20 mars 2019

Lot 2144. A Pair of 1.37 and 1.40 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ear Pendants. Estimate HKD 8,800,000 - 12,000,000 (USD 117,195 - 152,863). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited. Each suspending a oval-shaped Brazilian paraiba tourmaline weighing a total of 2.77 carats, within a pear-and marquise-shaped diamond surround, to a surmount of similarly-set with round-shaped paraiba tourmaline, linked by a circular-cut diamond, mounted in 18K gold, ear pendants approximately 4.2cm long ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 222. A small white jade 'Hare' pendant, Tang dynasty (618-907). Length 1 3/8  in., 3.5 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot sold 57,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. laying recumbent with its legs tucked into its plump sides and its head nestled between the shoulders, the ears resting atop the back, the rounded contours of the legs, face, and tail naturalistically rendered, the eyelids, whiskers, and fringes of fur finely incised, pierced through the back with four additional... [Lire la suite]

Lot 249. A yellow jade 'Boys and Cat' group, 17th-18th century. Height 2 1/2  in., 6.4 cm. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 USD. Lot sold 125,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. supported on a short stem-foot encircled by a raised fillet, the body rising conically before sweeping in at the shoulder to a cylindrical neck and galleried rim, stylized 'cicada' pendants carved in low relief extending from the shoulder down the body, the neck, shoulder, and lower body each set with four beast-mask handles carved... [Lire la suite]

Lot 265. An archaistic pale celadon jade baluster vase and cover, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Height 9 in., 22.9 cm. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 USD. Lot sold 150,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. supported on a short stem-foot encircled by a raised fillet, the body rising conically before sweeping in at the shoulder to a cylindrical neck and galleried rim, stylized 'cicada' pendants carved in low relief extending from the shoulder down the body, the neck, shoulder, and lower body each set with... [Lire la suite]

Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Tête de Buddha 3, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh. Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Tête de Buddha 1, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh. Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Pierre de rêve 1, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh. Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Miroir 33, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh. Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Coupe Han, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh. Jean-Baptiste Huynh, Bol à thé 3, 2017. © Jean-Baptiste Huynh.

Lot 2060. An Exceptional 19.65 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate HKD 10,800,000 - 14,000,000 (USD 1,375,769 - 1,783,404). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited. Set with an octagonal-shaped emerald weighing 19.657 carats, flanked by pear-shaped diamonds in butterfly motif, mounted in 18K gold, ring siz 5 3/4. Accompanied by report no.100005 dated 14 May 2018 from SSEF stating that the 19.657 carat emerald is of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity enhancementAlso accompanied by an... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2146. A Pair of 31.97 and 30.91 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ear Pendants. Estimate HKD 14,000,000 - 18,000,000 (USD 1,783,404 - 2,292,948). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited. Each set with an rectangular-shaped emerald weighing 31.97 and 30.91 carats, surmounted by a square-shaped diamond, weighing 5.18 and 5.02 carats, to a diamond-set ear clip, mounted in 18K gold, approximately 5.50 cm long. Accompanied by report no. 17062039 dated 3 August 2017 from Gubelin stating that the 30.91 carat... [Lire la suite]

Lo 354. A large famille-verte 'Water Margin' dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722). Diameter 15 1/4  in., 38.7 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. Lot sold 32,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. with shallow, gently rounded sides rising from a short, straight foot, boldly enameled with an animated scene depicting the warrior Wu Song fighting a tiger, beneath a full moon, all encircled by a narrow band of leafing peony blooms on a green stippled ground reserving auspicious symbols,... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 350. A famille-verte 'Elegant Beauty' dish, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722). Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Lot sold 32,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the shallow rounded sides rising to a gently flaring rim, enameled in delicate tones of green, yellow and augergine, depicting an elegant woman attired in flowing Han-style robes standing before a slender corner-leg table displaying several accoutrements of an accomplished lady, such as a book, gilt censer,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 323. A large white-glazed 'Landscape' brushpot, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722). Diameter 7 1/8  in, 18. 1 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. Lot sold 40,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the cylindrical body finely molded and incised on the exterior with four idyllic landscapes, a sampan plying the waters of a tranquil lake, a scholar crossing an arched bridge over a rocky escarpment, a traveler trekking towards a small pavilion beneath a weeping willow tree, and craggy rockwork... [Lire la suite]