2 mai 2009

An Important Pair of Coloured Diamond Earrings Each designed as a rectangular-cut coloured diamond weighing approximately 7.03 and 7.79 carats, within a pavé-set diamond surround and french hook, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Est. CHF 85,000-100,000  Philips de Purry & Company. Magnificent Jewels. 12 May 2009. Hotel de la Paix, 11 quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva. jewelry@phillipsdepury.com

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Femme assise et singe Executed on January 10, 1954. Signed Picasso and dated 10.1.54 XV (upper left). Brush and ink on paper laid down on paper. 24 by 32.2 cm. Est. 120,000—180,000 USD PROVENANCE: Knoedler & Co., New YorkMr. & Mrs. Charles Engelhard, Jr., New JerseyThe Estate of Mrs. Charles Engelhard, Jr. (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, November 4, 2004, lot 156) LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: "Suite de 180 dessins de Picasso, 28 novembre 1953 au 2... [Lire la suite]

An Impressive 6.14 carats Three-Stone Diamond Ring Centering upon a rectangular-cut coloured diamond weighing approximately 6.14 carats, framed by rectangular-cut diamond shoulders, weighing approximately 1.03 and 1.20 carats, enhanced by a pavé-set diamond surround, mounted in 18K white gold and platinum, size 6 1/2. Est. CHF 45,000-55,000  Philips de Purry & Company. Magnificent Jewels. 12 May 2009. Hotel de la Paix, 11 quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva. jewelry@phillipsdepury.com

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Le Picador Executed on June 28, 1964. Signed Picasso (lower right) and dated (on the verso). Brush and ink and linoleum cut print on paper. 61.8 by 74.9 cm. Est. 100,000—150,000 USD PROVENANCE: Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Oeuvres de 1964, vol. 24, Paris, 1968, no. 207, illustrated pl. 74 Georges Bloch, Catalogue of the Printed Graphic Work 1904-1967, vol. I, Bern, 1968, no. 910, illustration of the... [Lire la suite]

An Important 29.28 carats Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring Set with a cushion-cut emerald weighing approximately 29.28 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, ring size 6 1/4.   With report no. 0809035, dated 9 September 2008 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the emerald is of Columbian origin, with minor clarity enhancement. Est. CHF 100,000-120,000 Philips de Purry & Company. Magnificent Jewels. 12 May 2009. Hotel de la Paix, 11 quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva.... [Lire la suite]

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Buste de jeune fille (Paloma) Painted in Vallauris on January 7, 1951. Dated 7.1.51 on the reverse. Oil on canvas. 54.6 by 33 cm. Est. 900,000—1,200,000 USD Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work. Maya Widmaier-Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work. PROVENANCE; Estate of the artist Private Collection, France Thomas Ammann Fine Art, Zürich Acquired from the above by the present owner NOTE: This endearing portrait of Picasso's daughter... [Lire la suite]

An Impressive Unheated Ceylon 32.08 carats Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set with a sugarloaf cabochon unheated sapphire weighing approximately 32.08 carats, within a pavé-set diamond surround, to the polished gold half hoop, mounted in platinum, size 6 1/2.   With report no. GRS2003-03976 dated 25 March 2003 from the GRS Gem Research Swiss Lab, stating that the sapphire is natural color, no indications of thermal treatment, of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) origin. Est. CHF 38,000-50,000 Philips de Purry & Company.... [Lire la suite]

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Homme au mouton, mangeur de pastèque et flûtiste Executed between January 22-24, 1967. Signed Picasso and dated 22.1.67.II/23./24. Colored pencil on paper. 50 by 65 cm. Est. 500,000—700,000 USD PROVENANCE: (probably) Daniel Saidenberg Gallery, New York Private Collection (probably acquired from the above in the 1970s and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 9, 2007, lot 320) Acquired at the above sale LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, oeuvres de 1967, vol. 25,... [Lire la suite]

BUCCELLATI. An Important Emerald, Diamond and Gold Bangle The textured gold cuff, of pierced openwork design, decorated with circular-cut diamonds, centering upon a line of rectangular-cut emeralds, mounted in 18K yellow and white gold, diameter 6 cm.   Signed 'Buccellati' in the original blue silk Buccellati box.angular-cut emeralds, mounted in 18K yellow and white gold, diameter 6 cm.   Signed 'Buccellati' in the original blue silk Buccellati box. Est. CHF 65,000-75,000 Philips de Purry & Company.... [Lire la suite]

VERDURA. A Jade and Gem-set 'Maltese' Cuff Bracelet, 1970 Designed as a wide dark green jade cuff, centering upon a polished and matte-finished 18K gold Maltese Cross, set with cabochon amethyst, ruby, and bezel-set citrine, accented by cultured pearls,  5 1/2 cm  diameter. Circa 1970.   Signed 'Verdura'. Est. CHF 18,000-22,000 Philips de Purry & Company. Magnificent Jewels. 12 May 2009. Hotel de la Paix, 11 quai du Mont-Blanc, Geneva. jewelry@phillipsdepury.com