30 janvier 2019

Lot 2656. A fine copper-red glazed yuhuchun vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 29 cm., 11 3/8 in. Estimate 120,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 596,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 elegantly potted with a pear-shaped body, rising from a slightly splayed foot to a waisted neck and a flared rim, covered on the exterior with a rich red bubble-suffused glaze draining to white at the rims, the interior and base glazed white, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 188. A 90.05 carats Ceylon briolette sapphire and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate CHF 180,000 - CHF 220,000. Price realised CHF 197,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The baguette-cut diamond line suspending a marquise-shaped diamond and a sapphire briolette, weighing approximately 90.05 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, 41.0 cm, in black suede Harry Winston fitted case. With maker's mark of Jacques Timey for Harry Winston. Accompanied by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 235. An Art Deco Burmese sapphire and diamond brooch, by Missiaglia. Estimate CHF 130,000 - CHF 190,000. Price realised CHF 209,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Centering upon an oval-shaped sapphire to the circular-cut diamond shoulders, in a baguette and circular-cut diamond oval-shaped frame with scrolls, mounted in platinum, 1930s, 7.5 cm. Signed Missiaglia. Accompanied by report no. 77716 dated 5 December 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2779. An unusual blue and white waterpot, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 5.3 cm., 2 1/8 in. Estimate 120,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 596,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 the delicately potted body with deep rounded sides rising from a recessed base to an everted flange and tapering cylindrical neck, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with leafy scrolling strapwork, the flange with a classic scroll band and the neck with four flower heads borne on leafy... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2582. A blue and white reverse-decorated 'Dragon' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1723-1735); 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam.  Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 275,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008 Painted in reserve on a blue ground depicting crashing waves with a pair of sinuous dragons in mutual pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst clouds and flame scrolls, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a single writhing... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 267. A pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels and a ring. Estimate CHF 250,000 - CHF 350,000. Price realised CHF 281,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each ear pendant top designed as an openwork pavé-set diamond leaf, suspending a detachable cabochon ruby and brilliant-cut diamond cluster pendant, 1968; the ring centering a heart-shaped cabochon ruby within a brilliant-cut diamond surround to the pavé-set diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, ear pendants 7.6... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2627. A finely carved white jade cupstand, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price realised HKD 1,940,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008 The interior finely carved in high relief with two five-clawed dragons, each chasing a 'flaming pearl', flanking a lotus-form receptacle, the everted rim incised with a keyfret pattern, the semi-translucent stone of even pale tone, box.  Previously sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 25 October... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2732. A spinach jade 'Dragon' cupstand, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 17 cm., 6 3/4 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 800,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2010 of rectangular form, supported by a low foot, the dish with an everted keyfret rim, the inside carved in high-relief with two ferocious dragons in mutual pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all surrounding a waisted cup pedestal in the centre, encircled by bands of bosses and lappets, the stone of varying tones... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2591. A fine turquoise-ground famille rose pear-shaped bottle vase, Daoguang six-character sealmark and of the period (1821-1850); 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 187,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008 Finely enamelled on the globular body with four large Indian lotus blooms, each with a stylised Shou medallion at the centre, below four pairs of bats in flight suspending beribboned Wan symbols from their mouths, against a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 253. A turquoise, emerald and diamond 'serpenti' bracelet-watch, by Bulgari. Estimate CHF 180,000 - CHF 250,000. Price realised CHF 509,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Designed as a gold coiled serpent bracelet, the sprung body with turquoise scales, the head with pear-shaped emerald eyes, opening to reveal a circular gold dial with brilliant-cut diamond bezel, mechanical movement by Jaeger-leCoultre, in pink leather Bulgari case. Signed Bulgari, dial signed Jaeger-leCoultre. ... [Lire la suite]