Lot 68. Plat en porcelaine bleu blanc et rouge de fer, Chine, dynastie Qing, marque à six caractères en cachet en bleu sous couverte et époque Qianlong (1736-1795). Estimate EUR 8,000 - EUR 12,000 (USD 8,549 - USD 12,823). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

L'intérieur est orné d'un médaillon central abritant un dragon à cinq griffes en rouge de fer sur fond de vagues bleues. Le décor se répéte à l'extérieur avec neuf petits dragons dans des positions différentes sous une bande de fleurettes bleues soulignant les bords. Diamètre : 17.5 cm. (6 7/8 in.)

Provenance: From a French private collection.

An iron-red decorated blue and white porcelain 'dragon' dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong underglaze blue six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

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Lot 69. Vase en porcelaine à glacure de type guan, Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIème siècle. Estimate EUR 10,000 - EUR 15,000 (USD 10,686 - USD 16,029). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

De forme balustre au col légèrement évasé, ce vase à section hexagonale est flanqué de deux anses tubulaires autour du col et repose sur un pied hexagonal évasé. Le vase est recouvert d'une glaçure céladon infusé d'un réseau de fines craquelures. Hauteur : 28.5 cm. (11 ¼ in.) 

A guan-type baluster vase, China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Lot 70. Coupe polylobée en porcelaine à glaçure craquelée, Chine, dynasties Yuan-Ming (1271-1368/1368-1644) ou plus tardif. Estimate EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000 (USD 10,686 - USD 16,029). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

De forme polylobée, le plat repose sur quatre petits pieds. Il est couvert d'une glaçure craquelée de couleur gris bleu. Diamètre : 21 cm. (8 ¼ in)

A crackling-glazed polylobed porcelain dish, China, Yuan-Ming dynasties (1271-1368/1368-1644) or later 

Lot 123. Jadeite, spinel, yellow diamond and diamond pendent necklace-earrings. Estimate: HK$2,900,000 - 4,000,000 (US$372,000 - 513,000). Sold for HK$3,000,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

The white nephrite jade bangle of creamy white colour, flattened to the both sides, carved to the obverse with dragon motifs, suffused with orangy-yellow patches showing the skin of rough; and a matching disc extracted from the centre of the bangle. Accompanied with a documentation of the creation process handwritten in Chinese calligraphy and a wooden stand. (2)

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports numbered KJ93949-KJ93950, dated 7 October 2016, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'.

Lot 30. Jadeite and Diamond Necklace. Estimate: HK$650,000 - 950,000 (US$83,300 - 122,000). Sold for HK$1,080,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

Composed of sixty-seven graduated jadeite beads of good translucent emerald green colour, completed by a brilliant-cut diamond-set rondelle and sphere, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.95 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 753mm.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ94012(1-3), dated 13 October 2016, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'.

Lot 212. Jadeite and Diamond Ring, Cartier. Estimate: HK$30,000 - 60,000 (US$3,900 - 7,700). Sold for HK$66,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

Centring on an oval jadeite cabochon of translucent emerald green colour, flanked by baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed. Ring size: 6. Accompanied with an original signed box..

Accompanied by AGL report CS64937, dated 16 December 2014, stating that the jadeite is natural, Mottled Green colour, with no gemological evidence of impregnation present.

Lot 262. Karat gold and jadeite necklace; and pair of matching earrings, Gianmaria Buccellati. Estimate: HK$350,000 - 550,000 (US$45,000 - 70,500). Sold for HK$420,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

Of foliate design, to the front set with three oval jadeite cabochons of translucent bright emerald green colour amidst finely engraved textured leave motifs, length approximately 376mm; and a pair of matching earrings, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed. Accompanied with an original signed box. (2).

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory reports numbered KJ93379(1-3)-KJ93381, dated 11 August 2016, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'.

Lot 80. Rare robe de cour en brocart de soie céladon pour une princesse impériale, jifu, Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIème - XIXème siècle. Estimate EUR 20,000 - EUR 30,000 (USD 21,186 - USD 31,779). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

A rare celadon silk brocade court robe for an imperial princess, jifu, China, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century

De couleur vert céladon rehaussé de nuages multicolores, elle est brodée de fils d'or et polychromes sur les deux faces et sur les manches de quatre dragons à cinq griffes représentés de face enroulés autour de la perle sacrée, la gueule ouverte. La partie inférieure des deux faces sont similairement décorées de deux dragons féroces émergeant des flots tumultueux se répétant aux extrémités des manches. Hauteur : 142 cm. (55 7/8 in.)

Notes: The jifu is a Manchu noble’s most common formal public attire. It is a full-length garment with tapered sleeves and horse-shoe cuffs. This type of garment is proscribed in great detail in the sumptuary regulations commissioned by Emperor Qianlong in ‘Huangchao liqi tushi’ in 1759 (Illustrated Precedents for the Ritual Paraphernalia of the Imperial Court). The decorative elements, such as the powerful imperial imagery of dragons, symbolizing the ‘Son of Heaven’ and his rightful mandate, along with various landscape elements such as mountains and seas, signifying the vast territory of the empire are all determined in this document. 

Jifu are made using a variety of techniques, materials and colours, for instance kesi, satin and so on to suit the pocket and status of the wearer. Qing, namesake of the dynasty, also means clarity in Chinese and shades of pale blue and green thus became fashionable at the beginning of the dynasty. The Emperor Yongzheng was represented wearing robes of this colour in the album Emperor Yongzheng at Leisure(Yongzheng xingle tu, housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing). It is a color only permitted to be worn by members of the imperial family.  

Lot 81. An embroidered rust-coloured gauze summer court robe, jifu, China, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century. Estimate EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 (USD 10,593 - USD 12,712). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

De couleur rouille, elle est brodée au point de brique de fils polychromes et or d'un dragon à cinq griffes représenté de face, le corps enroulé autour de la perle sacrée, surplombant deux autres dragons émergeant des flots tumultueux qui bordent la partie basse. Le dos est similairement orné. Le col est souligné d'une borduré foncée décorée de cinq petits dragons dans des positions différentes. Le fond est peuplé de nuages multicolores, chauves-souris et fleurs. Hauteur : 114 cm. (44 7/8 in.)

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Château de Saint-Jean-de-Folleville.

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Lot 82. An embroidered rust-coloured gauze summer court robe, jifu, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 (USD 6,356 - USD 8,475). © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

La robe de couleur brique pour une duchesse imperiale est brodée en fils d'or et polychromes sur chaque face d'un grand dragon doréà cinq griffes au centre, le corps enroulé autour d'une perle sacrée surplombant deux autres dragons au-dessus de rochers émergeant des flots tumultueux. Le fond est rehaussé de divers objets auspicieux tels que des chauves-souris ou des têtes de ruyi et les manches sont ornées du caractère 'xi' (bonheur) et de svastikas. Hauteur : 146.5 cm. (57 ¾ in.)

Provenance: Private French collection, acquired by Louis Bourret (1830-1884) in Shanghai in 1864 and thence by descent.

Louis Bourret (1830-1884).

Note: This jifu, a public costume for the Manchu nobility, is possibly a wedding garment for a duchess as we have a robe for a lady here. The imagery corresponds to that of the rank of an imperial duke and the maroon colour is usually used for those involved with the military. The assemblage of symbols such as the ‘xi’ (double happiness), bats, and cranes suggests that this can be a jifu used for a marriage. See another example with the shuangxi previously sold at Christie’s, New York, 19 March 2008, lot 7.

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Lot 29. A blue and white Chinese export porcelain Cornelius Pronk dish, Qianglong peiod (1736-1795). Estimate € 2000-3000. Lot sold € 3,500. Photo Vellinghuiis AAG.

With a central setting of the' Umbrella Ladies' design by Cornelis Pronk (1691-1759), eight medallions along the edge of the rear insects. 
Diam. 25.1 cm 

Note.: The blue and white china with the above setting was to purchase more expensive than the 'gecouleerde gold (Chinese Imari version) and "enamel" (famille-rose version). See: CJA Jörg, Pronk porcelain, porcelain after designs by Cornelis Pronk, Groningen, 1980, p. 20-21.

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Lot 30. A Chinese Imari Cornelius Pronk plate, Qianlong period, circa 1735. Estimate € 1000-1500. Lot sold € 1,700. Photo Vellinghuiis AAG.

With a decor designed by Cornelis Pronk (1691-1759) called the "Umbrella Ladies' along the edge eight cartouches at the rear insects. Diam. 23.4 cm

Provenance: - Auction AAG, Amsterdam, April 2, 2012, lot 198 
- Private collection, Netherlands

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Lot 20. Rare natural saltwater melo pearl and diamond ring. Estimate: HK$480,000 - 680,000 (US$61,500 - 87,200). Sold for HK$576,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

The ring set with a natural saltwater melo pearl sphere weighing 72.18 carats, embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat pink gold; accompanied by an original melo shell of this pearl. Ring size: 5 

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 6212585218, dated 25 January 2016, stating that the melo pearl is natural saltwater pearl, Orange colour, with no indications of treatment.  

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Lot 134. A blue and white tankard, Chongzhen period (1627-1644). Estimate € 1000-1500. Lot sold € 1,000. Photo Vellinghuis AAG

the example of a stoneware "Schnelle", with a backdrop of two men and a servant in a banana tree. H. 19.5 cm

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Lot 195. “Cornflower Blue” Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, Cartier. Estimate: HK$1,000,000 - 1,800,000 'US$128,000 - 230,000). Sold for HK$1,200,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

The ring centring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.86 carats, flanked by old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.25 carats, edged by old European-cut diamonds extending to the shoulders, mounted in platinum, signed. Ring size: 2¾ 

Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS1074010, dated 15 June 2016, stating that the 6.86 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating or clarity enhancement.  

Lotus report numbered 5050-0431, dated 18 October 2016, stating that the 6.86 carat sapphire is natural, Blue colour, of intense saturation and medium-deep tone, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating or treatment; along with a colour type comment, stating that the ‘The lively blue colour of this gem earns it the Lotus “Cornflower Blue” distinction.

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Lot 130. Magnificent 'Pigeon's Blood Red' Burmese Mogok ruby and diamond necklace, Harry Winston. Estimate: HK$20,000,000 - 30,000,000 (US$2,560,000 - 3,850,000). Sold for HK$18,000,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

The filigreed necklace composed of twenty-six heart-shaped rubies together weighing 48.08 carats, decorated with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the necklace, the diamonds together weighing approximately 75.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed, length approximately 402mm. Accompanied with an original signed pouch. 

Accompanied by AGL report numbered CS1077684, dated 22 August 2016, stating that the rubies are natural, Red colour, of Burmese origin, with no gemological evidence of heat; with comments, stating that 'Non-heated rubies are scarce. Rubies are commonly heated to modify their colour and appearance.'; along with a premium letter, stating that 'These outstanding rubies...possess a number of internal features that clearly indicate that these stones were unearthed from the two most important Burmese ruby sources: the historic Burmese locality of the Mogok valley and the village of Mong Hsu. Individually, they each possess a richly saturated, homogeneous colour that is typical of fine quality rubies from these famous locales. As a collection of twenty-six gem Burmese rubies, they are incredibly well-matched in terms of colour and quality. Traditionally rubies of this colour have been described as having a "pigeon blood" hue...Such a collection of twenty-six heart-shape, unheated and well-matched Burmese rubies is incredibly rare...This impressive necklace upholds and reaffirms the esteemed status of a Burmese ruby and its reputation as the premier ruby source in the world.';  

SSEF report numbered 87618, dated 20 September 2016, stating that the 48.08 carat rubies are natural, Red colour or strong saturation, of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; with comments, stating that 'The colour of a majority of these rubies may also be called 'Pigeon's Blood Red' based on SSEF reference standards.'; along with an appendix letter, stating that 'The ruby necklace described...possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation....The rubies have been carefully selected for this necklace based on their highly matching colour and their fine quality. The small inclusions found by microscopic inspection and the analysed properties of these rubies are consistent with those of rubies from the reputed mines in Mong Hsu (southeast of Mogok) and from the Mogok valley. Their attractive and saturated colour - for a majority of these rubies poetically referred to as 'Pigeon Blood Red' - is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements, which are characteristic for the finest rubies from Burma (Myanmar)...Assembling a matching selection of natural rubies from Burma of this quality and cut into such an attractive heart-shape is very rare and exceptional.' 

Lot 168. 10.33 carat G colour, VS2 clarity diamond ring. Estimate: HK$3,200,000 - 4,200,000 (US$410,000 - 538,500). Sold for HK$3,840,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

Simply set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 10.33 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 5½

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 2224429051, dated 9 May 2016, stating that the 10.33 carat diamond is G colour, VS2 clarity.

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Lot 109. 36.15 carats Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring, David Yurman. Estimate: HK$3,000,000 - 4,000,000 (US$385,000 - 513,000). Sold for HK$3,360,000. Photo Tiancheng International.

The ring centring on a cushion-shaped tsavorite garnet weighing 36.15 carats, to a swirl mount decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in platinum, signed. Ring size: 6 

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 6122496487, dated 30 August 2011, stating that the 36.15 carat grossular garnet is Green colour;

Note: Tsavorite garnet was first discovered by British geologist Campbell R. Bridges in the mountains of Lemsuko in north-east Tanzania in 1967. However, it was not until 1974 when Tiffany & Co. launched a campaign that the general public started to be acquainted with this newly found gemstone of brilliant, vibrant green colour. 
Tsavorite is a specific variety of the garnet group species grossular. Its colour ranges from spring-like light green, intense blue-green to deep forest green. Like all other varieties of garnet, tsavorite is simply a piece of pure, unadulterated nature. Therefore, it usually does not need to be treated with heat or oil. Its hardness of 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making the stone robust and less prone to shattering from daily wear, is also another reason of it to remain the popularity through decades.

A tsavorite garnet over 5 carats is very rare. Being offered in this auction includes this 36.15-carat tsavorite garnet ring intricately designed by the famous American brand, David Yurman, commissioned by a private collector. Of the brand’s signature look of the twisted cable design, the ring is full of the roots of artistry.

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Lot 58. 8.04 carats Colombian  emerald and diamond ring. Estimate: HK$2,200,000 - 3,200,000 5US$282,000 - 410,000). Sold for HK$2,640,000. 

Centring on a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 8.04 carats, flanked by trapezoid step-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.70 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Ring size: 7 

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 12097350, dated 25 September 2012, stating that the 8.04 carat emerald is natural, Green colour, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity enhancement; 

SSEF report numbered 87567, dated 20 September 2016, stating that the 8.041 carat emerald is natural, Green colour of medium strong saturation, of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity modification in fissures at the time of testing. 

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Glazed earthenware bowl, Vietnam, 7th-10th century. Height: 8.3 cm, Diameter: 23.2 cm, CIRC.340-1932 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2016.