Drop pendant earrings of pear-shaped, baguette and navette diamonds in platinum, Circa 1950. Photo courtesy Marjan Sterk Antique Jewellery.
Two rings. Photo courtesy Marjan Sterk Antique Jewellery.
An invisible set sapphire and navette diamond ring. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris
An invisible set diamond ring. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris
Marjan Sterk Antique Jewellery. TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/
A dragon and phoenix glass overlay snuff bottle, 19th century. Photo Bonhams.
Of upright rounded rectangular form, with a flat lip and wide mouth, the opaque white glass with an overlay of red and blue, with a blue dragon on one side, reversed by a phoenix in red, with a red overlay foot rim with waves under the dragon changing to rocks under the phoenix. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€2,900 - 4,300)
For a similar red and blue glass overlay bottle see White, Snuff Bottles from China the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, London, 1992, p. 158 no 3. In addition to the similar palette, the V & A example also has the transforming foot rim to accommodate the terrain of the appropriate creature.
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
A vermillion-splashed glass snuff bottle, 18th century. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed form and pinched slightly at the foot, with a waisted neck and flat lip surrounding a wide mouth, with an oval concave foot, the body bearing vermillion splashes on an opalescent ground. 1 3/4in (4.6cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
A gold bracelet watch with three flowerheads by Cleef & Arpels, France, circa 1940. Photo courtesy van Kranendonk Duffels.
Designed as three tubogas bands gathered by three flowerheads, set with blue and yellow sapphires and rubies mounted in 18 carat gold. The watch-face hidden beneath the hinged flowerhead. Signed and numbered
van Kranendonk Duffels (stand 245). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/
Van Cleef and Arpels, A two row diamond bracelet, New York, c1939. Photo courtesy Wartski.
set with rows of baguette cut diamonds punctuated by pentagonal cut stones.
René Lalique. An Art Nouveau carved opal and engraved glass pendant, Paris, c1900. Photo courtesy Wartski.
mounted in gold, presented in its original gilded leather case. Height (pendant): 8.8cm
Wartski (stand 242). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/
A black glass overlay snuff bottle imitating repaired porcelain, 1760-1840. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed spherical form, with a flat lip and oval foot rim around a convex foot, the black glass overlay carved to resemble nine rivets, with fixed ring mask handles to the sides. 2 1/4in (5.6 cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,200 - 3,600)
A small number of bottles with the black overlay carved to mimic the rivets used to repair porcelain are known. For another "nine rivet" example see Moss, Graham, and Tsang The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle, the J & J collection New York, 1993, no. 388, and one formerly in the collection of Bob Stevens illustrated in Chinese Snuff Bottles and Dishes, Tokyo, 1978, no 56.
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
A three-color glass overlay floral snuff bottle, 1770-1880. Photo Bonhams.
An ovoid bottle with a flat lip and concave foot, the body carved through the rose-pink, pale green and yellow overlays to the semi-translucent milky white glass with peonies, mallow and a butterfly. 1 ¾in (4.6cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
An yixing snuff bottle, 1770-1830. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed globular form, with a flat lip and straight neck, with a high oval foot rim, one side enamelled with prunus and bat, reversed by enamelled bamboo, the foot and interior of the neck with white enamel. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,500 - 4,000 (€1,800 - 2,900)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
Zhu Shaomei: A pewter-encased yixing teapot and cover. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Of cylindrical bamboo sections form, with the exterior covered in pewter, incised with calligraphy on one side with mark "Fu Sheng", and bamboo on the reverse. The rectangular handle, the straight spout tip, and the cylindrical finial all made with jade. Inside with four character mark "Shi Mou Mo Gu", referring to teapot maker Zhu Shimei. W: 6 in (15.3 cm) H: 3 7/8 in (9.9 cm). Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Zhu Shimei, born in Shanyin during Qing Dynasty, was a renowned Yixing teapot maker, specializes in pewter-covered designs. He was also expert at incising calligraphy, flowers, and people onto the teapot.
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 14, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A gold openworked necklace, a Guluband, kundan, North India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, circa 1900. Photo courtesy Van Gelder Indian Jewellery.
Set with diamonds in a sun and crescent moon decor and crowned with pearls. Suspended from the Guluband are small gold pendants, also kundan set with diamonds and suspended pearls. The reverse is decorated with polychrome safed chalwan enamel in a floral and bird motif.
Van Gelder Indian Jewellery. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014 on stand 241. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/
A pair of gold child bangles, Bal Kadas, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, 19th century. Photo courtesy Van Gelder Indian Jewellery.
With magara (mythical sea creatures) head finials, set with diamonds and rubies and enamelled in the traditional Champlevé technique, with a scroll of red flowers and green leafs on a white ground, with red and green parrots all executed in safe chalwan enamel, the outside with green enamel, kachnar ki patti.
The presentation of bangles to a newborn baby was a tradition, which originated in Rajasthan, the home of the Rajputs – the purpose being to bless and ward off the evil eye. This tradition stems from the initial practice of adorning a newborn baby with a black thread on both wrists and for this reason these bangles were enamelled in dark blue, green and even black. These Bal Kadas, Bal meaning child and Kadas meaning bangles, are in gold, embellished with diamonds and enamelled, which reveals the privileged status of the owner.
Van Gelder Indian Jewellery. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014 on stand 241. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/
A natural lavender jade bangle, 19th century. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Of perfectly round form, the bangle made from natural lavender jade with mottled lavender color and is slightly translucent, with visible stone veins. D: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) Weight:100 grams. Estimated Price: $4,500 - $5,000
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A yellow jade round bangle,Qing Dynasty period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
The round bangle made from yellow jade, with mottled interior and slight russet, the color of translucent carmamel. D: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm). Estimated Price: $6,000 - $8,000
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A tri-band Hetian white jade bangle, Qing Dynasty period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Cleverly designed and crafted, the white jade bangle was made with three movable smaller bangles, intertwined together in orderly fashion, the Hetian jade of smooth white. D: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm). Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,000
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A round jadeite bangle. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Of smooth and uniform round shape, the jadeite bangle is of apple green color patches with slight translucency. D: 3 1/8 in (8 cm). Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,500
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A Yaozhou celadon tea cup, Song Dynasty period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
The steep sides tapers sharply towards the ring foot, the rim slightly flared, body covered in celadon glaze, the base remains unglazed. D: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm) H: 2 in (5.2 cm). Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,500
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A Yaozhou celadon tea cup, Song Dynasty period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
The steep sides tapers sharply towards the ring foot, the rim slightly flared, body covered in celadon glaze, the base remains unglazed. D: 3 7/8 in (10.8 cm) H: 1 5/8 in (4 cm). Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,500
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
A silk embroidery robe with dragon design. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
This framed robe is finely woven with nine five-clawed dragons amidst cloud scrolls and emblems against black ground, with two of the dragons confronting two flaming pearls, all above cresting waves and lishui stripes. H: 62 1/2 in (159 cm) W: 53 1/4 in (132.8 cm) with frame. Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,500
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. March 15, 2014. 123 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA, 91776 USA - Phone: 888-977-9588 - Email: info@californiaasianartauction.com
Emerald and diamond slightly tapered strap bracelet by Cartier, London, c.1930. Photo courtesy S.J. Phillips Ltd
alternating square cut-cornered emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds within a baguette cut diamond border, to a concealed clasp, serial number 7347. From the tongue end, emerald weights: 0.63ct, 0.50ct, 0.72ct, 1.17ct, 1.13ct, 1.55ct, 1.78ct, 1.35ct, 1.25ct, 1.32ct, 1.36ct and 0.60ct. Length 16.5cm / 6''. Weight: 37.5g
S.J. Phillips Ltd. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/
A pair of ear pendants, India, Rajasthan, 20th century. Photo courtesy Van Gelder Indian Jewellery.
A pair of gold dome shape enamelled ear pendants set with rubies and emeralds,suspended are pearls.
Van Gelder Indian Jewellery. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/
