A bronze mirror with deities and inscriptions, Eastern Han Dynasty
A bronze mirror with deities and inscriptions, Eastern Han Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's
finely cast around the central knob with winged Immortals interspersed with four striding bixie, set with evenly spaced recessed roundels to receive gemstones, encircled by a band of seal faces forming a poetic inscription, alternating with half-disc sun whorls, further enclosed by a border of poetic inscription and stylized cloud scrolls to the rim; together with two small bronze mirrors decorated with nipples alternating with stylized animal motifs (3). Width of widest 4 5/8 in., 12 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD
Provenance: Two smaller mirrors:
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. B. d'Ancona, acquired prior to 1951.
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. BENJAMIN D'ANCONA, NEW YORK
Exposition: Two smaller mirrors:
An Exhibition of Chinese Mirrors, The Chinese Art Society of America, New York, 1951, cat. no. 5.
Sotheby's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART. 18 MARS 2014 - 19 MARS 2014. NEW YORK -www.sothebys.com
The blue in Tiffany's
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany diamond and gemstone drop earrings in platinum (from left): cushion-cut green tourmalines, pear-shaped aquamarines, pear-shaped green tourmalines with 18 karat gold, cusion-cut blue tourmalines, pear-shaped green tourmalines with 18 karat gold. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, $28,000, $50,000, $40,000, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Jean Schlumberger Tassels Necklace. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tassels necklace of turquoise and diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. $350,000.
Tiffany Diamond and Montana Sapphire Tiara. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany tiara of diamonds and Montana sapphires in platinum. $100,000.
Tiffany Diamond Ring. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany flower ring of purple, green and white melee diamonds in platinum. $100,001.
Tiffany Diamond and Montana Sapphire Pendants. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany medallion pendants of diamonds and Montana sapphires in platinum. From left. $55,000, $50,000.
Tiffany Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany diamond and sapphire earrings in platinum (from left): drop earrings with cushion-cut sapphires and diamonds, and with round sapphires and diamonds. $165,000, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany bracelet of emerald-cut aquamarines, diamonds and black onyx in platinum. $200,000.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Rings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany diamond and gemstone rings with diamond and platinum settings (from top): Lucida® diamond with diamond and sapphire border, princess-cut diamond with sapphire and tsavorite border, Lucida® diamond with diamond and sapphire border. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, $110,000, $1,400,000.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany drop earrings of emerald-cut green tourmalines, diamonds and black onyx in platinum. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Rings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany diamond and gemstone rings with diamond and black onyx settings in platinum (top): oval cuprian elbaite tourmaline, emerald-cut green tourmaline. $130,000, $60,000.
Tiffany Butterfly Brooch. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Jean Schlumberger Diamond and Gemstone Bracelets. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Bracelets in platinum and 18 karat gold by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. (from top): hand-carved turquoise and lapis lazuli with diamonds; drape bracelet with hand-carved turquoise, diamonds and pearls; hand-carved lapis lazuli with diamonds. $190,000, $95,000, $235,000.
Tiffany Diamond Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany earrings with pear-shaped diamonds in platinum. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Tiffany Diamond and Pearl Rings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany Diamond and Pearl Bracelet. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany buckle bracelet of diamonds and freshwater cultured pearls in platinum. $55,000.
Tiffany Diamond Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany drop earrings of pink diamonds and rose-cut white diamonds in platinum. $115,000.
Tiffany Diamond Bracelet and Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany diamond drop earrings and a diamond bracelet in platinum.PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, $115,000
Tiffany Yellow Diamond Necklace. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany necklace of fancy intense yellow diamonds and white diamonds in platinum and 18 karat gold. $1,250,000.
Tiffany Rhino Brooch. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany rhino brooch of diamonds with two sapphire cabochons in 18 karat white gold. Symbolic of support given by The Tiffany & Co. Foundation to the International Rhino Foundation and the Regional Rhino Conservation Program in Southern Africa. $80,000.
Tiffany Diamond Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany drop earrings with rose-cut diamonds in platinum. From left. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, $100,000.
Tiffany Diamond and Sapphire Necklace and Pendant. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co:
Tiffany opera-length necklace and tassel pendant of diamonds and sapphires in platinum. From left. $80,000, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Bracelet. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany flower bracelet with diamonds, sapphires, aquamarines and tsavorites in platinum. $110,000.
Tiffany Diamond and Gemstone Ring. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany flower ring with diamonds, sapphires, aquamarines and tsavorites in platinum. $42,000
Tiffany Diamond and Emerald Earrings. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany drop earrings with emerald-cut emeralds and diamonds in platinum and 18 karat gold. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Tiffany Diamond Bracelet. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany floral diamond bracelet in platinum. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Morphée Joaillerie
Morphée. The Cherry Blossoms Ring. Photo courtesy Morphée
Diamonds, sapphires and pink opals set in 18k pink gold.
Morphée The Cherry Blossoms Earrings. Photo courtesy Morphée
Diamonds, sapphires and pink opals set in 18k pink gold.
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A swallow set with diamonds and sapphires in 18k white gold.
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Chinese jadeite vase and cover
Chinese jadeite vase and cover. Photo Freeman's.
The baluster form vase with double dragon handles and loose suspending rings, the body carved in relief with dragon adn phoenix, raised on tall splayed foot attached to wooden base. H (vase and cover): 8 3/4 inches. Estimate $15,000-20,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Chinese mottled jade vase and cover
Chinese mottled jade vase and cover. Photo Freeman's.
High shouldered vase raised on tall pedestal feet; the sides relief carved with archaic chilong dragons, flanked by double dragon head handles supporting loose rings, the cover surmounted by two buddist lions playing with a ball. H of vase and cover: 15 inches. Estimate $15,000-20,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Chinese jadeite covered vase
Chinese jadeite covered vase. Photo Freeman's.
Ovoid vase with dragon finial cover and double dragon head handles supporting loose rings, front panel depicting Guanyin and back panel Xi Wangmu; icy white matrix suffused with pale apple green veins. H with cover: 12 1/4 inches; minor frets along mouth rim and fine fissures on loose ring handles. Estimate $30,000-50,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Chinese jadeite faceted vase and cover, Republic period
Chinese jadeite faceted vase and cover, Republic period. Photo Freeman's.
The slender hu-form square vase with splayed feet and plain cover, the body carved in openwork with birds among peony sprigs. H: 9 1/2 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Chinese jadeite ovoid vase and cover, Republic period
Chinese jadeite ovoid vase and cover, Republic period. Photo Freeman's.
Vase with double elephant and ring andles to body and cover; the body carved in low relief with dragons among scrolling clouds and the cover surmounted with a fu dog finial; jade of pale lavender to green tones. H with cover: 8 1/4 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Chinese mottled lavender jadeite vase and cover
Chinese mottled lavender jadeite vase and cover. Photo Freeman's.
Double lion head mask handles supporting loose rings, front and back panels depicting flowers, cover surmounted by a fu lion finial; with silver wire inlay wood stand. H of vase and cover: 8 1/2 inches; overall in very good condition with minor surface wear and natural fissures. Estimate $8,000-12,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
An unusual carved red overlay yellow glass snuff bottle. Probably Imperial Glassworks, Beijing, 1760-1840
An unusual carved red overlay yellow glass snuff bottle.Probably Imperial Glassworks, Beijing, 1760-1840. Photo Bonhams.
Of flattened ovoid form with a flat lip and oval ruby-colored foot rim, the opaque lemon yellow body adorned on each side with a stylized chi dragon in profile with a young chi dragon alongside. 2 7/8in (7.1cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,200 - 3,600
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
The ruby red and lemon yellow color combination seen in this bottle is uncommon, although a bottle with an identical palette--also attributed to the Imperial Glassworks--was in the Hildegard Schonfeld collection at Christie's New York, 13 March 2013.
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
