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12 mai 2009

A pair of rare famille rose 'Pompadour'-pattern tureens and covers. Qianlong period, circa 1745

A pair of rare famille rose 'Pompadour'-pattern tureens and covers. Qianlong period, circa 1745 Each of deep circular form with domed covers and a raised chrysanthemum bud finial, brightly enamelled on the sides and top with four foliate cartouches alternately...

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Tags: famille rose, Qianlong period, 1745, 'Pompadour'-pattern, tureen and cover

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12 mai 2009

Pair of diamond ear clips, Cusi

Pair of diamond ear clips, Cusi Each centrally set with a circular-cut diamond, to a cluster surround set with pear- and marquise-shaped stones, mounted in platinum, unsigned, Italian assay and maker's marks for Cusi, case. Est. 12,000—18,000 CHF. Lot...

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Tags: Cusi, diamond ear clips

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12 mai 2009

A blue and white ming-style bottle vase. Qianlong underglaze-blue six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95)

A blue and white ming-style bottle vase. Qianlong underglaze-blue six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95) The globular body brightly painted in rich shades of cobalt blue with large blooms borne on scrolling foliage above a petal lappet band...

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Tags: Blue and White, bottle vase, ming-style, Qianlong underglaze-blue six-character sealmark and of the perio

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12 mai 2009

Orangy-pink sapphire and diamond ring

Orangy-pink sapphire and diamond ring Set with an oval orangy-pink sapphire weighing 14.63 carats, between shield-shaped diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, size 58. Accompanied by Gem Tech Lab report no. 09-G-1224 stating that the sapphire is a Padparadscha...

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Tags: diamond ring, Orangy-pink sapphire, Padparadscha sapphire

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12 mai 2009

A large and rare blue and white moonflask, bianhu, 18th century

A large and rare blue and white moonflask, bianhu, 18th century Of compressed spherical shape on a short oval base and with short cylindrical neck flanked by trefoil handles, the body freely painted in linear strokes and washes of pale cobalt tones in...

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Tags: 18th century, Blue and White, bianhu, moonflask

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12 mai 2009

Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s

Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s Each carved rock crystal bird with coral beak and onyx eyes, perched on a yellow gold branch to the tiered rock crystal base with yellow gold trim, signed Boucheron,...

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Tags: Coral, onyx, Rock Crystal, 1980s, Boucheron, yellow gold, bird, table ornament

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12 mai 2009

An imperial lapis lazuli inscribed mountain carving. Qianlong period (1736-95)

An imperial lapis lazuli inscribed mountain carving. Qianlong period (1736-95) The irregular boulder pierced and well carved in deep relief to depict a mountain with craggy surfaces, detailed with a pavilion beside pine trees beneath a gilt-highlighted...

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Tags: lapis lazuli, imperial, Qianlong period

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12 mai 2009

A very fine small famille rose-enamelled glass bottle. Early 20th century, attributed to Ye Bengqi

A very fine small famille rose-enamelled glass bottle. Early 20th century, attributed to Ye Bengqi The globular body supported on a short straight-cut foot and with a cylindrical neck ending in a gently flaring rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior...

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Tags: famille rose, bottle, enamelled, Glass, early 20th century, Ye Bengqi

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12 mai 2009

'Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen' @ the National Gallery of Victoria

Unknown, England active 1810s. A walking dress or carriage costume 1811 plate 11 in The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufacturers, Fashions and Politics, vol. 5, February 1811, published by Rudolph Ackermann, London hand-coloured etching...

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Tags: 19th century, Jane Austen, costume, fashion156

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12 mai 2009

A fine and rare signed rhinoceros horn libation cup, 16th/17th century

A fine and rare signed rhinoceros horn libation cup, 16th/17th century The steep sides finely carved and incised with a solitary boatman in a sea of tranquil waves, below jagged mountains and trees, to the side a large gnarled pine tree forming the handle...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 16th-17th century

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