21 juin 2011
Recently discovered masterpiece of Islamic art: a treasure from Cairo. The thousand year-old Fatimid rock crystal ewer
Bergkristallkrug aus der Keir Collection. Ägypten – wahrscheinlich Kairo, fatimidisch, spätes 10. bis frühes 11. Jh. Fassung in Gold durch Jean–Valentin Morel, 1854 © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Sammlung Edmund de Unger, Foto: Andy Smart
BERLIN.- The discovery of this intricately crafted rock crystal ewer recently caused a sensation on the British art market. The priceless object first made a stir in the press for being a 'sleeper', after being originally priced between ₤100 to ₤200 and mistaken by a smaller auction house... [Lire la suite]
19 mai 2011
Two rock crystal 'lotus' & 'chilong' brush washers. Late 18th-early 19th century
A rock crystal 'lotus' brush washer. Late 18th-early 19th century. Photo Bonhams
Deeply carved in the form of a curled lotus leaf with undulating rim, its stem forming the base, with further stems and lotus flowers carved in high relief to the sides, the crystal of a smokey brown hue. 9.8cm (4in) wide. Sold for £3,360
A rock crystal 'chilong' brush washer. Late 18thearly 19th century
The deep quatrefoil vessel carved in high relief around the sides with two clambering chilongs and sprouting lingzhi fungus, the crystal of a... [Lire la suite]
05 avril 2011
A large carved rock crystal vase and cover. Late Qing dynasty

06 février 2011
Platinum, Opal, Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace, Tiffany & Co., retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, first half 20th Century.
Platinum, Opal, Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace, Tiffany & Co., retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, first half 20th Century. photo Sotheby's
The graduated single-strand composed of opal beads measuring approximately 13.6 to 6.2 mm., spaced by faceted rock crystal rondelles measuring approximately 7.5 to 3.9 mm., the clasp set with old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .15 carat, length 19 inches, partially obscured signature for Tiffany & Co., signed BBB, numbered 91546. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD. Lot... [Lire la suite]
08 décembre 2010
The Louis XV Vincennes Service & Louis XV gilt-bronze and rock crystal chandeliers and ormolu and patinated bronze cartel clock
A pair of gilt-bronze and rock crystal chandeliers, Louis XV. photo Sotheby's
each of cage form with nine scrolled candlearms hung with faceted pear and diamond shaped drops, beads and flowerheads, one drop with the printed paper label Pietro Accorsi Antichita Via Po 55 Torino, in ink number 4637; formerly drilled for electricity, each approx: 82cm. high, 68cm. diameter; 2ft.8¼in., 2ft.2¾in. Estimate 80,000—120,000 GBP. Lot Sold 87,650 GBP
PROVENANCE: Pietro Accorsi, TurinFormerly in the collection of Alberto Bruni... [Lire la suite]
06 novembre 2010
Three Fabergé Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel and Diamond Parasol Handles

26 octobre 2010
A rare most likely Imperial rock crystal and gilt-bronze and silver kapala on stand and cover, Tibeto-Chinese, Qianlong period.
A rare most likely Imperial rock crystal and gilt-bronze and silver kapala on stand and cover, Tibeto-Chinese, Qianlong period. photo courtesy Nagel
The crystal kapala is decorated with a silver rim set with cut-emeralds, the inside with supporting strut inlaid with cut-emeralds. H. 19,5 cm - Estimate €8 000 / 12 000
Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de
16 octobre 2010
Aletto Brothers, Ruby and diamond 'Iris' brooch & Rock Crystal and diamond bracelet

16 octobre 2010
Nephrite, rock crystal and onyx 'Swan' bowl, circa 1960, Van Cleef & Arpels

06 juin 2010
A Mughal-style jade-hilted steel Dagger & A Mughal-style rock crystal Dagger Hilt
A Mughal-style jade-hilted steel Dagger. photo Bonhams
with tapering and slightly curving watered steel blade with a flattenend spine, the forte decorated in gold with foliate motifs, the light greenish-beige hilt carved in the form of a ram's head, slightly facetted - 48.2 cm. long - Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000
A Mughal-style rock crystal Dagger Hilt photo Bonhamsin the form of a horse's head wearing a bridle with a wide open mouth with naturalistic detailing, with upturned quillons decorated with foliate... [Lire la suite]