Pendant-Necklace. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond weighing 30.81 carats, suspended from a chain set with six round near colorless diamonds weighing .57 carat, length 16¾ inches.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175385857 stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Natural Color, VS2 clarity.  Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

A Qingbai foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Lot 82. A Qingbai foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279). Estimate 12,000 — 18,000 HKD (1,355 - 2,032 EUR). Lot sold 35,000 HKD (3,951 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. of conical form, the wide flaring sides rising from a gently tapered foot to a six-lobed rim, the centre inside with an indented circle, covered overall in a transparent glaze with a bluish tinge suffused with a network of icy crackles, the base unglazed revealing the buff-coloured body and inscribed with the... [Lire la suite]

10 avril 2016

A carved Qingbai ‘boys’ bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Lot 81. A carved Qingbai ‘boys’ bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate 7,000 — 9,000 HKD (790 - 1,016 EUR). Lot sold 47,500 HKD (5,362 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. of conical form, the wide flaring sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a gently flaring rim, freely carved to the interior with two boys amongst a lush ground of scrolling peonies, applied overall with a transparent glaze with a bluish tinge pooling to a deeper tone in the recesses, the glaze... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

A moulded ‘Ding’ ‘phoenix’ dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

Lot 80. A moulded ‘Ding’ ‘phoenix’ dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD (6,773 - 9,031 EUR). Lot sold 325,000 HKD (36,690 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. the shallow rounded sides supported on a short neatly cut foot, crisply moulded to the interior with a central medallion enclosing two stylised floral blooms borne on meandering foliate scrolls, all encircled by a pair of phoenix in flight amongst similar floral scrolls, the details of the plumage... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

Magnificent Platinum and Diamond Ring

Lot 188. Magnificent Platinum and 15.37 carats Type lla Diamond Ring. Estimate 1,200,000 — 1,800,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 15.37 carats, size 5. Property from the collection of Josephine Chaus Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175505237 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless. Also with a letter from the GIA stating that the... [Lire la suite]
10 avril 2016

Magnificent Platinum and Diamond Ring

Lot 318. Magnificent Platinum and 19.25 carats Type lla Diamond Ring. Estimate 1,800,000 — 2,200,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an emerald-cut diamond weighing 19.25 carats, flanked by two modified calf's head-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, size 6¼. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1176455100 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless. Also with a... [Lire la suite]
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