4 novembre 2019

Lot 239. Rare Colombian emerald of 13.53 carats and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 800,000 - CHF 1,200,000 (USD 800,000 - USD 1,200,000). Price realised CHF 1,239,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Octagonal step-cut emerald of 13.53 carats, kite-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, gold, ring size 5 ½. AGL, 2019, report no. 1103504: 13.53 carats, Colombia, no clarity enhancementSSEF, 2019, report no. 108202: 13.538 carats, Colombia, no clarity modification. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 236. Unique Art Deco multi-gem and enamel cuff, Georges Fouquet. Estimate CHF 150,000 - CHF 250,000 (USD 150,000 - USD 250,000). Price realised CHF 237,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Cabochon emerald, rectangular-shaped orange topazes, single-cut diamonds, black enamel, gold (French marks), 1925, inner circumference 16.4 cm, signed G. Fouquet, maker's mark, no. 19404, brown G. Fouquet fitted case. Literature: Cf. S. Raulet, Bijoux Art Déco, Paris, Éditions du Regard, 1984, p.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 153. Important Kashmir sapphire of 12.65 carats and diamond ring, Cartier. Estimate CHF 700,000 - CHF 1,000,000 (USD 700,000 - USD 1,000,000). Price realised CHF 879,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Cushion-shaped sapphire of 12.65 carats, pear-shaped diamonds, platinum, ring size 7 ¾, signed Cartier, no. 4060. SSEF, 2019, report no. 108716: 12.655 carats, Kashmir, no indications of heating, Appendix letterGübelin, 2019, report no. 19070025: 12.65 carats,... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 148. Important fancy deep yellow diamond of 16.21 carats each and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF 250,000 - CHF 350,000 (USD 250,000 - USD 350,000). Price realised CHF 471,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Fancy deep yellow pear modified brilliant-cut diamonds of 16.21 carats each, circular and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, platinum and gold, 3.6 cm. GIA, 2019, reports nos. 5202462140 and 5201473592: 16.21 carats each, Fancy Deep Yellow colour, VVS2 and VS1 clarity. ... [Lire la suite]

    Lot 136. Emerald and diamond bow ring, JAR. Estimate CHF 100,000 - CHF 150,000 (USD 100,000 - CHF 150,000). Price realised CHF 300,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Circular-cut emeralds, single-cut diamonds, ring size 5 ½, signed Jar Paris, pink Jar case. Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 12 November 2019 

Lot 129. Exceptional Ceylon sapphire of 39.19 carats and diamond brooch, Cartier. Estimate CHF 500,000 - CHF 700,000 (USD 500,000 - USD 700,000). Price realised CHF 1,995,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Octagonal step-cut sapphire of 39.19 carats, rectangular and circular-cut diamonds, platinum and gold (French marks), 3.0 cm, maker's mark. AGL, 2019, report no. 1102270: 39.19 carats, Ceylon, no indications of heating, no clarity enhancement, royal blue, Appendix letterGübelin, 2019,... [Lire la suite]

Elizabeth Siddal is the model in John Everett Millais, Ophelia, 1865-66, oil on canvas, 76 x 110 cm. Courtesy: National Portrait Gallery, London. LONDON - The male artists of the 19th-century movement are collectively known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. But what about the sisters? Elizabeth Siddal, Evelyn de Morgan, Effie Gray, Joanna Wells – some have made it into the art history books, but the stories of others remain largely untold. For the first time ever, this major Pre-Raphaelite exhibition celebrates... [Lire la suite]

Lot 142. A small carved cinnabar lacquer seal paste box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Diameter 6.4 cm, 2½ in. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. the domed cover finely carved through thick layers of cinnabar lacquer with Milefo seated and waving a fan out of reach of three boys, all against a wave and diaper ground, the box decorated around the exterior with lotus sprays, the interiors and base lacquered black. Provenance: Collection of Edward T. Chow... [Lire la suite]

Lot 141. A carved cinnabar lacquer tiered box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Height 13.2 cm, 5 1/5 in. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. of hexagonal form, the cover carved with a scholar and his attendant travelling towards a pavilion amidst lush vegetation and jagged rocks, all reserved against a diaper ground and undulating lines, the sides carved with alternating scenes of scholars and various floral blooms, the interiors and base lacquered black. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 139. A rare and finely carved cinnabar lacquer dish, Yongle mark and period (1403-1424). Length 22.5 cm, 8⅞ in. Estimate: 120,000 - 150,000 GBP. Lot sold 200,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. of oval shape, the shallow rounded sides with a lipped rim, finely carved to the centre through layers of deep red lacquer with two scholars beneath a wutong tree on a balustraded terrace contemplating a flowering plant issuing from a tall scholar's rock in an ornate jardiniere, with a young attendant... [Lire la suite]