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An Exceptional Emerald
Lot 135. An Exceptional 6.33 carats Colombian Emerald. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 USD. Lot sold 1,095,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's2018.The unmounted emerald-cut emerald weighing 6.33 carats.Accompanied...
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An Impressive Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Lot 53. An Impressive 11.24 carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 USD. Lot sold 999,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's2018.Set with a cushion-cut sapphire weighing...
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Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Lot 46. 11.71 carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and 10.15 carats Diamond Ring. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 USD. Lot sold 639,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.Of crossover design, set with an...
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Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Grande and Petite Repeating Desk Clock with...
Lot 381. Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Grande and Petite Repeating Desk Clock with Alarm, Cartier. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. Lot sold 275,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's.Composed of a rectangular reeded...
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Trapani Ware from The Personal Collection of Fred Leighton sold at Sotheby's...
The ancient fishing port of Trapani on the west coast of Sicily was renowned in the 16th-18th centuries for its production of objects made from local red coral. Most common were capezzale, devotional...
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Kazimir Malevich Landscape to star in Christie's Impressionist and Modern Art...
Kazimir Malevich, Landscape, 1911. Gouache on paper laid down on board, 41 3/4 x 41 3/4 in. (106 x 106 cm.). Estimate: £7,000,000-10,000,000.© Christie’s Images Limited 2018LONDON.- Kazimir Malevich’s...
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A rare 'Jizhou''Phoenix' vase, Yuan dynasty (1279-1366)
Lot 72. A rare 'Jizhou''Phoenix' vase, Yuan dynasty (1279-1366); 28 cm, 11 in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the baluster body rising from a slightly spreading foot to a...
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A rare 'Ding' censer and cover, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
Lot 73. A rare 'Ding' censer and cover, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 15 cm, 6 in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the rounded body supported on a domed pedestal foot carved...
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Album of Mount Geumgang (Pungak-docheop) by Jeong Seon, 1711
Jeong Seon painted this album following his first trip to the Diamond Mountains. He likely traveled northeast from the capital, Hanyang (today’s Seoul), and traversed the mountain range from Inner to...
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A rare blue and white globular bowl, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
Lot 508. A rare blue and white globular bowl, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435). Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 960,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's 2005.the globular body potted with...
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A rare blue and white 'Peony' bowl, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
Lot 134. A rare blue and white 'Peony' bowl, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435); 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the rounded sides rising from a concave foot,...
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A yellow-ground and underglaze-blue 'Gardenia' dish, Zhengde mark and period...
Lot 135. A yellow-ground and underglaze-blue 'Gardenia' dish, Zhengde mark and period (1506-1521); 25.2 cm, 9 7/8 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. the shallow rounded sides...
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A copper-red bottle vase, yuhuchun ping, Qianlong seal mark and period...
Lot 25. A copper-red bottle vase, yuhuchun ping, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 30 cm, 12 in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the rounded sides rising from a spreading...
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A rare 'Longquan' celadon 'Dragon and Bird' jar and cover, Southern Song...
Lot 67. A rare 'Longquan' celadon 'Dragon and Bird' jar and cover, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 27.2 cm, 10 3/4 in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the tall ovoid body...
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The second Antique Arms Fair set to open in London
Ottoman shield of gilt-Copper (tombak). Early 17th century. Image provided by Peter Finer Ltd. LONDON.- The inaugural Antique Arms Fair at Olympia London of September 2017, a showcase for fine antique...
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Rugs and Carpets: Including Distinguished Collections at Sotheby's London, 23...
Sotheby’s London is delighted to announce its new Spring Rugs and Carpets sales to be held alongside London Islamic week. Our sale includes distinguished collections and offers a wide range of property...
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A Mughal nobleman riding through a landscape holding a hawk, India, Deccan,...
Lot 86. A Mughal nobleman riding through a landscape holding a hawk, India, Deccan, Bijapur, circa 1660-80, gouache and gold on paper, depicting a mounted nobleman holding a hawk on his right hand, a...
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Firdausi (d.1020 AD), Shahnameh, Persia, Qazwin, Safavid, dated 985 AH/1577 AD
Lot 68. Firdausi (d.1020 AD), Shahnameh, Persia, Qazwin, Safavid, dated 985 AH/1577 AD. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.Persian manuscript on paper, 472 leaves plus 3 fly-leaves,...
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Iznik pottery at Sotheby's London, 25 April 2018
Lot 167. A unique blue and white pilgrim flask with animals, Turkey, circa 1545-55; 32.2cm. height. Est. 60,000-80,000. Courtesy Sotheby’s 2018.Cf. my post: Sotheby's announces highlights from the Arts...
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Indian Jewelry at Sotheby's London, 25 Apr 2018
Lot 155. A gem-set and enamelled necklace, earrings and ring, India, circa 19th century. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000. Courtesy Sotheby’s 2018. the gold necklace composed of rectangular beads each...
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