17 mai 2016

Paul Poiret, Veste modèle Chinois, circa 1905. Estimation : 300 - 400 €. Résultat: 4 000 €. © Beaussant Lefèvre  en drap de laine vert rebrodé au point de chaînette de motifs végétaux, encolure en "V" sur boutonnage asymétrique en métal doré repercé et brandebourgs de velours marine, découpe au carré au bas du vêtement, manches larges avec effet de chasuble par un biais rapporté. Sans griffe. Nom du modèle et date portés à l'encre par Denise Poiret sur une pièce de soie cousue sur la doublure. La veste... [Lire la suite]

Afternoon Dress and Hat, Paul Poiret, 1923

Lot 58. A Longquan celadon-glazed figure of the Bodhisattva Wenshu riding a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty; 22.8cm (9in) high. Sold for £11,250 (€14,395). © Bonhams 2001-2016. Stoutly modelled wearing a leafy cap above the biscuit face and chest with an elaborate necklace, enveloped by a thick green shawl and bearing a long curving ruyi sceptre, seated cross-legged on the back of a luxuriously ornamented Buddhist lion covered in a rich celadon glaze.  Note: For a related biscuit and celadon-glazed figure of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 57. A Longquan celadon-glazed 'luduan' incense burner and cover, 16th century; 13cm (5 1/8in) high (3). Sold for £3,125 (€3,998). © Bonhams 2001-2016 The mythical beast standing four-square with a bulbous body intricately incised with scales and flames, the cover shaped as the animal's head with bulging eyes, a single horn, mouth agape and flowing mane below the chin, covered overall with a lustrous green glaze, Japanese wood box.  Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, LONDON,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 56. A large Longquan celadon-glazed carved dish, 14th-15th century; 43.5cm (17 1/8in) diam. Sold for £3,750 (€4,798). © Bonhams 2001-2016. Heavily potted, carved to the interior centre with a cash and trellis diaper pattern, surrounded by peonies borne on foliate meander to the gently rounded sides, beneath a scrolling band to the rim, all covered under a thick and lustrous glaze of olive-green colour.  Note: Compare a similar Longquan celadon-glazed dish with everted rim and interlocking cash motif,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 225. 18 Karat Gold, Freshwater Pearl and Diamond 'Hindu' Bracelet, René Boivin, France. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's The torsade composed of eight strands of freshwater pearls, with tapered ropetwist terminals set with small round diamonds, suspending a tassel composed of nine freshwater pearl fringes, internal circumference 7 inches, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1950. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Magnificent Jewels, April 23, 2009, lot 12. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 119. Gold, Silver and Citrine Necklace, René Boivin, France. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's The tapered collar set at the front with two oval-shaped citrines, with gold ring accents, gross weight approximately 84 dwts, mounted in 18 karat gold and silver, internal circumference 14¼ inches, signed R. Boivin, with French assay and maker's marks. This necklace was worn by actress Maura Tierney at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.  Sotheby's. Fine Jewels New York | 10... [Lire la suite]

Lot 68. Platinum and Diamond Ring, René Boivin, France. Estimate10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's Centering a row of five old European-cut diamonds, the mounting accented by numerous smaller old European-cut diamonds, size 4, with French assay and workshop marks.  Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Françoise Cailles. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels New York | 10 Jun 2016, 10:00 AM

Lot 216. 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, René Boivin, France. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's Of waved design, composed of alternating links set with round emeralds and diamonds, length 6¾ inches, with French assay and maker's mark.  Sotheby's. Fine Jewels New York | 10 Jun 2016, 10:00 AM

Lot 304. 7.04 carats Colombian emerald, sapphire, rock crystal and diamond ring, René Boivin, 1991. Estimate 44,000 — 53,000 CHF. Lot sold 131,250 CHF. Photo Sotheby's Set with a sugarloaf emerald stated to weigh 7.04 carats, between pear-shaped cabochon sapphires and framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, the mount composed of rock crystal, size 481/2.  Accompanied by SSEF report no. 84043, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity modification;... [Lire la suite]