16 décembre 2017
Sotheby's Leads The Global Auction Market For Jewellery
World Auction Record for Any Diamond or Gemstone : “THE CTF PINK STAR” $71.2 million & World Auction Record for Earrings: “THE MEMORY OF AUTUMN LEAVES” & “THE DREAM OF AUTUMN LEAVES” $57.4 million. Photo: Sotheby's
Avec un total de 551 300 000 $, en 2017 pour ses ventes de Haute Joaillerie, Sotheby’s est leader du marché dans cette catégorie. Avec de très bons résultats pour les pierres de couleur et les bijoux signés, l’année écoulée s’est vue s’établir un record mondial pour un diamant ou une pierre précieuse, avec la... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712 - 1793), Venice, A view of San Giorgio Maggiore
Lot 209. Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712 - 1793), Venice, A view of San Giorgio Maggiore, oil on canvas, 44 x 58.1 cm.; 17 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP. Lot sold 315,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's
The great island monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore, with its church designed by Andrea Palladio and completed in 1610, was one of Guardi's most popular views, and nearly thirty autograph versions are recorded. The view in this hitherto unknown and unpublished work... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
Pair of ear clips, JAR
Lot 670. Pair of ear clips, JAR. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 CHF. Lot sold 35,000 CHF. Photo Sotheby's.
Each designed as a leaf, one signed JAR, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pouch stamped JAR.
Sotheby's. Fine Jewels, Geneva, 14 Dec 201716 décembre 2017
Diamond and sapphire parure, Harry Winston
Lot 88. Diamond and sapphire parure, Harry Winston. Estimate £50,000 — 70,000. Lot sold 68,750 £. Photo Sotheby's.
Comprising: a necklace, centred on three floral clusters of circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a collar composed of similarly set clusters alternating with oval links set with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 430mm; a bracelet, length approximately 175mm; and pair of pendent earrings of similar... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
Pair of natural pearl and diamond rings, André Vassort
Lo 360. Pair of natural pearl and diamond rings, André Vassort. Estimate £6,000 — 8,000. Lot sold 100,000 £. Photo Sotheby's.
Set with a natural black pearl measuring approximately 12.91-13.14 x 12.45mm and a natural pink pearl measuring approximately 12.77-12.90 x 13.21mm respectively, to pavé-set diamond mounts, each size J, sizing band, each with French assay mark and maker's mark for Vassort.
Accompanied by gemmological reports.
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Important Diamond Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1950s
Lot 440. Important Diamond Necklace supporting thirteen more important marquise-shaped diamonds, the largest ones weighing 3.38, 4.05, and 4.89 carats, all D Colour, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1950s. Estimate £270,000-320,000. Lot sold 489,000 £. Photo Sotheby's.
Designed as a graduated series of brilliant-cut diamonds, the front suspending thirteen graduated claw-set marquise-shaped diamonds, the largest weighing 4.89 carats, to brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamond accents, length approximately... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
A rare famille verte 'Month' cup, Kangxi six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue and of the period
Lot 68. A rare famille verte 'Month' cup, Kangxi six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Hauteur: 5 cm. (2 in.). Estimate EUR 5,000 - EUR 7,000. Price realised EUR 10,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
De forme légèrement évasée, elle est ornée à l'extérieur et sur un côté d'un grenadier en fleur, symbolisant le cinquième mois. L'autre côté est agrémenté d'un couplet poétique: luse zhulianying; xiangfeng fenbizhe, terminant avec une marque en... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
A blue and white 'Dragon' dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period
Lot 131. A blue and white 'Dragon' dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Diamètre: 25,4 cm. (10 in.). Estimate EUR 10,000 - EUR 15,000. Price realised EUR 13,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Il est peint dans un médaillon central d'un dragon à cinq griffes à la poursuite de la perle enflammée parmi les nuages stylisés, le même décor se répétant le long des bords intérieurs et extérieurs.
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An iron-red, yellow, green and aubergine-glazed hexagonal box and cover, China, Ming dynasty, Tianqi period (1621-1627)
Lot 35. Boite couverte en porcelaine émaillée rouge de fer, jaune, vert et aubergine, Chine, dynastie Ming, époque Tianqi (1621-1627). Hauteur: 11,7 cm. (4 5/8 in.). Estimate EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000. Price realised EUR 15,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
An iron-red, yellow, green and aubergine-glazed hexagonal box and cover, China, Ming dynasty, Tianqi period (1621-1627)
De forme hexagonale, elle comprend deux compartiments. Le couvercle est orné d'une scène dans un médaillon... [Lire la suite]16 décembre 2017
An important blue and white bell-shaped 'Five mythical creatures' jardinière, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 21. Importante jardinière en porcelaine bleu et blanc, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Epoque Kangxi (1662-1722). Hauteur: 26 cm. (10 ¼ in.). Estimate EUR 15,000 - EUR 20,000. Price realised EUR 18,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
An important blue and white bell-shaped 'Five mythical creatures' jardinière, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
En forme de cloche inversée, la panse est ornée des cinq créatures mythiques: le dragon, le phénix, le tigre,... [Lire la suite]