8 novembre 2019

Lot 249. Important natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate CHF 500,000 - CHF 700,000 (USD 500,000 - USD 700,000). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. One hundred nineteen saltwater natural pearls, one freshwater natural pearl and one cultured pearl, of approximately 12.20 to 4.75 mm, circular-cut diamonds, platinum, 47.3 cm. SSEF, 2019, report no. 110270: approximately 12.20 to 4.75 mm, 119 saltwater natural pearls, 1 freshwater natural pearl and 1... [Lire la suite]

Lot 149. Colombian emerald of 30.61 carats and diamond ring, Mouawad. Estimate CHF 250,000 - CHF 350,000 (USD 250,000 - USD 350,000 ). Price realised CHF 300,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Rectangular cut-cornered emerald of 30.61 carats, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 6 ¼, maker's mark. SSEF: 2019, report no. 109356: 30.613 carats, Colombia, moderate oil. Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 12 November 2019 

Lot 123. Emerald of 13.67 carats and diamond ring, Cartier. Estimate CHF 250,000 - CHF 350,000 (USD 250,000 - USD 350,000 ). Price realised CHF 275,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Octagonal step-cut emerald of 13.67 carats, baguette-cut diamonds, platinum (French mark), ring size 7 ½, signed Cartier, no. HPS 03105. Gübelin, 2019, report no. 19080111: 13.61 carats, Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, Appendix letterSSEF, 2019, report no. 109509: 13.614 carats,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 154. Colombian Emerald of 13.61 carats and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 380,000 - CHF 480,000 (USD 380,000  - USD 480,000). Price realised CHF 579,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Square-shaped emerald of 13.61 carats, triangular-shaped and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 7½. Gübelin, 2019, report no. 19080111: 13.61 carats, Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, Appendix letterSSEF, 2019, report no. 109509: 13.614 carats, Colombia, minor oil, Appendix... [Lire la suite]

L'Inde, au miroir des photographes au Musée Guimet PARIS - Présentant quatre-vingt-dix tirages originaux, de paysages, d’architectures, de scènes de la vie quotidienne ou encore de personnages, cette exposition illustre la grandeur de la civilisation indienne, et comment les photographes de cette seconde moitié du 19e siècle façonnèrent à l’étranger l’image d’un pays pour beaucoup encore mystérieux et inconnu. En 1839 la naissance de la photographie est annoncée à Paris. Immédiatement, la presse britannique s’en fait l’écho... [Lire la suite]

Lot 33. A large blue and white, iron-red and gilt-decorated armorial cistern and cover, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 27 ¼ in. (69.2 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 22,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The cistern is decorated to the exterior of the body with a wide central band of precious objects amongst leafy fruiting pomegranate branches, all between floral and diaper bands to the mouth and foot. The arms of Sichterman of Groningen incorporating a squirrel is painted... [Lire la suite]

Lot 140. A rare pair of large Ming-style blue and white candlesticks, 18th century; 17 in. (43.2 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Each candlestick is finely decorated with concentric horizontal bands of lotus scroll alternating with stylised leaves, ruyi-heads and classic scroll, all in varying tones of vibrant cobalt blue with simulated heaping anf piling effect in imitation of the Ming style. Note: These candlesticks... [Lire la suite]

Lot 157. A pair of blue and white 'dragon' double-gourd vases, Qianlong seal marks and period (1736-1795). Height 17.6 and 17.6 cm, 6⅞ and 6⅞ in. Estimate: 60,000 - 80,000 GBP. Lot sold 118,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's each supported on a slightly flared foot rising to a flattened globular lower body tapering to a narrow waist, surmounted by the upper bulb with tapered neck and flanked by a pair of arched handles, decorated to each face with a central shou roundel... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156.  A rare Ming-style copper-red decorated moonflask, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Height 17.5 cm, 6⅞ in. Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 237,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's the flattened spherical body supported on a small domed foot and surmounted by a narrow waisted neck with central collar and incurved rim, joined to the shoulders by two strap handles forming right-angles and terminating in moulded ruyi-heads above florette bosses, the slightly domed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 130. An inscribed lapis lazuli table screen, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 8 ¾ in. (22.3 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The screen is finely carved to one side with a scene of two scholarly figures within a rocky mountainous landscape, climbing a staircase, amidst pine and wutong trees. The upper right corner is incised and gilt with an imperial inscription. The stand is exquisitely carved with two deer beside a... [Lire la suite]