02 avril 2018

An Important Unmounted Diamond

Lot 1781. An Important Unmounted 17.63 carats Type IIa Diamond. Estimate: 17,200,000 — 22,000,000 HKD (2,198,848 - 2,812,480 USD). Unsold. Courtesy Sotheby’s 2018 The brilliant-cut diamond weighing 17.63 carats. Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2185649320, dated 13 November 2017, stating that the diamond is D Colour, Flawless, with Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; further accompanied by diamond type classification report stating that the... [Lire la suite]
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02 avril 2018

An Impressive Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring

Lot 1659. An Impressive 30.16 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate 19,000,000 — 25,000,000 HKD (2,428,960 - 3,196,000 USD). Lot Sold 22,320,000 HKD (2,843,791 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. Claw-set with a cut-cornered rectangular step-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 30.16 carats, the mount decorated with two shield-shaped diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds of pink and near colourless tint, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, size 6½. ... [Lire la suite]
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02 avril 2018

An Impressive Pair of Diamond Pendent Earrings

Lot 1656. An Impressive Pair of 13.01 and 12.97 carats Type IIa Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 20,500,000 — 27,000,000 HKD (2,620,720 - 3,451,680 USD). Lot Sold 23,160,000 HKD (2,950,816 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018 Each set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 13.01 and 12.97 carats respectively, the surmount set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.03 and 1.01 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, post and butterfly fittings. Accompanied by two GIA reports numbered... [Lire la suite]
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02 avril 2018

An Important Ruby and Diamond Ring

Lot 1763. An Important 7.13 carats Burmese “Pigeon Blood” Ruby and Diamond Ring. Estimate: 21,500,000 — 28,000,000 HKD (2,748,560 - 3,579,520 USD). Unsold. Courtesy Sotheby’s 2018. Set with an oval ruby weighing 7.13 carats, within a surround of triangular, marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 6. Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 97004, dated 21 December 2017 and Gübelin report numbered 17061158, dated 29 June 2017,... [Lire la suite]
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02 avril 2018

An Important and Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Ring

Lot 1779. An Important and Spectacular 24.70 carats Burmese “Pigeon Blood” Ruby and Diamond Ring. Estimate: HK$82,000,000-92,000,000 / US$10,490,000-11,770,000. Lot Sold 86,392,500 HKD (11,007,268 USD). Courtesy Sotheby’s 2018. Set with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 24.70 carats, within a surround of pear-shaped diamonds, the shank pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, size 7. ccompanied by SSEF report numbered 80220, dated 11 June 2015, Gübelin report numbered 1003549, dated 12 March... [Lire la suite]
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02 avril 2018

An extremely rare celadon-glazed 'Chrysanthemum' bowl, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)

Lot 3201. An extremely rare celadon-glazed 'Chrysanthemum' bowl, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 18.4 cm, 7 1/4  in. Estimate 1,200,000 — 1,800,000 HKD (125,182 - 187,773 EUR). Lot Sold 1,250,000 HKD (129,343 EUR). © Sotheby's 2018 with deep rounded sides divided into twenty-eight slender fluted petals with rounded tips radiating from a slightly tapered foot of corresponding form simulating a chrysanthemum bloom, covered overall save for the base with a... [Lire la suite]

02 avril 2018

A large celadon-glazed carved 'Chilong' vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Lot 3210. A large celadon-glazed carved 'Chilong' vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 75.8 cm, 29 7/8  in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 HKD (104,318 - 156,478 EUR). Lot Sold 1,125,000 HKD (116,409 EUR).  © Sotheby's 2018 sturdily potted with a baluster body surmounted by a tall trumpet neck flaring at the rim, the neck crisply carved with two chilong writhing sinuously amidst undulating scrolls issuing curling leaves and lingzhiblooms, the... [Lire la suite]
02 avril 2018

A rare biscuit-enamelled sancai 'Dragon' dish, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)

Lot 3209. A rare biscuit-enamelled sancai 'Dragon' dish, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); 36 cm, 14 1/8  in. Estimate 1,500,000 — 2,000,000 HKD (156,478 - 208,637 EUR).Unsold. © Sotheby's 2018 with shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flat everted rim, the interior centred with a large incised medallion enclosing two dragons soaring around a 'flaming pearl' amidst flaming wisps and ruyiclouds, encircled by floral sprigs on the cavetto,... [Lire la suite]
02 avril 2018

A rare and brilliantly enamelled famille-rose 'Quail' vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 3205. A rare and brilliantly enamelled famille-rose 'Quail' vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 34 cm, 13 3/8  in. Estimate 7,000,000 — 9,000,000 HKD (730,229 — 938,866 EUR). Lot Sold 17,520,000 HKD (1,812,870 EUR).  © Sotheby's 2018 the well-potted ovoid body rising from a short splayed foot to a tall waisted neck and flaring rim, the neck flanked by a pair of iron-red ruyi handles with gilt highlights, the exterior of the ovoid body finely... [Lire la suite]
02 avril 2018

An extremely fine and rare copper-red 'dragon' double-gourd vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Lot 3203. An extremely fine and rare copper-red 'dragon' double-gourd vase, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 31.3 cm, 12 1/4  in. Estimate 8,000,000 — 12,000,000 HKD (834,547 - 1,251,821 EUR). Lot Sold 9,720,000 HKD (1,005,770 EUR).  © Sotheby's 2018  skilfully potted with a larger globular bulb gracefully sweeping up to a smaller upper bulb, rising to a slender neck and flared rim, the lower bulb finely painted in copper red with a ferocious... [Lire la suite]