16 novembre 2016

Lot 2042. An important 18.69 carats Colombia Muzo rectangular-cut emerald and diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate HKD 7,800,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,010,527 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Set with a rectangular-cut emerald, weighing approximately 18.69 carats, flanked by trapeze-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, ring size 5. Signed Winston for Harry Winston Accompanied by report no. CS 61999 dated 24 June 2014 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 36. A cinnabar lacquer 'dragons' quatrelobed box and cover, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€30,000 - 42,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Of quatrefoil shape, finely carved on the cover with three five-clawed dragons in flight chasing a flaming pearl above turbulent waves, framed within a key-fret and leaf lappet border, the body further carved with the Eight Treasures in relief emerging from raging waves, all bordered by key-fret scrolls at the rim and foot, the interior and base... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1986. A pair of 5.05 and 4.33 carats Burmese cushion-shaped ruby and diamond earrings. Estimate HKD 4,300,000 - HKD 6,500,000 (USD 557,085 - USD 842,106). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Each set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 5.05 and 4.33 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum and gold, 1.9 cm Accompanied by report no. 87637 dated 20 September 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 2053. A fine Burmese Mogok ‘pigeon blood red’ ruby and diamond pendant necklace. Estimate HKD 7,800,000 - HKD 10,000,000 (USD 1,010,527 - USD 1,295,547). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. The articulated necklace designed as a series of circular and marquise-cut diamond swags with graduated oval and cushion-shaped ruby detail, the front central pendant set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 2.36 carats, within a circular-cut diamond border, terminating in an oval-shaped ruby, weighing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A rhinoceros horn 'chi dragon and lingzhi' libation cup, 17th century. Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€30,000 - 42,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Exquisitely carved in high relief with a naturalistic scene of two chi dragons, their bifurcated tails intertwined at the ends, the handle formed by bamboo and lingzhi rising from a reticulated foot and extending over the rim, the interior deftly carved with raised and sunken knobs. 16.5cm (6 1/2in) wide. Provenance: Li... [Lire la suite]

Lot 38. A rare small rhinoceros horn 'phoenix' libation cup, 17th century. Estimate HK$ 350,000 - 450,000 (€42,000 - 54,000. © Bonhams 2001-2016 Intricately carved in relief in the form of a phoenix, its outstretched wings with exquisite plumage and elongated feathery tail forming the sides of the vessel, its head curled inwards to form the handle, its beak grasping onto a ribbon-tied scroll, the details all rendered in relief and supported on two feet tucked away at the belly, the horn with a smooth... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2071. A 5.11 carats pear-shaped fancy green diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,036,438 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Set with a pear-shaped fancy green diamond, weighing approximately 5.11 carats, within a surround of oval-shaped diamonds alternating with a series of double pear-shaped pink diamonds assembled to form heart shapes, to the circular-cut pink diamond trim extending to the gallery and half-hoop, mounted in gold, ring size 5½ Please... [Lire la suite]

Lot 37. A rare horn carving of Hehe Erxian, 16th-17th century. Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 100,000 (€8,400 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Each twin figure superbly carved with a rounded face, the mouth agape in a joyous facial expression, with the ample belly protruding over loosely-worn robes, one twin seated with the right leg raised in relaxed posture and the left hand holding onto a basket-weave box, the other standing at the back with both hands holding onto a bat, the base lacquered red and possibly... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2083. An important 16.36 carats Kashmir cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,036,438 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 16.36 carats, flanked by half-moon and baguette-cut diamonds, to the circular-cut diamond gallery, mounted in platinum, ring size 4. Signed Winston and with maker’s mark for Harry Winston Accompanied by report no. CS 1077105 dated 11 July... [Lire la suite]

Lot 23. An anhua-decorated aubergine-glazed 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 100,000 (€8,400 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016 Finely potted with an everted rim, meticulously incised to the interior with a central roundel enclosing a sinuous five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by two striding dragons around the cavetto, the exterior similarly incised with a further pair of dragons amidst clouds and flames, all covered with a... [Lire la suite]