India

Lot 361. A Mughal jade lobed bowl,India, circa 1700; 5 ¼ ins. (13.2cm.) wide. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 The thin walls divided into six petal-shaped lobes converging in the centre of the bowl, the exterior finely carved in low relief floral designs, the base engraved in a flowerhead shape. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019

Lot 205. A gem set gold spoon, India, circa 1850-1875; 8 ¼ ins. (21 cm.) long. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Set with diamonds, foiled rubies and emeralds, the reverse fully gem set in dense floral patterns. Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 270, no. 202The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, pp. 286-87, no. 199The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 303, no. 203. Note: For a sword hilt of similar design, see lot 126. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 265. An enamelled and diamond-set staff, India, 19th century; 13 ins. (33 cm.) long. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 With flower and parrot finial, the candy-striped staff made in two pieces, end piece missing. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019

Lot 75. A calligraphic album page, India, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, circa 1700. Gold and color on paper, black leaf with dense gold flowering vine, backed on cream card with three Mughal seal impressions. Folio 8 5/8 x 6 ¼ ins. (21.7 x 15.7 cm). Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Note: A very similar leaf was sold in these Rooms 12 September 2012, lot 612, with further leaves from the same album forming lots 610 and 611 in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 49. A jade powder horn, India, 1725-1775; 7 1/8 ins. (18 cm.) long; 1 7/8 ins. (4.9 cm.) high; 1 7/8 ins. (4.9 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Literature: Jaffer 2013, pp.125, 187, no.55. Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.95, no.64The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.126, no.74The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.150, no.78. Christie's. Maharajas &... [Lire la suite]

Lot 32. A spherical gold jeweled box, India, 1675-1725; 1 3/8 ins. (3.5 cm.) high; 1 ½ ins. (3.9 cm.) diam.  Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, the interior and underside in plain gold. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.93, no.9. Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p.82, no.52Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.156, no.119The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.176, no. 116The Palace Museum, Beijing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 365. A carved jade bowl, India, 1700-1750; 3 3/8 ins. (8.4 cm.) diam.; 1 ¼ ins. (3.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 With floral decoration around the base in low relief, flowerhead foot. Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.82, no.51The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.105, no.56The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.123, no.58. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June... [Lire la suite]

Lot 200. A gem-set jade dish, India, circa 1800; 3 3/8 ins. (8.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with rubies, diamonds and emeralds in gold and silver, the recessed centre drilled with a central hole, the reverse undecorated. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.118, no.49. Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p.90, no.60Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.99, no.69The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.125, no.73The Palace... [Lire la suite]

Lot 199. A carved and gem set jade elephant, India, late 19th century; 1 3/8 ins. (3.5 cm.) wide; 7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with diamonds and rubies. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019

Lot 192. A jade-hilted dagger, India, first half 18th century; 17 ins. (43.2 cm.) long. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The hilt carved from a single piece of jade, watered-steel blade. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 123, ill. p. 186, no. 52. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019