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Ruby and diamond ring, early 20th century and later
Burmese ruby and diamond ring, early 20th century and later. Estimate 48,000 — 53,000 CHF (45,283 - 50,000 EUR). Photo Sotheby'sCollet-set with a fancy-cut ruby, surrounded with single-cut diamonds,...
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Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1900
Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1900. Estimate 39,000 — 59,000 CHF (36,793 - 55,660 EUR). Photo Sotheby'sDesigned as a bat, the wings pavé-set with circular-cut rubies and diamonds, the eyes composed of...
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Ruby, diamond and enamel brooch, Philippe Wolfers, circa 1900
Ruby, diamond and enamel brooch, Philippe Wolfers, circa 1900. Estimate 32,000 — 53,000 CHF (30,189 - 50,000 EUR). Photo Sotheby'sDesigned as a winged insect, the wings applied with plique-à-jour...
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Ruby and diamond pendant, late 19th century
Ruby and diamond pendant, late 19th century. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 CHF (9,434 - 14,151 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.Set with an oval ruby within a graduated frame of cushion-shaped diamonds, suspended from...
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Ruby and diamond brooch, late 19th century
Ruby and diamond brooch, late 19th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 CHF (18,868 - 28,302 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.Designed as a butterfly with wings en tremblant, set throughout with circular-cut and...
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Natural pearl, ruby and diamond choker, early 20th century and later
Property from the estate of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe. Natural pearl, Burmese ruby and diamond choker, early 20th century and later. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 CHF (28,302 - 47,170 EUR). Photo...
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Ruby and diamond necklace
Property of a European noble family. Ruby and diamond necklace. Estimate 78,000 — 115,000 CHF (73,585 - 108,491 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.The bow motif set with two cabochon rubies, decorated with...
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A sang-de-boeuf pear-shaped vase, Qianlong
A sang-de-boeuf pear-shaped vase, Qianlong. Estimate £1,500 - 2,000 (€2,100 - 2,800). Photo BonhamsThe thickly potted vase with a bulbous body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, all covered with a...
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Ruby and diamond bracelet, circa 1935
Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet, circa 1935. Estimate 78,000 — 115,000 CHF (73,585 - 108,491 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.Set with a cushion-shaped diamond between graduated lines of circular-cut, oval and...
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A coral-imitation porcelain snuff bottle, Jiaqing seal mark and period
A coral-imitation porcelain snuff bottle, Jiaqing seal mark and period. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP (2,713 - 4,070 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.of elongated ovoid form, densely decorated with a dragon and...
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An impressive set of ruby and diamond jewellery
An impressive set of Burmese 'Pigeon Blood Red' ruby and diamond jewellery. Estimate CHF1,500,000 – CHF2,500,000 ($1,577,640 - $2,629,400). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015Comprising a necklace...
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Two re-discovered Francis Bacon self-portraits to be offered at Sotheby's London
Francis Bacon, Self-Portrait, 1975, oil on canvas, 35.5 by 30.5cm, £10-15 million. Photo: Sotheby's.LONDON.- An extraordinary private collection of rarely seen masterpieces will come to auction for the...
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Louis XVI vases sell for 10 times the estimate
The Duc d’Aumont and Louis XVI’s Brûle Parfums: A pair of gilt-bronze-mounted Japanese Kakiemon porcelain and Egyptian porphyry Brûle Parfums – the porcelain, 18th century, the gilt bronze mounts Louis...
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"Du Nôà Mata Hari" au musée Guimet
Du Nôà Mata Hari : Affiche.PARIS - Le musée national des arts asiatiques – Guimet propose une exposition sur 2000 ans de théâtre en Asie. Ce panorama inédit s’anime de ce qui participe, comme signes...
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The London Original Print Fair 2015: A celebratory year for the world's...
Albrecht Dürer (Nuremberg 1471 – 1528 Nuremberg), Christ carrying the Cross, Bartsch 12, Hollstein 12 ii/ii 118 x 75 mm. Original engraving, 1512, for the Engraved Passion. The plate signed with the...
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Three world records set at Bonhams Photographs Sale
NEW YORK, NY.- Three new world records were set at Bonhams’ Photographs sale on April 28.Ansel Adams (1902-1984), Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, California, 1944. Sold for US$ 179,000...
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Very fine sapphire and diamond ring
Very fine 10.96 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate 1,070,000 — 1,560,000 CHF (1,009,435 - 1,471,700 EUR). Photo Sotheby'sThe cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 10.96 carats, claw-set...
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Important sapphire and diamond ring, Bulgari
Important 32.94 carats Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, Bulgari. Estimate 780,000 — 1,360,000 CHF (735,850 - 1,283,021 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.The cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 32.94 carats, set...
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A blue and white altar vase, fang zun, Wanli
A blue and white altar vase, fang zun, Wanli. Estimate £5,000 - 8,000 (€6,900 - 11,000). Photo: Bonhams.Modelled after an ancient bronze form, each mid section facet applied with a beast mask handle,...
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A large blue and white jar, Wanli
A large blue and white jar, Wanli. Estimate £2,500 - 4,000 (€3,400 - 5,500). Photo: Bonhams.Boldly painted with shaped panels of flowers issuing from rockwork, all joined by strapwork borders and...
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