13 octobre 2016
A fine and rare blue and white 'dragon' rectangular moonflask, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 3700. A fine and rare blue and white 'dragon' rectangular moonflask, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate 2,000,000 — 3,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 3,080,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.
the rectangular body sweeping up from a short rectangular foot to a slightly broad shoulder and surmounted by a slender tubular neck flanked by a pair of chilong handles, each side exquisitely painted in shaded tones of cobalt blue with a pair of dragons... [Lire la suite]13 octobre 2016
A pair of blue and white 'Phoenix' dishes, Marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Lot 3694. A pair of blue and white 'Phoenix' dishes, Marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD. Lot sold 250,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.
each with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, finely decorated in shaded tones of cobalt blue, the interior with a medallion enclosing a pair of phoenix with outstretched wings and billowing tail feathers, the mythical creatures interrupted by ruyi-shaped clouds, all within a... [Lire la suite]13 octobre 2016
A fine blue and white 'dragon' jarlet and cover, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Lot 3693. A fine blue and white 'dragon' jarlet and cover, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). Estimate 6,000,000 — 8,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 5,480,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.
finely potted of squat ovoid form rising to rounded shoulders and a short waisted neck, decorated in bright blue tones with three ferocious three-clawed dragons, each reaching for a 'flaming pearl', the domed cover painted with beribboned coins and lozenges alternating with clouds below a blue... [Lire la suite]13 octobre 2016
A 5.54 carats, VS1 clarity pear brilliant-cut light blue diamond ring
Lot 241. A 5.54 carats, VS1 clarity pear brilliant-cut light blue diamond ring. Estimate USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Set with a pear brilliant-cut light blue diamond, weighing approximately 5.54 carats, within a pavé-set circular-cut pink diamond surround, to the circular-cut pink diamond half-hoop, ring size 6, mounted in 18k rose gold.
Accompanied by report no. 2141549111 dated 13 April 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is light blue,... [Lire la suite]13 octobre 2016
A 15.04 carats, I color, VS1 clarity round brilliant-cut diamond ring
Lot 129. A 15.04 carats, I color, VS1 clarity round brilliant-cut diamond ring. Estimate USD 350,000 - USD 450,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Set with a round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 15.04 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 5171524592 dated 17 March 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is I color, VS1 clarity, with excellent cut, polish and symmetry
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A 22.02 carats H color, VVS2 clarity cushion brilliant-cut diamond ring
Lot 248. A 22.02 carats H color, VVS2 clarity cushion brilliant-cut diamond ring. Estimate USD 750,000 - USD 950,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Set with a cushion brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 22.02 carats, to the circular-cut diamond half-hoop, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 5172440426 dated 18 July 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is H color, VVS2 clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry.
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An early Islamic pottery wine flask, Iran, 12th century
Lot 20. An early Islamic pottery wine flask, Iran, 12th century. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000 (USD 18,375 - USD 24,500). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Both sides with the same moulded decoration under a clear glaze, a central band of crosses between them, repaired breaks; 7in. (17.8cm.) high.
Christie's. Sale 12241, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 20 October 2016, London, King Street13 octobre 2016
A Safavid soft-paste porcelain bottle, Kirman, South East Iran, 17th century
Lot 19. A Safavid soft-paste porcelain bottle, Kirman, South East Iran, 17th century. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 8,575 - USD 12,250). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Both sides similarly decorated, each with central omphalos and raised band down the sides, the foot with one large chip, base with old owner's label with the name 'Ziegler'; 12 1/8in. (30.8cm.) high.
Christie's. Sale 12241, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 20 October 2016, London, King Street13 octobre 2016
A Safavid pottery dish, Tabriz, North West Iran, 16th century
Lot 18. A Safavid pottery dish, Tabriz, North West Iran, 16th century. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,350 - USD 9,800). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
With cusped rim on short foot, the exterior with a repeated design of leaves between paired cobalt-blue lines, some chips to glaze and rim; 12½in. (32cm.) diam.
Christie's. Sale 12241, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 20 October 2016, London, King Street