03 août 2019

An antique ruby, emerald and diamond jigha, 19th century

Lot 89. An antique ruby, emerald and diamond jigha, 19th century; 3 3/8 ins. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Designed as a turban ornament of elephant motif, pear and variously-shaped table-cut diamonds, oval cabochon rubies and emeralds, table-cut emerald, foil, gold, 3 3/8 ins., 19th century, accompanied by a gold stand. Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 223, no. 165The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 240, no. 164The... [Lire la suite]

02 août 2019

An antique ruby, diamond and emerald jigha, 19th century

Lot 90. An antique ruby, diamond and emerald jigha, 19th century; 3 ¼ ins. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Designed as a turban ornament of elephant motif, oval cabochon rubies, rose and table-cut diamonds, cabochon emeralds, foil, gold, elephant design engraved on reverse with initials 'M. A.'. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 136, ill. p. 189, no. 59. Exhibited: New York 2014, p. 61 Miho 2016, p. 125, no.... [Lire la suite]
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02 août 2019

Antique ruby, emerald and pearl waist tassel elements, 19th century

Lot 116. Antique ruby, emerald and pearl waist tassel elements, 19th century; 7/8 and ½ in. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 33,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Two elements to be applied to a belt or waist tassel, pear-shaped cabochon rubies, rectangular-cut emeralds, pearls, gold. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
31 juillet 2019

An Art Deco emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, Mauboussin

Lot 133. An Art Deco emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, Mauboussin. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Baguette, half moon and single-cut diamonds, pear-shaped carved emeralds, cabochon rubies and sapphires, platinum (French mark), 1 1/8 ins., circa 1930, signed Mauboussin. Provenance: Christie’s, New York, 13 June 2007, lot 69The Estate of a Distinguished New York CollectorSotheby's New York, 18 April 2012, lot 367. ... [Lire la suite]
28 juillet 2019

A pair of antique ruby, pearl, glass and diamond earrings, early 20th century

Lot 19. A pair of antique ruby, pearl, glass and diamond earrings, early 20th century. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Oval-shaped rubies, rose-cut diamonds, pearls, red glass beads, gold and silver, 1 ½ ins., one ruby deficient.  Provenance: By repute, Nizams of Hyderabad Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 240, ill. p. 274, no. 99. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 118, no. 67The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 154,... [Lire la suite]
25 juillet 2019

A pair of antique ruby, emerald and pearl kadas, 19th century

Lot 64. A pair of antique ruby, emerald and pearl kadas, 19th century; 2 3/8 ins. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 47,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The pair of bangles set with oval cabochon rubies, oval cabochon and rectangular-cut emeralds, pearls, gold, each diameter 2 3/8 ins., 19th century, pearls restored at a later date. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p.141, ill. p. 191, no. 64. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June... [Lire la suite]

16 juillet 2019

An antique ruby, diamond and pearl pendant, early to mid 18th century

Lot 307. An antique ruby, diamond and pearl pendant, early to mid 18th century. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019  Carved rubies set as a poppy flower, pear and cushion-shaped rose-cut diamonds, pearl drop, foil, gold and silver, 2 ins., early to mid 18th century. Exhibited: The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, pp. 186-87, no. 124The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 211, no. 128. Note: Although this pendant resembles traditional... [Lire la suite]
13 juillet 2019

An Art Deco ruby, emerald and diamond jigha

Lot 56. An Art Deco ruby, emerald and diamond jigha. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 118,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019  The turban ornament set with carved rubies, circular, cushion and oval-cut rubies, rectangular-cut and pear-shaped cabochon emeralds, old-cut diamonds, gold, with brooch fitting on the reverse, 2 5/8 ins., mid-20th century. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 145, no. 88The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 131, no.... [Lire la suite]
13 juillet 2019

An antique ruby, diamond and pearl sarpatti, 19th century

Lot 331. An antique ruby, diamond and pearl sarpatti, 19th century. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 125,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019  The turban ornament set with pear-shaped cabochon and table-cut rubies, pear-shaped table-cut diamond, ruby beads, pearls, gold, white, red and green enameling on the reverse, 33 ins., 19th century, restrung at a later date. Exhibited: The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 62, no. 34Grand Palais, Grand Palais, Paris 2017, pp. 228-29,... [Lire la suite]
24 juin 2019

An antique ruby, diamond and enamel bracelet, mid to late 18th century

Lot 333. An antique ruby, diamond and enamel bracelet, mid to late 18th century. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 435,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Cabochon and table-cut rubies, table and rose-cut diamonds, green, red, white and black enamel on reverse, foil, gold on a lac core, 7 ½ ins., mid to late 18th century. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 162, ill. p. 195, no. 74. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2009, p. 153, no. 126Kunsthalle der... [Lire la suite]