23 septembre 2019

Lot 1812. A Fine D Colour, VVS1 17.32 carats Diamond Ring. Estimate 10,000,000 — 14,000,000 HKD (1,275,900 - 1,786,260 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. Set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 17.32 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 6. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2175003635, dated 16 July 2019, stating that the diamond is D Colour, VVS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 07 Oct 2019

Lot 1818. Pair of 7.75 and 6.27 carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 10,200,000 — 13,000,000 HKD (1,301,418 - 1,658,670 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. Each set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.75 and 6.27 carats, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, hook fittings. Accompanied by two Gübelin reports no. 19067327 and 19067328, both dated 20 June 2019, stating that the sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1702. A Fine Unmounted 10.88 carats Type IIa Diamond. Estimate 10,200,000 — 14,000,000 HKD (1,301,418 - 1,786,260 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. The brilliant-cut diamond weighing 10.88 carats. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6204033658, dated 1 May 2019, stating that the diamond is D Colour, Flawless, Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; further accompanied by a diamond type classification report stating that the diamond is determined to be a Type IIa diamond.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1696. A Rare 37.29 carats Burmese "Royal Blue" Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 19th Century. Estimate 13,500,000 — 18,000,000 HKD (1,722,465 - 2,296,620 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 37.29 carats, framed with old-mine- and old European-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and yellow gold. Provenance: Given as a gift from Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor. Auctioned at Christie's in 2011 as a part of The Collection of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1817. A 16.42 carats Type IIa Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate 14,000,000 — 18,000,000 HKD (1,786,260 - 2,296,620 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. Set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 16.42 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 5¼, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay and maker’s marks, sizing band. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2191493124, dated 1 August 2018, stating that the diamond is D Colour, Flawless, Excellent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1816. An Impressive Pair of Unmounted 11.28 and 11.24 carats Type IIa Diamonds. Estimate 21,500,000 — 28,000,000 HKD (2,743,185 - 3,572,520 USD).  Each brilliant-cut diamond weighing 11.28 and 11.24 carats respectively. Accompanied by two GIA reports no. 2195254155, dated 26 December 2018 and no. 2201201166, dated 14 June 2019, stating that the diamonds are both D Colour, Flawless, Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry; further accompanied by two diamond type... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1560. A blue and white jar, guan, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 33.9cm., 13 3/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 271,500 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. of baluster form with high rounded shoulders rising to a waisted neck, painted around the sides in vivid tones of cobalt-blue with a landscape scene depicting a gathering of Immortals carrying their respective auspicious emblems and attendants, and including Shoulao seated with his deer and with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1559. An extremely rare pair of blue and white 'Three ram' bowls, marks and period of Jiajing (1522-1566); diameter 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in. height 10.5cm., 4 1/8 in. Estimate 4,000,000 — 6,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 22,167,500 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's. each of well potted bell shape with deep rounded sides flaring to an everted rim, finely and vividly painted in soft tones of underglaze-blue with a continuous scene depicting three rams, each separated by rocky outcrops issuing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1744. A rare Ming blue and white deep bowl, Jiajing six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1522-1566); 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 223,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2007 The deep rounded sides well-painted in inky purple tones to the exterior with four evenly-spaced carp swimming among lotus and aquatic reeds, the interior with a central dragon roundel below a band containing a phoenix and a dragon encircling the rim within... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1738. A magnificent Ming blue and white 'boys' jar and cover, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566); 18 1/2in. (47 cm.) high. Estimate On Request. Price realised HKD 30,567,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2007  Exquisitely painted in underglaze-blue of brilliant deep purplish tone on the high-shouldered body with a continuous garden landscape scene of sixteen boys in various leisurely pursuits including one who is impersonating the school master, seated on a high-backed chair in... [Lire la suite]