08 juin 2020
Crystal Opal with Multi-Color Fire, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lot 51. 21.77 carats Crystal Opal with Multi-Color Fire, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 35,000 - 45,000 (€ 35,000 - 44,000). © Bonhams
A large oval cabochon crystal opal with slight potch to the underside having a rolling flash play-of-color dominated by bright reddish orange and a full array of hues. Weighing approximately 21.77 carats and measuring 26.5 x 16.3 x 7.5mm.
Bonhams. The World of Gold, Opals and Other Phenomenal Gems, Los Angeles, 30 June 2020, 10:00 PDT08 juin 2020
Stunning Large Blue Green Opal, Lighting Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lot 52. 26.01 carats Stunning Large Blue Green Opal, Lighting Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 40,000 - 50,000 (€ 35,000 - 44,000). © Bonhams
A large and impressive "nobby" opal (nodule) with a black base color and a vivid broad rolling flash of color electric green mixed with blue and purple and a dash of orange, in a pattern known in the opal hobby as "straw" pattern, with a bar of orange at the side. Weighing approximately 26.01 carats and measuring 30.1 x 18.5 x 7.0mm.
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Black Opal with "Grass" Pattern, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lot 53. 26.01 carats Black Opal with "Grass" Pattern, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 45,000 - 55,000 (€ 40,000 - 49,000). © Bonhams
A large and impressive "nobby" opal (nodule) with a black base color and a vivid broad rolling flash of color electric green mixed with blue and purple and a dash of orange, in a pattern known in the opal hobby as "straw" pattern, with a bar of orange at the side. Weighing approximately 26.01 carats and measuring 30.1 x 18.5 x 7.0mm.
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Midnight Black Opal with Red and Green Pattern Cathedral Window, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lot 58. 36.92 carats Midnight Black Opal with Red and Green Pattern Cathedral Window, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 55,000 - 65,000 (€ 49,000 - 58,000). © Bonhams
This stunning "nobby" opal cabochon (nodule opal) has a midnight black base color with a "cathedral window" patterned effect of broad patches of vivid green, vermilion red, orange and yellow. Such large opals with a rich saturation of color are now difficult to find in the marketplace. Weighing approximately 36.92 carats and... [Lire la suite]08 juin 2020
Black "Nobby" Opal with Multi-color Fire, Kelly's Field, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lot 58. 20.88 carats Black "Nobby" Opal with Multi-color Fire, Kelly's Field, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 60,000 - 80,000 (€ 53,000 - 71,000). © Bonhams
With its inky, midnight black base color, this fine nodule opal displays large, broad flagstone pattern of color in chartreuse green, orange, yellow, red and electric blue. This is a notable pattern opal suitable for the knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 20.88 carats and measuring 25.56 x 16.47 x 7.37mm.
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41 carats Black Opal with Floral Pattern Red Play of Color
Lot 114. 41 carats Black Opal with Floral Pattern Red Play of Color, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Estimate US$ 70,000 - 80,000 (€ 62,000 - 71,000). © Bonhams
A large and impressive "nodule" opal (a nobby), having an incredible pinfire play-of-color dominated by reds and orange with minor flashes of green and blue. This is an exceptional opal with a true black base color and a notable offering for the knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 41.40 carats and measuring 37.99 x 22.07 x... [Lire la suite]08 juin 2020
A Cizhou 'partridge feather' glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 347. A Cizhou 'partridge feather' glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960-1127); 12.5 cm, 4 7/8 in. Estimate 26,000 — 40,000 HKD. Lot sold 106,250 HKD (12,108 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
of conical form, the interior covered in a lustrous black glaze, accentuated with russet 'partridge feather' streaks, the exterior covered in a persimmon glaze.
Sotheby's. CHINA / 5000 YEARS, Hong Kong, 05 Jun 202008 juin 2020
A small Dingyao foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 346. A small Dingyao foliate bowl, Song dynasty (960-1127); 10.2 cm, 4 in. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 HKD. Lot sold 87,500 HKD (9,971 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
the exterior encircled by two double-line borders, covered overall in a creamy ivory glaze.
Provenance: Mathias Komor, New York, 1958.Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1958.Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1959.Sotheby's Hong Kong, 6th April 2016, lot 2.
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A moulded Qingbai lobed ewer and cover, Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 345. A moulded Qingbai lobed ewer and cover, Song dynasty (960-1127); w. 13 cm, 5 1/4 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 HKD. Lot sold 13,750 HKD (1,567 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
of lobed melon form, set with a short spout opposite a curved handle with a loop, the shoulder moulded with a lobed band of stylised foliate scrolls reserved against a punched ground, surmounted by a domed cover, covered overall in a transparent bluish glaze.
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A Jizhou brown-glazed jar, Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 344. A Jizhou brown-glazed jar, Song dynasty (960-1127); 6.5 cm, 2 1/2 in. Estimate 10,000 — 20,000 HKD. Lot sold 27,500 HKD (3,134 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.
the compressed ovoid body supported on a narrow foot, swelling to broad shoulders and surmounted by a broad neck with lipped rim, covered overall in a brown glaze.
Sotheby's. CHINA / 5000 YEARS, Hong Kong, 05 Jun 2020