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18 karat gold, sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl bracelet
18 karat gold, sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl bracelet. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.The multi-strand bracelet composed of 170 cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.9 to 3.8 mm, the clasp of...
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A pair of sapphire and citrine flower brooches, by Taffin
A pair of sapphire and citrine flower brooches, by Taffin. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013Comprising two flower brooches, each centering upon a cushion-cut sapphire, to the pear-shaped cabochon citrine...
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An Yixing stoneware 'pine tree' brush washer, Signed Shi Ying
An Yixing stoneware 'pine tree' brush washer, Signed Shi Ying. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Naturalistically and superbly potted to resemble a section of pine tree trunk, the exterior carved in high relief...
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An Yixing stoneware seated figure of Guanyin, Signed Shi Dabin
An Yixing stoneware seated figure of Guanyin, Signed Shi Dabin. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Seated in a relaxed posture with the left leg pendant and right leg tucked underneath, the Goddess of Mercy with...
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Emerald, diamond and ruby watch-bangle, Chara Wen
Emerald, diamond and ruby watch-bangle, Chara Wen. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. The case modelled as an orchid flowerhead centring on a heart-shaped emerald weighing 4.87 carats, pavé-set with...
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A fine and rare pair of huanghuali lamphanger chairs, dengguayi, 17th century
A fine and rare pair of huanghuali lamphanger chairs, dengguayi, 17th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Each rising to a subtly curved top rail with protruding ends, situated above slightly bent back...
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A huanghuali waisted corner-leg side table, banzhuo, 17th century
A huanghuali waisted corner-leg side table, banzhuo, 17th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The tri-panel at the upper surface set within a rectangular frame and separated by a grooved border, the...
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Impressive diamond ring
Impressive diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Centring on a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 11.33 carats, to a stylised mount set with oval rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds extending to the...
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Diamond ring
Diamond ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. Centring on a heart-shaped diamond weighing 10.32 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Ring size: 5½. Estimation 5,500,000 — 6,500,000 HKDAccompanied by GIA...
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A fine zitan corner-leg waistless table, tiaozhuo, 17th century
A fine zitan corner-leg waistless table, tiaozhuo, 17th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams.Finely worked in austere and elegant rectangular form with the top panel enclosed within a frame separated by a...
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Cartier Chinese Mythical Creature Mystery Clock
Cartier Chinese Mythical Creature Mystery Clock. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.A large, very rare and important yellow gold, diamond, rock crystal, smokey quartz, onyx and black agate mystery clock circa...
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Grand carreau de Damas, Syrie, Damas, Deuxième moitié du XVIe siècle, Empire...
Grand carreau de Damas, Syrie, Damas, Deuxième moitié du XVIe siècle, Empire Ottoman. Photo Boisgirard et AssociésPâte siliceuse à décor peint sous glaçure incolore transparente.Hauteur : 25 ; Largeur...
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Probably Italian, late 16th-early 17th century, Finger ring
Probably Italian, late 16th-early 17th century, Finger ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's gold, with a scalloped bezel set with an oval garnet - bezel: 14mm., 9/16 in. - ring size R. Estimation 4,000 —...
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Carreau Iznik,Turquie, Iznik, circa 1530, Empire Ottoman
Carreau Iznik,Turquie, Iznik, circa 1530, Empire Ottoman. Photo Boisgirard et AssociésCéramique siliceuse à décor polychrome peint sous glaçure transparente. Hauteur : 25 ; Largeur : 24,3 cm....
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Spanish, second half 16th century, Pendant crucifix
Spanish, second half 16th century, Pendant crucifix. Photo courtesy Sotheby's the cross with a cartellino inscribed: INRI in black enamel, enamelled gold with pearls: 7.2cm., 2 7/8 in overall....
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Rare Carreau Safavide, Iran, Probablement Khwaja Rabi Mausoleum à Meched,...
Rare Carreau Safavide, Iran, Probablement Khwaja Rabi Mausoleum à Meched, circa 1620, Époque Safavide. Photo Boisgirard et AssociésPâte siliceuse, à décor polychrome sous glaçure incolore transparente....
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Probably South German, mid to late 16th century, finger ring
Probably South German, mid to late 16th century, finger ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sgold, the square bezel with scrollwork, set with a glass paste replacement - bezel: 11mm., 7/16 in. ring size U....
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Miroir aux sphinx affrontés. Iran oriental ou Anatolie, Dynastie Seldjoukide,...
Miroir aux sphinx affrontés. Iran oriental ou Anatolie, Dynastie Seldjoukide, XIIe-XIIIe siècle. Photo Boisgirard et AssociésBronze moulé. Diamètre : 11 cm. (Belle patine verte). Estimation : 1 200 / 1...
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French, circa 1600, finger ring
French, circa 1600, finger ring. Photo courtesy Sotheby's the reverse of the bezel inscribed with the Jesuit symbol: IHS with a cross and two nails; enamelled gold, with a circular bezel set with rock...
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Italian, Venice, 16th century, Incense boat
Italian, Venice, 16th century, Incense boat. Photo courtesy Sotheby's painted and partially gilt enamel on copper; 11 by 31 by 11cm., 4¼ by 12 1/8 by 4¼in. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 GBPProvenance:...
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