Jade

An unusual Mughal jade Candlestick. Northern India, 18th Century. © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd of mid greyish-green mottled jade, made in three sections, the ribbed cylindrical body with a rib of chevron motif above and below, on a slightly flaring foot, with sloping shoulder, the truncated neck with horizontal rib, delicately carved in low relief with acanthus leaves; 18 cm. high - Sold for £9,600 Note: The unusual form of object in jade can be attributed to a Muslim craftsmen probably working in Norther India in the 18th... [Lire la suite]

A Mughal gem-set jade hilted steel Dagger. India, 17th Century. © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd with slightly curving tapering blade, the jade hilt with curved pommel and scroll-shaped quillons, carved and inlaid with gold and set with precious stones including diamonds, rubies and emeralds forming flowering stems and branches, the scabbard with a jade locket set with rubies and emeralds, encased; 37.5 cm. long(3) - Estimate: £35,000 - 40,000, € 42,000 - 48,000. Unsold A group of nine depictions of arms and... [Lire la suite]

Cachet en jade en forme d'oeuf à décor végétal en relief. Chine. XIXème siècle. Les deux parties s'imbriquant du positif au négatif. Cachet ayant appartenu à un militaire de haut rang (général). L. : 10 cm. Estimation : 200 / 350 € Coupe libatoire. Chine. XIXème siècle. En corne à patine brun rouge ambré. Décor de personnages dans un paysage arboré. H. : 23 cm. Estimation : 200 / 350 € Damien Leclere - Marseille. Vente du Samedi 9 octobre 2010. 5 rue Vincent Courdouan 13006 Marseille. Pour tout renseignement,... [Lire la suite]

An important and very rare small guanyao baluster vase, Hu southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010. LONDON.- The continuing international appeal of Asian Art was further illustrated in the September sales in New York which realised $70.7 million; re-confirming Christie’s continued position as market leader for the category with 72 % market share. This autumn, Christie’s London Asian Art Week will run from 9 - 12 November 2010, featuring important, rare and beautiful examples with... [Lire la suite]

A rare imperial inscribed jade book. Dated Sunzi Wuzi cyclical year (1648). photo courtesy Sotheby's comprising ten thick jade plaques of rectangular form, the Khotan green jade of greyish olive-green tone, the cover and back plates each boldly incised and gilt with a pair of ascending and descending dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl between ruyi-shaped clouds, a further four plates neatly incised and gilt with four columns of Chinese characters written in xingshu, beginning with the date 'Shunzhi wu nian wuzi', and... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Platinum, Lavender Jade, Jade and Diamond Pendant-Necklace. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York One oval lavender jade ap. 41.0 x 25.0 x 7.8 mm., c. 1920. Length 18 1/4 inches. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Doyle New York. Important Estate Jewelry - Wednesday, September 29 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com

Pair of Art Deco Platinum, Jade and Diamond Pendant-Earrings, Janesich. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York Topped by 2 square-cut diamonds, joined by graduated pairs of 20 baguette diamonds, totaling approximately 1.85 cts., suspending 2 oval cabochon jade approximately 19.6 x 14.4 x 6.15 mm. and 19.65 x 14.4 x 6.25 mm., signed Janesich, with maker's mark, no. 74154, circa 1930. With GIA report no. 2125245897 stating that the jade is natural color, no indications of impregnation. Estimate $20,000-30,000 Art Deco Jade and... [Lire la suite]

Gold, Platinum, Jade, Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Clip-Brooch, David Webb. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York 18 kt., the hammered gold brooch designed as bold scrolled ribbons, centering 2 carved jade plaques approximately 19.0 x 11.6 mm., accented by 2 round cabochon jade and 5 round cabochon rubies, set with 38 round diamonds approximately 4.30 cts., signed Webb, approximately 45.4 dwt. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Property of a New York Estate Gold and Green Enamel Bracelet, David Webb . Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York 18... [Lire la suite]

Jade hand-axe. China, Neolithic period, c. 3000 BC. photo Ben Janssens Oriental Art A small jade hand-axe of pebble form. The smoothly rounded stone is carved with a sharp edge to the bottom. The semi-translucent stone is of yellowish green tone with some russet marking to the top. Height : 13.00 cm. Price on application This small hand-axe represents a tool in its most rudimentary form. The stone is smoothly polished through usage and the pebble-like form fits the hand most comfortably. Although the lack of ornamentation makes... [Lire la suite]

A pair of carved jadeite jade, black onyx and diamond earrings. photo Bonhams mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 2 3/8in. Estimate: $1,200 - 1,800 Bonhams & Butterfields. Quail Jewelry and Watches, 13 Aug 2010. Quail Lodge www.bonhams.com