29 mars 2019
Jarre, Chine, Longquan, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368)
Lot 46. Jarre, Chine, Longquan, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). Grès céladon, bois et néphrite. H. 67 cm. Estimation 6 000 € / 8 000 €. Sold: 5 500 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr.
Importante jarre à la surface gravée d’un riche décor végétal disposé en branches et rinceaux sur plusieurs registres. Le col est équipé d’un système métallique ayant probablement autrefois servi à fixer une forme de bouchon. Il repose sur un beau socle en bois faisant écho à un couvercle assorti muni d’une prise... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
A ‘Longquan’ Celadon Octagonal Faceted Vase, Meiping, Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Lot 3072. A ‘Longquan’ Celadon Octagonal Faceted Vase, Meiping, Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century. H 26.4cm. Estimate HKD 2,500,000 - 3,500,000 (USD 318,475 - 445,865). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited
Provenance: 1. The Sze Yuan Tang Collection, acquired in Hong Kong during 1980s-1990s2. Sotheby's London, 13 July 2005, lot.1943. Bonhams London, 9 November 2017, lot.37.
Poly Auction Hong Kong. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 2 april 2019 3:00PM29 mars 2019
An Exceptionally Rare Enamel and Diamond Demi-Parure, Tiffany & Co.
Lot 98. An Exceptionally Rare Enamel and Diamond Demi-Parure, Tiffany & Co. Estimate $200,000 - $300,000. Sold for $500,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Of Renaissance revival-style, comprising a sautoir and pair of earrings set with rose-cut diamonds framed with old European and single-cut diamonds, the links and mountings lavishly embellished with sculpted figures including nymphs, naiads, gargoyles, jardinières and shield shapes, with two Knights Templar, tied together with... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
An Imperial and Rare Gilt Lacquer Bronze Figure of Guandi, Early Ming Dynasty, 14th-15th Century
Lot 3508. An Imperial and Rare Gilt Lacquer Bronze Figure of Guandi, Early Ming Dynasty, 14th-15th Century. H 187cm W 124cm L 95.3 cm. Estimate HKD 15,000,000 - 25,000,000 (USD 1,910,850 - 3,184,750). Lot sold HKD 55,460,000 (USD 7,063,940). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited
Provenance: 1. Yamanaka, Purchased on 19022. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston3. Christie's New York, 2 December 1993, lot.1204. The Ten-Views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection, no. FR424.
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An Impressive Diamond 'Serpenti' Necklace, Bulgari
Lot 145. An Impressive Diamond 'Serpenti' Necklace, Bulgari. Estimate $800,000 - $1,000,000. Sold for $920,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Designed as a snake composed of attenuated scales set with round diamonds, the head set with pear-shaped diamond eyes, gross weight approximately 387 dwts, length 41 inches, adjustable, signed Bulgari, numbered 8307, with Italian assay mark.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, April 17, 2019, 10:00 AM EST, New York.
29 mars 2019
Maitreya, Chine, ca 18° siècle
Lot 23. Maitreya, Chine, ca 18° siècle. Cuivre repoussé doré. H. 51,5 cm. Estimation 8 000 € / 15 000 €. Sold: €19500. Courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr.
Le « Buddha à venir » est ici figuré suivant son iconographie classique, assis « à l’occidentale » sur un trône, les mains en dharmachakra mudra tenant les tiges de lotus s’épanouissant au-dessus de ses épaules. Un stupa est fixé à la base de son chignon. Les parures sont encore partiellement incrustées de turquoises et corail. La base a été ouverte... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
Colored Stone, Diamond and Enamel Bracelet, circa 1930
Lot 149. Colored Stone, Diamond and Enamel Bracelet, circa 1930. Estimate $100,000 - $330,000. Lot Sold 740,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's.
The flexible openwork foliate band set with carved sapphires, rubies and emeralds, accented by round and triangle-shaped sapphire cabochons, further set with onyx beads, highlighted by old European and single-cut diamonds, applied with black enamel, length 6¾ inches; circa 1930, four small diamonds and one onyx bead missing.
Literature: For... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
A rare and important diamond, coral, emerald and seed pearl brooch, Cartier, circa 1925
Lot 140. A rare and important diamond, coral, emerald and seed pearl brooch, Cartier, circa 1925. Estimate $250,000 - $350,000. Sold for $824,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.
Of pendeloque design, set with numerous old European and single-cut diamonds, the top composed of carved coral, accented by cabochon emeralds, further set with two old European-cut diamonds weighing 3.81 and 3.51 carats, suspending a carved emerald bead surmounted by a diamond-set cap, further highlighted by coral segments,... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
Rare tapis Impérial, Chine, Dynastie Qing, fin 19° siècle
Lot 25. Rare tapis Impérial, Chine, Dynastie Qing, fin 19° siècle; 263 x 165 cm. Estimation 6 000 € / 10 000 €. Sold: 22 000 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr.
Tapis rectangulaire orné d’un décor de paysage incluant huit chevaux. Il s’agit très probablement d’une référence aux fameux huit chevaux du roi Mu de la dynastie Zhou. Au registre supérieur, un cartouche contient trois idéogrammes :« Baohe Dian » « Pavillon de l’Harmonie Préservée ».
Ce pavillon fut érigé en 1420, puis... [Lire la suite]29 mars 2019
Rare tapis Impérial, Chine, Dynastie Qing, fin 19° siècle
Lot 24. Rare tapis Impérial, Chine, Dynastie Qing, fin 19° siècle; 372 x 280 cm. Estimation 8 000 € / 12 000 €. Sold: 17 000 €. Courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr.
Grand tapis de forme rectangulaire orné en son centre de deux grues en vol au-dessus de deux pavillons affrontés. Le fond est richement orné de motifs végétaux et encadré de bordures à géométriques et végétales. Dans les registres supérieurs et inférieurs, des dragons sortent la tête des flots. Un cartouche contient une inscription de 5... [Lire la suite]