02 mai 2017
Rock crystal, onyx, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and diamond timepiece
Lot 148. Rock crystal, onyx, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and diamond timepiece. Estimate 37,000 — 52,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.
Composed of rock crystal, lapis lazuli and onyx, the dial set with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting an exotic scene, the Roman numerals and hands millegrain-set with rose diamonds.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1 and 2, Genève, 16 mai 2017, 10:30 AM
02 mai 2017
Seed pearl, enamel, diamond and rock crystal timepiece, Cartier, circa 1930
Lot 228. Seed pearl, enamel, diamond and rock crystal timepiece, Cartier, circa 1930. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.
The circular dial applied with Roman numerals, the hands of arrow design applied with black enamel and embellished with rose diamonds, the bezel set with seed pearls alternating with black and red enamel, within an octagonal rock crystal frame, measuring approximately 75 x 75 x 35mm, dial signed Cartier, numbered.
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Rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamond mystery timepiece, 'Model A', Cartier, circa 1930
Lot 339. Rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamond mystery timepiece, 'Model A', Cartier, circa 1930. Estimate 305,000 — 405,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.
The millegrain-set diamond hands within a bezel applied with mother-of-pearl, rose diamonds and raised gold Roman numerals, the bevelled rock crystal case on a rectangular onyx base, measurements approximately 85 x 50 x 135mm, signed Cartier, numbered, fitted case stamped Cartier, charge key, onyx base imperfect.
Literature: Cf.: Hans... [Lire la suite]02 mai 2017
Attractive jadeite, coral, mother-of-pearl, enamel and diamond desk timepiece, Cartier, circa 1926
Lot 336. Attractive jadeite, coral, mother-of-pearl, enamel and diamond desk timepiece, Cartier, circa 1926. Estimate 82,000 — 122,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.
The circular dial set with mother-of-pearl inlays, black enamelled hands and Roman numerals, the bezel composed of carved jadeite and accented with coral, diamonds and enamel, the onyx base embellished with carved jadeite and diamonds, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch & Clock, numbered, French assay and partial maker's... [Lire la suite]02 mai 2017
Janus head, Roman, 2nd-3rd century AD
Lot 1002. Janus head, Roman, 2nd-3rd century AD. Estimate: CHF 3 800 / 5 800 (€ 3 520 / 5 370). Sold for CHF 3 800. Photo Koller
White marble. Depicting the two faces of Heracles. Chips. Head with iron eyelet on top. Mounted on an iron rod with base. H 16.5 cm.
Provenance: - formerly part of the Fay Sawani Collection, New York. Acquired in the 1960s.- Auction Bonhams London, 1 May 2013 (Lot No. 130).- from a private collection, Switzerland.
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Large vase with handles, so-called "Grabkratere", Apulia, 4th century BC
Lot 1003. Large vase with handles, so-called "Grabkratere", Apulia, 4th century BC. Estimate: CHF 20 000 / 30 000 (€ 18 520 / 27 780). Sold for CHF 18 000. Photo Koller
Painted clay. Restorations on the base and the handles. H 69 cm.
Provenance: - formerly part of the Saumur Collection, France.
The Gallery possesses the "Certificat d'exportation pour un bien culturel" as well as the export and import documents.The 2016 CIRAM thermoluminescence test confirms the age indicated for the vase... [Lire la suite]02 mai 2017
Small bowl, Early Dynastic Period, 1st-2nd Dynasty, Egypt, 3000-2700 BC
Lot 1005. Small bowl, Early Dynastic Period, 1st-2nd Dynasty, Egypt, 3000-2700 BC. Estimate: CHF 1 000 / 1 500 (€ 930 / 1 390). Sold for CHF 1 300. Photo Koller
Diorite. Some chips. H 7.5 cm. W 10.5 cm.
Provenance: - Collection U., Switzerland.
According to the heirs, this object was acquired in the 1950/60s. There is no invoice.Ref.: B.G. Aston, Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels. Materials and Forms, Heidelberg 1994; p. 130 (Ill. 106).
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Relief fragment of a wall decoration from a burial chamber, Early Dynastic Period XIX, probably Memphitic, Egypt, ca. 1300 BC
Lot 1004. Relief fragment of a wall decoration from a burial chamber, Early Dynastic Period XIX, probably Memphitic, Egypt, ca. 1300 BC. Estimate: CHF 20 000 / 30 000 (€ 18 520 / 27 780). Sold for CHF 18 000. Photo Koller
Limestone, consisting of several fragments. Mounted on a wooden plate. H 38.7 cm. W 43.2 cm.
Provenance: - formerly part of the Ernest Brummer Collection.- Auction Koller/Spink & Son, 17 October 1979 (Lot No. 514).- from a private collection, Switzerland.- from a private collection,... [Lire la suite]02 mai 2017
Canopic jar, Egypt, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC
Lot 1001. Canopic jar, Egypt, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. Estimate CHF 6 000 / 10 000 (€ 5 560 / 9 260). Lot sold CHF 6 000. Photo Koller
Alabaster. Old inscription mentioning the monkey-headed Hapi, Son of Horus. H 31.5 cm.
Provenance: - formerly part of a private collection, Southern Baden.- Auction Gorny & Mosch, 19 June 2013 (Lot No. 35).- from a private collection, Switzerland.
Koller. Furniture, Sculptures, Porcelain & Silver - Thursday 30 March 2017, 10.00 AM02 mai 2017
A German silver ewer-flagon, maker's mark HL conjoined, Augsburg, circa 1681-85
Lot 72. A German silver ewer-flagon, maker's mark HL conjoined, Augsburg, circa 1681-85. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.
of tapering cylindrical form with beaded handle, hinged cover applied with armorials and inscribed Johann Bernhardt v. Tuppau Obrister 1686 denzo zebr., marked on body and cover; 25.5cm., 10in. high; 1246gr., 40oz.
Sotheby's. From Earth to Fire, London, 04 May 2017, 10:30 AM