The Al Thani Collection

Lot 264. 'The Nizam of Hyderabad necklace'. An antique diamond, emerald and enamel necklace, mid to late 19th century. Estimate USD 1,500,000 - USD 2,500,000. Price realised USD 1,935,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Triangular-shaped table-cut diamonds, variously-shaped faceted and rose-cut diamonds, carved emerald bead, green enamel, foil, gold, engraved on the reverse with foliate motif, 16 ins. Provenance: By repute, Nizams of Hyderabad.  Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 205, ill. 270-71, no. 87.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 147. 'The Pink Golconda Diamond', A light pink Type IIa diamond of 10.46 carats and diamond ring, JAR. Estimate USD 1,500,000 - USD 2,500,000. Price realised USD 1,695,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Oval brilliant-cut light pink diamond of 10.46 carats, single-cut diamonds, blackened gold, ring size 4 ½, signed JAR, Paris, pink JAR case. GIA, 2019, report no. 2115073049: 10.46 carats, Light Pink, natural color, VVS1 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless, Type IIa. Gübelin, 2009,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 356. An Art Deco carved Colombian emerald, sapphire, diamond and pearl aigrette, Paul Iribe for Robert Linzeler. Estimate USD 500,000 - USD 700,000. Price realised USD 555,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Hexagonal-shaped carved emerald, circular cabochon and calibré sapphires, old-cut diamonds, pearls, platinum and 18k white gold (French marks), 3 ½ ins., 1910, unsigned. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100327: Colombia, insignificant to minor clarity enhancement, traditional type. Provenance: Madame... [Lire la suite]

Lot 340. The Shah Jahan Emerald. A carved oval cabochon Colombian emerald of 30.60 carats, 24.90 x 21.98 x 7.41 mm, circa 1621-1622. Estimate USD 500,000 - USD 700,000. Price realised USD 555,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100307: 30.60 carats, Colombia, minor clarity enhancement, modern type. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 95, no. 11. Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 77, no. 48Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 42, no. 13The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 55, no.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 142. An antique Colombian emerald bead of 267.57 carats total and pearl bazuband, late 18th century. Estimate USD 500,000 - USD 700,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. The armband set with tumbled emerald beads of 267.57 carats total, pearls, 7 ins. (adjustable), late 18th century, restrung at a later date. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100316: Colombia, minor clarity enhancement, traditional type. Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 53, no. 35The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 68, no.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 226. Oval-shaped tabular carved Colombian emerald of 218.21 carats, with protruding lugs on three sides, 54.00 x 35.75 x 12.87 mm, late 17th to early 18th century. Estimate USD 700,000 - USD 1,200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100308: 218.21 carats, Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, traditional typeGübelin, 2015, report no. 15030102: 218.22 carats, Colombia, minor clarity enhancement. Literature: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 165, no. 127Grand Palais, Paris 2017,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 223. A drop-shaped carved Colombian emerald drilled bead of 82.08 carats, 25.40 x 17.55 x 27.20 mm, mid to late 17th century. Estimate USD 700,000 - USD 1,200,000. Price realised USD 1,035,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100309: 82.08 carats, Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, traditional type. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 72, no. 14The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 173, no. 135Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 47, no. 29The Doge’s... [Lire la suite]

Lot 172. Octagonal modified buff-top step-cut Colombian emerald of 44.41 carats, 29.62 x 23.28 x 8.82 mm, mid-18th to mid-19th century. Estimate USD 800,000 - USD 1,200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. AGL, 2019, report no. 1100344: 44.41 carats, Colombia, minor clarity enhancement, traditional type Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 169, no. 131Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 46, no. 25The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 66, no. 24The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 79, no. 25. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 274. An Art Deco Colombian emerald of 88.03 carats, diamond and enamel brooch, Cartier. Estimate USD 1,000,000 - USD 1,500,000. Price realised USD 1,455,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Hexagonal carved emerald of 88.03 carats, circular cabochon carved emerald of 15.65 carats, oval cabochon emeralds, square and old-cut diamonds, black enamel, platinum and 18k white gold (French marks), 2 5/8 ins., 1927, signed Cartier, 'Made in France,' no. 02553. Cartier, 2011: Certificate of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 388. 'The Taj Mahal Emerald'. Carved Colombian emerald of 141.13 carats and diamond brooch, Cartier. Estimate USD 1,500,000 - USD 2,500,000. Price realised USD 1,815,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Hexagonal-shaped carved tablet emerald of 141.13 carats, circular-cut diamonds, platinum and 18k white gold (French marks), 2 1/8 ins., 2012, signed Cartier, no. TI9645, red Cartier case inscribed 'Taj Mahal' emerald. AGL, 2019, report no. 11003346: 141.13 carats, Colombia, no clarity enhancement. ... [Lire la suite]