03 décembre 2017
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, France
Lot 194. Colombian Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Estimate $175,000 — 225,000. Lot Sold 507,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Featuring three step-cut emeralds weighing 4.65, 4.43 and 4.25 carats, framed by round diamonds, between baguette diamonds designed as a ribbon, length 6¾ inches, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY54562, with French assay and partial workshop marks.
The Elizabeth A. Keck Collection
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet, Cartier, London
Lot 147. Rock Crystal and Diamond Bracelet, Cartier, London. Estimate $200,000–300,000. Lot sold 237,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Set with seven old European-cut diamonds, surrounded by smaller old European, old mine and rose-cut diamonds, with rectangular rock crystal links, length 7¼ inches, signed Cartier, London; circa 1920. With signed box.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 05 Dec 2017, 10:30 AM
03 décembre 2017
Classic Colombian emerald and diamond ring
Lot 193. Classic Colombian emerald and diamond ring, the emerald weighing 12.48 carats, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Estimate $250,000–350,000. Lot Sold 765,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Set with a cushion-cut emerald weighing 12.48 carats, framed and accented by round diamonds, size 4¼, partially signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 23434, with French assay marks.
The Elizabeth A. Keck Collection
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 49759 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin,... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
Pair of 20.10 and 20.00 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Earclips
Lot 209. Pair of 20.10 and 20.00 carats Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Earclips. Estimate $250,000–350,000. Lot Sold 975,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Centering two sugarloaf cabochon sapphires weighing approximately 20.10 and 20.00 carats, the frames set with round diamonds.
Accompanied by AGL report no. 1084700 A and B stating that the sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 05 Dec 2017, 10:30 AM
03 décembre 2017
Suite of citrine ‘Reflection’ jewels, Trabert & Hoeffer – Mauboussin, circa 1940
Lot 308. Suite of citrine ‘Reflection’ jewels, Trabert & Hoeffer – Mauboussin, circa 1940. Estimate $250,000–350,000. Photo: Sotheby's.
Comprising: a necklace composed of graduated step-cut citrines accented with a detachable similarly-set brooch-pendant designed as a voluminous bow, together with a bracelet of similar design featuring an emerald-cut citrine decorated with ribbon scrolls, necklace internal circumference 14½ inches, bracelet length 6½ inches, pendant-brooch and bracelet signed... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
23.38 carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 208. A 23.38 carats Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Lot Sold 807,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
The sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 23.38 carats, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds, size 6¼, signed VCA, numbered 811476.
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, April 23, 2001, Magnificent Jewels, Property of a Gentleman, lot 375.
Note: Accompanied by AGL report no. 1084699 stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
A fine green and yellow enamelled 'boys' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735)
Lot 3021. A fine green and yellow enamelled 'boys' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 1,250,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The exterior of the bowl is finely incised with a scene depicting boys playing musical instruments forming a procession on a terraced garden beneath pine trees, highlighted in a green enamel reserved against a yellow ground, with a... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
A fine and rare famille rose ‘boneless-style’ bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735
Lot 3015. A fine and rare famille rose ‘boneless-style’ bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 875,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The bowl is delicately enamelled depicting two butterflies fluttering around a cluster of flowers beside a garden rock. The interior is plain, box.
Note: The decoration on this bowl is executed in the ‘boneless’ technique,... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
A fine and rare doucai 'floral' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735)
Lot 3013. A fine and rare doucai 'floral' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 4 11/16 in. (11.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 700,000 - HKD 900,000. Price realised HKD 875,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The bowl is finely enamelled and outlined in underglaze blue with a band of floral scroll on the exterior, and a single blossom surrounded by foliage in the centre of the interior.
Note: A variety of doucai decorated... [Lire la suite]03 décembre 2017
An exceptionally fine and rare pair of doucai ‘lotus’ small lobed vases, Yongzheng marks and period (1723-1735)
Lot 2909. An exceptionally fine and rare pair of doucai ‘lotus’ small lobed vases, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 12,000,000. Price realised HKD 9,700,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Each vase is delicately potted with six gently lobed sides, supported on a short foot rising to a long straight neck. The body is decorated with alternating lotus blooms and ruyi-heads... [Lire la suite]