23 mars 2017

Lot 191. A highly-important imperial Mughal spinel, inscribed with the names of emperors Jahangir, Prince Khurram and ‘Alamgir (Aurangzeb), India, dated 1024 AH/1615 AD and 1070 AH/1659 AD. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 GBP. Lot sold 272,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2017. the pinkish stone weighing approximately 54.5 carats, incised with nasta'liq calligraphy, pierced through the centre and set with a later gold chain and hanging seed-pearl and metal-thread pendant, in bespoke velvet-lined box, with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 240. An Ottoman gem-set brooch bearing the tughra of Sultan Abdülhamid II (r.1876-1909), Turkey, circa 1900. Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. designed with a central diamond between two gem-set flags (one emerald and the other ruby), with miniature copper roundel above with tughra within diamond-set crescent moon emanating rays, fastening pin to reverse, in bespoke velvet-lined box with initial 'A' surmounted by a crown. Quantity: 2 - brooch: 8.5 by... [Lire la suite]

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Lot 1730. Art Deco Coloured Stone, Diamond and Enamel 'Bird' Brooch, Lacloche Frères, Paris, circa 1930. Estimate 600,000 — 750,000 HKD (67,756 - 84,695 EUR). Unsold. Photo: Sotheby's. The openwork circular plaque depicting a calibré-cut ruby, sapphire, emerald and onyx bird amidst similarly-set floral blossoms, enhanced by black enamel branches and diamond collet details, to the old-cut diamond border together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in platinum, circa 1930, signed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 67. Platinum, Moonstone, Diamond, Enamel, Onyx and Pearl Lapel-Watch, Lacloche Frères, Paul Brandt, France, circa 1910. Estimate 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Lot sold 23,750 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Anchored by an oval-shaped watch case set with an oval-shaped moonstone cameo of a Greek maiden dancing with a theater mask, framed by single-cut diamonds and calibré-cut onyx, bordered by black enamel and accented by two pearls, suspended from a black cord with diamond-set rondelles, topped by a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 221. Emerald and diamond brooch, Lacloche Frères, 1930s. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 USD. Lot sold 62,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Designed as a fountain, set with calibré-cut emeralds, circular- and single-cut diamonds, signed Lacloche, numbered, French maker's mark, case stamped Lacloche Frères.   Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Geneva,  16 nov. 2016

Lot 453. Platinum and Diamond Brooch, Lacloche, Paris, circa 1915. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Lot sold 22,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The oval-shaped plaque depicting two roses, set with old European, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 carats, signed Lacloche Paris, numbered 70885, with French assay and workshop marks; circa 1915.   Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including Property From the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, New York,  8 déc. 2016

Lot 540. Diamond Brooch, LaCloche Frères, France. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot sold 11,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Of openwork design, the circular motif with milligrain-set old European-cut diamonds, flanked by curved and geometric forms, accented by single-cut and baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed LaCloche Frères, with French assay and workshop marks.   Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, New York,  9 déc. 2016

Lot 236. Carnelian and lacquer bracelet, Lacloche Frères, 1930s. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,250 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. Composed of a series of tonneau links set with oval carnelian cabochons, joined by square black lacquer links, length approximately 185mm, signed Lacloche Fres, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Lacloche Frères.   Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, Londres  13 déc. 2016

Lot 111. Verger Frères-LaCloche-Golay Fils & Stahl,  Two timepieces, circa 1925. Estimate 30,000-40,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. • the first: 10''' rectangular manual-winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, silver dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, 18k yellow gold case, with red lacquer bezel with gold chinoiserie design, onyx borders, one diamond at the 6, the enamel pattern running through the 2 pieces attached via gold cord, the middle with diamond set accents... [Lire la suite]