4 mai 2019

Lot 314. A green-enamelled 'Dragon' jar, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000 (USD 26,040 - USD 39,060). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The ovoid jar is outlined to the exterior in underglaze blue and enamelled in green with two five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst flames and ruyi-head shaped clouds. The shoulder is decorated with a band of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 317. A yellow-ground aubergine and green enamelled 'Dragon' dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in aubergine enamel and of the period (1736-1795); 5 1/8 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 9,114 - USD 13,020). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The interior of the dish is finely incised and enamelled in aubergine and green with two five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst flame scrolls. The exterior is decorated with four pairs of leafy grape clusters.  Provenance:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 316. A fine pair of small yellow-ground aubergine and green enamelled 'Dragon' dishes, Qianlong six-character seal marks in aubergine enamel and of the period (1736-1795); 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000 (USD 39,060 - USD 65,100). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The interior of each dish is skilfully decorated to the centre with a green and an aubergine dragon contesting a flaming pearl amongst fire scrolls, their scaly bodies and facial details finely incised. Each exterior is decorated with four double... [Lire la suite]

Lot 288. A green-ground aubergine-enamelled 'Dragon' bowl and three yellow-ground green and aubergine-enamelled dishes, Guangxu six-character marks and of the period (1875-1908). The largest, 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 10,416 - USD 15,624). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Each dish and bowl is similarly decorated with two incised dragons chasing the flaming pearl. The bowl has a reign mark in underglaze blue. The larger saucer is decorated to the exterior with four cranes in flight and with reign... [Lire la suite]

Lot 287. Three near pairs of yellow-ground green-enamelled 'Dragon' bowls, two pairs of bowls, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908); the other pair of bowls: late Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The largest, 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 ((USD 6,510 - USD 10,416). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Each bowl is thinly potted with deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, decorated on the exterior in rich green enamels with two pairs of dragons and phoenix in pursuit of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 191. A pair of yellow-ground green-enamelled ‘Dragon and Phoenix’ bowls, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908); 4 ½ in. (11.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,812 - USD 10,416). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Each bowl is thinly potted with deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, decorated on the exterior in rich green enamels with two pairs of dragons and phoenix in pursuit of flaming pearls above a band of petal lappets, the interior with a shou character... [Lire la suite]

Lot 228. Very Fine Jadeite and Diamond Necklace. Estimate HK$18,000,000 - 28,000,000 (US$2,300,000 - 3,600,000). Unsold. © Tiancheng International. Composed of forty-three jadeite beads of evenly translucent rich emerald green colour, terminated by a brilliant-cut diamond-set spherical clasp, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 526mm.  Jadeite beads measuring approximately 12.83 to 11.60mm.  Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ100081(1-5), dated 1 April 2019,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 185. Important pair of jadeite bangles. Estimate HK$12,000,000 - 18,000,000 (US$1,540,000 - 2,300,000). Unsold. © Tiancheng International The two well-matching cylindrical jadeite bangles each of highly translucent intense apple green colour, suffused with emerald green patches.  Outer diameter, inner diameter and thickness measuring approximately 77.63 x 55.18 x 10.63 and 75.95 x 54.28 x 11.32mm respectively.  Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports numbered KJ100075-KJ100076, dated 28... [Lire la suite]

Lot 160. Jadeite and diamond ring. Estimate HK$2,800,000 - 3,800,000 (US$360,000 - 487,000). Unsold. © Tiancheng International.  Centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of very fine translucency and rich emerald green colour, decorated with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds to the obverse and shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.65 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size:6¾. Cabochon measuring approximately 22.27 x 19.89 x 9.35mm.  Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone... [Lire la suite]

Lot 160. Jadeite and diamond ring. Estimate HK$2,800,000 - 3,800,000 (US$360,000 - 487,000). © Tiancheng International. Centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of very fine translucency and rich emerald green colour, decorated with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds to the obverse and shoulders, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.65 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size:6¾. Cabochon measuring approximately 22.27 x 19.89 x 9.35mm.  Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered... [Lire la suite]