30 octobre 2016
A pair of doucai 'peach' bowls, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 29. A pair of doucai 'peach' bowls, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 9,744 - USD 14,616). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with five peaches enclosing shoucharacters seperated by lingzhi sprays, between a band of pomegranates and lappets. The interiors each have a further peach with shou character amongst blossoming branches. 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diam..
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A doucai 'Wang Xizhi' cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 147. A doucai 'Wang Xizhi' cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
delicately potted with deep rounded sides resting on a countersunk base, the exterior brilliantly enamelled with a continuous scene depicting Wang Xizhi dressed in a green robe, seated within a fenced garden and waited on by an attendant, gazing at a geese in the water, while another scholar and attendant look on nearby under a pine tree, the base with an apocryphal... [Lire la suite]30 octobre 2016
A doucai 'chicken' cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 146. A doucai 'chicken' cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.
with deeply rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the exterior painted with chicken and chicks separated by blue rocks amidst flowers, all between blue borders around the rim and base, apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue within a double square; 7.2 cm, 2 7/8 in.
Provenance: Dr. Hugh Shire (d. 1976), London.Bonhams London, 7th November 2005, lot 28.
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Bernardino Campi (attrib.), Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna, duke of Sabbioneta, 1582
Bernardino Campi (attrib.), Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna, duke of Sabbioneta, 1582, Pienza, private collection.
30 octobre 2016
A pair of 5.77 and 4.61 carats Burma oval-cut ruby and diamond earrings
Lot 167. A pair of 5.77 and 4.61 carats Burma oval-cut ruby and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF 200,000 - CHF 250,000 (USD 202,326 - USD 252,907). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 5.77 and 4.61 carats, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, to the pear-shaped diamond surmount and diamond-set hook, 3.5 cm, mounted in gold
Accompanied by reports nos. 86442 and 86443 dated 27 June 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of both rubies is Burma... [Lire la suite]30 octobre 2016
An important Art Déco ruby and diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 123. An important Art Déco ruby and diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate CHF 300,000 - CHF 500,000 (USD 303,488 - USD 505,814). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Designed as three lines of oval-cut rubies with diamond accents, interspersed with openwork geometric panels set with circular and baguette-cut diamonds, 1930, 18.3 cm, with French assay marks for platinum, in green suede Van Cleef & Arpels case. Unsigned, no. 33246.
Accompanied by report no. 87933 dated 21... [Lire la suite]30 octobre 2016
An antique 7.77 carats cushion-shaped Burma 'pigeon blood red' ruby and diamond ring
Lot 114. An antique 7.77 carats cushion-shaped Burma 'pigeon blood red' ruby and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 300,000 - CHF 500,000 (USD 303,488 - USD 505,814). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Set with an antique cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 7.77 carats, between diamond-set shoulders, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 86958 dated 18 July 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of the ruby is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating, that... [Lire la suite]30 octobre 2016
A 3.20 carats Mogok, Burma pigeon blood red' oval-cut ruby and diamond ring
Lot 145. A 3.20 carats Mogok, Burma pigeon blood red' oval-cut ruby and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 480,000 - CHF 550,000 (USD 485,581 - USD 556,395). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 3.20 carats, to the diamond-set shoulders, ring size 5 ½, mounted in platinum and gold.
Accompanied by report no. 16080077 dated 22 August 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin of the ruby is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating, and that the colour may also be... [Lire la suite]30 octobre 2016
An iron-red decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark within a double-circle and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 37. An iron-red decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark within a double-circle and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,090 - USD 9,744). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The bowl is finely incised and decorated to the exterior with two striding five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls. 6 in. (15.2 cm.) diam.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street30 octobre 2016
An underglaze copper-red-decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the
Lot 3. An underglaze copper-red-decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 40,000 (USD 24,360 - USD 48,720). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The bowl is finely incised and decorated to the exterior with two striding five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls. 6 in. (15.2 cm.) diam.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street