15 décembre 2016

HB-IV Continuum Attelage Céleste pink opal pendant.  Named after the golden chariot that in Greek myths draws the sun across the sky, Hermès expresses the passage of time in gems with this impressive pendant from the HB-IV Continuum Haute Bijouterie collection, made up of 400 different parts with a rosy pink 32 carat opal at its centre. The celestial glow is further enhanced with an imperial topaz and 2,074 diamonds all set in sunshine-bright yellow gold.  HB-IV Continuum Feux du Ciel coloured... [Lire la suite]

The Harrods Diamond, a 228.31 carat pear-shape stone - a rare specimen and likely amongst one of the largest diamonds of our times. The Harrods diamond has been graded a G colour with VS1 clarity by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond has been graded a G colour with VS1 clarity by the Gemological Institute of America. G is the fourth colour on the scale placing it at the top of the ‘near colourless’ spectrum, while VSI indicates that flaws are visible in the table facet. Not perfect, but pretty close,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 120. A large Chinese bronze mirror, 17th-18th century. Estimate 1,000 — 1,500 GBP . Photo: Sotheby's. cast on one face with a central medallion enclosing two dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, surrounded by four square-shaped cartouches enclosing characters reading Fushou shuangquan (Good fortune and longevity), all reserved on a ground of immortals interspersed amongst precious objects - 48.8cm, 19 1/4  in. Sotheby's. Of Royal and Noble Descent, London, 19 Jan 2017, 10:00 AM

Lot 281. A Chinese blue and white reticulated hookah base, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Estimate 1,500 — 2,000 GBP . Photo: Sotheby's. the double-walled globular body rising from a recessed base to a tall flanged neck with cup-shaped mouth, pierced around the exterior with ten rectangular diaper panels centred by a painted flower and divided by floral bands, the neck with vertical floral panels, the rim and flange dressed with brown glaze - 24cm., 9 1/2 in. Property of the Princes Von Hatzfeld, Dukes of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 304. An impressive and large pair of Chinese famille-rose soldier vases and covers, Qing Dynasty, Late 18th Century.  Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 GBP . Photo: Sotheby's. each of baluster form, brightly painted in famille-rose enamels with birds amongst flowering peony in a fenced garden, all between ruyi-shaped bands enclosing stylised flowers, the neck with floral scroll bands above a keyfret band, on later giltwood stands. Quantity: 4 - 133.7cm, 52 5/8  in.. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 129. Oratory with the crucifixion, Indo-Portuguese, Goa, 17th century. Estimate 70,000 — 100,000 GBP (92,792 - 139,188 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. teak, ebony with silver mounts, ivory, and gilt copper  - 110 by 64 by 32cm., 43¼ by 25 1/8  by 12 5/8 . Literature: P. Dias, Mobiliário Indo-Português, Moreira de Cónegos, 2013, p. 160-165. Notes: Oratories of this type were used in domestic interiors as private praying altars, although it is possible that they could... [Lire la suite]

Lot 284. A German ivory inlaid and walnut veneered table cabinet, attributed to Ferdinand Plitzner or to Heinrich Ludwig Rohde, Pommersfelden or Mainz, circa 1725. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP (92,792 - 139,188 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. with engraved ivory inlays, the central section with two doors opening to reveal eleven drawers and a mirrored tabernacle with chequered floor, the lower section with two further drawers flanked by gilt-bronze putti, decorated overall with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156. A fine and rare doucai 'Mythical Horse' dish, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735). Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 GBP. Lot sold 134,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. the shallow sides rising from a tapered foot to a wide everted rim, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing a mythical horse carrying a bundle of books and galloping over a stormy sea with craggy rocks, the rim encircled by a band of scrolling clouds, painted to the exterior with swirling and foaming waves breaking against rocky... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2934. A fine and rare doucai 'Qilin' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HKD 2,500,000 - HKD 3,000,000 (USD 330,000 - USD 390,000). Price Realised HKD 2,900,000 (USD 374,030). © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. The dish is painted on the interior with a mythical qilin galloping over a storming sea, its back supporting a ribboned book on a saddle cloth, the background with craggy rocks rising out of breaking waves, all enclosed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2933. A fine and rare doucai 'Narcissus' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HKD 800,000 - HKD 1,200,000 (USD 110,000 - USD 150,000). Price Realised HKD 1,820,000(USD 234,736). © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. Exquisitely pencilled and enamelled to the interior with narcissus among other auspicious plants and rocks, the exterior similarly decorated with two further groups of narcissus, plants and rocks - 8 1/8 in.... [Lire la suite]