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Lot 624. A 7.05 carats Mozambique ruby and diamond ring. Estimate HK$ 1,400,000 - 2,000,000 (€ 150,000 - 220,000). Photo: Bonhams. Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing 7.05 carats, within a pear and round brilliant-cut diamond surround, extended to the bifurcated half hoop; estimated total diamond weight 4.20 carats; mounted in 18k white gold; size 5½ Accompanied by Gübelin report #20081219, dated 2 September 2020, stating that the natural ruby has no indications of heat treatment and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 630. An important 'Tutti Frutti' bracelet, Cartier. Estimate HK$ 1,950,000 - 2,800,000 (€ 210,000 - 300,000). Photo: Bonhams. Set with a carved emerald, weighing 93.34 carats, decorated with square sugarloaf cabochon sapphires, in a round brilliant and square-cut diamond frame, to the carved ruby and emerald bead and carved sapphire leaf 'Tutti Frutti' cluster extending five strands of carved emeralds and rubies, with diamond-set rondelle spacers and carved sapphire leaf detail; signed Cartier, no.... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 630. A fine pair of Colombian emerald and diamond earpendants. Estimate HK$ 2,100,000 - 2,800,000 (€ 230,000 - 300,000). Photo: Bonhams. Each set with an octagonal-cut emerald, weighing 3.67 and 3.16 carats, within a micro-pavé diamond and vari-cut diamond frame, suspended from an octagonal-cut emerald, weighing 1.50 and 1.76 carats, to the diamond-set frame; estimated total diamond weight 2.37 carats; mounted in platinum and 18k white gold; length 4.9cm Accompanied by four SSEF reports... [Lire la suite]

Lot 630. An important 4.37 carats Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Estimate HK$ 2,400,000 - 3,400,000 (€ 260,000 - 370,000). Photo: Bonhams. Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing 4.37 carats, flanked by cushion-cut diamonds, weighing 0.91 and 1.00 carats, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds; estimated total diamond weight 2.28 carats; mounted in 18k white gold; size 3¾ Accompanied by SSEF report #111702, dated 16 January 2020, stating that the ruby has no indications of heat treatment and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 640. An important 16.56 carats Burma Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring. Estimate HK$ 3,200,000 - 4,500,000 (€ 350,000 - 490,000). Photo: Bonhams. Set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing 16.56 carats, between half moon-shaped diamond shoulders, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds on the half hoop; estimated total diamond weight 2.30 carats total; mounted in platinum; size 6½. Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the natural sapphire has no indications of heat treatment and originates... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A pair of famille rose 'ladies' dishes, Yongzheng period (1723-1736); Each 19.7cm (7 3/4in) diam. Estimate £ 4,000-6,000. Sold for £ 37,562 (€ 42,258). Photo: Bonhams. Each potted with shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the interior finely painted with a seated lavishly dressed lady painting a leaf by a table, her attendant holding a floral fan to her side, a group of lingzhi stems, fly whisk and incense burner resting on the gilt stand behind them, one dish... [Lire la suite]

  ot 34. A rare famille rose 'floral sprays' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period, the enamels probably later; 19cm (7 1/2in) diam. Estimate £ 3,000-5,000. Sold for £ 25,062 (€ 28,036)). Photo: Bonhams. Thinly potted with gently curving sides rising from slightly tapered foot, enamelled possibly later with a peony spray in the well, with four sprigs of lotus, magnolia, chrysanthemums and prunus around the cavetto. Provenance: Sotheby's London, 28 April 1953, lot... [Lire la suite]

Lot 36. A famille verte square vase, Shunzhi-early Kangxi; 35.5cm (14in) high. Estimate £ 1,500-2,000. Sold for £ 26,312 (€ 29,434). Photo: Bonhams. The stoutly potted body with tapered rectangular sides supporting a waisted cylindrical neck and everted rim, each side painted in bright enamels with legendary figures from history and folklore including generals, scholars and emperors, the neck with florets and lozenges. Provenance: Robert Stanley Hope Smith (1910-1979), and thence by descent.... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 34. A rare green enamelled incised 'dragon' dish, Hongzhi six-character mark, 17th century; 18cm (7 1/8in) diam. Estimate £ 3,000-5,000. Sold for £ 16,312 (€ 18,248). Photo: Bonhams. Provenance: Montague L. Meyer collection, no.352 (label)Sotheby's London, 10 July 1951, lot 109Robert Stanley Hope Smith (1910-1979), collection no.V16, and thence by descent. Note: A similar dish from the Hongzhi period of the same size and shape but with the dragon surrounded by waves, deeply incised... [Lire la suite]

Lot 169. Assiette en porcelaine à décor de dragons, Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722); 18 cm, 7 1/16 in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 EUR. Lot sold 10,625 EUR. Photo Sotheby's. circulaire le rebord évasé, l'intérieur incisé avec un dragon vert présentant ses griffes dans les flots, le pourtour avec deux dragons allongés courant au-dessus des vagues, marque Hongzhi à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte. Note: A closely related dish from the Hongzhi... [Lire la suite]