A 'Longquan ' celadon vase. Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Photo China Guardian
H 12 cm. Estimate: HKD 80,000-120,000 (USD: 10,300-15,500)
Sotheby's, London, 8th Nov. 2006, Lot 54.
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A 'Longquan' celadon 'dragon' dish, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). Photo China Guardian
D 34 cm. Estimate: HKD 100,000-200,000 (USD: 12,900-25,800)
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A 'Longquan ' celadon vase. Mid-Ming Dynasty, 15th Century. Photo China Guardian
H 31.3 cm. Estimate: HKD 58,000-88,000 (USD: 7,500-11,400)
Sotheby's, New York, 22nd/23rd Sept. 2004, Lot 205.
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 8th Apr. 2009, Lot 1603.
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A biscuit-decorated Longquan celadon taper holder, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Photo China Guardian
H 24 cm. Estimate: HKD 400,000-600,000 (USD: 51,600-77,400)
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18 Karat White Gold, Green Opal and Diamond Ring and Earrings, Sifen Chang - Sotheby's
The ring centered by a cabochon green opal weighing 33.36 carats, within foliate surrounds set with round diamonds weighing 1.05 carats, size 6, with Chinese characters for Sifen Chang; the earrings of similar design set with two cabochon green opals weighing 8.30 carats and 8.04 carats, accented by round diamonds weighing 1.85 carats, with Chinese characters for Sifen Chang. With two signed boxes. Estimation: 30,000 - 40,000 USD
Accompanied by three Gübelin reports:
No. 12011020 stating that the 33.36 carat opal is Natural, with no indications of color enhancement.
No. 12011018 stating that the 8.30 carat opal is Natural, with no indications of color enhancement.
No. 12011019 stating that the 8.04 carat opal is Natural, with no indications of color enhancement
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Platinum, Opal and Diamond Brooch - Sotheby's
Designed as an insect with the wings en tremblant, with two cabochon opals measuring approximately 38.0 by 11.1 mm and 13.3 by 6.2 mm, accented by baguette, old European, single-cut and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats. Estimation: 6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Pair of Platinum, Moonstone and Diamond Earrings - Sotheby's
Set with eight cabochon moonstones weighing approximately 23.75 carats, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 8.45 carats. Estimation: 20,000 - 30,000 USD
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18 Karat Gold, Lavender Jadeite and Diamond Ring - Sotheby's
Centered by a lavender jadeite cabochon measuring approximately 21.5 by 17.8 by 9.6 mm, framed by 12 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, size 6¾. Estimation: 8,000 - 12,000 USD
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155163443 stating that the origin of color of the jadeite cannot be determined, with no indications of impregnation.
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A colored diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Set with a modified cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond, weighing approximately 31.97 carats, to the circular-cut diamond shoulders and hoop, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 6. Estimate: $700,000 – $1,000,000
With report 1152128564 dated 11 December 2012 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy yellow, natural color, VS1 clarity
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
A pair of diamond and colored diamond ear clips. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Each set with three circular-cut diamonds, weighing from approximately 1.66 to 1.00 carat, within a circular-cut pink diamond surround, mounted in platinum and pink gold. Estimate: $55,000 – $75,000
With six reports dated from 11 June to 15 October 2008 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds, weighing from approximately 1.66 to 1.00 carat, range from D to F color and are SI1 clarity
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
A famille-rose "Bird and flower" ruby-back dish. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo China Guardian
D 21 cm. Estimate: HKD 200,000-300,000 (USD: 25,800-38,700)
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A pink tourmaline, diamond and gold maltese cross brooch, by Verdura. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Centering upon a cushion-cut pink tourmaline, within a sculpted 18k gold surround with circular-cut diamond accents, mounted in 18k gold. Signed Verdura. Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
A tourmaline, sapphire and diamond starfish brooch, by Jean Schlumberger. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Designed as a sculpted gold starfish, set with oval-cut pink tourmalines with circular-cut diamond detail and pear-shaped sapphire trim, mounted in gold and platinum, circa 1945. Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger. Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
A blue and white stem cup, Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo China Guardian
D 14.5 cm. Estimate: HKD 300,000-400,000 (USD: 38,700-51,600)
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A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 22.30 carats, flanked on either side by a bullet-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
With report 12075001 dated 23 July 2012 from Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those of sapphires originating from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). No indications of heating
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
The single-cut diamond band decorated with square-cut sapphire geometric panels, each centering upon a circular-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, 7½ ins., with maker’s mark, in a Cartier red leather case. Signed Cartier, no. 70006. Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000
Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
A large blue and white bowl. Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo China Guardian
D 25.5 cm. Estimate: HKD 400,000-600,000 (USD: 51,600-77,400)
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A rare and small blue and white jar, Mark and Period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo China Guardian
H 6 cm. Estimate: HKD 150,000-250,000 (USD: 19,400-32,300)
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A huanghuali waisted side table. Early Qing Period, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Photo China Guardian
89×105×46 cm. Estimate: HKD 750,000-1,300,000 (USD: 96,800-167,800)
Reference: Wang Shixiang, Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture, 2 vols, Joint Publishing(HK)Ltd, Hong Kong, January, 1989, p.93.
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A large huanghuali square-corner display cabinet. Early Qing Period, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Photo China Guardian
190.5×106×55.8 cm. Estimate: HKD 3,800,000-5,800,000 (USD: 490,300-748,400)
Reference: Wang Shixiang, Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture, 2 vols, Joint Publishing(HK)Ltd, Hong Kong, January, 1989, p.147.
Wang Shixiang and Evarts Curtis, Masterpiece from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Tenth Union International Inc, Chicago and San Francisco, 1995, p.122.
Provenance: Christie’s New York.
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