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Ewer in form of a fish and a shrimp. Vietnamese, Trân-Lê dynasty, 14th–15th century, Vietnam. Stoneware with yellow-green glaze, molded, incised and painted decoration. Overall: 19.4 x 17 x 5.5 cm (7 5/8 x 6 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.). Anonymous gift. 2002.761  © 2012 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Ewer in the shape of a shrimp situated horizontally on top of a carp, representing the metamorphosis of the carp into a dragon. Ewer's pout rises from the mouth of the carp and is supported by the shrimp. A round... [Lire la suite]

Vietnamese fish-shaped water-dropper in underglaze blue. Late 15th-early 16th centuries. Height: 5.2cm. Museum of Taipei, Taiwan

Ewer in the shape of a fish and a shrimp. Stoneware with brown glaze, molded and incised decoration, Bat Trang kilns. Overall: 18.5 x 18 cm (7 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.). Vietnam, Trân-Lê dynasty, 14th–15th century. Anonymous gift. Accession number 2002.764. © 2012 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Ewer in the shape of a shrimp situated horizontally atop a fish. Ewer's spout is in front of shrimp and an opening shaped like a lotus stem at top. PROVENANCE: Collected by the donor in Vietnam in 1994 or... [Lire la suite]

Seaman Schepps. A Coral Fish Pendant/Brooch, 1945. Photo Philips de Pury & Company Designed as a carved coral fish, within a gold foliate frame, accented with carved emeralds, cabochon and circular-cut rubies and sapphires, circular-cut garnets and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in 14K yellow gold, length 2 1/4 inches.  Signed 'Seaman Schepps'. ESTIMATE $5,000-7,000. SOLD AT $6,250 Philips de Pury & Company. Jewels. New York. 6 december 2011 www.phillipsdepury.com

An opal, emerald and diamond brooch, Oscar Heyman & Brothers.  Photo Bonhams in the form of a fish, with scales of opals, cabochon emerald eyes and further detailed by round brilliant-cut diamonds; with maker's mark for Oscar Heyman & Brothers, no. 200403; estimated total opal weight: 14.55 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold; length: 3in. Sold for US$18,750   Bonhams. Fine Jewelry, 13 Dec 2011. New York, California, Los Angeles and California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com

A diamond and emerald leopard brooch, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 Designed as a crouching circular-cut diamond leopard, with a marquise-cut diamond collar and pear-shaped emerald eyes, mounted in platinum and 18k gold. Signed Webb for David Webb. With a copy of an invoice dated 23 August 1973 from David Webb. Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Figural forms and vibrant color combinations define these exquisite pieces by David Webb...Characterized by bold colors and large gemstones, David Webb was among the... [Lire la suite]

Pair of emerald and diamond fish brooches, René Boivin, circa 1980, from the collection of Lily Marinho. photo Sotheby's Each designed as a fish, the face, pavé-set with single- and brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with a cabochon emerald eye, the scales decorated with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds of various tints, the fin with baguette stones, to the diamond set articulated tail, mounted in yellow gold, French assay and maker's marks. Est. 11,000—16,000 CHF. Lot Sold 80,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnficent Jewels and... [Lire la suite]

18 karat gold, platinum, enamel, colored stone and diamond fish bangle-bracelet, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's Set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, the eyes set with cabochon emeralds, the top of the head set with a cabochon ruby, the tail set with round emeralds, applied with white enamel, internal circumference 5¾ inches, signed David Webb. Est. 25,000—35,000 USD. Lot Sold 47,500 USD Pair of gold and diamond bangle-bracelets, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's Old European-cut and single-cut... [Lire la suite]

18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, emerald and ruby fish bangle-bracelet, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's Set with round diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 carats, round emeralds and round cabochon rubies, internal circumference 6 inches, signed David Webb. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:  65,500 USD 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond and black enamel cuff bracelet, David Webb. Photo Sotheby's Round diamonds weighing approximately 6.40 carats, internal circumference 6 inches, signed David Webb. With signed box.... [Lire la suite]