01 septembre 2016
The Graff Eternal Twins
With unwavering dedication to the transformation of a rare diamond from its rough state into a polished masterpiece, Graff has cut and polished two identical stones of beautiful proportions and quality – The Graff Eternal Twins, an exceptional pair of 50.23 carat D Flawless emerald cut diamonds set as earrings, incorporating a total of 132.53 carats of the finest diamonds.01 septembre 2016
Mary Katrantzou, Dress, spring-summer 2014, Prêt–à–Porter
Mary Katrantzou (British, born Athens, 1983). Dress, spring-summer 2014, Prêt–à–Porter. Machine–sewn blue and purple digitally printed polyester satin twill, bonded to neoprene; hand–embroidered with purple Swarovski crystals and pearls, silver acrylic leaves, purple silk velvet ribbon, iridescent plastic sequins, and clear plastic tubing. Photo © Nicholas Alan Cope.
Mary Katrantzou (British, born Athens, 1983). Dress, spring-summer 2014, Prêt–à–Porter. Machine–sewn blue and purple digitally printed polyester satin twill, bonded... [Lire la suite]01 septembre 2016
A Guan-type faceted hu-form vase, 18th century
Lot 1360. A Guan-type faceted hu-form vase, 18th century. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The two bow-string bands that encircle the neck are interrupted by the pair of lug handles, and there is a slit in each end of the foot. The vase is covered overall with a pale blue-green-tinted grey glaze suffused with clear crackle, and the bottom of the foot with a dark brown dressing. 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) high.
Provenance: Acquired in the 1960s
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01 septembre 2016
An unusual copper-red-glazed bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 1359. An unusual copper-red-glazed bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The exterior is covered with a peachbloom-type glaze that thins to pale celadon in an area on one side below the rim, and the glaze on the interior and base has a faint blue-green tint. 7 ¾ in. (19.8 cm.) diam.
Property from the estate of C. Flippo Hicks, Gloucester, Virginia.
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A celadon-glazed incised floral bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 1358. A celadon-glazed incised floral bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The rounded, flared sides are incised on the interior and exterior with undulating lines that form petals that radiate upwards towards the scalloped, everted rim, and the bowl is covered overall with a glaze of soft sea-green color. 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) diam.
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A rare small black-glazed pear-shaped vase, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 1355. A rare small black-glazed pear-shaped vase, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The exterior is covered with a lustrous black glaze in contrast to the white rim and interior. 8 in. (20.2 cm.) high
Note: Compare the similar Kangxi-marked vase of comparable height (7 5/8 in.) sold at Christie's New York, 22-23 March 2012, lot 2098..
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Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540), Rest On The Flight To Egypt, 1524
Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540), Rest On The Flight To Egypt, 1524. Oil on panel, 110 x 89 cm. Museo del Prado, Madrid.01 septembre 2016
Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540), Virgin And Child With An Angel, 1523
Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540), Virgin And Child With An Angel, 1523. Oil on panel, 19 x 26 cm. Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.01 septembre 2016
A blue-glazed vase (cong), Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 912. A blue-glazed vase (cong), Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
of archaistic quadrangular form, set on two sides with elephant-head handles suspending fixed rings, covered overall save for the foot rim with an unctuous purplish-blue glaze thinning to white along the edges - Height 9 1/2 in., 24.1 cm.
Provenance: Collection of a United States Army General stationed in China, acquired between 1925 and 1948, and thence by descent.
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A rare celadon-glazed five-necked vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)
Lot 1365. A rare celadon-glazed five-necked vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The heavily potted vase of square section is raised on a spreading circular foot and the sides are molded with three sets of ribbed bands below the four small tubular necks that rise from the corners of the shoulder to surround the large central neck. The vase is covered overall with a glaze of soft sea-green... [Lire la suite]