13 novembre 2016

Natural pearl necklace

Lot 254. Natural pearl necklace. Estimate 172,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Composed of a graduated row of natural pearls measuring from approximately 4.00 to 12.25mm, alternating with seed pearls, length approximately 385mm. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 87940, stating that the thirty-six pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 16 Nov 2016, 10:30 AM
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13 novembre 2016

Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings & 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle

Lot 232. 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 CHF & Lot 231. Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Estimate 195,000 — 245,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.   Lot 232. 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a brilliant-cut diamond... [Lire la suite]
13 novembre 2016

11.50 carats H Colour, VS2 Clarity oval diamond ring, by David Morris

Lot 213. 11.50 carats H Colour, VS2 Clarity oval diamond ring, by David Morris. Estimate 196,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with an oval diamond weighing 11.50 carats, between fancy-shaped diamond shoulders, size 481/2, signed David Morris.. Accompanied by GIA report no. 17460890, dated 17 July 2008, stating that the diamond is H Colour, VS2 Clarity. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva, 16 Nov 2016, 10:30 AM
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13 novembre 2016

Gem set and diamond mystery clock, Cartier

Lot 106. Gem set and diamond mystery clock, Cartier. Estimate 196,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. The circular faceted rock crystal dial within a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds and carré-cut rubies and emeralds, the hands of leaf design set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the case embellished with stylised lotus flower motifs, the base set with mother-of-pearl and decorated with a gold Buddha figure holding a cultured pearl and highlighted with rose quartz, rubies, emeralds and... [Lire la suite]
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13 novembre 2016

An amethyst ‘squirel and melon’ pendant, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

Lot 229. An amethyst ‘squirel and melon’ pendant, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500GBP. Photo Sotheby's. carved in the form of a squirrel climbing on melon vines; 4.6 cm, 1¾ in.. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016
13 novembre 2016

A celadon jade ‘Shoulao and boy’ group, Qing dynasty, 19th century

Lot 227. A celadon jade ‘Shoulao and boy’ group, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 3,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. the standing deity holding a gnarled lingzhi branch hanging a double gourd, with a boy crouching beside supporting a large peach; 8.5 cm, 3 3/8  in. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016

13 novembre 2016

A malachite ‘lotus’ waterpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Lot 226. A malachite ‘lotus’ waterpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. modelled as a curled lotus leaf borne on stems issuing lotus flower and arrowheads; 9 cm, 3 1/2  in.  Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016
13 novembre 2016

A celadon and russet jade duck, Qing dynasty, 17th century

Lot 223. A celadon and russet jade duck, Qing dynasty, 17th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. worked recumbent with its head turned backwards, wood stand. Quantity: 2 - 8 cm, 3 1/8  in.. Provenance: Acquired in 1972. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016
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13 novembre 2016

A Famille-Verte ‘water margin’ bottle vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 217. A Famille-Verte ‘water margin’ bottle vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 1,000 — 1,500 GBP. Lot sold 2,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. of pear shape, painted with three equestrian warriors in a landscape, the neck with two armed figures accompanied by inscriptions, the base hollowed, wood stand. Quantity: 2 - 35 cm, 13¾ in.. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016
13 novembre 2016

Nationalmuseum acquires works by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Una Ciociara, 1816. Photo: Linn Ahlgren / Nationalmuseum. STOCKHOLM.- Nationalmuseum has added no fewer than five works by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg to its Danish art collection. Each of the works represents a different segment of Eckersberg’s artistic career: from his student years in Paris, via his artistic rebirth in Paris and Rome, to his firmly established but never stagnant later life in Copenhagen.  Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783–1853) held a travel scholarship from... [Lire la suite]