19 avril 2017

Lot 200. 18-karat white gold, tanzanite and diamond necklace. Estimate $40,000–60,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Of graduated design, composed of 41 tanzanite beads weighing a total of 1043.00 carats, the rondelles and clasp set with round diamonds weighing approximately 20.00 carats, length 21¼ inches. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 46709 A and B, dated October 26, 2011, stating that the sapphires are of Madagascar origin, with indications of low temperature heating. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary... [Lire la suite]

Lot 203. Pair of platinum, 18-karat gold, Madagascar pink sapphire and diamond earclips. Estimate $40,000–60,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering two oval-shaped pink sapphires weighing 6.46 and 6.09 carats, framed by pear and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing 6.56 carats. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 46709 A and B, dated October 26, 2011, stating that the sapphires are of Madagascar origin, with indications of low temperature heating. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 34. Platinum and 12.54 carats emerald-cut diamond ring. Estimate $180,000–220,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 12.54 carats, size 6½.  Accompanied by GIA report no. 5172973380 stating that the diamond is J color, VS1 clarity.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 Apr 2017, 10:00 AM 

Lot 233. Pair of 18-karat gold and 6.79 and 6.56 carats fancy yellow diamond earstuds. Estimate $130,000–150,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with two cut-cornered square modified brilliant-cut Fancy Yellow diamonds weighing 6.79 and 6.56 carats.  Accompanied GIA report no. 2105359881 stating that the 6.79 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow, Natural Color, VS1 clarity. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6177920916 stating that the 6.56 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow, Natural Color, VVS2 clarity.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels... [Lire la suite]

Lot 80. Gold and Colored Stone Choker, Designed by Paulding Farnham, circa 1908. Estimate 50,000 — 75,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The collar composed of an openwork ground of collet-set variously-cut colored stones including faceted citrines, amethysts and topazes, accented by cabochon pink and green tourmalines, the central motif with a cabochon pink tourmaline atop a cabochon green tourmaline atop a faceted citrine platform, gross weight approximately 129 dwts, length 13½ to 13 inches, with a removeable... [Lire la suite]

Lot 86. Platinum, Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, circa 1910.  Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The scrollwork pendant supporting one drop-shaped white natural pearl measuring approximately 13.2 by 12.2 mm and one semi-baroque shaped gray natural pearl measuring approximately 12.8 by 12.2 mm, suspended from a diamond-set chain with old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.95 carats, length 16¼ inches; the pendant circa 1910. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 223. Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, 6.02 carats  Indian Alexandrite and Diamond Ring. Estimate 75,000 — 100,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a cushion-cut alexandrite weighing 6.02 carats, accented by trapeze-cut and bullet-shaped diamonds weighing 1.38 carats, size 6½. Accompanied by AGL report no. 1082483 stating that the alexandrite is of Indian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement, degree of color change: prominent to strong, quality of color change: excellent to very good. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. A rare and large gilt-bronze figure of Dharmapala Begtse Chen, 18th century, 36.8cm (14 1/2in) high (2). Estimate £150,000 – 200,000.  Photo: Bonhams. LONDON - The Fine Chinese Art sale, to be held at New Bond St, London on Thursday 11 May, will include many rare Chinese ceramics and works of art from European and Asian private collections. Following on The Jongen-Schleiper Collection of Fine Thangkas, this sale offers a diverse selection of Buddhist bronze figures from the Ming to the... [Lire la suite]

A Magnificent Imperial Tang-Style Celadon-Glazed Amphora, Yongzheng Mark and of the period (1723-1735). 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm.) high. Estimate on request. ©  Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Hong Kong – This spring, Christie’s Hong Kong will once again be presenting some of the world’s most coveted and sought after imperial works of art with the unveiling of the tremendously important Yongzheng-period celadon-glazed amphora. With powerful presence and remarkable design, the large amphora will be proudly offered as a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 144. An aubergine and turquoise-glazed fahua-type baluster vase, Wanli period (1573-1620), 46.2cm (18 1/4in) high. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,100 - 9,500). Photo: Bonhams. Of elegant baluster form, flanked by a pair of handles moulded in the form of feathery peony flowers and leaves, the bulbous body decorated with large chrysanthemums and leaves enamelled in turquoise and white on a lustrous purple-aubergine ground. Provenance: Lady Ward, possibly Irene Mary Bewick, Baroness Ward of Tyneside (1895-1980),... [Lire la suite]