3 septembre 2016

Lot 243. A diamond flower necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: $40,000–60,000. Price Realised  USD 143,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The three graduated detachable clip brooches, designed as circular and baguette-cut diamond flowers, extended from a circular-cut diamond line necklace, 14 3/4 ins. (necklace), 2 ins. (largest brooch), mounted in platinum - Each clip brooch signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y. nos. 8175, 6352 and 6352A; necklace signed V.C.&A., N.Y., no. 9431 ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 254. A diamond bangle bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger. Estimate: $30,000–50,000. Price Realised  USD 161,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Set at the top with variously-sized circular-cut diamonds, extending five en tremblant circular-cut diamond flower blossoms, to the platinum and circular-cut diamond hinged bangle bracelet, circa 1940, 2 1/4 ins. diameter, in a Schlumberger black suede fitted case. Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger Note: This exceptional bangle is a rare and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 298. A 'Dehua' figure of a seated Buddha, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's depicted seated in dhyanasana on a foliate-incised double-lotus base, wearing a draped robe falling loosely over a belted dhoti, the hair in tight, pointed whorls over the domed ushnisha, the face with a serene, meditatve expression and downcast gaze, covered overall in a milky white glaze - Height 13 1/2  in., 34.3 cm From the Collection of Richard... [Lire la suite]

Lot 297. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 1,000 — 2,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's the bodhisattva seated on a rockwork throne cradling a child, flanked by further attributes, a vase and book, the base with two attentive acolytes centered by a writhing dragon - Height 8 3/8  in., 21.3 cm. From the Collection of Richard Lehman Gray Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 13 sept. 2016, 10:30 AM

Lot 296. A 'Dehua' figure of Budai, 19th-20th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's modeled wearing loose-fitting robes ribbon-tied below a well-rounded stomach, the jovial deity holding a pearl in the right hand, standing on a knotted cloth sack with waves curling up from beneath, the back with impressed double gourd mark reading He Chaochun - Height 6 1/4  in., 15.9 cm. From the Collection of Richard Lehman Gray Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 13 sept.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 295. A 'Dehua' figure of Tudi Gong, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's seated on a throne, wearing a tall scholar's hat and voluminous robes belted with a long sash tied in front extending to the feet, the bearded face with contemplative expression - Height 6 1/2  in., 16.5 cm. From the Collection of Richard Lehman Gray Exhibition: Blanc de Chine: Divine Images in Porcelain, China Institute... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 294. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, 19th century, Qing dynasty. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's finely modeled in a pose of 'royal ease', adorned in loose robes and a single-strand beaded necklace, the hair swept up in a chignon with two knotted plaits falling in tresses over the shoulders, the left arm holding a ruyis cepter and leaning on a tripod armrest, the back impressed with a double-gourd seal reading He Chaozhong - Height 8 1/2... [Lire la suite]

Lot 293. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, attributed to Huijiang Shanren. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's the standing bodhisattva with finely modeled hands joined in front of loose robes opened to reveal a beaded necklace, a cowl draped over the high chignon secured by a scrolling trefoil ornament above the serene face with downcast gaze, all supported on a base of scrolling clouds, the back with an impressed Huijiang... [Lire la suite]

Lot 292. A 'Dehua' figure of Damo, 19th-20th century. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's the luohan balancing atop a slender reed above a base of swirling waves, with hands clasped beneath the voluminous folds of long layered robes, the bald head slightly turned to one side with well defined features and penetrating gaze beneath thick furrowed brows, the back impressed with Taoya tang rectangular seal mark - Height 13 1/4  in., 33.7 cm. From the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 291. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, late 17th-early 18th century. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby's the bodhisattva seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus base and wearing loose robes ribbon-tied at the waist, sixteen of eighteen arms holding attributes, the diadem centered with a figure of Amitabha Buddha and encircling a double chignon above the open third eye - Height 10 in.; 25.5 cm From the Collection of Richard Lehman Gray Note:... [Lire la suite]