Sébastien Stoskopff, Corbeille de verres, 1644

July 25, 2016, 8:16 am

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Sébastien Stoskopff, Corbeille de verres, 1644, huile sur toile, 52 x 63 cm. © Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame à Strasbourg

Sébastien Stoskopff (1597-1657) mêle les influences italiennes avec le Classicisme français et la tradition nordique pour produire de nouvelles peintures dans une osmose des styles.

Néà Strasbourg et formé en Allemagne, il fait de nombreux séjours à l'étranger (Venise, Paris, Pays-Bas) et produit avec virtuosité des reflets dans un superbe rendu de la transparence.

Il lui suffit de brosser quelques lignes ou touches blanches sur le fond noir avec une incroyable économie de moyens pour faire apparaître le verre ou les reflets de son atelier à travers le cristal. Agnes Réant-Rosseel

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Sébastien Stoskopff, « Corbeille avec verres, pâté et lettre adressée à Teniers », 1644

July 25, 2016, 8:26 am

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 Sébastien Stoskopff, «Corbeille avec verres, pâté et lettre adressée à Teniers». Huile sur toile, 52 x 63 cm, 1644. © Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame à Strasbourg

An apple-green-glazed seal, 19th century

July 25, 2016, 8:37 am

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Lot 46. An apple-green-glazed seal, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The tall rectangular seal is surmounted by a recumbent pig and is covered overall in a green glaze suffused with dark brown crackles. The seal reads han zu huang di hou yi (the offspring of Han emperor). 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) high. Chips and nicks to the underside by the seal face; two glaze flakes on the top edge below the finial; pin prick holes and expected wear to the surface. Estimation: USD 1,000 - 1,500

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A blue-glazed mountain-form brushrest, Ming-Qing dynasty (1368-1911)

July 25, 2016, 8:49 am

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Lot 47. A blue-glazed mountain-form brushrest, Ming-Qing dynasty (1368-1911). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The brush rest is of crescent shape and is molded as five mountain peaks of graduated height, covered in a dark purplish-blue glaze. 4 ¼ in. (10.8 cm.) wide. A few shallow chips to the underside; some wear to the top of the peaks. Estimation: USD 400 - 600

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An embroidered 'Peacock' rank badge, 19th century

July 25, 2016, 8:58 am

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Lot 66. An embroidered 'Peacock' rank badge, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

This front badge is embroidered on the dark blue ground in coloured silks and gilt thread with a peacock above foaming waves and amongst cloud scrolls, Buddhist symbols and bats. It is bordered with a gilt classical scroll. The badge, 10 5/8 x 10 5/8 in. (27 x 27 cm.), framed and glazed. With fraying to the top edge of the badge. A few loose threads. Some rubbing to the ground. Colours slightly dusty. Ready to hang. Estimation: USD 500 - 800

Note: This rank badge would have been worn on the front of a surcoat of a Third Rank Civil Official in the Qing dynasty Imperial bureaucracy. There were nine Civil ranks, and each rank would have been represented by a different bird. Military officials also wore rank badges, and their ranks were represented by animals representing strength, such as panthers and lions.

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A set of seven blue and white fluted 'Sea creatures' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

July 26, 2016, 3:07 am

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Lot 75. A set of seven blue and white fluted 'Sea creatures' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The interior of each dish is decorated in shades of blue to depict a crab in the centre surrounded by fish, shells and weeds. The exterior is painted with clusters of associated foliage surrounding a mark within double-circles. 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) diam. There is a small section to the rim of one dish that has been out and restuck, measuring approx. 2.5 x 1 cm. There are a few minor frits and tiny shallow chips to the rims of some of the dishes. Otherwise, these are in overall fairly good condition. Estimation: USD 1,500 - 2,500

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A small blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)

July 26, 2016, 3:18 am

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Lot 73. A small blue and white 'Lotus' dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The dish is painted with a central medallion of lotus meander below a band of demi-lotus sprays at the rim, and with a frieze of lotus scroll on the exterior. Together with another four blue and white 'lotus' dishes with similar design, 19th century, all with apocryphal Qianlong seal marks on the bases. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) diam. All small iron spots and burst glaze bubbles; one has a glaze gap to the exterior, two small areas of discoloration on the rim; another with a chip with associated hairline and two other small chips; the others appear to be in overall good condition. Estimation: USD 3,000 - 5,000

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A pair of Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ear pendants, by Cartier

July 26, 2016, 3:40 am

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Lot 194. A pair of Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ear pendants, by Cartier. Estimate £5,000 - £7,000 ($9,855 - $13,797). Price Realized £18,000 ($35,478).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

Each designed as an openwork diamond panel to the five oval-shaped aquamarines suspending three drops, circa 1930, in fitted case. Both signed Cartier London (2). 

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A rare Art Deco lacquer and gem-set cigarette box, by Cartier

July 26, 2016, 3:45 am

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Lot 197. A rare Art Deco lacquer and gem-set cigarette box, by Cartier. Estimate £25,000 - £35,000 ($9,855 - $13,797). Price Realized £28,800 ($56,765).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

Of rectangular outline, the lid with central lacquer and dyed mother-of-pearl plaque depicting a Chinese nocturnal scene with cabochon and calibré-cut sapphires representing the moon and its reflection in the water, set between two faux tortoiseshell panels with scroll motifs decorated with coral, to the coral clasp and stepped ebony base, opening to reveal two wooden compartments, circa 1925, 24.2 x 12.5 x 5.9 cm., with French assay mark for gold. Signed Cartier Paris, Londres, New York, No. S139 . 

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An Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch-pendant

July 26, 2016, 3:58 am

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Lot 246. An Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch-pendant, circa 1925. Estimate £5,000 - £8,000($9,855 - $15,768). Price Realized £11,400 ($22,469).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

The central cabochon emerald drop within the vari-cut diamond openwork surround with emerald and diamond drop detail, millegrain setting, circa 1925, 8.5 cm. high. 

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A famille rose faux bois 'foreigners' medallion bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period

July 26, 2016, 8:20 am

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Lot 78. A famille rose faux bois 'foreigners' medallion bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The ogee-form bowl is decorated with three roundels enclosing foreigners in a garden setting, all in reserve on a faux boisground. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. There is a chip restored to the rim with composite material (the chip approx. 1.5 cm., with slight overpainting beyond). There is possibly some minor touching up to the enamels in the roundels. There is some surface wear and scratches, as expected with age.  With a wood stand. Estimation: USD 1,200 - 1,800

Note: The 18th century was a time of great technical experimentation for Chinese potters who enjoyed the challenges of imitating other materials in porcelain. This faux-bois-ground bowl epitomises their technical capabilities, coping, as it does, a knotty, wood grain. It is also notable for the stylised depiction of Westerners in the roundels with their European dress, full heads of hair, bushy eye brows and large noses.

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Two café-au-lait-ground famille rose bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850)

July 26, 2016, 8:46 am

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Lot 97. Two café-au-lait-ground famille rose bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 

One bowl is of ogee-form with a foliate rim and is decorated with flowers and insects. The other bowl is decorated with two birds amongst peonies and pine. The largest, 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm.) diam. Smaller bowl: light surface wear and scratches and some light rubbing to enamels. Larger bowl: Light surface wear and scratches and some light rubbing to enamels. Good overall condition. Estimation: USD 2,500 - 3,500

Provenance: Property of a private Singaporean collector, Sotheby's Olympia, London, 13 June 2003, lots 498 and 500.

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A Belle Epoque amethyst and diamond brooch, circa 1900

July 26, 2016, 8:57 am

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Lot 278. A Belle Epoque amethyst and diamond brooch, circa 1900. Estimate £6,500 - £7,500 ($12,812 - $14,783). Price Realized £8,400 ($16,556).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

The circular-cut amethyst within the diamond garland surround, suspending a graduated fringe of diamond leaves to the three pear-shaped drops, millegrain setting, mounted in platinum and gold, circa 1900, 6.9 cm. high. 

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A pair of Belle Epoque pearl and diamond pendants, circa 1905

July 26, 2016, 9:06 am

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Lot 283. A pair of Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond pendants, circa 1905. Estimate £7,000 - £10,000 ($13,797 - $19,710). Price Realized £16,800 ($33,113).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

Each composed of a pearl drop measuring 14.55 and 14.48 mm. high to the diamond twin line surmount, circa 1905, in original red leather fitted case embossed with initials P.A. for Philip Alexius de Laszlo (1869-1937)

Accompanied by report No. 981295 dated 24 August 2006 from the Precious Stone Laboratory, London, stating that the pearls were found to be natural (2). 

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A Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1905

July 26, 2016, 9:18 am

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Lot 280. A Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1905. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 ($15,768 - $23,652). Price Realized £13,200 ($26,017).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

The central circular-cut sapphire and diamond cluster drop within the rose-cut diamond floral wreath with diamond bow terminals, suspending a sapphire and diamond drop, earrings en suite, adapted, mounted in platinum, circa 1905, brooch 6.7 cm. high, in original cream leather fitted case (3). 

Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELLERY, 6 December 2006, London, King Street

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A pair of fine natural pearl and diamond earclips

July 26, 2016, 9:50 am

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Lot 326. A pair of fine natural pearl and diamond earclips. Estimate £30,000 - £40,000 ($59,130 - $78,840). Price Realized £38,400 ($75,686).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006

Each designed as the round bouton pearl weighing 65.61 and 55.05 grains within the old-cut diamond surround

Accompanied by report No. 981455 dated 2 October 2006 from the Precious Stone Laboratory, London, stating that both pearls were found to be natural (2) 

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A blue and white phoenix-tail vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

July 26, 2016, 10:45 am

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Lot 110. A blue and white phoenix-tail vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 

The vase in decorated with four phoenix in flight amongst peony blossoms on a scrolling leafy ground. The base is marked with a double circle in underglaze blue. 18 in. (46 cm.) high. A triangular section of the mouth rim is missing measuring max. approx. 1.2cm x 2cm. Large triangular section of the rim and neck has been broken and visibly re-attached measuring max. 38cm diameter and 13.5cm deep. Some scattered pitting and scattered iron spots. Scratches and surface wear in keeping with its age. Eleven chips to lower edge of the vase, the largest measuring max. approx. 2cm x 0.8cm. Old paper label to the base of the vase reads "4".. Estimation: USD 2,000 - 4,000

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A blue and white 'Prunus and Bamboo' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

July 26, 2016, 10:54 am

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Lot 113. A blue and white 'Prunus and Bamboo' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 

The vase is painted with a large prunus branch beside rocks and bamboo. The mouth is mounted with a later white metal rim and cover with a stylised floral design. 9 in. (23 cm.) high including later white metal cover. Approx. half of the foot rim has been restored, with associated overspraying to the base. This is possibly to conceal chips. Although the mount to the mouth rim cannot be removed for inspection, it is likely that the neck has been damaged and reduced and that the mount is concealing this. There is some general age-related surface wear and scratches. Estimation: USD 1,500 - 2,000

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The old man you have to see: Vietnamese banknotes to sell at Spink

July 27, 2016, 1:53 am

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A ‘Specimen’ 1000 dông issued by the South Vietnamese National Bank. Estimate: HK$120,000-150,000.

HONG KONG.- On the 17th - 18th August, Spink’s Hong Kong based office will hold a fantastic sale spanning the length and breadth of numismatic material from all over Asia. Formed of just over 1800 lots, there is sure to be something to tickle collectors’ fancies. This sale will contain Mr. Yoshikuni Kobayashi’s stunning collection of South Vietnamese banknotes. 

Mr. Yoshikuni Kobayashi was born in Manchuria during World War II and spent most of his early years there. When the war came to an end, he and his family breathed a sigh of relief and moved back to Japan to start a new life in the Kyushu area. 

In 1975 when the Vietnam War ended and the country of South Vietnam disappeared from the world map, Mr Kobayashi was struck by the similarity in his own past to this lost country. Mr Kobayashi further explains that when Japan lost the Second World War, he was not sure whether his country would be colonized, invaded, or if it would become another country entirely, and all the feelings and thoughts that he had after the war floated back to him. For this poignant reason, he decided to collect South Vietnamese banknotes so that he could prove that a country called South Vietnam did exist even when the intense memories of the war had faded from the history books. 

One note stands as the epitome of his desire to preserve a country’s brief existence. It is also one of the most fantastic notes from this collection is lot 282, a ‘Specimen’ 1000 dong issued by the South Vietnamese National Bank. It has no date but is assumed to be from between 1955-56 with the serial number 000 0.000, control number 887. It is the famous ‘Old Man’ note. One the most attractive notes in the series. This ‘dông’ currency was produced shortly after the country was formed in 1954 to replace the French Indochinese piastre. On September 22, 1975, after the fall of Saigon, the currency in South Vietnam was changed to a "liberation đong" worth 500 old Southern đồng. This note epitomises the brief period Mr Kobayashi tried to preserve with his banknote collection. A very attractive design and well sought after by collectors, a very rare and beautiful piece fit to adorn the most splendid collections of this area. Lot 282, estimated HK$120,000-150,000. 

Since then, he has developed one of the finest collections of Vietnamese banknotes, but he did not stop there! He has expanded his collection with a healthy amount of notes from other areas of Asia. He prides his collection for being able to tell some of the history of a beautiful part of the world with a turbulent past that ought not to be forgotten. Each part of his collection has different memories to pass on to the next generation.

BAYCO. Monochrome Lotus collection

July 27, 2016, 6:37 am

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Bayco's Monochrome Lotus collection features earrings set with either rubies, sapphires or emeralds (POA).

BAYCO. Monochrome Lotus ruby earrings (POA).

The Monochrome Lotus collection, from New York-based coloured gemstone specialist Bayco, features jewels that are crafted using a specific colour, rather than based around a single gem. This pair of ruby earrings features a central ruby surrounded by minature pavé rubies, edged with tiny white diamonds. 

BAYCO. Monochrome Lotus sapphire ring with diamonds. (POA).

A specialist in coloured gemstones, the brand's breathtaking designs effortlessly mix the old and the new. This Monochrome Lotus ring is set with a central sapphire, surrounded by sparkling pavé sapphires and white diamonds. Also available in a ruby and emerald version, the concept behind this ring is single colours - a simple, yet bold, way for a woman to express herself.