01 avril 2017

Superb and Rare Art Deco Gem Set and Diamond Mystery Clock, ‘Le Ciel’, Cartier, 1928

Lot 1790. Superb and Rare Art Deco Gem Set and Diamond Mystery Clock, ‘Le Ciel’, Cartier, 1928. Estimate 10,500,000 — 14,000,000 HKD (1,284,116 - 1,712,155EUR EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. The circular celestial dial with mother-of-pearl and enamel roman numeral and star hour markers, embellished with rose-cut diamond comet hands and collet-set diamonds, to the onyx and coral edge, resting on two carved jade carps accented by moonstones, corals and enamel, atop the rock crystal and obsidian... [Lire la suite]

01 avril 2017

Two moulded and inscribed Yaozhou conical bowls, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Lot 103. Two moulded and inscribed Yaozhou conical bowls, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.); 5 in. (12.5 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 6,469 - USD 10,351) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The first bowl is moulded with a single spray of peony, the blossom upholding a plaque inscribed with the characters Da guan, ‘flourishing’, covered with a glaze of deep greyisholive tone; the other bowl is moulded with a phoenix grasping in its beak a large lotus... [Lire la suite]
01 avril 2017

A Yaozhou persimon-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Lot 101. A Yaozhou persimon-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 5 1/2 in. (13.8 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,763 - USD 10,351) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The bowl with wide flaring sides is covered overall with a glossy glaze of reddish-brown tone, with the exception of the foot and convex base revealing the brownish-grey body. Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1990s Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and... [Lire la suite]
01 avril 2017

A Xing foliate bowl and a Yaozhou foliate bowl, Five Dynasties (907-960)

Lot 97. A Xing foliate bowl and a Yaozhou foliate bowl, Five Dynasties (907-960). Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD 10,351 - USD 15,526) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The Xing bowl is potted with a short foot rising to a five-lobed rim, covered inside and out with a clear glaze stopping just above the foot, the base unglazed; the Yaozhou bowl is potted with flaring lobed sides rising from a thick foot to a foliate rim, covered overall with a yellowish-olive toned glaze.Xing bowl: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) diam.;... [Lire la suite]
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01 avril 2017

A Xing-type incised 'lotus' jar and cover, Five Dynasties (907-960)

Lot 94. A Xing-type incised 'lotus' jar and cover, Five Dynasties (907-960), 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,763 - USD 10,351) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The jar is incised with a band of upright lotus petals outlined in double-line, the slightly domed cover is incised with a four-petal flower-head encircling a pod-form finial, covered overall with a clear glaze of light ivory tone, the underside of cover and foot ring of jar are unglazed revealing the fine white body. ... [Lire la suite]
01 avril 2017

A Xing white-glazed shallow bowl, Five Dynasties (907-960)

  Lot 93. A Xing white-glazed shallow bowl, Five Dynasties (907-960), 5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000 (USD 5,175 - USD 7,763) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The bowl is potted with a lipped rim, covered overall with a clear glaze with the exception of the bi-shaped foot. Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1990s. Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 April 2017, Hong Kong

01 avril 2017

Diamond Fringe Necklace

Lot 1692. Diamond Fringe Necklace. Estimate 5,500,000 — 6,200,000 HKD (672,632 - 758,240 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. The front designed as a graduated fringe of detachable pear-shaped diamonds, to the inverted pear-shaped diamond surmount, suspended from a graduated line of circular-cut diamonds, the diamonds weighing approximately 80.00 carats in total, mounted in platinum, necklace may be worn as approximately 395 or 330mm.  Provenance: Property formerly from the collection of... [Lire la suite]
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01 avril 2017

Important Diamond Ring, Fabergé

Lot 1706. Important 13.21 carats D Colour, VS1 Clarity Pear-shaped Type IIa Diamond Ring, Fabergé. Estimate 6,250,000 — 7,500,000 HKD (764,355 - 917,226 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 13.21 carats, embellished with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed FAB, numbered, British assay and maker's marks. Ring size: 5½  Accompanied by GIA report numbered 17426101, dated 2 March 2017, stating that the... [Lire la suite]
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01 avril 2017

Very Fine Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendent Ear Clips

Lot 1783. Very Fine Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendent Ear Clips. Estimate 6,250,000 — 7,500,000 HKD (764,355 - 917,226 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. Each suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.55 x 14.65mm and 11.20 x 15.10mm respectively, embellished with single-cut diamonds, to a cluster top set with marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds weighing 15.46 carats in total, mounted in platinum and white gold, top signed HW. Accompanied by SSEF report... [Lire la suite]
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01 avril 2017

Important Diamond Ring, Cartier

Lot 1789. Important D Colour, Internally Flawless Type IIa Emerald-cut 17.05 carats Diamond Ring, Cartier. Estimate 12,000,000 — 20,000,000 HKD (1,467,561 - 2,445,935 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's.  Set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 17.05 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier and numbered. Ring size: 5, case stamped Cartier Accompanied by GIA report numbered 10885925, dated 19 July 2016, stating that the 17.05 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless... [Lire la suite]
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