27 avril 2009
Cachet quadrangulaire en néphrite blanche, surmonté de deux dragons impériaux dos à dos. Chine, époque Qianlong, 18e siècle.
Cachet quadrangulaire en néphrite blanche, surmonté de deux dragons impériaux dos à dos. Chine, époque Qianlong, 18e siècle.
Il est gravé de l'inscription « jiu zhou qing yan zhi bao », paix et tranquillité sur les neuf continents. Hauteur : 9 cm Largeur : 10,9 cm Longueur : 10,9 cm Profondeur de la gravure : 1,5 mm. Estimation : 300 000 / 400 000 €Provenance : Collection du Général de Vassoigne. En 1860, colonel, il commanda le Fort de Takov à Tianjin.
Note: Jiu zhou qing yan ? ? ? ? (Paix et tranquillité sur les neuf... [Lire la suite]
27 avril 2009
Diamond and sapphire brooch, Lacloche Frères, circa 1925
Diamond and sapphire brooch, Lacloche Frères, circa 1925
The modified rectangular plaque pierced with a central lattice motif, set with 149 old European-cut and single-cut diamonds and 4 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 11.40 carats, the borders accented with two rows of calibré-cut sapphires, mounted in platinum, signed Lacloche Frères, French assay mark. Est. 16,000—18,000 USD. Lot sold 20,000 USD
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
27 avril 2009
Epoque MING (1368 - 1644). Verseuse à panse basse et Vase à panse basse

27 avril 2009
Sapphire and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1935
Sapphire and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1935
The cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 10.04 carats, within a geometric frame set with 28 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats, mounted in platinum, size 5, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Est. 50,000—60,000 USD. Lot sold 80,500 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGTA report no. 93004012 stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, no indications of heating.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
27 avril 2009
Epoque MING (1368 - 1644). Aiguière en porcelaine blanche décorée en bleu sous couverte de fleurs et rinceaux feuillagés

27 avril 2009
Colored stone, freshwater pearl and diamond necklace/brooch combination
Colored stone, freshwater pearl and diamond necklace/brooch combination
The multi-stranded torsade composed of numerous emerald, sapphire and ruby beads, spaced by freshwater pearls and accented by fluted gold beads and rondelles, completed by a ram's-head clasp with marquise-shaped sapphire eyes, further decorated with 82 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 16½ inches, clasp detaches to be worn as brooch with removable tassel pendant of similar design, accompanied by... [Lire la suite]
27 avril 2009
A rare famille verte 'qilin' wine ewer. Kangxi

27 avril 2009
Pair of multi-colored sapphire and diamond earclips, Michele della Valle

27 avril 2009
A polychrome octagonal dish, Tianqi/early Chongzhen, Ming dynasty, 17th century
A polychrome octagonal dish, Tianqi/early Chongzhen, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Painted with a lone fisherman seated on a river bank with rod and basket beneath a pine tree, the rim with a brown wash, the base with a four-character seal mark reading tian xia tai ping (universal peace) within a double square. 20cm (8in) wide. Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: purchased from S. Marchant & Son, London, labelThe Jarras Collection, EnglandNote: A similar dish from the Peony Pavilion Collection was sold at Christie's... [Lire la suite]
27 avril 2009
Multi-colored sapphire and colored stone necklace, Michele della Valle
