23 mai 2016

Lot 535. A 30.63 carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch. Estimate HK$ 900,000 - 1.5 million (€100,000 - 170,000). Photo: Bonhams. The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 30.63 carats, between an asymmetric bow set with brilliant-cut diamonds, within baguette-cut diamond borders,diamonds approximately 30.20 carats total, width 6.0cm Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Report number 84670, dated 9 March... [Lire la suite]

Lot 615. A Pair of 10.55 carats and 10.38 carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earclips, by Chantecler. Estimate HK$ 450,000 - 650,000 (€52,000 - 75,000). Photo: Bonhams. The oval-cut sapphires, weighing 10.55 carats and 10.38 carats, within brilliant-cut diamond double-tiered surrounds, diamonds approximately 10.60 carats total, signed Chantecler, length 2.6cm Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphires have no indications of heat treatment and originate from Ceylon (Sri... [Lire la suite]

Lot 616. A 21.30 carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring. Estimate HK$ 750,000 - 950,000 (€86,000 - 110,000). Photo: Bonhams. The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 21.30 carats, within a brilliant-cut diamond double-tiered surround, accented by similarly cut diamond shoulders, diamonds approximately 5.75 carats total, ring size 7½ Note: Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Report number 84671,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 617. An Impressive 73.23 carats Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Estimate HK$ 4.5 million - 5.5 million (€520,000 - 630,000). Photo: Bonhams. The oval-cut sapphire, weighing 73.23 carats, within a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond surround, suspended from an oval-link chain accented by similarly cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 25.00 carats total, necklace length 44.0cm, pendant length 5.8cm, pendant detachable  Accompanied by a Gubelin report stating that the natural sapphire has no... [Lire la suite]

Lot 49. Gabriel Metsu (Leiden 1629 - 1669 Amsterdam), An Officer Paying Court to a Young Woman, detail, signed lower center on the foot stove: GMetsu (GM in ligature), oil on canvas, 16 by 14 in; 40.6 by 35.5 cm. Estimate 6,000,000 — 8,000,000 USD (5,397,140 - 7,196,186 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.  NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s spring auction of Master Paintings in New York will be held on 26 May 2016, featuring 102 superb works by celebrated... [Lire la suite]

Lot 758. A Rare Shrine of Three-Gilt-Bronze Figures of Amitayus Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period Sculptures 30 cm; shrine 95 x 90 x 40 cm Est. HK$3 – 4 million / US$390,000 – 520,000. Photo: Sotheby's. HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong June series of Chinese Works of Art sales will take place on 2 – 3 June 2016. A dedicated sale titled Water, Pine and Stone Retreat – Playthings will offer scholarly objects from the esteemed collection assembled since the 1960s, many inscribed with rare marks revealing the original identities... [Lire la suite]

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