mai 2016

Lot 3323. A large and rare Ming wucai seated figure of Shoulao, Wanli period (1573-1620). Estimate HK$1,200,000 – HK$1,800,000 ($155,204 - $232,807). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The God of Longevity is shown seated atop a recumbent deer raised on an oval plinth painted with clouds and waves breaking against rocks, and holding a ruyi in his right hand. He is dressed in a brightly coloured robe predominantly decorated with peony medallions on an iron-red diaper ground, the front and shoulders with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3322. A blue and white ‘hundred boys’ circular box and cover, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619). Estimate HK$300,000 – HK$500,000 ($38,801 - $64,669). Price Realised HKD 1,180,000 (USD 152,571)Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The domed cover is well painted with a scene of boys at play in a courtyard, surrounded by a band of four dragons striding amidst clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls above a narrow band of precious objects alternating... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3321. An Imperial yellow-enamelled bowl, Jiajing six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1522-1566). Estimate HK$90,000 – HK$150,000 ($11,640 - $19,401). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The bowl is finely potted with rounded sides rising from a circular foot to a slightly flared rim, covered inside and out with an even enamel of egg-yolk yellow tone, with the exception of the base covered with a clear glaze. 7 3/4 in. (19.5 cm.) diam., box Provenance: A Japanese private... [Lire la suite]

Lot 275. Magnificent Jadeite “One Hundred and Eight” Necklace. Largest Jadeite bead measuring approximately 18.62mm; length approximately 1750mm. Estimate：HK$ 18,000,000 – 25,000,000／US$ 2,300,000 – 3,200,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International The necklace composed of a hundred and eight good translucent jadeite beads of emerald green colour, divided by four 'fotou' (Buddha's head) beads of one jadeite of similar translucency and colour and three handcrafted plated bronze beads, length approximately... [Lire la suite]

Lot 176. Impressive 6.26-Carat Natural Unheated Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring. Estimate：HK$ 1,100,000 – 1,500,000／US$ 140,000 – 192,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International. Centring on a heart-shaped alexandrite weighing 6.26 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6 Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 15040008, dated 8 April 2015, stating that the 6.26 carat alexandrite is natural, Violetish-Green colour in daylight and Purple colour in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 264. 13.85 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1930. Estimate：HK$ 3,500,000 - 4,500,000／US$ 450,000 - 577,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International. The bracelet centring with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 13.85 carats, decorated with calibré-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 45.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 172mm.  Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 13067304, dated 25 June 2013, stating that the 13.85 carat sapphire is natural, Blue... [Lire la suite]

Lot 226. Important 6.00-Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Mogok “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby and Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.  Estimate：HK$ 9,800,000 – 15,000,000／US$ 1,260,000 – 1,920,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International. Centring on an oval ruby weighing 6.00 carats, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed. Ring size: 5½ Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 81683, dated 24 August 2015, stating that the 6.00 carat ruby is natural, Red... [Lire la suite]

Lot 216. The “Crown of Muzo“.  Important 29.16-Carat Natural Untreated Colombian Muzo Emerald and  Diamond Ring. Estimate：HK$ 9,800,000 – 13,000,000／US$ 1,260,000 – 1,666,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International. Centring on a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 29.16 carats, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds on the shoulders, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 6¼ Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS69320, dated 15 October 2015, stating that the 29.16 carat emerald is natural, Green colour, of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 273. “The Cape of Good Hope”. Magnificent 61.72-Carat Light Yellow VS2 Clarity Triple Excellent Diamond, Graff; and Matching Diamond Necklace. Estimate：HK$ 16,000,000 – 20,000,000／US$ 2,050,000 – 2,560,000. Courtesy Tiancheng International. Suspending a brilliant-cut light yellow diamond weighing 61.72 carats, laser inscripted GRAFF, to an articulated necklace set with variously-shaped diamonds together weighing approximately 54.60 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 400mm, ring fitting.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3320. A rare blue and white 'phoenix and cranes' vase, Jiajing six-character mark in underglazed blue in a line and of the period (1522-1566). Estimate HK$1,500,000 – HK$2,600,000 ($194,006 - $336,276). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The vase is finely potted with a slightly compressed globular body and applied to both sides of the neck with lion-mask loop handles hanging loose rings. The body is painted in attractive vibrant tones of cobalt blue with alternating pairs of phoenix and cranes, flying amidst... [Lire la suite]