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Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong

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10 mai 2009

Emerald and diamond brooch, 1920s

Emerald and diamond brooch, 1920s
Emerald and diamond brooch, 1920s Of stylised giardinetto open work design, centring on a pear-shaped emerald highlighted with circular- and single-cut diamonds. Est. 45,000—60,000 CHF Note: Mrs Edith Deuchar pictured in the photograph wearing the emerald...
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10 mai 2009

A small 'longquan' mallet vase. Song dynasty

A small 'longquan' mallet vase. Song dynasty
A small 'longquan' mallet vase. Song dynasty the slightly tapering cylindrical body rising from a recessed base to an angled shoulder and cylindrical neck with a broad dished mouth, set at the neck with a pair of stylised phoenix handles and covered overall...
10 mai 2009

Emerald and diamond bracelet of the Maharani of Karurthala, circa 1925

Emerald and diamond bracelet of the Maharani of Karurthala, circa 1925
Emerald and diamond bracelet of the Maharani of Karurthala, circa 1925 Designed as a wide open work band of palmette and scroll design, collet-set at intervals with cabochon emeralds, millegrain-set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum,...
10 mai 2009

A large longquan celadon 'dragon' dish. Ming dynasty, 15th century

A large longquan celadon 'dragon' dish. Ming dynasty, 15th century
A large longquan celadon 'dragon' dish. Ming dynasty, 15th century the interior carved to the centre with a writhing five-claw dragon amongst cloud scrolls, with a wide band of scrolling lotus to the well, Japanese wood box. 40.5cm., 15 7/8 in. Est. 8,000—12,000...
10 mai 2009

Diamond necklace

Diamond necklace
Diamond necklace Designed as a series of graduated quatrefoil motifs set with circular-cut diamonds suspending an articulated fringe set with variously cut stones, to an oval diamond clasp, length approximately 110mm. Est. 17,000—27,000 CHF Provenance:...
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10 mai 2009

A rare slip-decorated 'longquan' celadon vase. Yuan dynasty

A rare slip-decorated 'longquan' celadon vase. Yuan dynasty
A rare slip-decorated 'longquan' celadon vase. Yuan dynasty the globular body rising from a short tapering foot to a tall cylindrical neck with cup-shaped mouth, crisply moulded around the shoulder with a leafy scroll bearing orchid, pomegranate, lotus...
10 mai 2009

12.61 carats Cushion-shaped Diamond ring

12.61 carats Cushion-shaped Diamond ring
12.61 carats Cushion-shaped Diamond ring Claw-set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 12.61 carats, mounted in platinum, size 55. Est. 95,000—135,000 CHF Provenance: Property of a Spanish ducal family (continued) Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble...
10 mai 2009

A 'yaozhou' 'lotus' bowl. Northern Song dynasty

A 'yaozhou' 'lotus' bowl. Northern Song dynasty
A 'yaozhou' 'lotus' bowl. Northern Song dynasty with gently rounded sides rising to a filet set beneath a rounded rim, the interior carved in a medallion with an open lotus blossom and a furled lotus leaf viewed in profile against a ground of scrolling...
10 mai 2009

Cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond necklace, 1930s

Cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond necklace, 1930s
Cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond necklace, 1930s Designed as a suite of geometric plaques set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, alternating with cabochon cat's eye chrysoberyl, the back set with a line of bezel-set circular-cut diamonds and similarly...
10 mai 2009

A very rare xingyao octagonal alms bowl, 10th/11th century

A very rare xingyao octagonal alms bowl, 10th/11th century
A very rare xingyao octagonal alms bowl, 10th/11th century the rounded bowl above the slightly concave sides each applied with an animal mask with open jaws revealing a loose ball within, the eyes set below heavy brows with small pricked ears and horns,...
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