23 septembre 2017
Chinese ceramics from the Mengdiexuan Collection at Christie's Hong Kong
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Lot 19. Two models of tea grinders, Five Dynasties (907-960). Estimate HKD 22,000 - HKD 30,000 (USD 2,830 - USD 3,859). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
One green-glazed pottery, the other white-glazed stoneware. The larger, 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) long, box.
Property from the Mengdiexuan Collection.
Lot 20. A Yue box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907); 3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,718 - USD... [Lire la suite]23 septembre 2017
Fine Pair of Natural Pearl, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Pendent Ear Clips, Harry Winston
Lot 1849. Fine Pair of Natural Pearl, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Pendent Ear Clips, Harry Winston. Estimation 7,100,000 — 9,000,000 HKD. © Sotheby's
Each suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.37 x 18.25mm and 12.02 x 16.99mm, to the marquise-shaped or oval fancy vivid yellow diamond top weighing 3.26 and 3.23 carats respectively, embellished with marquise-shaped, circular- and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats in total,... [Lire la suite]23 septembre 2017
Important Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Lot 1853. Important 11.46 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimation 7,500,000 — 9,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 7,900,000 HKD. © Sotheby's
Set with an oval fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 11.46 carats, flanked by two half-moon-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats in total, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 6.
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2185399094, dated 12 May 2017, stating that the 11.46 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid... [Lire la suite]23 septembre 2017
Important Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
Lot 1698. Important 20.03 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring. Estimation 16,000,000 — 20,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 16,300,000 HKD. © Sotheby's
Set with an emerald-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 20.03 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 5½, illustrated unmounted.
Accompanied by GIA report numbered 1132342335, dated 23 September 2016, stating that the 20.03 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Vivid Yellow Colour, Internally Flawless.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite,... [Lire la suite]23 septembre 2017
A white and russet jade patterned scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
Lot 6. A white and russet jade patterned scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC), 3 in. (7.5 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD 10,291 - USD 15,436) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1997.
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong 23 septembre 2017
A white jade 'Cloud scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
Lot 5. A white jade 'Cloud scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC), 4 1/2 in. (11.6 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD 10,291 - USD 15,436) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1997.
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong 23 septembre 2017
A white and russet jade 'Cloud scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
Lot 4. A white and russet jade 'Cloud scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC), 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 12,864 - USD 19,295) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1997.
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong 23 septembre 2017
A white and russet jade 'Comma scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
Lot 3. A white and russet jade 'Comma scroll' scabbard slide, Warring States period (475-221 BC), 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 12,864 - USD 19,295) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1998.
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong23 septembre 2017
A white jade 'Cloud scroll' disc, yuan, Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC)
Lot 2. A white jade 'Cloud scroll' disc, yuan, Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC), 2 5/8 in. (7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000 (USD 15,436 - USD 23,154). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1998.
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 2 October 2017, Alexandra House, Hong Kong
23 septembre 2017
Artist Whose Radical Works Disrupted Georgian Society Featured in London Exhibition
Joseph Highmore, Pamela in the Bedroom with Mrs Jewkes and Mr B, 1743-44 © Tate, London 2015.
Curated by Dr Jacqueline Riding, Basic Instincts at the Foundling Museum in London (Sept. 29, 2017 to January 7, 2018) explores Georgian attitudes to love, desire and female respectability through the radical paintings of Joseph Highmore.
A highly successful artist and Governor of London’s Foundling Hospital, Joseph Highmore (1692-1780) is best known as a portrait painter of the Georgian middle class. However,... [Lire la suite]