novembre 2017

Lot 2. An Italian tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and gold piqué dish, Naples, mid-18th century. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 EUR. Lot sold 4,750 EUR. Photo: Sotheby's of oval scalloped outline, decorated with foliage and shells, with two hunters amongst ruins and a village scene. Long. 19 cm., larg. 15,3 cm. ; Length 7½in., width 6in. Note: Attributed to the Neapolitan jeweller and silversmith, Laurenzini in the mid-17th century, the procedure of the "piqué" involves softening the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 4. A German parcel-gilt silver model of a nef with enameled figures, Matthaus Bair (Bayr), Augsburg, 1590-1595. Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 EUR. Lot sold 218,750 EUR. Photo: Sotheby's on a circular base decorated with scrolls and beads on matted ground, the stem shaped as Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin, the hull with masks and sea monsters on a wavy background, with twelve partly enameled sailors, the two sails not gilt. Haut. 42 cm, 1048 g; 16 1/2 in. high, 33 oz 14 dwt. Related... [Lire la suite]

Lot 53. An 18k gold necklace, Angela Cummings. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€6,800 - 10,000). Photo: Bonhams. composed of openwork stylized 'Judas Tree' leaves;signed Cummings; gross weight approximately: 74.70 grams; length: 15 3/8in. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 4 Dec 2017, 15:00 EST, NEW YORK

Lot 45. A fabric and gem-set clutch, Van Cleef and Arpels, circa 1960. Estimate US$ 7,000 - 9,000 (€5,900 - 7,600). Photo: Bonhams. embroidered with silver-gilt wire, set with cabochons of various gemstones, including quartz, sapphires, citrine and emeralds; signed Van Cleef & Arples, no.16757; length: 7 7/8in. Note: This lot is being offered by Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC). Since 1929 Goodwill SOLAC's mission has been to transform lives through the power of work. Serving individuals... [Lire la suite]

Lot 42. A diamond diadem. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€25,000 - 42,000). Photo: Bonhams. designed with graduating foliate motifs with garland and fan accents, set throughout with old mine, old European, old single and rose-cut diamonds; accompanied by a fitted box; larger old European-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 1.15 and 1.05 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 19.00 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 5 3/4in. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 4 Dec 2017, 15:00 EST, NEW YORK

Lot 36. An Exquisite Edwardian diamond bracelet, circa 1910. Estimate US$ 50,000 - 70,000 (€42,000 - 59,000). Sold for US$ 1,452,500 (€1,225,841). Photo: Bonhams. of floral motif, centering an octagonal-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 3.75 carats, to a line of pear-shaped diamonds, within a millegrain openwork frame;estimated remaining diamond weight: 18.00 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 7 1/16in. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 4 Dec 2017, 15:00 EST, NEW YORK

Lot 34. A natural pearl measuring 14.1mm and diamond drop pendant. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€25,000 - 42,000). Sold for US$ 1,452,500 (€1,225,841). Photo: Bonhams. composed of a single drop pearl, measuring 14.1mm, to a rose-cut diamond surmount; mounted in platinum; length: 1 1/4in. Accompanied by GIA report # 2183713732, dated September 26, 2017, stating the pearl as: Natural, Saltwater, no indications of treatment. Accompanied by special letter from GIA, dated September 26, 2017,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 26. An Art Deco emerald and diamond bracelet, circa 1925. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€25,000 - 42,000). Sold for US$ 70,000 (€59,076) Photo: Bonhams. the articulated geometric strap, centrally set with calibré-cut emeralds within a millegrain channel setting, between two rows of square and round brilliant-cut diamonds, centrally accented by square-shaped diamonds;estimated total diamond weight: 12.00 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 6 5/8in. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 4 Dec 2017,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 23. An Art Deco 4.12 carats diamond ring, circa 1925. Estimate US$ 100,000 - 125,000 (€84,000 - 110,000). Sold for US$ 112,500 (€94,944) Photo: Bonhams. centering a round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.12 carats, set within an ornate setting, accented by similarly cut diamonds; mounted in platinum; size 5 3/4 Accompanied by GIA report # 2185746489, dated September 19, 2017, stating the diamond as: D color, VVS2 clarity. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 4 Dec 2017, 15:00... [Lire la suite]

Lot 186. A magnificent 16.53 carats square-shaped emerald-cut diamond ring, Graff. Estimate US$ 550,000 - 750,000 (€460,000 - 630,000). Sold for US$ 660,500 (€557,431). Photo: Bonhams. centering a square-shaped emerald-cut diamond, weighing 16.53 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds; signed Graff; accompanied by a signed box; estimated remaining diamond weight: 1.70 carats; mounted in platinum; size 4 1/2 Accompanied by GIA report # 11390321, dated September 7, 2017, stating the diamond... [Lire la suite]