09 septembre 2010
Two Coral snuff bottles. 1750-1820

09 septembre 2010
Coral jewelry @ Doyle New York

09 septembre 2010
Chinese Coral Carving of a Demon & a Vase, 19th Century
Chinese Coral Carving of a Demon. 19th Century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York
Shown standing on billowing clouds, holding a rope and sword, dressed in a long dhoti tied at the waist, the chest exposed with a dragon resting over his shoulders, the intense facial expression beneath long and upswept hair. Height 5 1/4 inches. Estimate $600-800 Minute chips to dorsal fin of dragon, very good color.
Chinese Coral Carving of a Vase. 19th Century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York
The slender vase filled with... [Lire la suite]
09 septembre 2010
Chinese coral figural carving & coral snuff bottle. Qing dynasty
Chinese coral figural carving. Late Qing dynasty. photo courtesy Freeman & Co
Carved to depict a child in traditional dress with one leg raised and bearing a peach bough. H: 4 3/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Piece glued to wood base; minor surface wear
Chinese coral snuff bottle. Qing dynasty. photo courtesy Freeman & Co
Small bottle of sleeve vase form with birds and floral adornment; with carved turquoise lid. H: 2 1/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
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09 septembre 2010
Takachi Murakami à Versailles

09 septembre 2010
Chinese scholars rocks on stand @ Freeman & Co

09 septembre 2010
Flawless Six Carat Diamond Never Before Seen at Auction is Highlight of Bonhams September Sale
