17 avril 2017

Lot 215. 18 Karat Gold, Molded Glass and Enamel Necklace, René Lalique, circa 1900. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  The baton-shaped links applied with dark green enamel, suspending a pendant in the form of a green molded glass scarab, the legs and wings highlighted in green and blue enamel, the reverse of the pendant detailed to resemble the legs and wings of a scarab, length 20 inches, signed Lalique, with maker's mark; circa 1900. Literature: A sketch of the pendant is... [Lire la suite]

Lot 216. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Peridot and Pearl Pendant-Necklace, René Lalique, circa 1905. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  The baton-shaped links applied with light green enamel, with three small pearls, supporting a pendant designed as opposing dragonflies highlighted with blue and green enamel, centering an oval-shaped peridot and suspending a baroque pearl measuring approximately 15.9 by 10.0 mm, length 15½ inches, signed Lalique; accompanied by a hat pin attachment, the pendant and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156. A famille rose ‘Lady’ dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735), 6 1/2 in. (16.6 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000 (USD 19,390 - USD 32,317). Price realised HKD 400,000 (USD 51,702) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. The dish is painted with a lady leaning on the back of a chair as she bends to pick up her fan, before an altar table with marble top supporting books and various precious objects. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 155. A famille rose boneless-style ‘Butterfly and Peony’ dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735), 6 1/2 in. (14.5 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000 (USD 3,878 - USD 6,463). Price realised HKD 93,750 (USD 12,118) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. The dish is enamelled on the interior in the ‘boneless style’ with a brightly coloured butterfly above a large pink peony blossom growing amidst a smaller golden peony, long... [Lire la suite]

Lot 246. Platinum, 18 Karat White Gold, Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Mauboussin, Paris, circa 1940. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  Centering an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 45.00 carats, within a scrolling panel set with round and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 8.70 carats, completed by cone-shaped links set with round sapphires, length 6 inches, signed Mauboussin, Paris, with French assay mark and French maker's mark for Verger Fils; circa 1940.  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 98. Platinum, Colored Stone and Diamond Brooch, Mauboussin, France, circa 1930. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  Designed as a jardinière decorated with carved and buff-topped rubies and emeralds, accented by carved sapphires, set with variously-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.80 carats, signed Mauboussin-France, numbered 1234, with French assay marks; circa 1930. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 Apr 2017, 10:00 AM

Lot 154. A famille rose 'abstinence' plaque, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm.) long, box. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 260,000 (USD 19,390 - USD 33,609). Price realised HKD 187,500 (USD 24,235) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. Of flattened double-gourd form, the plaque is inscribed on one side with two oval cartouches with the characters zhaijie(abstinence), all within a gilt raised border and an outer field of lotus scroll on a pink ground. The reverse is similarly decorated... [Lire la suite]

Lot 152. A famille rose and iron-red 'Double gourd and Bats' tea bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.) diam., wood stand, box. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000 (USD 6,463 - USD 9,048). Price realised HKD 225,000 (USD 29,082) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. The bowl is enamelled with vines bearing double gourds and leaves, interspersed with five hovering iron-red bats. The interior is plain. Christie's. The Pavilion... [Lire la suite]

Lot 151. A doucai ‘Scrolling Blossoms’ bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850), 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD 10,341 - USD 15,512). Price realised HKD 100,000 (USD 12,925) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. The exterior of the deep rounded sides of the bowl is enamelled with six stylised lotus blooms surrounded by scrolling leafy tendrils, all between double-lines encircling the rim and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 132. A fine doucai ‘Longevity’ dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 220,000 - HKD 260,000 (USD 28,439 - USD 33,609). Price realised HKD 325,000 (USD 42,007) © Christie's Imags Ltd 2017. The interior of the dish is enamelled with a Shou character and radiating Lanca characters within linked arabesques, the exterior with leaf and stem elements forming stylised Shoucharacters above... [Lire la suite]