An elegant diamond necklace, by Bulgari
Lot 2072. An elegant diamond necklace, by Bulgari. Estimate HKD 12,000,000 - HKD 18,000,000 (USD 1,554,108 - USD 2,331,162). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Designed as a line of graduated...
View ArticleA superb 5.01 carats Burma "pigeon's blood" cushion-shaped ruby and diamond ring
Lot 2085. A superb 5.01 carats Burma "pigeon's blood" cushion-shaped ruby and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 12,000,000 - HKD 18,000,000 (USD 1,554,108 - USD 2,331,162). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016....
View ArticleA rare 11.38 carats old mine-cut Type IIa diamond ring
Lot 2077. A rare 11.38 carats old mine-cut Type IIa diamond ring. Estimate HKD 12,000,000 - HKD 18,000,000 (USD 1,554,108 - USD 2,331,162). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Set with an old mine-cut...
View ArticleA rare copper-red-glazed bottle vase, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the...
Lot 3. A rare copper-red-glazed bottle vase, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$ 800,000 - 1,200,000 (€96,000 - 140,000). Photo: Bonhams.The compressed pear-shaped...
View ArticleA rare copper-red-glazed garlic-neck bottle vase, Qianlong seal mark and of...
Lot 4. A rare copper-red-glazed garlic-neck bottle vase, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$ 300,000 - 500,000 (€36,000 - 60,000). Photo: Bonhams.The globular body rising...
View ArticleA rare flambé-glazed lobed vase, Impressed Jiaqing seal mark and of the...
Lot 5. A rare flambé-glazed lobed vase, Impressed Jiaqing seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate HK$ 700,000 - 900,000 (€84,000 - 110,000). Photo: Bonhams.The globular body rising from a...
View ArticleAn anhua-decorated aubergine-glazed 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark...
Lot 23. An anhua-decorated aubergine-glazed 'dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 100,000 (€8,400 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016Finely potted...
View ArticleAn important 16.36 carats Kashmir cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond ring,...
Lot 2083. An important 16.36 carats Kashmir cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,036,438 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's Images...
View ArticleA rare horn carving of Hehe Erxian, 16th-17th century
Lot 37. A rare horn carving of Hehe Erxian, 16th-17th century. Estimate HK$ 70,000 - 100,000 (€8,400 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016Each twin figure superbly carved with a rounded face, the mouth agape...
View ArticleA 5.11 carats pear-shaped fancy green diamond and diamond ring
Lot 2071. A 5.11 carats pear-shaped fancy green diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 8,000,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,036,438 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Set with a...
View ArticleA rare small rhinoceros horn 'phoenix' libation cup, 17th century
Lot 38. A rare small rhinoceros horn 'phoenix' libation cup, 17th century. Estimate HK$ 350,000 - 450,000 (€42,000 - 54,000. © Bonhams 2001-2016Intricately carved in relief in the form of a phoenix,...
View ArticleA rhinoceros horn 'chi dragon and lingzhi' libation cup, 17th century
Lot 39. A rhinoceros horn 'chi dragon and lingzhi' libation cup, 17th century. Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€30,000 - 42,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016Exquisitely carved in high relief with a...
View ArticleA fine Burmese Mogok ‘pigeon blood red’ ruby and diamond pendant necklace
Lot 2053. A fine Burmese Mogok ‘pigeon blood red’ ruby and diamond pendant necklace. Estimate HKD 7,800,000 - HKD 10,000,000 (USD 1,010,527 - USD 1,295,547). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.The...
View ArticleA pair of 5.05 and 4.33 carats Burmese cushion-shaped ruby and diamond earrings
Lot 1986. A pair of 5.05 and 4.33 carats Burmese cushion-shaped ruby and diamond earrings. Estimate HKD 4,300,000 - HKD 6,500,000 (USD 557,085 - USD 842,106). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.Each set...
View ArticleA cinnabar lacquer 'dragons' quatrelobed box and cover, Qianlong period...
Lot 36. A cinnabar lacquer 'dragons' quatrelobed box and cover, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€30,000 - 42,000). © Bonhams 2001-2016Of quatrefoil shape, finely carved on...
View ArticleAn important 18.69 carats Colombia Muzo rectangular-cut emerald and diamond...
Lot 2042. An important 18.69 carats Colombia Muzo rectangular-cut emerald and diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Estimate HKD 7,800,000 - HKD 12,000,000 (USD 1,010,527 - USD 1,554,656). Photo Christie's...
View ArticleChristie's achieves $81.4 million for Monet's Muele (Grainstack) setting a...
Claude Monet (1840-1926), Meule, oil on canvas, 28 ⅝ x 36 ¼ in. (72.7 x 92.1 cm.). Sold for $81,447,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2016.New York – On November 16th, Claude Monet’s Meule (Grainstack)...
View ArticleHaute Joaillerie à Sotheby's Genève. Meilleur total pour une vente de Haute...
"The Sky Blue Diamond" weighing 8.01 carats was auctioned at a 'Magnificent jewels & noble jewels auction' in Geneva on November 16, 2016 at a price of US 15.9 million euros. FABRICE COFFRINI /...
View ArticleDe Kooning painting sold for record $66.3 million
Willem de Kooning, Untitled XXV, 1977. Sold for $66,327,500 (£53,147,035 / €61,491,120. World auction record for the artist. Photo Sotheby'sThe November 15 evening sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art...
View ArticleCulture Minister steps in to prevent 18th century painting from export
William Hogarth (1697-1764), TheChristening. Oil on canvas, 49.5 x 62.8cm.LONDON.- Culture Minister Matt Hancock has placed a temporary export bar on a satirical painting by William Hogarth to provide...
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