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10 mai 2009

A blanc de chine figure of a dignitary. Qing dynasty

A blanc de chine figure of a dignitary. Qing dynasty dressed in loose-fitting robes, his hat decorated with a pearl and ruyi, seated in a horse-shoe armchair draped in an animal skin. 32cm., 12 5/8 in. Est. 5,000—7,000 GBP PROVENANCE: Christie's London,...

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Tags: Qing dynasty, Blanc-de-chine, dignitary

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10 mai 2009

Pearl and diamond necklace

Pearl and diamond necklace Set at the front with three rows of pearls graduated in size from approximately 6.0 to 9.8 mm, embellished to each side with a circular-cut diamond bordered by stylised leaves set with similar and cushion-shaped stones, continuing...

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Tags: Necklace, diamond, natural pearl

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10 mai 2009

A large blue and white 'phoenix' jar. Ming dynasty, circa 1500

A large blue and white 'phoenix' jar. Ming dynasty, circa 1500 of baluster form, freely painted around the exterior with four phoenix in flight amidst fire and cloud scrolls, all between a band of breaking waves at the base and a cloud collar at the short...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, Blue and White, 1500, Jar, 'phoenix'

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10 mai 2009

Fine Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston, 1960s

Fine Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston, 1960s The articulated band designed as a series of oval, circular-cut and cushion-shaped sapphires alternating with step-cut diamonds, the three larger ones weighing respectively 1.44, 1.61 and 1.81 carats,...

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Tags: diamond, 1960s, bracelet, sapphire, Harry Winston

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10 mai 2009

A rare blue and white 'elephant and lion' dish. Ming dynasty, 16th century

A rare blue and white 'elephant and lion' dish. Ming dynasty, 16th century the rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, painted in rich cobalt-blue tones to the interior with a medallion enclosing a large Buddhist lion and elephant,...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, 16th Century, Blue and White, dish, 'elephant and lion'

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10 mai 2009

Highly Important Pair of octagonal step-cut sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, Harry Winston, circa 1975

Highly Important Pair of octagonal step-cut sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, Harry Winston, circa 1975 Each detachable surmount set with an octagonal step-cut sapphire weighing respectively 16.43 and 17.21 carats, embellished with pear-shaped diamonds,...

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Tags: 1975, Harry Winston, pendent earrings, pear-shaped diamond, octagonal step-cut sapphire

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10 mai 2009

A blue and white 'elephant' kendi. Ming dynasty, Wanli period

A blue and white 'elephant' kendi. Ming dynasty, Wanli period of typical form, painted in underglaze blue, Japanese wood box. 21cm., 8 1/4 in. Est. 4,000—6,000 GBP NOTE: A similar elephant-form kendi, recovered from the Witte Leeuw (1613) cargo belonging...

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Tags: Blue and White, Wanli Period, Elephant, kendi. Ming dynasty

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10 mai 2009

Fine Diamond necklace, Harry Winston and a 37.49 carats step-cut sapphire and diamond pendant

Fine Diamond necklace, Harry Winston and a 37.49 carats step-cut sapphire and diamond pendant The necklace designed as a line of marquise-shaped diamonds, length approximately 440mm, numbered, maker's marks for Jacques Timey, suspending a pendant set...

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Tags: Necklace, Harry Winston, marquise-shaped diamond, step-cut sapphire

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10 mai 2009

A rare blue and white dish for the Portuguese market. Ming dynasty, Wanli period, circa 1590

A rare blue and white dish for the Portuguese market. Ming dynasty, Wanli period, circa 1590 the rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a widely flaring rim, painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing a pair of lions beneath large...

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Tags: Blue and White, Wanli Period, dish, 1590, Portuguese market. Ming dynasty

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10 mai 2009

Very Important Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston, 1968

Very Important Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Harry Winston, 1968 Designed as a flexible curved band of circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished with five step-cut sapphires weighing respectively 12.74, 12.97, 22.55, 16.11 and 13.56 carats, mounted...

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Tags: diamond, bracelet, Harry Winston, 1968, step-cut sapphire

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