A yellow glass flower-shape lotus bowl, China
A yellow glass flower-shape lotus bowl, China. Photo Nagel AuktionenOpaque yellow glass, carved with three lines of petals ending in a flower-shape lobed rim, the base carved as lotus leaf with...
View ArticleA plain surface yellow glass meiping vase, China, 19th-20th century
A plain surface yellow glass meiping vase, China, 19th-20th century. Photo Nagel AuktionenOf even opaque colour, extraordinary size - Good condition. H. 40 cm. Estimate 6000/10000 €Nagel Auktionen....
View ArticleA set of diamond jewellery
A set of diamond jewellery. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013The necklace designed as a series of pavé-set diamond bombé motifs and baguette-cut diamond lines, a pair of earrings en suite, mounted in...
View ArticleRare objects to lead Sotheby's Sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
A White and Russet Jade ‘Longevity’ Ruyi sceptre, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. Estimate £100,000-150,000. Photo: Sotheby's.LONDON.- Sotheby’s London will present for sale a range of over 350 Fine...
View ArticleA cultured pearl and diamond necklace, by Bulgari
A cultured pearl and diamond necklace, by Bulgari. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013With five pavé-set diamond hoop links, the central one set with a button-shaped cultured pearl, to the gold link chain,...
View ArticleA huanghuali table, China, Ming-Qing dynasty.
A huanghuali table, China, Ming-Qing dynasty. Photo Nagel AuktionenThe plane plate above straight aprons on recessed legs with elongated bridle-joints with five strechers. Restorations. 80 x 104 x 67...
View ArticleSpectacular natural pearl and diamond necklace, Bulgari
Spectacular natural pearl and diamond necklace, Bulgari - SothebysOf swag design, embellished with circular, single-, carré-cut and baguette diamonds, suspending a fringe of drop-shaped natural pearls...
View ArticleA pair of square elm stools, China, 2nd half 18th century
A pair of square elm stools, China, 2nd half 18th century. Photo Nagel AuktionenThe square frame, supported by a bowed cross-shaped brace, with a soft mat seat above straight aprons on corner-legs with...
View ArticleVery fine natural pearl and diamond necklace, Chaumet
Very fine natural pearl and diamond necklace, Chaumet - SothebysDesigned as three rows of graduated natural pearls measuring from approximately 4.6 to 9.9mm, the geometric clasp pavé-set with carré-...
View ArticleA fine carved huanghuali cabinet with ivory details, Vietnam, 1st half 19th...
A fine carved huanghuali cabinet with ivory details, Vietnam, 1st half 19th century. Photo Nagel Auktionenwith openwork elements, finely carved ivory elements and mother-of-pearl inlays - 134x120x37...
View ArticlePair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings - Sothebys
Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings - SothebysEach suspending a pear-shaped diamond of faint yellow tint, framed with brilliant-cut diamonds accented with natural pearls, each surmount...
View ArticleAn important Transitional zitan calligrapher's table, China, 17th century and...
An important Transitional zitan calligrapher's table, China, 17th century and later. Photo Nagel AuktionenThe cleated rectangular top above three frieze drawers, raised on square slightly tapered legs...
View ArticleNatural pearl and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1951
Natural pearl and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1951 - SothebysThe surmount of floral design set with natural pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending lines of baguette diamonds, each...
View ArticleBowl. Probably Samarkand, Central Asia, 4th century AH/10th century CE
Bowl. Probably Samarkand, Central Asia, 4th century AH/10th century CE Slip-painted earthenware with Arabic inscription reading “If ignorance turns the heart of a man it will destroy his wealth and...
View ArticlePair of ruby and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1988
Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1988. Photo Sotheby'sEach designed as a leaf composed of calibré-cut rubies en serti mystérieux, and tapered baguette diamonds, signed Van...
View ArticleBowl with epigraphic decoration, Iran, 10th century
Bowl with epigraphic decoration, Iran, 10th century. Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxfordearthenware, with slip decoration in white on black, under a...
View ArticleRuby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989
Ruby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989. Photo Sotheby'sDesigned as a flower, the petals composed of calibré-cut rubies en serti mystérieux, the centre set with a brilliant-cut diamond,...
View ArticleJug with Kufic Inscription, Samanid period, Nishapur or Samarkand, 819-1005.
Jug with Kufic Inscription, Samanid period, Nishapur or Samarkand, 819-1005. 2002.50.91. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Norma Jean Calderwood Collection of Islamic Art © 2009...
View ArticleRuby and diamond necklace, circa 1935
Ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1935. Photo Sotheby'sDesigned as a graduated series of scroll motifs set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds, highlighted with cabochon rubies, length approximately...
View ArticleA fine and large Nishapur or Samarqand Jug with Kufic inscription, Eastern...
A fine and large Nishapur or Samarqand Jug with Kufic inscription, Eastern Persia or Central Asia, 10th century - Sotheby'sthe body of cylindrical form with a tall, flaring neck and mouth, curved...
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