late 19th century

A large carved coral "three Guanyin with peacock and rooster", China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Estimate 15 000 € / 20 000 € © Cambi Casa D'Aste gr 1989, cm 29x41 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE, La Splendeur du Corail Chinois, le 26 Mai 2015 à 9h0 - 20121 MILANO

  Natural pearl  and diamond brooch, late 19th century. Estimate 146,000 — 245,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Designed as a ribbon set with cushion-shaped diamonds, accented with a button shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 15.56 x 15.94 x 14.37mm, and a detachable natural pearl drop measuring approximately 11.80 x 14.00 x 20.20mm, capped with rose diamonds, brooch fitting later added. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 80047, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater. ... [Lire la suite]

Ruby and diamond brooch, late 19th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 CHF (18,868 - 28,302 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. Designed as a butterfly with wings en tremblant, set throughout with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds and oval and cushion-shaped rubies, the eyes collet-set with cabochon rubies, detachable brooch fitting. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Ruby and diamond pendant, late 19th century. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 CHF (9,434 - 14,151 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. Set with an oval ruby within a graduated frame of cushion-shaped diamonds, suspended from a similarly set surmount. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Ruby and diamond bracelet, late 19th century. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 CHF (23,585 - 33,019 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. The central plaque set with cushion-shaped rubies and similarly cut diamonds, on a detachable cushion-shaped diamond bracelet, length approximately 160mm, French assay mark. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Pair of ruby and diamond earrings, late 19th century. Estimate 29,000 — 48,000 CHF (27,359 - 45,283 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. Each pendant set with a cushion-shaped ruby within a frame of similarly cut diamonds, suspended from a similarly set surmount, post and hinged back fittings. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 12 mai 2015, 10:30 AM

Diamond tiara from the Maclesfield Diamonds Jewels, circa 1850. Copyright (c) 2012 Gallery Precious Diamond Emerald Tiara. Copyright (c) 2012 Gallery Precious Had been exhibited at [10th Doha Jewellery Fair], we purchased a diamond-emerald tiara. Belle Epoque diamond tiara. Copyright (c) 2012 Gallery Precious The graduated palmette-shaped panels interspersed with a series of tapering batons with trefoil terminals to the diamond collet line with trace-link neckchain, mounted throughout with old-cut... [Lire la suite]

A large and rare Ko-Seto heishi (flask), Kamakura period (early 14th century), 12 1/16in (30.5cm) high. Sold for: $275,000. Photo: Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Bonhams ended its Asia week sales in style when the Fine Japanese & Korean Works of Art on March 18 made more than $1.3 million. The rarest item on offer, an early 14th century large Japanese Ko-Seto heishi (flask), fetched $275,000 and was the top lot of the day. “Today’s sale of the important ko-seto flask underscores Bonhams’ commitment to bringing important... [Lire la suite]

A silk and metal thread 'Nine Dragon' Chinese carpet, China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, or possibly earlier. Estimate $30,000 - $50,000. Price Realized $341,000 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Woven with a three character inscription, Qianqing Gong, which translates to ‘The Palace of Heavenly Purity’. Having nine dragons chasing flaming pearls on the silver ground with a polychrome wave pattern border. Approximately 11 ft. 10 in. x 8 ft. 9 in. (361 cm. x 267 cm.) Provenance: By... [Lire la suite]

A large and rare Ko-Seto heishi (flask), Kamakura period (early 14th century), 12 1/16in (30.5cm) high. Est. $225,000-300,000. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Bonhams presents Fine Japanese & Korean Works of Art on March 18, an auction that will place superb examples of classic Japanese art, Meiji era craftsmanship and a much anticipated private collection of Korean works on the auction block. The rarest item on offer is an early 14th century large Japanese Ko-Seto heishi (flask) that is expected to fetch between... [Lire la suite]