11 juin 2019

Lot 174. An antique Colombian emerald, diamond and pearl necklace, mid to late 19th century. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 300,000. Price realised USD 325,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Octagonal, cushion, hexagonal and rectangular-shaped emeralds, table and rose-cut diamonds, seed pearls, foil, gold and silver, restrung at a later date, shortest length 31 ins. (adjustable), mid to late 19th century. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100320: Colombia, insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, traditional type Literature: Jaffer... [Lire la suite]

Lot 132. A Belle Epoque Colombian emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1910. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. Price realised USD 471,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Crescent-shaped emerald, old and marquise-cut diamonds, platinum, 3 ¾ ins., circa 1910 AGL, 2019, report no. 1100336: Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, traditional type  Provenance: Anita Delgado (1890-1962)Ajit Singh (1908-1982), by descentChristie's, London, 12 December 2007, lot 201. Literature: Hue-Williams and Sancroft-Baker 2016, p.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 129. An antique Colombian emerald and diamond sarpech, early 20th century. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. The turban ornament set with cushion, oval, pear and drop-shaped cabochon emeralds, variously-shaped old, circular and rose-cut diamonds, foil, gold, plume holder at the reverse, sarpech 4 ¾ ins., strings each 24 ins., early 20th century, restrung at a later date. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100322: Colombia, insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, traditional type. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 228. An Art Deco emerald, diamond, onyx and enamel lapel watch, Cartier, circa 1925. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 300,000. Price realised USD 459,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Circular cabochon carved emerald, carved and polished emerald beads, circular cabochon emeralds, single, old, rectangular and half moon-shaped diamonds, onyx plaques, black enamel, platinum, manual movement, case width 18.05 mm, 5 1/8 ins., circa 1925, signed Cartier, no. 03210, dial signed Cartier, France, detachable in three places and may be... [Lire la suite]

Lot 222. A carved Colombian emerald and pearl turban ornament, 17th century. Estimate USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 350,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Drop-shaped carved emerald drilled bead, oval-shaped pearl, gold, 2 1/8 ins., mid to late 17th century. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100315: Emerald, Colombia, insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, traditional type Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 95, no. 13. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 52, no. 15The Miho Museum,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 228. An Art Deco Colombian emerald of 38.71 carats, sapphire and diamond belt buckle-brooch, Cartier, 1922. Estimate USD 500,000 - USD 700,000. Price realised USD 1,545,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Octagonal step-cut emerald of 38.71 carats, buff-top calibré-cut sapphires and emeralds, old and single-cut diamonds, platinum and 18k white gold (French marks), 3 ½ ins., 1922, unsigned, partial maker's mark (Atelier Renault), no. 0346, red Cartier case. Cartier, 2004: Certificate of AuthenticityAGL, 2019, report no. 1100313:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 109. An Colombian emerald bead and diamond bracelet, circa 1950. Estimate USD 600,000 - USD 800,000. Price realised USD 1,635,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Round to oval-shaped emerald beads, baguette, square and circular-cut diamonds, platinum (French marks), 7 1/8 ins., circa 1950. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100326: Excess of 50% tested at random, Colombia, minor to moderate clarity enhancement, traditional type. Provenance: Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda (1917-1989)Crédit Municipal de Monaco, 16 November 1974,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 224. An antique Colombian emerald bead and pearl necklace, 19th century. Estimate USD 600,000 - USD 800,000. Price realised USD 855,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Round to oval carved and polished emerald beads of 15.65-13.40 x 13.10 to 9.55 x 9.15 x 7.15 mm, pearls, shortest length 17 ins. (adjustable), 19th century, restrung at a later date. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100325: Excess of 50% tested at random, Colombia, minor to moderate clarity enhancement, traditional type Exhibited: Victoria and Albert... [Lire la suite]

Lot 224. An antique Colombian emerald, diamond and pearl sarpech, circa 1890, later adapted by Cartier. Estimate USD 700,000 - USD 1,000,000. Price realised USD 915,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. The turban ornament set with a cushion mixed-cut emerald, oval-shaped old-cut diamond, rose and old-cut diamonds, pearl drop, silver-topped gold, fitted with plume holder, top element is detachable, lower section may be worn as a bazuband (armband), 4 5/8 ins., circa 1890, with later added brooch fitting by Cartier, Paris,... [Lire la suite]