22 décembre 2016

Lot 442. Pair of fine 10.02 and 10.03 carats Type IIa diamond earrings. Estimate 2,240,000 — 2,750,000 CHF. Lot sold 3,010,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Each suspending a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 10.02 and 10.03 carats, from a line of single-cut diamonds, hook fittings. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5161836842 and no. 2165836825, stating that the diamonds are each D Colour, Flawless, Excellent Polish and Symmetry, together with Type IIa classification letters. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 500. Pair of very fine and rare 15.77 and 16.90 carats Mogok Burmese sapphire and diamond ear clips, Cartier. Estimation 780,000 — 1,170,000 CHF. Lot sold 3,190,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Each set with a step-cut sapphire weighing 15.77 and 16.90 carats, within a semi circle of pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 21.54 carats, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks, case stamped Cartier.  Accompanied by SSEF report no.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 459. Very fine natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimation 295,000 — 490,000 CHF. Lot sold 3,610,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Composed of a graduated row of natural pearls measuring from approximately 7.95 to 12.40mm, on a barrel clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 515mm, clasp signed V.C.A., numbered, French assay mark.  Accompanied by SSEF report no. 79533, stating that the fifty pearls were found to be natural, saltwater; together with an... [Lire la suite]

Lot 452. Impressive 31.93 carats Type IIa pear-shaped diamond ring. Estimation 3,400,000 — 3,800,000 CHF. Lot sold 3,778,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Claw-set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 31.93 carats, size 52.   Accompanied by GIA report no. 2165810600, stating that the diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry; together with a Type IIa classification letter.   Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015

Lot 499. Magnificent 30.23 carats Kashmir  sapphire and diamond brooch, Cartier. Estimation 3,410,000 — 5,850,000 CHF. Lot sold 5,738,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 30.23 carats, amongst pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 42.35 carats, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and partial maker's marks, case stamped Cartier. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 78415 and Gübelin report no. 15030026, stating... [Lire la suite]

Lot 498. Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimation 2,920,000 — 4,870,000 CHF. Lot sold 6,522,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.  Composed of two graduated strands of seventy-eight natural pearls measuring from approximately 7.45 to 13.95mm, on a clasp set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 4.39 carats, framed with brilliant-cut diamonds, clasp signed Cartier, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Cartier. Illustrated with four additional cultured pearls which have been subsequently removed.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of saucers with immortals in mountains, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing six-character marks within double-circles and of the period (1522-1566), China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Porcelain with underglaze and overglaze polychrome decoration, wucai. H. 1 1/4 in x Diam. 6 3/4 in, H. 3.2 cm x Diam. 17.1 cm. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P2069 & B60P2070. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture Jiajing mark of the period.... [Lire la suite]

Jar with a scene of fish in a lotus pond, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and of the period (1522-1566), China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Porcelain with underglaze and overglaze polychrome decoration, wucai. H. 9 1/2 in x W. 9 1/2 in. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P17. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture Jiajing mark of the period. The six-character mark at the base reads: "Produced during the Jiajing reign of the great Ming."

Saucer with dragons, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566), China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and partially blue glaze. H. 1 3/8 in x Diam. 6 in, H. 3.5 cm x Diam. 15.2 cm. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P1786. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture Jiajing mark of the period. The six-character mark at the base reads: " Produced during the Jiajing reign of the great Ming" The... [Lire la suite]

Bowl with brown glaze, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Jiajing emperor (1522-1566), China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Porcelain with brown glaze. H. 2 5/8 in x Diam. 5 1/4 in, H. 6.7 cm x Diam. 13.5 cm. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P1760. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture In Ming imperial porcelain, traditional glazes in red, white, blue, celadon green, pale blue, and so on were retained on wares for daily use, ceremonies, or interior display. Certain... [Lire la suite]