19th century

Emerald and diamond brooch-pendant, 19th century. Photo courtesy Sotheby's Centring on a step-cut emerald measuring approximately 21.50 x 18.10 x 12.05mm, framed by a scrolling motif highlighted with single-cut and rose diamonds, encircled by pinched collet-set cushion-shaped stones, partial French maker's mark, pendant fitting and detachable brooch pin. Estimate 140,000 — 230,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69009, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with a minor amount of oil in... [Lire la suite]

Emerald and diamond brooch, second half of 19th century and later. Photo courtesy Sotheby's Set with cushion-shaped, oval and circular-cut diamonds, later set to the centre with a step-cut emerald, later brooch fitting. Estimate   46,000 — 65,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - www.sothebys.com

An ochre-glazed brushpot, Wang Bingrong zuo seal mark (Made by Wang Bingrong), 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams The cylindrical brushpot finely applied with a continuous scene of a horse nuzzling its mate bending its head down to crop the grass, all within a rocky landscape of wutong trees and willow beside a low bridge over a stream, all covered with a soft ochre glaze. 13.6cm (5 3/8in) high. Sold for £10,000 (€11,972)  Provenance: an English private collection Compare a similar ochre-glazed 'twin... [Lire la suite]

A green-glazed relief-carved cylindrical brushpot, bitong, Xu Ji Shun Zhi seal mark (Made by Xu Ji Shun), 19th Century. Photo courtesy Bonhams The exterior carved with a vivid scene of a general on horseback with a bow accompanied by a servant on another horse with a flying pennant while another servant runs behind holding a trident, the figures in pursuit of a fleeing hare wounded by an arrow, all within a rocky landscape, the brushpot glazed covered with a bright green glaze. 14cm (5½in) high. Sold for £9,375... [Lire la suite]

  A large flambé-glazed pear-shaped vase, 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams The thickly potted vase with a bulbous body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, all covered with a thick raspberry-toned glaze with delicate streaks of dark bluish-purple reaching over the foot and inside the neck. 49.5cm (19½in) high. Sold for £6,000 (€7,183)  Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013

Antique Qing Dynasty period Chinese hand-carved red coral sculpture depicting four Guan Yin ($66,550).  BOYNTON BEACH, FLA.- A Chinese hand-carved red coral sculpture of four Guan Yin (Buddhist deities of mercy and compassion) from the Qing Dynasty, and a Chinese hand-carved red coral group figure depicting two Guan Yin with flowers throughout, each knocked down for $66,550 to share top lot honors at Elite Decorative Arts’ Nov. 2nd auction in Florida.  The sale – featuring 370 lots (300 of which met or exceeded their... [Lire la suite]

Emerald pendant. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The hexagonal-shaped emerald carved with floral and foliate motifs in the Mughal style, probably late 19th century, drilled at the top with a pendant loop. Estimate:  13,000 – 19,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com

Porcelain famille verte seal paste box, China, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Length: 3 1/4 inches, 8.3cm Width: 3 1/4, 8.3cm Height: 1 1/4, 3.2cm. Photo courtesy Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd ASIAN ART IN LONDON. 31st October - 9th November 2013. Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd. Maryam Shuttleworth, Grace Tu. Phone +44 (0)20 7976 1888 - Fax +44 (0)20 7976 2588- info@benjanssens.com- www.benjanssens.com

A four-case lacquer inrō decorated with snakes in high relief on a ground of fine gold kirikane, 19th century. From a European private collection of inro. Dimensions (height): 9.6 cm, 3 4/5 in. Photo courtesy Malcolm Fairley Ltd ASIAN ART IN LONDON. 31st October - 9th November 2013. Malcolm Fairley Ltd. Malcolm Fairley, Valerie Sturgeon, Asako Bavister. Phone +44 (0)20 7930 8770 - Fax +44 (0)20 7930 5800 - Email malcolmgfairley@aol.com - Website www.malcolmfairley.com

A Chinese Carved Caramel and Grey and Honey-Colour Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century. Provenance: Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 ASIAN ART IN LONDON. 31st October -- 9th November 2013. CHRISTIE'S SOUTH KENSINGTON. Auction: Chinese Interiors
, Wednesday, 6 November, 2013. From a selection to be offered within the Chinese Interiors Sale and the Chinese Ceramic, Works of Art & Textiles from the Lizzadro Collection of Chinese... [Lire la suite]