mother-of-pearl

A very rare silver-mounted mother-of-pearl 'erotic-subject' rectangular box and cover, Qianlong, probably circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The rectangular box with a silver frame to hold the fragile panels, the top brilliantly carved in crisp relief with an elegant scene of a male gazing at a lady at rest under a tree, the base depicting a pair of water nymphs emerging from waves embracing each other, the sides decorated with various scenes of cupids engaging in similar activities, all exquisitely and finely worked panels in... [Lire la suite]

Diamond and mother-of-pearl 'Romantic Flowers' demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Sotheby's. The articulated necklace decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamond-set scrolls extending to the back, highlighted by mother-of-pearl flower heads and pear-shaped diamonds, length approximately 370mm; and pair of earrings and ring en suite; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 35.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered JH000647, JH000648 and JH000951... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Italian ivory, mother-of-pearl, pewter and fruitwood inlaid walnut, ebony marquetry and parquetry console tables, attributed to the De Lucci brothers, Venetian, circa 1686. Photo Sotheby's each with a rectangular top with projecting corners, one with a reserve decorated with a Turkish and European horseman engaged in armed combat, the other with two seated female figures in drapery flanked by tasselled curtains in a landscape, both within scrollwork cartouches and with reserves of flowers on tapering... [Lire la suite]

Jade, coral, mother-of-pearl, enamel and diamond compact, Cartier, circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's Of rectangular form, set with two bevelled jadeite panels, the sides decorated with mother-of-pearl engraved with a mosaic pattern, to a border of coral and black enamel highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a powder compartment and a mirror, signed Cartier, Paris, London, New York, Made in France and numbered, French assay marks, fitted case. measurements approximately 90 x 62 x... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Lacque Burgauté, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl, Jade and Diamond Vanity Case, Cartier, France - Sotheby's The front and reverse set with two rectangular lacque burgauté panels depicting Chinoiserie garden scenes illustrating a scholar and his apprentice, decorated with a carved jade tablet and small rose-cut diamonds, bordered by red enamel, the edges heightened in black enamel applied in a geometric motif, the interior fitted with a mirror and two compartments, measuring approximately 3 by 2... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Mother-Of-Pearl, Coral and Onyx Brooch, Cartier, Paris - Sotheby's  Designed as a face set with mother-of-pearl plaques, with a coral mask accented by black onyx eyes and black enamelwork, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 12913 and indistinctly numbered 701223, with French assay marks. Estimation: 7,500 - 10,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 37,500 USD NOTE: During the 1930s Cartier introduced the idea of the “novelty brooch”. Meant to be worn during the day, these brooches were inspired by a... [Lire la suite]

An eighteen karat gold and diamond "Double Longhorn" bangle bracelet, Paul Flato, Mexico City, circa 1980. Est. US$ 8,000 – 12,000. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Works by the first jeweler to the stars, the infamous Paul Flato, will be included in Bonhams April 15 auction of Fine Jewelry at the Madison Avenue salesroom. Flato’s forward-thinking, whimsical creations were often worn on screen by devotees, and his impressive client list included Greta Garbo, Mae West, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford, Doris Duke, Ginger... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Gold, Silver, Lapis, Nephrite Jade, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Desk Clock, Cartier, France. Photo Doyle The spherical lapis case divided by bands of gold, spaced by continuous gold circles, accented by triangle-shaped mother-of-pearl inlay, centering a circular engine-turned silver-tone dial with black Roman numerals, gold hands and railroad minute track, with gold bezel accented by 10 inlaid mother-of-pearl squares, round 8-day movement, push button activated time set and rotating bezel winding mechanism, the... [Lire la suite]

Rectangular Tray. Lacquer, mother-of-pearl, wood. Ming dynasty, 1368-1458. 2 3/4 x 15 x 5 1/8 in. 7.0 x 38.0 x13.0 cm. 80.57. Founders Society Purchase, Howard Young Fund. Photo ©2012, Detroit Institute of Arts

Two 18 karat white gold, diamond, mother-of-pear and  rock crystal 'Nautilius' brooches, Vhernier. Photo Sotheby's Designed as carved rock crystal shells backed by mother-of-pearl accented by blue or orange patterns, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats, signed Vhernier. Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 09 Feb 2012 www.sothebys.com