18 Karat Gold, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring

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18 Karat Gold, 26.18 carats Burmese Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 350,000 — 450,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

Centering an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 26.18 carats, the mounting accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats, further decorated with round emeralds and sapphires, size 6¾, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 3869.

Accompanied by GRS report no. GRS2013-057085 stating that the sapphire is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York, 24 Sep 2015

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A silvery bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)

September 4, 2015, 1:04 pm

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A silvery bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220). Estimate $8,000 – $12,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob is within a square band of twelve nipples alternating with the characters of the Twelve Branches, surrounded by 'TLV' motifs and eight nipples, the Guardians of the Four Directions (Blue Dragon, Red Bird, White Tiger and the Dark Warrior), as well as other animals, birds and pixie, all encircled by an inscription, a hatchured border, and sawtooth bands on the raised rim. There are areas of malachite and ferrous encrustation. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box - 578 g

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong, 1985.

Christie's FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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A silvery bronze circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)

September 4, 2015, 1:24 pm

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A silvery bronze circular mirror, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220). Estimate $6,000 – $8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob is in the center of a confronted dragon and tiger above the small figures of two birds and a ram, all encircled by an inscription and a hatchured border below sawtooth bands on the raised rim. The patina on both sides is silvery and there is ferrous and malachite encrustation. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 506 g

Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985.

Christie's FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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A bronze circular mirror, Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-265)

September 4, 2015, 1:29 pm

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A bronze circular mirror, Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-265). Estimate $5,000 – $7,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob is surrounded by divinities and beasts within a band of half circles alternating with squares cast with characters, all encircled by a narrow hatchured border, a narrow inscription band and a band of clouds on the rim. The mirror has a blackish patina and some areas of milky green encrustation. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 307 g

Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985.

Christie's FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)

September 4, 2015, 1:47 pm

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A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $6,000 – $8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob is surrounded by four lions clambering amidst fruiting grapevine, and in the outer field with birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of classic scroll. There are patches of malachite encrustation throughout. 4 ½ in. (11.7 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 520 g

Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985.

Christie's FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)

September 4, 2015, 1:58 pm

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A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $7,000 – $9,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob shaped as a crouching beast is surrounded by six lions clambering amidst grapevine and in the outer field with animals racing between various birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of foliate scroll at the rim. There is malachite encrustation around the sides and on the reverse. 6 in. (15.1 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 613 g

Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985.

Christie's FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer

September 4, 2015, 4:05 pm

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Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Veran

Vestibule. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Serpent de bronze dans le Vestibule. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Veran

Balaneion. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Buste d'Hippocrate dans le Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Fresque figurant la mort de Thalos dans le Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Fresque figurant le sacrifice du taureau dans le Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Péristyle. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Bibliothèque. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Amphore dans la Bibliothèque. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Lampe dans la Bibliothèque. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Tanagra dans la Bibliothèque. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© P. Louzon Art et Décoration

Vaisselle dans le Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Apollon citharède dans le Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Plafond en cèdre décoréà la feuille d'or dans le Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Triklinos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Andron. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Mosaïque figurant Thésée et le Minotaure dans l'Andron. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Andron. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Trône dans l'Andron. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Détail du Trône dans l'Andron. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Oikos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Ornithes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© P. Louzon Art et Décoration

Fresque dans Ornithes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Ornithes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© C. Recoura

Ornithes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Fresque dans Ornithes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Ampelos. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Triptolème. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Mosaïque figurant Triptoleme portant le blé dans le Triptolème. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Nikai. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© Sophie Lloyd

Moulage en stuc dans le Nikai. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Nikai. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Erotes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© C. Recoura

Fresque figurant des Eros au milieu de rameaux de vignes dans l'Erotes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Mosaïque figurant Dyonisos naviguant dans l'Erotes. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © Sophie Lloyd

Galerie des Antiques. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer© C. Recoura

Statue dans la Galerie des Antiques. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

Le Discobole dans la Galerie des Antiques. Villa Grecque Kérylos : Palais antique de la côte d'Azur, Beaulieu-sur-Mer © C. Recoura

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earclips

September 5, 2015, 1:53 pm

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earclips. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€11,000 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The natural pearl drops of grey tint, measuring 10.5 - 11.3mm and 10.4 - 11.3mm, each with an old brilliant-cut diamond cap, suspended from an old brilliant-cut diamond cluster surmount, length 2.8cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-2057, dated 21 May 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A pearl and diamond necklace

September 5, 2015, 2:11 pm

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A pearl and diamond necklace. Estimate £20,000 - 30,000 '€27,000 - 41,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The graduated row of 38 vari-coloured pearls, measuring from 4.2 to 10.1mm, alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds,diamonds approximately 14.60 carats total, length 42.5cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that of the 38 pearls, 33 are natural, saltwater, four are natural, freshwater, and one is cultured. Report number 5775-1899, dated 23 June 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1950

September 5, 2015, 2:16 pm

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1950. Estimate £20,000 - 30,000 '€27,000 - 41,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The drop-shaped pearls, measuring 10.4 x 16.5mm and 11.2 x 16.2mm, with baguette and single-cut diamond cap, suspended from a brilliant-cut diamond quartrefoil with similarly-cut diamond surmount, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, length 3.3cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-2403, dated 8 July 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A natural pearl and diamond ring, circa 1930

September 5, 2015, 2:22 pm

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A natural pearl and diamond ring, circa 1930. Estimate £12,000 - 15,000 (€16,000 - 21,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The drop and spherical-shaped pearls, measuring 6.5 x 8.5mm and 9.1 x 12.5mm, within a surround of millegrain-set old brilliant-cut diamonds, between similarly-set diamond shoulders, with baguette-cut diamond accents, diamonds approximately 1.10 carats total, ring size J½

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-2461, dated 2 July 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A single-row natural pearl necklace

September 5, 2015, 2:37 pm

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A single-row natural pearl necklace. Estimate £10,000 - 15,000 (€14,000 - 21,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The graduated row of 75 vari-coloured pearls, measuring from 4.23 to 7.13mm, to a pavé-set single-cut diamond clasp, diamonds approximately 0.15 carat total, length 47.5cm

Accompanied by a report from AnchorCert stating that an extensive sample of the pearls was found to be natural, saltwater. Report number 20018442, dated 19 August 2014.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A natural pearl and diamond brooch-pendant

September 5, 2015, 2:42 pm

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A natural pearl and diamond brooch-pendant. Estimate £10,000 - 12,000 (€14,000 - 16,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The openwork quatrefoil plaque with a central natural pearl of grey tint, within a scrolling surround decorated with smaller grey natural pearls and rose-cut diamonds, suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl of grey tint, measuring 14.2mm, brooch length 5.5cm, fitted case

Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 08764, dated 22 October 2013.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1900

September 5, 2015, 2:58 pm

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1900. Estimate £7,500 - 9,500 (€10,000 - 13,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Each drop-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 13.00mm in length, suspended from a rose-cut diamond cap and old brilliant-cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum and gold, earring length 3.0cm

Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 09127, dated 13 December 2013.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1950

September 5, 2015, 3:10 pm

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A pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1950. Estimate £10,000 - 15,000 (€14,000 - 21,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The natural pearl drops, measuring 18.5 and 17.2mm in length, each with a single-cut diamond cap, suspended by an articulated line of single and baguette-cut diamonds from an old brilliant and single-cut diamond floral cluster surmount, diamonds approximately 2.00 carats total, earring length 5.7cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-2328, dated 3 July 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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An early 20th century natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1915

September 5, 2015, 3:17 pm

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An early 20th century natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1915. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€11,000 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The double row of 138 graduated natural pearls, measuring from 3.9 to 6.8mm, the lozenge-shaped clasp set with a marquise-cut diamond and old brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, principal diamond approximately 1.75 carats, length shorter row 40.0cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-1930, dated 8 May 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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An Art Deco natural pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace, circa 1930

September 5, 2015, 3:24 pm

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An Art Deco natural pearl, sapphire and diamond necklace, circa 1930. Estimate £40,000 - 60,000 (€55,000 - 82,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The three graduated rows of natural pearls, measuring from 3.3 to 8.4mm, with a clasp set with a step-cut sapphire within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, sapphire approximately 6.70 carats, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, length shortest row 56.0cm

Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 5775-2188, dated 12 June 2015.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A Belle Époque diamond single-stone ring, circa 1910

September 6, 2015, 1:27 pm

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A Belle Époque diamond single-stone ring, circa 1910. Estimate £30,000 - 50,000 '€41,000 - 68,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The old hexagonal-cut diamond, weighing 8.18 carats, within a delicatedly pierced platinum mount millegrain-set with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the reeded hoop with further engraved decoration, ring size M½, cased

Note: This unusual hexagonally-cut diamond is a variety of the 'stellar brilliant-cut', which can be traced back to the early 17th century. This particular diamond is notable for its hexagonal culet (bottom facet), around which radiate six facets forming a star. Hexagonal-cuts came into vogue during the first half of the 20th century as a popular choice for engagement rings.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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A Belle Époque diamond brooch, circa 1910

September 6, 2015, 1:37 pm

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A Belle Époque diamond brooch, circa 1910. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€11,000 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The circular plaque of delicate platinum tracery with a central old brilliant-cut diamond framed by horizontal lines of old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds and a similarly-set diamond garland border, accompanied by an associated diamond-set chain, principal diamond approximately 2.00 carats, brooch diameter 5.8cm, necklace length 40.0cm

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Sep 2015 12:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

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Two blue and white vessels, mid-17th century

September 6, 2015, 2:00 pm

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Two blue and white vessels, mid-17th century. Estimate $4,000 – $6,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

One is a small 'pomegranate' ewer, its body divided into six lobes, each decorated with flowers below a key-fret border on the shoulder and birds perched in flowering branches on the neck that tapers to a rim in the form of an out-curved calyx. The front of the body is applied with slender leaves that trail from the base of the branch-form spout. The other is a 'Hatcher Cargo' blue and white bowl, the sides pierced with cash diaper between five medallions decorated with flowers or landscapes joined by a lower band of petal lappets. Ewer 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) high, bowl 4 ¼ in. (10.7 cm.) diam.

Provenance: Bowl: Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Both: Private American collection, acquired in the 1950s-60s.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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