20 novembre 2017

Willem Claesz Heda (Dutch, Haarlem? 1594–1680 Haarlem), Still Life with Oysters, a Silver Tazza, and Glassware, 1635. Oil on wood, 19 5/8 x 31 3/4 in. (49.8 x 80.6 cm). From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005, 2005.331.4 © 2000–2017 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  With his Haarlem colleague Pieter Claesz, Heda was one of the leading painters of the so-called monochrome banquet piece in the Netherlands. In this panel of 1635 he shows off his virtuoso ability to... [Lire la suite]

Lot 549. A Pair of Fancy Yellow-Brown and Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond and Diamond Rings, by Tomasz Donocik. Estimate HK$ 310,000 - 450,000 (€34,000 - 49,000). Sold for HK$ 375,000 (€40,433). Photo: Bonhams. Of stylised design, one ring set with a heart-shaped fancy yellow-brown diamond, weighing 5.17 carats, the other with an oval-cut fancy brownish greenish yellow diamond, weighing 5.02 carats, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow and brown tint, each to a bifurcated shank set with similarly cut... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8009. A superbly carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Yongle incised six-character mark and of the period (1402-1425). Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 10,000,000 (USD 1,029,349 - USD 1,286,686). Price realised HKD 8,740,000. © Christies Images Ltd 2017 The top of the cover is carved through layers of lacquer with budding and blossoming tree peonies among dense leafy stems to an ochre ground, the sides of the box and cover are carved with a composite floral scroll comprising lotus, peony,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 550. A 3.88 carats Russian Oural Demantoid Garnet, Gem-set, Coloured Diamond and Diamond Ring, by Tsarina. Estimate HK$ 240,000 - 320,000 (€26,000 - 35,000). Photo: Bonhams. The circular-cut demantoid garnet, weighing 3.88 carats, surrounded by radiant-cut diamonds of yellow tint, accented by circular-cut pink spinels and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a half hoop set with similar, pear and oval-cut diamonds, some of yellow tint, diamonds approximately 4.70 carats total, maker's mark, ring size 6¾ ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 322. A fine pair of blue and white 'Peony' bowls, marks and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). 16.2 cm, 6 3/8  in. Estimate 200,000 — 250,000 HKD. Lot sold 675,000 HKD (72,548 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. each painted in vivid tones of cobalt blue, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a large and small peony flower borne on leafy stems, all encircled by further peony blooms on a leafy meander repeated on the exterior, above a lappet band just above the foot, the base... [Lire la suite]

Lot 321. A blue and white rouleau vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 46.3 cm, 18 1/4  in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Unsold. Photo: Sotheby's. painted with five small officials presenting offerings to the three star gods, accompanied by a long inscription reading Sanduo Tu ('A picture of three abundances') and four columns of stylised shou characters repeated on the neck, the rim and neck painted with bands of chevron, circles, keyfret and trellis, wood... [Lire la suite]

Lot 320. A blue and white bowl, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735). 21.7 cm, 8 1/2  in. Estimate 50,000 - 70,000 HKD. Lot sold  200,000 HKD (21,496 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's. the exterior decorated with a meandering leafy scroll bearing pairs of floral blooms including chrysanthemum, peony and camellia, all between a classic scroll at the rim and a ruyi band above the foot, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing a lotus spray below a stylised chevron band at the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 617. A Fine 11.06 carats Burmese Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring. Estimate HK$ 680,000 - 780,000 (€74,000 - 85,000). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams. Of bombé design, the cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 11.06 carats, to a background set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by circular-cut emeralds,diamonds approximately 1.70 carats total, ring size 6. Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report... [Lire la suite]

Lot 616. A Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier. Estimate HK$ 1,200,000 - 1,600,000 (€130,000 - 170,000). Sold for HK$ 1,500,000 (€161,735). Photo: Bonhams. The articulated necklace set with eight oval-cut sapphires, weighing 28.83 carats total, completed by a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond background, diamonds approximately 37.00 carats total, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark, French assay mark, inner circumference 35.5cm. Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphires... [Lire la suite]

Lot 615. A 6.96 carats Kashmir Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$ 1,600,000 - 2,600,000 (€170,000 - 280,000). Sold for HK$ 1,750,000 (€188,691). Photo: Bonhams. The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 6.96 carats, within a calibré-cut ruby surround, accented by brillant and rose-cut diamonds, rubies approximately 1.00 carat total, ring size 6 Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Kashmir. Report number 87436, dated 1... [Lire la suite]