14 octobre 2016

Jan Gossaert (called Mabuse) (Netherlandish 1478-1532), Portrait of Francisco de los Cobos y Molina (1475/85 - 1547), Spanish secretary of state, circa 1530-1532. Oil on panel. Height: 438 mm (17.24 in). Width: 337 mm (13.27 in). J. Paul Getty Museum. 

Lot 3660. A copper-red-glazed vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Xuande mark. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 HKD. Lot sold 225,000 HKD. Photo: Sothebys. potted with a slender ovoid body surmounted by a tapered neck, the lower neck with rounded steps, applied overall save for the base with a warm copper-red glaze, the countersunk white base inscribed with an apocryphal underglaze-blue six-character Xuande mark within a double-circle, wood stand; 19.8 cm, 7 3/4  in. Sotheby's,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 110. A pair of Burma ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Each detachable pendant, centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 4.66 and 3.58 carats, within a circular-cut diamond two-tiered surround, suspending a pear-shaped diamond fringe, from a surmount of similar design each centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, 2 ins., with French assay marks for platinum... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3648. An inscribed 'Langyao' red-glazed truncated bottle neck vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, inscription dated to the yiwei year (in accordance with 1775); 18.1 cm., 7 1/8  in. Estimate 1,500,000 — 2,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,875,000 HKD. Photo: Sothebys. stoutly potted, the globular body rising to slanted shoulders surmounted by a columnar neck, applied overall with a deep speckled copper-red glaze draining from the rim in rich crimson and ruby tones to a sumptuous... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3018. A huanghuali square corner cabinet, Late Ming – Early Qing dynasty. Estimate 380,000 — 550,000 HKD. Lot sold 812,500 HKD. Photo: Sothebys.  the top of mitre, mortise and tenon frame construction with a tongue-and-grooved floating panel supported by two dovetailed transverse stretchers underneath with exposed tenons on the short sides of the frame, resting atop four square uprights pyramid-joined to the top with one tenon exposed, the uprights... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3008. A huanghuali chest with drawers, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate 380,000 — 550,000 HKD. Lot sold 875,000 HKD. Photo: Sothebys.  of rectangular form, constructed with a removable panel door at the front with a baitong circular lock plate and side lock, above a reticulated baitong shaped door pull suspending from a chrysanthemum-shaped plate, all framed by baitong ruyi-shaped protective plates inset to each corner of the panel, the sides of the box... [Lire la suite]

Lot 117. A natural pearl and diamond lariat necklace. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. The graduated collet-set circular-cut diamond neckchain with single and baguette-cut diamond ribbon panel, suspending two semi-baroque white and light gray natural pearl drops, measuring approximately 11.78 x 10.80 mm and 11.90 x 10.95 mm, each with rose-cut diamond caps, 14 1/2 ins., mounted in platinum. Accompanied by report no. 5171692506 dated 13 July 2016 from the GIA Gemological... [Lire la suite]

Lot 111 A Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Designed as a line of eighty-two graduated pear-shaped diamonds, ranging from 2.00 to 0.19 carats, 15 1/2 ins., mounted in platinum. Signed H.W. for Harry Winston. Provenance: Previously sold at Christie's New York, Magnificent Jewels, 19 April 2004, Lot 409. Christie's. Sale 12182, Important Jewels, 18 October 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot 94. Olivier Debré (1920 - 1999), Ocre d'Hiver, 1976. Huile sur toile. Signée, datée, titrée et annotée au dos "O. Debré, Ocre d'Hiver, Juin 76, nature", 100 x 100 cm (39,37 x 39,37 in.). Estimation: 10 000 € / 15 000 €. Photo: Artcurial. Provenance : Galerie Daniel Gervis, Paris Vente, Paris, Etude Binoche, 26 novembre 1984 Collection particulière, Lyon   Commentaire : Cette œuvre est vendue en collaboration avec Artcurial Lyon-Michel Rambert.  Post-War... [Lire la suite]

Lot 93. Olivier Debré (1920 - 1999), Clair de Loire, 1984. Huile et feuille d'arbre sur toile. Signée, datée et titrée au dos "O. Debré, Clair de Loire, 84", 100 x 100 cm (39,37 x 39,37 in.). Estimation: 10 000 € / 15 000 €. Photo: Artcurial. Provenance : Collection Alain Rigaud, France Vente, Paris, Etude Mercier & Cie, 15 mars 2014, lot 96 Acquis au cours de cette vente par l'actuel propriétaire  Commentaire : Cette œuvre est vendue en collaboration avec Artcurial Lyon-Michel... [Lire la suite]