A matched pair of famille verte 'floral roundel' bottle vases, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

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Lot 58. A matched pair of famille verte 'floral roundel' bottle vases, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £2,000 - 4,000 (€2,600 - 5,100). Photo Bonhams.

Each globular bottle with a tall narrow neck, finely enamelled to the exterior with floral roundels amongst a leafy meander, the shoulder with a foliate border, the mouth with a cell diaper band, the bases with an under-glaze blue 'G' mark. The largest: 25cm (9 3/4in) high (2).

Provenance: Hancock, 37, Bury Street, St. James's, S.W.1 (label).
Heseltine Collection (label)

Notes: See two comparable vases illustrated in C.J.A. Jorg, Chinese Ceramics in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Ming & Qing Dynasties, London 1997, p. 260, no. 299.
For an identical vase, Kangxi, see Sotheby's New York, 15 September 2015, lot 287, and another recently sold at Sotheby's New York, 16 March 2016, lot 312.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

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A pair of sapphire and emerald earrings, by Meister

May 1, 2016, 1:21 pm

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Lot 54. A pair of 21.17 and 20.57 carats Burma sapphire and Colombian emerald earrings, by Meister. Estimate CHF330,000 – CHF500,000 ($339,375 - $514,205). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

Each detachable pear-shaped cabochon sapphire drop, weighing approximately 21.17 and 20.57 carats, to the octagonal step-cut emerald surmount, weighing approximately 1.96 and 1.92 carats, 3.0 cm, mounted in gold, in grey Meister case. With maker's mark EM for Meister

Accompanied by report no. 74930 dated 11 June 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of both sapphires is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating.
Report no. 54835 dated 5 November 2009 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of both emeralds is Colombia, with minor amount of oil.
Report no. 009100/1 and 2 dated 18 September 2000 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the origin of both sapphires is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of thermal enhancement.

Please note that reports nos. 54835 and 009100/1 and 2 are more than 5 years old and might require an update.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva

A 64.18 carats Colombian emerald, diamond and pearl pendant necklace

May 1, 2016, 1:30 pm

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Lot 74. A 64.18 carats Colombian emerald, diamond and pearl pendant necklace. Estimate CHF300,000 – CHF400,000 ($308,523 - $411,364). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The emerald detachable pendant, weighing approximately 64.18 carats, with diamond-set cap, to the diamond and pearl flowerhead surmount and cable-link chain, pendant 6.0 cm, chain 46.0 cm, mounted in platinum

Accompanied by report no. CS1073386 dated 14 March 2016 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the origin of the emerald is Colombia, with minor clarity enhancement.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva

A pair of 10.95 and 10.62 carats briolette-cut Colombian emerald and diamond earrings

May 1, 2016, 1:38 pm

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Lot 111. A pair of 10.95 and 10.62 carats briolette-cut Colombian emerald and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF230,000 – CHF350,000 ($236,534 - $359,943). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

Each briolette-cut emerald drop, weighing approximately 10.95 and 10.62 carats, to the marquise-cut diamond cluster cap and cluster surmount with baguette-cut diamond ribbon detail, 5.3 cm, mounted in platinum and gold

Accompanied by report no. CS1072698 A and B dated 13 January 2016 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the origin of both emeralds is Colombia, with minor clarity enhancement.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva

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May 1, 2016, 2:22 pm

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Three matched famille verte bottle vases, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

May 1, 2016, 2:33 pm

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Lot 57. Three matched famille verte bottle vases, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £1,200 - 1,500 (€1,500 - 1,900). Photo Bonhams.

Each enamelled with rectangular cartouches enclosing the 'Hundred Antiques', flowers and rockwork arrangements, interspersed with floral sprigs. The largest: 19cm (7 1/2in) high (3). 

Provenance: Hancock, 37, Bury Street, St. James's, S.W.1 (label).

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

A pair of fine famille verte oviform jars, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

May 1, 2016, 2:40 pm

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Lot 59. A pair of fine famille verte oviform jars, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,600 - 3,800). Photo Bonhams.

Each skilfully enamelled with a terraced garden with a peony tree, bamboo issuing from rockwork, birds in flight and butterflies, with a charming scene of a cat observing a bird on a red perch hanging from a branch, a ruyi head border at the shoulder, hard wood covers and stands. Each: 22cm (8 5/8in) high (6).

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

A finely enamelled famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

May 1, 2016, 2:45 pm

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Lot 62. A finely enamelled famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £700 - 1,000 (€900 - 1,300). Photo Bonhams.

With flaring neck, brightly enamelled with water fowl amongst densely flowering, leafy lotus stems, the reverse inscribed with a poem, the shoulder with four blossom sprays on a leafy, whorl pattern ground. 18.5cm (7.1/4in) high. 

Provenance: Hancock, 37, Bury Street, St. James's, S.W.1 (label).

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

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A rare blue and white 'European-shape' wine ewer and cover, 18th century

May 2, 2016, 1:35 pm

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Lot 256. A rare blue and white 'European-shape' wine ewer and cover, 18th century. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,300 - 1,900). Photo: Bonhams.

The baluster body finely moulded with foliate lappets and floral motifs, with painted swags at the waisted neck, flanked with a scrolled loop handle and a S-shaped spout, the lid similarly decorated and with a knop. 21cm (8 1/4in) high (2).

Note: Compare with a ewer and cover, 18th century, sold in Christie's 28 June 2007, lot 422.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

A blue and white silver-mounted milk jug and cover, Kangxi period, the mounts possibly Dutch

May 2, 2016, 1:54 pm

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Lot 257. A blue and white silver-mounted milk jug and cover, Kangxi period, the mounts possibly Dutch. Estimate £1,200 - 1,500 (€1,500 - 1,900). Photo: Bonhams.

The pear-shaped vessel painted with floral sprigs, with foliate moulded panels enclosing 'Long Elizas', flanked with a loop handle with a white metal mount attaching the flat lid with a hinge, the mount with an integral spout. 17cm (6 3/4in) high 

See an identical jug illustrated in C.J.A. Jorg, Chinese Ceramics in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Ming & Qing Dynasties, London 1997, p. 263, no. 304. 

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

A pair of blue and white 'Scheveningen' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

May 2, 2016, 2:13 pm

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Lot 259. A pair of blue and white 'Scheveningen' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,300 - 1,900). Photo: Bonhams.

Each dish with a pastoral scene from a European original, the flat rims with a pie-crust moulding, painted with a wave-pattern, the underside with floral sprigs. 20cm (7 7/8in) diam. (2).

Note: According to D.S. Howard's Choice of The Private Trader, p. 44, this design is thought to date from circa 1700-1720 and to have been copied from a drawing by Frederick van Frytom (1652-1702). Similar examples were also manufactured in Japan, presumably in Arita, and these are illustrated in Soame Jenyns's Japanese Porcelain, pl. 19A, where Jenyns shows the Kangxi and Arita types side-by-side. For some time, this design was known as 'Deshima Island', but the landscape and church spire are now thought to imply that the location is intended to be somewhere in the Netherlands. Howard also concludes against the Deshima Island theory, stating that the location is 'considered to be near Scheveningen in Holland'.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

Impressive diamond and 59.88 carats, SI1 Clarity, treated fancy vivid yellow diamond brooch

May 2, 2016, 2:30 pm

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Lot 380. Impressive diamond and 59.88 carats, SI1 Clarity, treated fancy vivid yellow diamond brooch. Estimate 580,000 — 865,000 CHF (530,071 - 790,537 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

Set with a treated step-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 59.88 carats, further highlighted with step-cut and pear-shaped diamonds.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 5171525330, stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Yellow, Treated Colour, SI1 Clarity. 

It is understood that the brooch has been commissioned by the present owner from Harry Winston in the 1970s.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 17 mai 2016, 10:00 AM

Impressive 107.79 carats Ceylon sapphire and diamond brooch-ring combination, Harry Winston

May 2, 2016, 2:40 pm

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Lot 417. Impressive 107.79 carats Ceylon sapphire and diamond brooch-ring combination, Harry Winston. Estimate 480,000 — 770,000 CHF (438,680 - 703,715 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

The brooch of floral design, set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 107.79 carats, within a frame of cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, unsigned, maker's mark for Jacques Timey, pendant hoop, additional gold chain unillustrated; together with a ring mount set with two triangular diamonds, size 52, sizing band, unsigned, maker's mark for Jacques Timey. 

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 80458, stating that the sapphire is of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating, together with an appendix letter.

"The described sapphire exhibits a highly impressive size and weight of 107.793 ct, combined with a beautifully saturated blue colour and an outstanding purity". Excerpt from the SSEF appendix letter

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 17 mai 2016, 10:00 AM

A blue and white 'Adam and Eve' saucer dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

May 2, 2016, 2:48 pm

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Lot 260. A blue and white 'Adam and Eve' saucer dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £1,800 - 2,200 (€2,300 - 2,800). Photo: Bonhams.

The central roundel delicately painted with two figures in a garden surrounded with animals and clouds, the flaring rim with a floral scroll, the underside with further sprigs and an apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark within a double-circle. 16cm (6 1/4in) diam.

Note: For a similar example of this rare dish, see D.F. Lunsingh Scheurleer, Chinese Export Porcelain: Chine De Commande, 1974, pl. 234. The author rightly places a question mark beside the iconography here, thought to portray Adam and Eve. Normally, we should expect the Serpent and the Apples to be more in evidence, and neither are apparent. Perhaps the presence of the goats and the partially disrobed heroine, suggests a scene more in keeping with classical literature or mythology. Interestingly, when Odysseus finally arrives home in Ithaca, he is met by the Goddess, Athene in the guise of a Shepherd, and carrying a javelin. Athene alters her appearance into a beautiful woman during her conversation with Odysseus, a narrative that would appear to fit the scene here.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

A blue and white barber's bowl, 18th Century

May 2, 2016, 2:54 pm

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Lot 264. A blue and white barber's bowl, 18th Century. Estimate £600 - 800 (€770 - 1,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Painted in cobalt blue with floral sprays, the rim with a typical foliate and cloud-form border. 27cm (10 5/8in) diam. 

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

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A blue and white soft-paste square vase, cong, 18th century

May 2, 2016, 2:57 pm

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Lot 265. A blue and white soft-paste square vase, cong, 18th century. Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€3,800 - 6,400). Photo: Bonhams.

Each face moulded with archaistic ribs, with a dense diaper ground with foliate cartouches, the neck and foot painted with floral borders. 34cm (13 3/8in) high

Note: Compare with a very similar vase sold in Christie's New York, 30 March 2005, lot 1491. And another, 18th century, in Sotheby's London, 4 November 2009, lot 194.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE 

Editorial “C’est Le Retro”, GQ Australia, may 2016

May 2, 2016, 3:46 pm

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Filip Hrivnak photographed by Romain Duquesne in a brown double-breasted Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit.

Gucci’s lace shirt makes a stark contrast against a Burberry London trench coat and Marni jacket.

Filip Hrivnak has a geometric moment in a graphic jumper and brown tailored suit from Salvatore Ferragamo.

Military tailoring is front and center with a tailored jacket from Marni. 

 

A sporty aesthetic is realized with the combination of a neoprene jacket and zip-up turtleneck from Prada.

Coptolabrus

May 2, 2016, 4:07 pm

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Coptolabrus jankowskii

Coptolabrus ignimetalla guidongensis

 

Coptolabrus lafossei coelestis 

Coptolabrus lafossei coelestis 

Coptolabrus principalis

 

A Henan black-glazed russet-splashed vase, yuhuchunping, Northern Song-Jin dynasty

May 3, 2016, 1:20 pm

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Lot 28. A Henan black-glazed russet-splashed vase, yuhuchunping, Northern Song-Jin dynasty. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP (12,771 - 19,157 EUR). Photo Sotheby's. 

the pear-shaped body rising from a short foot to an everted rim, covered overall with a lustrous black-brown glaze, liberally applied with russet streaks, the glaze stopping above the foot to reveal the buff coloured body, Japanese wood box. Quantité: 2 - 22.6 cm, 8 7/8  in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art Londres, 11 mai 2016, 10:00 AM

An important Burma ruby and diamond fringe necklace

May 3, 2016, 1:36 pm

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Lot 201. An important Burma ruby and diamond fringe necklace. Estimate CHF350,000 – CHF500,000 ($359,943 - $514,205). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The necklace set throughout with a series of circular and marquise-cut diamond graduated clusters, suspending to the front seven oval-cut rubies, weighing from approximately 8.34 to 1.57 carats, and diamond clusters with marquise-cut diamond surmount and eight marquise and circular-cut diamond spacers, 37.0 cm, with French assay marks for platinum and gold

Accompanied by report no. 82722 dated 23 October 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of the rubies is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva