29 janvier 2019

Lot 2863. A rare large white jade cup, incised mark and period of Jiaqing (1796-1820); 9 cm., 3 1/2 in. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,220,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 elegantly carved with smooth rounded sides, rising from a short footrim to a slightly everted mouth, the countersunk base incised with a four-character reign mark, the stone of a creamy white colour. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1970s.. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2698. A finely enamelled famille-rose yellow-ground 'floral' bowl, seal mark and period of Jiaqing (1796-1820); 15 cm., 6 in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,220,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with an undulating leafy composite floral scroll, all reserved on a rich bright yellow ground, the interior with the wufu in iron-red, the base with an... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2692. A fine pair of iron-red 'dragon' winecups, seal marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 6.2 cm., 2 1/2 in. Estimate 250,000 — 300,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,220,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 each finely potted with steep rounded sides supported on a low foot, slightly flaring at its rim, painted in iron-red on the exterior with a pair of scaly dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' above cresting waves, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2862. A pair of white jade cups, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 7.5 cm., 3 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,340,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 each finely carved with thin rounded sides rising from a short footring to a slightly everted rim, the well-polished translucent stone of a milky white tone, fitted wooden stand. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1970s. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 Oct 2010.

Lot 310. A pair of 4.94 and 4.68 carats Burmese ruby and diamond earclips. Estimate CHF 400,000 - CHF 600,000. Price realised CHF 677,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 4.94 and 4.68 carats, to a marquise and baguette-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum and gold. Accompanied by report no. 77811 dated 22 December 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 218. A Burmese ruby and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate CHF 360,000 - CHF 540,000. Price realised CHF 509,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Designed as a graduated series of cushion-shaped ruby and marquise-cut diamond clusters with circular-cut and pear-shaped diamond floral spacers to the diamond flower clasp, mounted in platinum and gold, 36.0 cm, in a Harry Winston blue suede pouch. With maker's mark of Jacques Timey for Harry Winston . Accompanied by report no. 79283... [Lire la suite]

Lot 223. An important 5.16 carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring, by Meister. Estimate CHF 280,000-350,000. Price realised CHF 551,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 5.16 carats, within a pear-shaped, marquise and brilliant-cut diamond cluster, to the baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size 6½. With maker's mark for Meister. Accompanied by report no. 77633 dated 28 November 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that... [Lire la suite]

Lot 343. A 13.28 carats D VVS2 cushion-shaped diamond ring, by Dhamani. Estimate CHF500,000 – CHF700,000. Price realised CHF 725,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with a cushion-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 13.28 carats, to the double radiant-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size 4½. Signed Dhamani . Accompanied by report no. 2145425598 dated 3 April 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, VVS2 clarity  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 338. A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants, by Chaumet. Estimate CHF500,000 – CHF600,000. Price realised CHF 545,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Each suspending a detachable drop-shaped natural pearl with a pavé-set diamond cap, measuring approximately 12.7 x 14.1 x 18.6 and 12.2 x 14.9 x 18.5 mm, to the diamond scroll top, 4.3 cm, with French assay marks for platinum and gold. Signed and with maker's marks for Chaumet   Accompanied by report no. 79776 dated 8 April 2015... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2541. A Ming yellow-enamelled dish, Hongzhi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1488-1505); 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$350,000 - HK$450,000. Price Realized HK$596,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008. Thinly potted with low rounded sides raised on a tapered wedge-shaped foot, covered inside and out with a rich yellow enamel, the base with a transparent glaze. Provenance: The H M Knight Esq Collection, sold at Sotheby's London, 12 May 1970, lot 51.Messrs.... [Lire la suite]