6 avril 2018

This collection of fine Imperial Qing dynasty ceramics belongs to a successful businessman whose interest in ceramics emerged while accompanying business associates on visits to galleries and dealers in South Asia. The Collector took a scholarly approach as he began building his own collection over the next twenty years, focusing on the study and discussion of Chinese ceramics with other collectors and enthusiasts. His search for refined pieces in good condition and with verifiable provenance led him to the top auction... [Lire la suite]

Lot 34. Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros sculptée,  Chine, Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle; 10,5 cm, 4 1/4 in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 €. Lot sold 204,750 EUR. Photo Sotheby's 2011  le pourtour à décor de qilin, dragon et autres animaux fabuleux émergeant de vagues tumultueuses vers les montagnes escarpées soulignant les bords de la coupe, la double anse formée d'un chilong se continuant à l'intérieur et d'un qilin inversés, socle en bois... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 2132. A fine and extremely rare large underglaze-blue rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price realised HKD 1,940,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 The cylindrical body is finely painted in vibrant cobalt blue to depict a continuous landscape scene. It is detailed with a pair of majestic phoenix perched on reticulated rockwork among blooming peony, magnolia and prunus trees with kingfishers flying overhead.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2131. A very rare carved blue and white 'Prunus' baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 17 3/8 in. (44 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 1,100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 The exterior is finely painted with a blossoming prunus tree, with the trunk and branches in pale blue and the blossoms reserved in white on areas of underglaze-blue, below a narrow band of pine needles encircling the high shoulder. The neck is similarly executed with budding... [Lire la suite]

Lot 762. Jadeite and Diamond Necklace. Estimate: HKD: 1, 700, 000 - 2, 500, 000 (USD: 217, 900 - 320, 500). Auction Result: HKD 2,360,000. © Guardian Hong Kong. The necklace suspending to the front with eight translucent jadeite cabochons of intense green colour, embellished with variously-shaped diamonds totalling approximately 12.40 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Length approximately 430mm. Hong Kong Jade & Stone laboratory numbered SJ164949, 13 February 2018, natural, Bright Green... [Lire la suite]

Lot 733. Natural untreated Colombian Muzo emerald and diamond necklace and pair of matching earrings, total weight of emeralds weighing 19.80 carats. Estimate: HKD: 2, 300, 000 - 3, 000, 000 (USD: 294, 900 - 384, 600). Auction Result: HKD 2,690,400. © Guardian Hong Kong. Set to the front with seven step-cut emeralds, embellished with variously-shaped diamonds； and pair of matching earrings, the emeralds totalling 19.80 and the diamonds totalling approximately 43.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat white... [Lire la suite]

Lot 829. Impressive and rare 10.02 carat natural unheated Burmese Mogok pigeon’s blood ruby and diamond ring. Estimate Upon Request. Auction Result: HKD 24,270,000. © Guardian Hong Kong. Centring on a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 10.02 carats, decorated with pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, the diamonds totalling approximately 3.75 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size 4. AGL numbered 1087460, 10 October 2017,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2934. A blue and white 'Cranes' box and cover with figures, mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); 19 cm., 7 1/2 in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 100,000 HKD (15,233 EUR) (24,073 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2008. the domed cover painted with an official seated on a throne surrounded by his attendants while receiving two other officials, the sides of the cover and box each painted with four quatrefoil panels enclosing birds, butterflies and peaches, bound on the rim with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2963. A wucai cricket jar, Ming dynasty, 16th -17th century; 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 187,500 HKD (15,233 EUR) (24,073 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2008. the deep straight sides of the cylindrical container slightly bowing in the middle, painted on the exterior in green, turquoise, yellow and iron-red enamels with large peony blooms issuing from rocks and birds perched on branches, fitted with a later black lacquer cover. Provenance: Formerly in a Japanese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2941. A blue and white 'Cranes' box and cover, mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566); 27.6 cm., 10.7/8 in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 211,500 HKD (17,183 EUR) (27,154 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2008. the slightly domed circular cover painted in deep cobalt blue in the centre with eight flying cranes surrounded by auspicious emblems, the box and cover each bordered on the side with four panels with further pairs of cranes reserved on a wan diaper ground, and... [Lire la suite]