01 juin 2019
A magnificent and rare pair of Canton tribute bejewelled and jadeite-inlaid silver-gilt boxes, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 3114. A magnificent and rare pair of Canton tribute bejewelled and jadeite-inlaid silver-gilt boxes, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 1,800,000 - HKD 2,600,000. Price realised HKD 2,000,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
Each silver-gilt box is of octagonal-form, set with a jadeite plaque of conforming shape on each side, framed by borders comprised of seed pearls and red glass beads. The gilt base is chased with auspicious emblems within an octagonal panel,... [Lire la suite]30 septembre 2018
A rare large finely painted famille-verte jardinière, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Lot 3657. A rare large finely painted famille-verte jardinière, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722); w. 51.6 cm, 20 1/4 in. Estimate: 3,000,000 — 4,000,000 HKD (382,170 — 509,560 USD). Unsold. Courtesy Sotheby's.
of square section with canted corners, robustly potted with deep flaring sides rising from a stepped splayed foot to a wide everted rim, the four main facets brightly enamelled depicting a magpie perched on leafy bamboo shoots beside sprigs... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2018
An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960
Lot 876. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 31,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
the two leaves set with numerous round emeralds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, further set with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38138.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012
17 mars 2018
An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960
Lot 868. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 28,125 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
the two leaves set with numerous round emeralds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, further set with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38138.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012
17 mars 2018
An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960
Lot 867. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 31,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
The two leaves set with numerous round sapphires weighing approximately 9.00 carats, further set with 37 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38137.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012
16 mars 2018
A pair of Chinese export porcelain famille-rose baluster jars and covers, Yongzheng period, circa 1730
Lot 494. A pair of Chinese export porcelain famille-rose baluster jars and covers, Yongzheng period, circa 1730; height 18 1/2 in., 47 cm. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 USD. Lot sold 92,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's 2012
decorated with ladies in a fenced garden, wood stands.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012
16 mars 2018
A Platinum and Diamond Double Feather Brooch, Verdura, 1956
Lot 892. A Platinum and Diamond Double Feather Brooch, Verdura, 1956. Estimate 10,000 – 15,000 USD. Lot sold 50,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
designed as curved feathers, set with two old mine-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.45 carats, further enhanced by numerous old mine, single, and baguette-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 15.50 carats, unsigned; may be worn as two clips.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept.... [Lire la suite]16 mars 2018
A Platinum and Diamond ‘Leaf and Flower’ Bracelet, Verdura, 1954
Lot 893. A Platinum and Diamond ‘Leaf and Flower’ Bracelet, Verdura, 1954. Estimate 50,000 – 70,000 USD. Lot sold 68,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
designed as a meandering flowering vine, set with numerous old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 25.00 carats, length 6½ inches, unsigned; with fitted and signed box.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 201216 mars 2018
A Platinum and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960
Lot 895. A Platinum and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 50,000 – 60,000 USD. Lot sold 86,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
The flowerhead set with 7 marquise-shaped diamonds and numerous round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.00 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 2623 S.O.; with signed box.
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 201216 mars 2018
A Platinum and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1963
Lot 897. A Platinum and type lla 5.22 carats and 5.71 carats Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1963. Estimate 200,000 – 250,000 USD. Lot sold 614,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012
of crossover design, set with two round diamonds weighing 5.22 carats and 5.71 carats, framed by 8 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats and accented with 6 baguette diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, size 6¾, signed VCA, numbered 29496; with signed box.
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