Lot 103. A pair of gilt-bronze mounted blue enamelled stoneware vases, Chinese, 18th century, the mounts Louis XV, circa 1750. Haut. 32 cm. ; Height 12 2/3 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 €. Lot sold 22,500 €. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the naturalistic base decorated with reeds. Quantity: 2
Provenance: Accorsi Gallery, Turin
Sotheby's. Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d'art, Paris, 11 Apr 2018
Lot 305. A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Fahua enamelled stoneware stools, the stoneware Chinese, Ming, 16th-17th centuries, the mounts French, 19th century. Haut. 44 cm., diam. 38 cm.; Height 17 1/4 in., diameter 15 in. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 €. Lot sold 18,750 €. Courtesy Sotheby's.
in barrel-shape, with cranes and lotus, each stool with two handles, the mounts Rocaille; (one cover and one stool restored). Quantity: 2
Sotheby's. Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d'art, Paris, 11 Apr 2018
Lot 94. A porcelain figure of Hotei seated, Japan, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century with a gilt-bronze mount, German, circa 1740. Haut. 30 cm., larg. 21 cm. ; Height 11 3/4 in., width 8 1/4 in. Estimate 5,000 — 8,000 €. Lot sold 13,750 €. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the headdress decorated with hard stones and glass and rose leaves; (restorations to the porcelain)
Provenance: Accorsi Gallery, Turin
Sotheby's. Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d'art, Paris, 11 Apr 2018
Lot 61. A gilt-bronze mounted Chinese celadon porcelain bowl, the mounts in Régence style, 19th century, signed Henry Dasson. Haut. 12 cm., diam. 25 cm. ; Height 4 3/4 in., diam. 10 1/4 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 €. Lot sold 11,250 €. Courtesy Sotheby's.
the handles with female masks, signed Henry Dasson et Cie 1890 on the lower rim.
Sotheby's. Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d'art, Paris, 11 Apr 2018
Lot 167. A rare fancy intense pink diamond, weighing approximately 8.42 carats and diamond ring. Estimate USD 4,000,000 - USD 6,000,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Set with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy intense pink diamond, weighing approximately 8.42 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum and rose gold.
Accompanied by report no. 5161289963 dated 7 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy intense pink, natural color, VVS1 clarity; also accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond is potentially Internally Flawless
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 100. An exceptional twin-stone colored diamond and diamond ring, by Cartier. Estimate USD 3,000,000 - USD 5,000,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Of crossover design, set with a pear modified brilliant-cut fancy intense pink diamond, weighing approximately 2.85 carats, and a pear brilliant-cut fancy vivid blue diamond, weighing approximately 2.42 carats, to the baguette-cut diamond shoulders and circular-cut diamond gallery, ring size 5 1/2, with French assay mark for platinum. Signed Cartier, no. HSS167, with maker's mark.
Accompanied by report no. 2195137499 dated 1 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy intense pink, natural color, I1 clarity
With report no. 2195137487 dated 28 February 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy vivid blue, natural color, VS2 clarity.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 99. A superb twin-stone colored diamond and diamond ring. Estimate USD 2,500,000 - USD 3,500,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Of crossover design, set with a pear brilliant-cut fancy vivid blue diamond, weighing approximately 2.10 carats, and a pear brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.98 carats, flanked by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, ring size 5 3/4, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 2195127117 dated 6 March 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond, weighing approximately 2.10 carats, is fancy vivid blue, natural color, VS1 clarity
With a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIb diamond. Type IIb diamonds are very rare in nature and contains small amounts of boron that can give rise to a blue or gray coloration. An unusual property of Type IIb diamonds is that they are semi-conductors and conduct electricity. Historically, the ancient mines of India produced occasional blue diamonds but today the most significant source is limited to the Cullinan (formerly Premier) Mine in South Africa. Among famous gem diamonds, the 70.21 carat Idol’s Eye and the 45.52 carat Hope are examples of Type IIb.
With report no. 1196120023 dated 16 February 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond, weighing approximately 1.98 carats, is D color, VS1 clarity.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 211. A magnificent D color, VVS1 clarity Type IIa diamond 'Thread' ring weighing approximately 22.76 carats, by JAR. Estimate USD 2,500,000 - USD 3,500,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Set with an elongated oval brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 22.76 carats, within a diamond-set two-tiered threadwork gallery and hoop, mounted in platinum, in a JAR pink leather fitted case. Signed JAR, Paris.
Accompanied by report no. 14150450 dated 30 January 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity.
With a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa.
Provenance: Previously sold at Christie's New York, Magnificent Jewels from the Collection of Ellen Barkin, 10 October 2006, Lot 102
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 166. A superb multi-gem and diamond 'Moghul' pendant-brooch, by JAR. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
The top designed as a stylized bombé architectural turret, pavé-set with circular-cut amethysts, centering upon a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 14.77 carats, within a border of single-cut diamonds, to the single-cut diamond cap suspending a natural pearl tassel, the reverse decorated with single-cut diamond detail, with detachable neckchain set with single-cut diamond stations, 1999, 5 ins. (brooch), 14 1/2 ins. (neckchain), mounted in silver and 18k gold, in a JAR pink leather case.
Accompanied by report no. 1090158 dated 15 February 2018 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka), no gemological evidence of heat or clarity enhancement.
Literature: JAR, JAR Paris, 2002, plate no. 162
Note: Sold to benefit The Art for Justice Fund
The Art for Justice Fund, started by philanthropist Agnes Gund in partnership with the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, is a five-year initiative that uniquely connects the ingenuity of criminal justice advocates and the creativity of artists to address the crisis of mass incarceration in America.
“The Art for Justice Fund invests in organizations and artists doing critical work to advance criminal justice reform,” said Helena Huang, project director for the Art for Justice Fund. “Over the next five years, we aim to reduce our country’s harmful reliance on prisons and jails, and instead to increase community investments in health and public safety.”
In November 2017, the Art for Justice Fund announced the first round of grant recipients in the areas of criminal justice reform and the arts. With awards ranging from $100,000 to $7.5 million, a total of $22 million was awarded to 30 innovative programs that seek to safely reduce prison populations, strengthen education and employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people, and humanize people affected by the criminal justice system.
“My hope is that the work supported by the Art for Justice Fund will help create a groundswell that drives reforms well beyond these specific programs,” said Agnes Gund. “The problem of mass incarceration touches every community across the country, and we need to work together to find creative solutions to build a better, safer future for all our children.”
Philanthropists, collectors and other donors continue to add their donations of support to the Art for Justice Fund. Christie’s is honored to be offering for sale this important ‘Moghul’ jewel by JAR, the proceeds of which will directly and entirely benefit the Art for Justice Fund.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 212. An exceptional fancy intense blue diamond VS1 clarity weighing approximately 3.09 carats and diamond ring. Estimate USD 3,000,000 - USD 5,000,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Set with a rectangular-cut fancy intense blue diamond, weighing approximately 3.09 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 5172772572 dated 19 August 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy intense blue, natural color, VS1 clarity.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 87. A rectangular-cut diamond E color VS1 clarity ring, weighing approximately 33.46 carats. Estimate USD 1,650,000 - USD 1,800,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 33.46 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 2195037833 dated 24 January 2018 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is E color, VS1 clarity.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot. 205. An important D color, Internally Flawless clarity round brilliant-cut diamond ring, weighing approximately 12.19 carats. Estimate USD 1,200,000 - USD 1,800,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
The round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 12.19 carats.
Accompanied by report no. 15192160 dated 18 September 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity, with excellent cut, polish and symmetry; also accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond is improvable.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 72. An important Ceylon 58.00 and 28.51 carats sapphire and diamond necklace, by Cartier. Estimate USD 1,000,000 - USD 1,500,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Suspending a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 58.00 carats, joined to a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 28.51 carats, by a modified square-cut diamond, weighing approximately 4.13 carats, to the two-row circular-cut diamond-set navette-shaped link neckchain, accented by square-cut diamonds, 14 ins., with French assay marks for platinum and 18k white gold, in a Cartier red case. Signed Cartier, no. 770836.
Accompanied by report no. 1090790 dated 12 March 2018 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire, weighing approximately 58.00 carats, would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with no gemological evidence of heat.
With report no. 1090789 dated 12 March 2018 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire, weighing approximately 28.51 carats, would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with no gemological evidence of heat.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 209. A 2.81 carats fancy intense blue diamond VVS1 clarity, and diamond ring. Estimate USD 1,000,000 - USD 1,500,000. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.
Set with a modified square brilliant-cut fancy intense blue diamond, weighing approximately 2.81 carats, with pavé-set diamond shoulders, ring size 6, mounted in platinum.
Accompanied by report no. 2173744147 dated 16 August 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy intense blue, natural color, VVS1 clarity.
Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 17 April 2018
Lot 2216. A Yaozhou carved celadon bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279); 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 260,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 300,000 © Christie’s Images Limited 2013
Of rounded conical form with a bowstring band below the rim on the exterior, the bowl is carved on the interior with a single lotus bloom borne on a scrolling leafy tendril below a faintly incised line border. The bowl is covered with an olive-green glaze with the exception of the unglazed foot.
Note: A Yaozhou celadon bowl carved with this design, in the Tokyo National Museum, is illustrated by J. Wirgin, Sung Ceramic Designs, vol. II, Stockholm, 1970, pl. 9c, along with a bowl, formerly in the Eumorfopoulos Collection, pl. 9a, and another example, pl. 9b.
Christie’s. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013
Lot 2224. A Longquan celadon vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 5 1/2 in. (14.4 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 250,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 275,000© Christie’s Images Limited 2013
The vase is finely potted with a globular body rising from a slightly tapered foot to a wide cylindrical neck flaring to an everted rim, covered with an even glaze of sea-green tone thinning to pale celadon at the rim, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: Previously in the collection of Mochiaki Hachisuka (1846-1918), the 14th and final Daimo of the Tokushima Domain, Awa Province. The Hachisuka Family ruled the Tokushima Domain from the early 1600s until the beginning of the 20th century.
Christie’s. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013
Lot 2225. A small Guan tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 300,000 © Christie’s Images Limited 2013
The censer is potted with a compressed globular body supported on three cabriole feet and surmounted by a cylindrical neck rising to a flat everted rim, with three narrow, tapering flanges beginning at a slight ridge on the shoulder and trailing down each leg. The censer is covered with a finely crackled glaze of greyish-green tone, revealing the brownish-grey body at the feet, silver openwork cover, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1960s
Christie’s. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013
Lot 2227. A Jian 'hare's fur' tea bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 212,500 © Christie’s Images Limited 2013
The sides of the deep rounded bowl rise to an indentation before the silver-bound rim. The bowl is covered with a black glaze streaked with russet markings ending in a thick line with droplets above the foot to expose the dark greyish-brown stoneware body, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: In the collection of a Japanese nobleman durign the Edo Period (1603-1868) (according to the inscription on the box).
Christie’s. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013
Lot 2228. A Qingbai moulded 'Phoenix' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 7 in. (17.7 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price realised HKD 87,500© Christie’s Images Limited 2013
The conical bowl stands on a short foot ring and has wide flaring sides. It is moulded in the interior with two phoenix interspersed with peony sprays below a band of keyfret, and covered with a translucent bluish glaze stopping around the foot, Japanese wood box.
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s.
Christie’s. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013
Lot 123. Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pearl and Enamel Bracelet, Lacloche Frères, France, circa 1927. Estimate 250,000 — 300,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's
Designed as a band centered on a pearl measuring approximately 9.8 x 9.6 mm, depicting two snakes set with buff-top emeralds and rubies, pavé-set with old European and single-cut diamonds, and applied with black enamel, length 7¼ inches, with French assay marks; circa 1927. With fitted box.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note that the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, New York, 18 avr. 2018, 10:00 AM