Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
A carved emerald
Lot 351. A Colombian hexagonal-shaped tabular carved emerald of 80.24 carats, mid to late 17th century. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 300,000. Price realised USD 447,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.
Hexagonal-shaped tabular carved emerald of 80.24 carats, protruding lugs on opposing sides, 34.95 x 35.00 x 7.95 mm, mid to late 17th century
AGL, 2019, report no. 1100329: 80.24 carats, Colombia, insignificant clarity enhancement, traditional type
Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 96, no. 17
Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, pp. 54-55, no. 20
The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 166, no. 128
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 44, no. 19
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 63, no. 19
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 76, no. 20
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 171, no. 12.
