9 novembre 2017

Lo 266. Group of seven natural pearl and diamond pendants. Estimate 80,000 — 115,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Each of oblong shape set with circular-cut diamonds, supporting a detachable pendant composed of a drop shaped natural pearl capped with rose diamonds and a circular-cut diamond. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95820, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 15 nov. 2017, 10:30 AM

Lot 174. Pair of natural pearl and diamond ear clips. Estimate 40,000 — 70,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Each surmount designed as a line of circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, supporting a drop shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 10.20 x 10.85 x 16.60mm and 9.40 x 11.00 x 15.50mm respectively, capped with rose diamonds, post and butterfly fittings. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 95822, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels... [Lire la suite]

Lot 174. Pair of natural pearl and diamond ear clips. Estimate 150,000 — 80,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Each surmount of floral design set with a button shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 9.40 x 9.60 x 7.30mm and 9.55 x 9.60 x 7.00mm respectively, highlighted with brilliant-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, supporting a pendant set with a drop shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.10 x 11.35 x 14.00mm and 11.20 x 11.25 x 14.40mm respectively, capped with single-cut and rose diamonds. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 165. Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate 125,000 — 250,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Composed of a graduated row of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.60 to 9.25mm, the clasp millegrain-set with a marquise-shaped diamond, length approximately 1000mm.. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 93610, stating that the one hundred and eighty-six pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 15 nov. 2017, 10:30 AM

Lot 246. Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate 125,000 — 200,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Composed of five strands of slightly graduated natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.40 to 9.30mm, the detachable clasp of open work design highlighted with one natural pearl, circular-, single-cut, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, shortest length approximately 545mm, clasp detachable and may be worn as a brooch, two small diamonds deficient. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 86321, stating that the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 15. A large blue and white 'Dragon' dish, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566). 20 in. (50.8 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 30,000. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 The dish is decorated to the interior with a sinuous five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst scrolling clouds and scattered flames. The exterior is similarly decorated with two horizontal striding dragons, with the Jiajing reign mark in a line... [Lire la suite]

Lot 203. A pair of blue and white 'lotus' bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). 7 ¼ in. (18.4 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 33,750. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 Each bowl is decorated to the exterior of the deep sides with four roundels enclosing the characters wan shou wu jiang, surrounded by lotus scrolls below a band of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang. The interior is decorated... [Lire la suite]

Lot 258. A large blue and white brush pot, bitong, Transitional period, mid-17th century. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 35,000. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 The exterior is decorated with a continuous scene depicting three Immortals, each respectively seated on a lion, an elephant, and a qilin, accompanied by two attendants, all in a rocky landscape with plaintain trees. Christies. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 7... [Lire la suite]

Lot 194. A blue and white 'Double Phoenix' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000. Price realised GBP 37,500. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 The dish is finely decorated to the interior with a pair of confronting phoenix with outstretched wings and elaborate tail feathers, surrounded by scrolling clouds. The exterior is painted with a further pair of phoenix in flight,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 202. A pair of blue and white 'boys' bowls, Jiaqing six-character seal marks and of the period (1796-1820). 6 in. (15.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 12,000 - GBP 18,000. Price realised GBP 40,000. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 Each bowl is decorated with a continuous scene of boys at play in a garden, and also with various musical instruments in a procession, all below willow trees in a fenced garden. Provenance: Property of a Nordic Gentleman. Christies. Fine Chinese Ceramics... [Lire la suite]