24 septembre 2017

Dans le cadre de l’Année France-Colombie 2017, le musée du Louvre met à l’honneur le patrimoine colombien en présentant dans la grande salle des peintures espagnoles, deux oeuvres majeures de l’art néo-grenadin (c’est-à-dire de la Vice-Royauté de Nouvelle Grenade, au XVIIIe siècle) : l’ostensoir de l’église de San Ignacio de Bogotá, surnommé « La Lechuga », joyau d’orfèvrerie d’un raffinement extrême et la statue de sainte Barbe, sculpture en bois de plus de deux mètres de haut, profondément influencée par... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1863. Important Pair of Unmounted 12.36 and 12.00 carats Type IIa Diamonds. Estimate 19,000,000 — 25,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 22,300,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. The two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 12.36 and 12.00 carats respectively. Accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 5171492749 and 2185466725, dated 13 March 2017 and 5 July 2017 respectively, stating that the 12.36 and 12.00 carat diamonds are both D Colour, Flawless and Internally Flawless respectively, with Excellent Polish and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1852. Exquisite Pair of 5.21 and 5.01 carats Fancy Pink Diamond and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 30,000,000 — 40,000,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. Each set with a pear-shaped fancy pink diamond weighing 5.21 and 5.01 carats respectively, to the brilliant-cut diamond top each weighing 1.01 carats, mounted in platinum, post and sprung locked fittings. Accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 5141763232 and 1146987781, dated 12 April 2017 and 10 October 2016... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1218. A very rare iron-red-decorated sgraffiato 'dragon' cup and saucer, Qianlong six-character marks in iron red within double squares and of the period (1736-1795), 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) diam. the saucer; 2 3/5 in. (6 cm.) diam. the cup. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000. Price realised USD 100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The cup is decorated with two iron-red five-clawed dragons above foaming waves on a white-enameled sgraffiato ground incised with waves. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1212. Two blue and white bowls, Qianlong six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017  Each is decorated on the exterior with a band of bats suspending scrolling double-gourd vines between narrow bands of leafy scroll and lotus lappets. The interior similarly decorated with bats and double-gourds within a double circle. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1854. Very Fine Unmounted 31.98 carats Type IIa Diamond. Estimate 37,000,000 — 48,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 38,912,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. The brilliant-cut diamond weighing 31.98 carats. Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2185519521, dated 5 July 2017, stating that the 31.98 carat diamond is D Colour, Flawless, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; further accompanied by diamond type classification report stating that the diamond is determined to be Type IIa... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1864. Very Rare and Important 5.14 carats Type IIb, SI1 Clarity Fancy Deep Blue Diamond Ring. Estimate 55,000,000 — 75,000,000 HKD. hoto: Sotheby's. Set with a pear-shaped fancy deep blue diamond weighing 5.14 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 6 Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2175295375, dated 25 September 2015, stating that the 5.14 carat diamond is natural, Fancy Deep Blue Colour, SI1 Clarity; also accompanied by a diamond type classification report stating... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1210. A small Ming-style blue and white cylindrical jar, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735), 4 in. (10 cm.) high. Estimate USD 18,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 22,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The cylindrical body is decorated in underglaze blue with simulated 'heaping and piling' with lotus sprays set within a star-pattern formed by ten rhomboid petals and reserved on a complex geometric pattern-ground,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1216. A wucai and doucai 'Dragon' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735),  7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The dish is decorated in the center with a green-enameled five-clawed dragon reaching for a flaming pearl, below five striding five-clawed dragons in pursuit of pearls in underglaze blue below the gilt rim. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1839. Important Jadeite Bangle. Estimate 14,000,000 — 18,000,000 HKD. Lot Sold 16,900,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. The highly translucent jadeite bangle with a section of brilliant emerald green colour to light green background, suffused with intense emerald green streaks, with flattened inner rim. Inner diameter and thickness approximately 57.80 x 14.25mm. Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade and Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 96155, dated 4 August 2017, stating that the jadeite is natural, known... [Lire la suite]