An apple-green jadeite carved pendant, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The pendant is carved and pierced with a squirrel clambering over melons and lotus pods. The stone is of a vibrant apple-green tone with some minor lighter areas. 1 ¾ in. (4.6 cm.) high. Estimate£15,000 – £20,000 ($25,185 - $33,580)
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A carved jadeite 'Bat and Peach' pendant, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The rectangular pendant is carved with a bat in flight amidst large peaches and leafy branches. The stone is of a mottled tone with bright apple-green streaks. A rose quartz toggle is attached to the tassle. 2? in. (5.6 cm.) long. Estimate£15,000 – £20,000 ($25,185 - $33,580)
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Jadeite, onyx, seed pearl and diamond pendant, circa 1930. Photo Sotheby's
The jadeite plaque carved with a foliate motif, accented with millegrain-set flowers composed of seed pearls, calibré-cut onyx and single-cut and rose diamonds. Estimation 4,000 — 6,000 CHF
FROM THE COLLECTION OF FLORA SASSOON
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Jadeite and diamond sautoir. Photo Sotheby's
The polished jadeite disk, framed with and suspending a fringe of brilliant-cut diamonds, from a row of stacked circular motifs pavé-set with similarly cut stones, shortest length approximately 860mm. Estimation 14,000 — 18,000 CHF
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A rare green-enamelled 'Dragon' dish, Zhengde six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1506-1521). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The dish is finely potted with rounded shallow sides, supported on a short slightly tapered foot. The exterior is incised and enamelled in green with two striding dragons, and the interior depicts a sinuous dragon amongst scrolling clouds and flames contained within a central medallion. 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam. Estimate£15,000 – £20,000 ($25,185 - $33,580)
Provenance: E T Hall Collection, no. 336
Notes; A slightly smaller example, is illustrated by Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, London, 1994, vol. 2, no. 693, beside a Hongzhi version, no. 694
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An Art Deco nephrite, jadeite and coral desk clock, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The pierced jadeite dial over a kingfisher feather ground, with black enamel oriental design hands and coral center, to the square nephrite jade case with applied gold Roman numerals and ribbed coral corner accents, to a gilt reverse and strut support, 1931, 8.9 cm. Signed Cartier, no. 2875. Estimate CHF60,000 – CHF80,000 ($68,252 - $91,003)
Provenance: Christie's London, 12 December 2012, lot 336.
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A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Each marquise and pear-shaped diamond cluster top, weighing a total of approximately 14.38 carats, suspending a detachable cushion-shaped emerald pendant, weighing approximately 12.24 and 10.41 carats, mounted in platinum, 4.2 cm. The tops signed HW for Harry Winston. Estimate CHF540,000 – CHF720,000 ($614,218 - $818,957)
Accompanied by report no. CS48875A and B dated 27 February 2014 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that both emeralds are of Colombian origin, with indications of faint amount of oil
Reports no. 72792 and 72791 dated 20 February 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that both emeralds are of Colombian origin, with indications of minor amount of oil
10 reports dated January 2014 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 10 diamonds, ranging from 2.14 to 0.90 carats, are D or E colour, Internally Flawless to VS2 clarity
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A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 7.70 carats, to the brilliant-cut diamond surround and pavé-set shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size 7¼. Estimate CHF600,000 – CHF800,000 ($682,464 - $909,953)
Accompanied by report no. 73472 dated 17 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating
Report no. 0608296 dated 5 September 2006 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating
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A set of ruby and diamond jewellery, by Harry Winston, and a diamond necklace. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Comprising a brooch, centering upon an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 13.12 carats, within three rows of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, 4.6 cm, a pair of ear clips, each set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 11.20 and 10.48 carats, within a double row of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, 2.8 cm, and a necklace designed as five rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, can detach to be worn as two bracelets, as a necklace 39.5 cm, as two bracelets 18.0 cm each. The brooch and pair of ear clips with maker's mark for Jacques Timey and signed Winston for Harry Winston. Estimate CHF480,000 – CHF600,000 ($545,972 - $682,464)
Accompanied by report no. 72715 dated 14 February 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 13.12 carat ruby is of Thai origin, with indications of heating
Report no. 72714 dated 14 February 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 11.20 carat ruby us of Thai origin, with indications of heating
Report no. 72713 dated 14 February 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the 10.48 carat ruby is of Thai origin, with indications of heating and minor residue in fissures (3)
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A sapphire and diamond necklace, by Harry Winston. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Designed as a series of graduated cushion-shaped sapphires linked with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond clusters, mounted in platinum, inner circumference 36.5 cm, in black leather Harry Winston case. With maker's mark of Jacques Timey and signed Winston for Harry Winston. Estimate CHF450,000 – CHF630,000 ($511,848 - $716,588)
Accompanied by report no. 73705 dated 27 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphires are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating
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An exceptional unmounted alexandrite. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
The cushion-shaped alexandrite weighing approximately 21.41 carats, in purple leather fitted case. Estimate CHF450,000 – CHF650,000 ($511,848 - $739,337)
Accompanied by Premium Report no. 71419 dated 17 October 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the alexandrite is of Russian origin, with no indications of treatment and a distinct colour-change from green to purple, and an Appendix letter indicating that 'A natural alexandrite from Russia of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional and thus can be considered a very exceptional treasure of nature'.
Report no. BD005623/1 from the LFG Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie dated 24 January 2014 stating that the alexandrite is of Russian origin and 'possesses exceptional characteristics as the pronounced color-change and size'.
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A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Set with a cushion-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 10.80 carats, to the pavé-set diamond surround and shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 6¼. Estimate CHF440,000 – CHF530,000 ($500,474 - $602,844)
Accompanied by report no. 0606562 dated 6 July 2006 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and an Appendix stating that the ruby 'possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour'
Report no. 73643 dated 24 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.
Provenance: Christie's Dubai, 29 April 2008, lot 144.
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A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 20.20 carats, to the shield-shaped diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum, ring size 4¾. Estimate CHF420,000 – CHF580,000 ($477,725 - $659,716)
Accompanied by report no. 14030180 dated 24 March 2014 from the Gübelin Gemlab stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, and an Information Sheet on Unheated sapphires
Report no. 71208 dated 25 September 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating
Report no. 6155943391 dated 12 September 2013 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating.
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A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 35.74 carats, to the old-mine brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, weighing approximately 2.36 and 2.31 carats, and plain hoop, mounted in platinum, ring size 5¾. Estimate CHF400,000 – CHF580,000 ($454,976 - $659,716)
Accompanied by report no. 13100043 dated 9 October 2013 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating, and an Information Sheet on Unheated sapphires
Report no. 73473 dated 17 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating
Report no. 6147779494 dated 30 July 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 2.36 carat diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity
Report no. 2155699435 dated 10 October 2013 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 2.31 carat diamond is E colour, VS2 clarity
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A ruby and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 19.64 carats, to the pavé-set diamond surround and bifurcated shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size 6½. Estimate CHF360,000 – CHF540,000 ($409,479 - $614,218)
Accompanied by report no. 68360 dated 27 May 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and an Appendix indicating that 'A natural ruby from Burma of this quality and size is exceptional.'
Report no. GRS2013-051429T dated 30 May 2013 from the GRS GemResearch Swisslab stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating
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A coloured diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.
Centering upon a fancy dark orangy-brown oval-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 27.33 carats, to the pavé-set diamond and pink diamond double frame and triple shoulders, mounted in gold, ring size 6¼. Estimate CHF360,000 – CHF540,000 ($409,479 - $614,218)
Accompanied by report no. 5141721505 dated 23 May 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Dark Orangy-Brown colour
Please note that the pink diamonds have not been tested for natural colour
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Coffee cup with kauffahrteiszene, Meissen, 1735-40. Photo courtesy Van Ham
Porcelain, colored and gold decorated. In large, black contoured gold cartridge views of port facility and incoming vessels. Height 7 cm. swords, gold number 39 Condition B. Estimate: 700-900 €
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Mug and bowl with landscape cartridges, Meissen, 1735-40. Photo courtesy Van Ham
Porcelain, colored and gold decorated. In large, black contoured gold cartridge vast landscapes. In between wood cut flowers. Height 4,5 cm / Ø 13.5 cm. swords, 2 and 63 embossed, gold letter p. Condition A. Estimate: 1000-1200 €
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Cutlery handle from the Swan Service, Meissen, ca 1740. Photo courtesy Van Ham
Porcelain, colored and gilt. Metal fittings. Against constantly on the handle end, the Alliance arms of Count von Brühl and his wife Countess Franziska Kolowrat Krakowsky. Length of 8.5 cm. Without recognizable brands. Condition C. Estimate: 3500-4000 €
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Mug with landscapes on turquoise fond, Meissen, ca 1740. Photo courtesy Van Ham
Porcelain, colored and gold decorated. Quatrefoil reserves with vast landscapes and decorative figures. Height 7 cm / Ø 13.5 cm. swords, gold characters CC lig., cup with embossing number 9 Condition C or A / B. Estimate: 600-800 €
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