06 mai 2019
A Ko-Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1650–60
Lot 105. A Ko-Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1650–60; 26.4 cm, 10 3/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the helmet shaped dish (kabuto-gata) decorated in purple, yellow, green, blue and black enamels with a central roundel of pine trees among rocks beneath clouds, borderdly vertical stripes in yellow, blue and purple, the rim with a wreath pattern, the reverse with floral sprays and Fuku mark.
Sotheby's. Fine Japanese Art, London, May... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
An Aode Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1640–50
Lot 65. An Aode Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1640–50; 33.5cm., 13 in. diam. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.
decorated in green, yellow, aubergine and black enamels, depicting gourds, the reverse with scrolling karakusa, Fuku mark.
Sotheby's. Fine Japanese Art, London, May 14, 2019, 10:00 AM
06 mai 2019
A fine Ko-Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1650–60
Lot 64. A fine Ko-Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Edo period, circa 1650–60; 34.5cm., 13½ in. diam. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the deep dish with a broad rim decorated in yellow, aubergine, green and black enamels with birds flying above chrysanthemums and grasses among rockwork, the broad rim with further larger chrysanthemum leaves, the reverse with scrolling karakusa, Fuku mark.
Sotheby's. Fine Japanese Art, London, May 14, 2019, 10:00 AM
06 mai 2019
A rare Kakiemon figure of a wakashu [young man], Edo period, late 17th century
Lot 101. A rare Kakiemon figure of a wakashu [young man], Edo period, late 17th century; 30.5 cm., 12 in. high. Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the standing figure holding a folded fan tucked into his obi, decorated in the vibrant Kakiemon palette of iron-red, green, yellow, blue, the kimono decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage and naoshi, the coiffure enamelled in black.
Note: For a similar example, see Soame Jenyns, Japanese... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
A large Kakiemon vase with ladies and parasols, Edo period, late 17th century
Lot 99. A large Kakiemon vase with ladies and parasols, Edo period, late 17th century; 45.8 cm., 18 in. high. Estimate 120,000 — 180,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.
oviform with short ring neck and deep foot rim, decorated in iron-red, green yellow, aubergine, blue and black enamels, with three panels each containing two Chinese figures, one under a parasol and the other with a fan, amoungst plum and bamboo issuing from rockwork, a bird perched in the upper bowing branches, the panels divided by... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
Emerald and diamond ring
Lot 183. 7.05 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$HK$2,200,000 - 3,200,000 (US$282,000 - 410,000). Sold for HK$2,520,000. © Tiancheng International.
Centring on an octagonal emerald weighing 7.05 carats, flanked by two trapezoid diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size: 6¾.
Accompanied by AGL report numbered 8086696, dated 26 September 2017, stating that the 7.05 carat emerald is natural, Green colour, of... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earrings, Harry Winston
Lot 86. Pair of 35.09 and 30.46 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pendent Earrings, Harry Winston. Estimate HK$3,500,000 - 5,500,000 (US$450,000 - 705,000). Unsold. © Tiancheng International.
Each suspending a detachable pear-shaped emerald weighing 35.09 and 30.46 carats respectively, to the surmount set with baguette, tapered baguette, brilliant-cut, marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds altogether weighing approximately 6.30 carats, mounted in platinum, signed. Accompanied by an original... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, circa 1930s
Lot 85. Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, circa 1930s. Estimate HK$2,400,000 - 3,600,000 (US$308,000 - 460,000). Unsold. © Tiancheng International.
The Art Deco style bracelet set with baguette, marquise-shaped and old European-cut diamonds, accented by oval cabochon and calibré-cut emeralds, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 35.00 and 4.70 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 182mm.
Tiancheng International. HONG KONG SPRING AUCTION, Jewellery... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
Emerald and diamond pendant
Lot 30. A 89.78 carats oval cabochon Colombian emerald and diamond pendant. Estimate HK$1,800,000 - 2,800,000 (US$230,000 - 360,000). 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... [Lire la suite]06 mai 2019
Christie's: Strong results achieved for Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, including Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Lot 254. An important Safavid silk and metal-thread 'Polonaise' carpet, Isfahan, Central Persia, first quarter 17th century; 6ft.7in. x 4ft.6in. (205cm. x 141cm.) Estimate: £600,000 - £800,000 (US$783,427 - US$1,044,570). Sold for £3,895,000 / €4,529,885 / $5,079,080. New world record price for a ‘Polonaise’ carpet at auction. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
LONDON.- The top lot was an important Safavid silk and metal-thread 'Polonaise' carpet from Isfahan, central Persia, first quarter 17th... [Lire la suite]