A Canton enamel bowl and cover, Qianlong seal mark but 19th century
A Canton enamel bowl and cover, Qianlong seal mark but 19th century. Photo Bonhams.Decorated all over with dragons in various colours amidst clouds and on a yellow ground, (damages), 7.5cm high....
View ArticleA Canton enamel jardinière, 19th century
A Canton enamel jardinière, 19th century. Photo Bonhams.Of rectangular form, each side decorated with a central lotus and two facing archaic stylised dragons, reserved on a turquoise blue ground with...
View ArticleA cloisonné bowl, Late Ming
A cloisonné bowl, Late Ming. Photo Bonhams.The interior decorated with a central cruciform medallion and ribbon, framed by four horses galloping above turbulent waves, the exterior decorated with four...
View ArticleA Kraak porcelain blue and white bottle vase, Wanli
A Kraak porcelain blue and white bottle vase, Wanli. Photo Bonhams.Of ribbed pear shape, painted in six vertical panels with precious objects spaced by flowers issuing from rockwork, the neck bearing...
View ArticleImpressive and Rare Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Impressive and Rare Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Photo Sotheby'sSuspending a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 102.61 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a double-strand...
View ArticleVery Fine Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, David Webb
Very Fine Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, David Webb. Photo Sotheby'sComposed of twenty cushion-shaped sapphires together weighing 46.44 carats, interspersed with pear-shaped diamonds together weighing...
View ArticleExceptional Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Exceptional Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Photo Sotheby'sCentring on a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 20.04 carats, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, the triple-split mount set throughout with...
View ArticleVery Rare Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Very Rare Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Pendent Earrings. Photo Sotheby'sEach suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 9.46 and 8.55 carats respectively, surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, to a...
View ArticleA reticulated porcelain snuff bottle, Wang Bingrong, 1820-1870
A reticulated porcelain snuff bottle, Wang Bingrong, 1820-1870. Photo Bonhams.Of rounded rectangular form, the lip with a clear glaze, the oval foot rim unglazed, the foot with an inscribed...
View ArticleAn unusual inscribed porcelain snuff bottle, Zhou Honglai, Late Qing Dynasty
An unusual inscribed porcelain snuff bottle, Zhou Honglai, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.Of flattened ovoid form with a straight neck and rounded lip and with an unglazed oval foot rim, one face...
View ArticleA porcelain snuff bottle with quail, 1860-1880
A porcelain snuff bottle with quail, 1860-1880. Photo Bonhams.Of rounded rectangular form with sloping shoulders, with a rounded concave lip, and an unglazed oval foot rim, the body deftly painted with...
View ArticleA molded porcelain snuff bottle, Qianlong period
A molded porcelain snuff bottle, Qianlong period. Photo Bonhams.Of double gourd form, the body molded in high relief with a leafy stalk running from the mouth to the foot, with overlapping five petal...
View ArticleA pair of Miyao bronze figures. By Miyao Eisuke, Meiji period (late 19th...
A pair of Miyao bronze figures. By Miyao Eisuke, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Bonhams.The two warriors with their weapons at the ready finely cast in bronze with gilt details, the first...
View ArticleA Miyao bronze figure of an oni. By the Miyao workshop, Meiji period (late...
A Miyao bronze figure of an oni. By the Miyao workshop, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Bonhams.The repentant demon finely cast in priest's robes, chanting a Buddhist prayer and carrying a...
View ArticleAn impressive pair of Miyao bronze candelabra. By the Miyao workshop, Meiji...
An impressive pair of Miyao bronze candelabra. By the Miyao workshop, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Bonhams.Finely cast as a pair of samurai bearing a rich brown patina, wearing ornate robes...
View ArticleA fine silver presentation vase with mixed metal decoration. By the Kobayashi...
A fine silver presentation vase with mixed metal decoration. By the Kobayashi Company, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Bonhams.The tapering ovoid body decorated with a cast and repousse design...
View ArticleA Highly Important Jadeite Bead, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Cartier, circa 1933
A Highly Important Jadeite Bead, Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Cartier, circa 1933. Photo Sotheby'sComposed of twenty-seven graduated jadeite beads of highly translucent bright emerald green colour,...
View ArticleHighly Important Jadeite Bangle
Highly Important Jadeite Bangle. Photo Sotheby'sThe highly translucent oval bangle of emerald green colour, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside. Inner diameter and thickness...
View ArticleSpectacular diamond necklace, Nirav Modi
Spectacular diamond necklace, Nirav Modi. Photo Sotheby'sSet with seventeen brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 10.51 carats to 1.27 carats, spaced by brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, the...
View ArticleSotheby's Hong Kong announces Fine Chinese Paintings Spring Sale to be held...
Qi Baishi(1864 – 1957), An Assemblage of Fruits. Photo Sotheby'sHONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong Fine Chinese Paintings Spring Sale 2014 will take place on 7 April at the Hong Kong Convention and...
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