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An Early Twentieth Century Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, by Tiffany & Co., Circa 1910

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Lot 585. An Early Twentieth Century Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, by Tiffany & Co., Circa 1910. Estimate HK$ 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 (€220,000 - 330,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The necklace composed of eighty-one graduated round to off-round natural pearls, measuring 10.1-5.1mm, completed by a marquise-cut diamond weighing 2.97 carats, signed Tiffany & Co., length 62.0cm

Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the natural pearls are of saltwater origin. Report number 81499, dated 25 August 2015.

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is E colour and SI1 clarity. Report number 2277117387, dated 9 October 2017.

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY


A superb blue and white brushpot, Transitional period

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A superb blue and white brushpot, Transitional period

A superb blue and white brushpot, Transitional period

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Lot 317. A superb blue and white brushpot, Transitional period. d. 18.6 cm, 7 3/8  in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

of cylindrical form, the exterior delicately painted in fine details with a scene from the story Fengshen yanyi, depicting Wen Zhong riding on a mo qilin and leading his equestrian soldiers battling against another group of equestrian warriors, all amongst ferocious leaping tigers and soaring cranes before a city gate, the rim encircled by a band of pine branches and the foot skirted with dabs of cobalt-blue splashes.

ProvenanceCollection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Note: This brushpot is striking for its dynamic and lively design that extends throughout the surface of the vessel. Rendered in fine almost pencilled lines, it depicts a scene from the story Fengshen yanyi/Investiture of the Gods, a major vernacular work written in the 16th century, narrating the military campaigns of the last evil king of the Shang dynasty against the sagacious founders of the Zhou dynasty. The central figure depicts the grand master to the King Zhou of Shang, Wen Zhong, mounted on the mythical animal mo qilin, the strongest among its kind. Although outnumbered by the opposing Zhou entourage led by a variety of deities, magicians and mounted cavalries bearing banners, he demonstrates his military prowess through his spiritual power to summon animals to fight against the enemy. Wen Zhong ultimately became the Daoist God of Thunder, Puhua tianzun, for his unprecedented loyalty and dedication to his people. 

Brushpots of this type were often adorned with scenes from popular literature, such as one in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Compendium of Collection in the Palace Museum. Ceramics, vol. 21, Shunzhi (1644 – 1661) and Kangxi (1662 – 1722) Period of Qing Dynasty (1), 2013, pl. 181; another sold in these rooms, 28th November 1979, lot 183; and a third sold at Christie's New York, 22nd March 2012, lot 1279.

An unusual large blue and white brush pot, Kangxi period (1662-1722) (2)

An unusual large blue and white brush pot, Kangxi period (1662-1722). 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high. Sold for 108,100 USD at Christie's New York, 22nd March 2012, lot 1279. © Christies Images Ltd 2012

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 Nov 2017, 02:00 PM 

A blue and white ewer, late Ming dynasty

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A blue and white ewer, late Ming dynasty

A blue and white ewer, late Ming dynasty

Lot 318. A blue and white ewer, late Ming dynasty. 20 cm, 7 7/8  in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKDCourtesy Sotheby's.

the pear-shaped body painted with three scholars seated in a garden with bamboo and plantain, between stylised tulip sprays and a floral band at the neck and pendent lappets above the foot, the curved spout and the C-shaped handle painted with clouds.

ProvenanceCollection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family. 

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 Nov 2017, 02:00 PM 

A blue and white jar and cover, Transitional period

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A blue and white jar and cover, Transitional period

Lot 319. A blue and white jar and cover, Transitional period. 25.4 cm, 10 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKDCourtesy Sotheby's.

of ovoid form, painted with ladies and children at play in a garden, the flat cover with further boys and overhanging floral sprays.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family. 

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 Nov 2017, 02:00 PM 

An Impressive Ruby and Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston

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Lot 618. An Impressive Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate HK$ 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 (€220,000 - 330,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The necklace set with thirty-three cabochon rubies, accented by brilliant, pear and marquise-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 60.00 carats total, rubies approximately 160.00 carats total, Jacques Timey maker's mark for Harry Winston, indistinct signature, length 42.6cm

Accompanied by a SSEF report stating that the thirty-three natural rubies have no indications of heat treatment and originate from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 85463, dated 6 April 2016.

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

An extremely rare imperial qiangjin and tianqi ‘Dragon’ chrysanthemum-shaped dish, Jiajing incised and gilt mark and period

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Lot 8007. An extremely rare imperial qiangjin and tianqi Dragon’ chrysanthemum-shaped dish, Jiajing incised and gilt six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566). Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000 (USD 154,402 - USD 231,603). © Christies Images Ltd 2017 

The dish is delicately worked with forty-eight narrow fluted sides with pointed tips radiating from a slightly recessed centre and continuing on the exterior across the foot, each incised and gilt on both sides to represent the feathers of a peacock around a central roundel finely etched and gilt with a scaly sinuous dragon descending through a leafy peony spray filled with polychrome lacquer. The base is covered with a dark brown lacquer with an incised and gilt Jiajing six-character reign mark in a vertical line to the centre. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box.

Provenance.: The Funabashi Family Collection
Collection of Shinomura Toun
A Japanese private collection
Sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1 December 2010, lot 3081

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Label inscribed with the provenance

NoteDuring the mid-Ming period, the combination of qiangjin and tianqi was employed for use on imperial lacquer, and the present dish is a good example of the high quality of the works that were produced.

Two dishes of comparable size and identical design are known. The first, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, was included in the exhibition, Carving the Subtle Radiance of Colors: Treasured Lacquerware in the National Palace Museum, 2007, p.104, no. 093. The second, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in Lacquer Wares of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, the Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2006, p. 201, no. 159 (fig. 1).

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Imperial qiangjin and tianqi 'Dragon' chrysanthemum-shaped dish, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566), Collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Christie's. Important Ming Imperial Works of Art from The Le Cong Tang Collection Evening Sale, 27 November 2017, Hong Kong

A Ruby and Diamond Ring

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Lot 599. A 10.65 carats Cabochon Star Burma Mogok Ruby and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$ 800,000 - 1,000,000 (€87,000 - 110,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Designed as a four-leaf clover, centring a cabochon star ruby, weighing 10.65 carats, the leaves pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total, ring size 6.

Accompanied by an AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report stating that the natural star ruby has no indications of heat treatment and originates from Burma (Myanmar). Report number CS 8086988, dated 28 September 2017.

Accompanied by a GRS report stating that the natural star ruby has no indications of thermal treatment and originates from Burma (Mogok, Myanmar). Report number GRS2012-112517, dated 19 November 2012. 

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Carved black lacquerware eight-lobed dish, Late Yuan to early Ming dynasty, second half of the 14th century

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Eight-lobed dish with peacock-and-peony décor. Carved black lacquerware, Late Yuan to early Ming dynasty, second half of the 14th century. Diameter: 27.2cm Height: 2.8cm© National Palace Museum, Taipei.


A Diamond Single-Stone Ring, by Harry Winston, 1973

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Lot 621. A 10.27 carats H colour and VVS1 clarity Diamond Single-Stone Ring, by Harry Winston, 1973. Estimate HK$ 1,450,000 - 1,600,000 (€160,000 - 170,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The marquise-cut diamond, weighing 10.27 carats, between tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulderssigned Winston, Jacques Timey maker's mark, ring size 5¾, original case.

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the diamond is H colour and VVS1 clarity. Report number 1186783769, dated 4 October 2017.

Accompanied by a Harry Winston receipt and Insurance Valuation letter, both dated 1973

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Carved lacquerware Round box with cloud-and-ju-i décor, Yuan Dynasty, 14th Century

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Carved lacquerware Round box with cloud-and-ju-i décor, Yuan Dynasty, 14th Century, Diameter: 8.4cm Height: 3.9cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

An Impressive Diamond and Coloured Diamond Ring, by Stephen Webster, 2017

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Lot 623. An Impressive 10.03 carats E colour and VS2 clarity Diamond and Coloured Diamond Ring, by Stephen Webster, 2017. Estimate HK$ 1,500,000 - 2,200,000 (€160,000 - 240,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 10.03 carats, within an openwork 'thunderbolt' frame set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, some of pink tint, further highlighted by marquise-cut diamonds, remaining diamonds approximately 3.90 carats total, signed SW, maker's marks, London hallmark, ring size 6.

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the 10.03 carat diamond is E colour and VS2 clarity. Report number 7181102577, dated 5 September 2014.

Stephen Webster
Starting out on the jeweller's bench in London's Hatton Garden, Webster began his love of jewellery design at the young age of 16. Within a short period, Webster built a reputation on a foundation of technical excellence and over the years became highly regarded as one of the most prominent jewellery designers of his generation. Webster is known for his thought-provoking, iconic and infinitely beautiful jewellery designs. 
This passion for traditional goldsmithing and distinctly British heritage remains at the heart of the brand today. Inspired by music, fashion, literature and art, this London-based luxury jewellery brand has an inimitable style created by the bold combination of innovative design, attention to detail, together with the finest materials. 
Founded since 1982, Stephen Webster is celebrated for creating modern classics with an eternally chic and glamorous persona, with over 150 points of sale worldwide and flagship stores in London and Beverly Hills.

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Carved red lacquerware Round box with peony décor, Ming dynasty, Yongle reign (1403-1424)

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Carved red lacquerware Round box with peony décor, Ming dynasty, Yongle reign (1403-1424). Diameter: 26.5cm Height: 7.8cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Carved red lacquerware Round box with scene of appreciating plum blossoms, Ming dynasty, Xuande reign (1426-1435)

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Carved red lacquerware Round box with scene of appreciating plum blossoms, Ming dynasty, Xuande reign (1426-1435).  Diameter: 13.8cm Height: 15.1cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Carved polychrome lacquerware Round box with décor of dragons and the Eight Treasures, Ming dynasty, Jiajing reign (1522-1566)

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Carved polychrome lacquerware Round box with décor of dragons and the Eight Treasures, Ming dynasty, Jiajing reign (1522-1566). Diameter: 32.0cm Height: 17.5cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

A Fine Emerald and Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston

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Lot 622. A Fine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace, by Harry WinstonEstimate HK$ 1,900,000 - 2,500,000 (€210,000 - 270,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The front set with three step-cut emeralds, each within a pear-shaped diamond surround, connected by marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a smaller step-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamond clasp at the back to a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 38.20 carats total, emeralds approximately 15.65 carats total, maker's marks, unsigned, detachable to become three sections, length 38.5cm.

Accompanied by two AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) reports stating that the 4.52 and 3.70 carat natural emeralds have no indications of clarity enhancement and originate from Colombia. Report numbers 1081732 and 1081733, dated 22 March 2017.

Accompanied by an AGL (American Gemological Laboratories) report stating that the 6.72 carat natural emerald has minor indications of traditional clarity enhancement and originates from Colombia. Report number 8086431, dated 14 June 2017. 

ProvenanceA pair of emerald and diamond earrings and an emerald and diamond brooch/pendant, by Harry Winston, sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, Rare Jewels and Jadeite auction, 31 May 2017, lot 600 and 601, were purchased together at Harry Winston in London and once formed part of the same collection.

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A Fine 6.04 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Brooch-Pendant Necklace, by Harry Winston. Sold for HK$ 2,220,000 (€240,927) at Bonhams Hong Kong, Rare Jewels and Jadeite auction, 31 May 2017, lot 600 

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A Fine Pair of 6.85 and 6.18 carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings, by Harry Winston. Sold for HK$ 3,240,000 (€351,623at Bonhams Hong Kong, Rare Jewels and Jadeite auction, 31 May 2017, lot 601

Harry Winston's jewellery empire began in 1926, with the acquisition of the Arabella Huntington collection of jewels. Mrs Huntington, the wife of the railroad magnate Mr Henry E. Huntington, had one of the world's most superlative jewellery collections, predominantly purchased from top Parisian jewellers, such as Cartier. Winston modified the pieces to appeal to more modern tastes thereby showcasing both his distinctive talent for business as well as design.  

He opened his first store in New York in 1932. Above all, Harry Winston understood the importance of marketing. Under his direction, the company marked the release of the 50th anniversary of the musical - The Wizard of Oz - with a replica of Dorothy's ruby slippers. Winston recreated the slippers setting them with 4,600 rubies, valued at over US$3 million. They were thought to be the most expensive pair of shoes ever made, and the news reached a world-wide audience. Some of the world's most renowned gemstones featured on and off-screen were owned by Harry Winston, hence his legendary nickname - 'Jeweller to the Stars'.

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY


Four-lobed box with décor of dragons and characters, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)

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Four-lobed box with décor of dragons and characters, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795). Filled-in lacquerware. Diameter: 12.5cm Height: 7cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

An important jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklace

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Lot 581. An important intense lavender jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklaceEstimate HK$ 1,950,000 - 2,500,000 (€210,000 - 270,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Composed of seventy-one translucent jadeite beads of intense lavender colour, measuring 11.9-7.8mm, spaced by ruby and diamond-set rondelles, completed by a clasp set with rose and brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.20 carats total, length 80.8cm

Accompanied by a Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report stating that the selected natural fei cui (jadeite jade) has no resin detected. Report number KJ 96841, both dated 13 October 2017.

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Carved red lacquerware Mallet-shaped vase with floral décor, Ming dynasty, Yongle reign (1403-1424)

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Carved red lacquerware Mallet-shaped vase with floral décor, Ming dynasty, Yongle reign (1403-1424). Diameter at base: 9.2cm Height: 16.3cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

The vase is long-necked with straight neck and base. The base is applied  with black lacquer, while the mouth of the vase is decorated with a pattern made up of a smaller square within a larger square. Flowers cover the entire vessel, with scrolling floral décor at the neck that is skillfully arranged to accommodate four flowers in full bloom: two peonies at the base, and a camellia and a gardenia above. The rest of the bottle is separated from the neck by a straight line, with branches that carefully separate interweaving flowers: a gardenia, chrysanthemum and camellia in the upper layer, and a camellia, peony and gardenia in the lower layer. The gently entwining branches and full flowers are perfect decoration for the elegant, graceful vase. When one observes the vase more closely, one can see the yellow background through the gaps between the flowers and leaves, as if there are deep, blooming bushes in the shadows. The layers of lacquer are extremely thick, so that the petals of the flowers can be arranged with differences in depth, giving them a particularly realistic appearance. The brocaded flower pistils and the vividly streching veins on the leaves emphasize the conscientious design of the painter and the skilful engraving of craftman. This vase was also carefully grinded so that "the engraving edges are unmarked and the contours are rounded ", demonstrating the ultimate in skilful "carved red lacquerware" technique. Both the shape of the vessel and the style of flowers are a new fashion in Ming Dynasty lacquerware.

A Fancy Coloured Diamond and Diamond Necklace, by Salavetti

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Lot 567. A Fancy Coloured Diamond and Diamond Necklace, by Salavetti. Estimate HK$ 1,200,000 - 1,600,000 (€130,000 - 170,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The pear-shaped diamond, weighing 4.17 carats, suspended from a row of marquise-cut diamonds, completed by a necklace set with similarly cut diamonds, of various tints, remaining diamonds approximately 42.70 carats total, signed Salavetti, necklace length 42.5cm, drop length 5.3cm

Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the 4.17 carat diamond is natural Fancy Deep Greenish Yellow colour and SI1 clarity. Report number 1172201202, dated 4 August 2015.  

Also accompanied by ten GIA reports stating that the selected marquise-cut diamonds are of natural colour. Reports dated 30 and 31 August 2016. 

Weight Colour Report Number 
0.80ct Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow 5171816669 
0.69ct Fancy Pink 6173816624 
0.63ct Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow 5171816646 
0.54ct Light Green-Yellow 1172816653 
0.52ct Light Pink 6177816645 
0.49ct Fancy Yellow 2175816623 
0.48ct Fancy Dark Green-Grey 2175816548 
0.47ct Light Pink 5172816546 
0.46ct Fancy Pink 5171816551 
0.42ct Fancy Intense Yellow 5172816549  

Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 26 Nov 2017, 14:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

Gold-etched lacquerware Sutra covers with décor of lotus petals and the Eight Treasures, Ming Dynasty, 15th Century

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Gold-etched lacquerware Sutra covers with décor of lotus petals and the Eight Treasures, Ming Dynasty, 15th Century. Length: 72.5cm Width: 26.3cm Height: 3.4cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

There are two rectangular canon boards as a pair of sutra covers.  The front piece contains inscriptions etched with gold filling within the lotus-petal shaped niche in the center of the reverse side. The Chinese and Tibetan characters “ Lushi jiesin jing di liu pin fenbie jielu pin” on the board annotate: this is one chapter of the set of the bKa’-‘gyur ( Ganjur in Chinese), the Tibetan Buddhist canon, which was printed in Peking in 1410 by order of the Ming emperor Chengzu.  The surface is curved, higher at the center, and the vertical edges are decorated with an animal mask and floral scrolls. On the surface of the boards, the center is a rectangular shape with edging, decorated with lotus branches and petals, while the outer borders are trapezium in shape. On one board is painted three jewels with outward extending rays upon the central precious vase seat; the seat extends its branches to the left and right to two other lotus seats on each side, on which are placed from left to right a Wheel of Dhama, an umbrella, twin fish and treasure vase. The surface of the other board is decorated with umbrella, treasure shell, lotus and entwining snakes. The outer boarders are decorated with lotus petals and floral scrolls.  The lacquer layers are solid, while the gold engraving is neatly done, creating an overall impression of great solemnity.

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