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Fancy Vivid Bluish Green Diamond and Diamond Ring
Lot 1748. Fancy Vivid Bluish Green Diamond weighing 1.38 carats and Diamond Ring. Estimate: 5,600,000-7,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 6,360,000 HKD (811,282 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.Set with a cushion-shaped...
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An outstanding and extremely rare large carved cinnabar lacquer ‘Phoenix’...
Lot 3403. An outstanding and extremely rare large carved cinnabar lacquer ‘Phoenix’ square tray, Mark and period of Xuande (1426-1435); 39 cm, 15 3/8 in. Estimate: 12,000,000-15,000,000 HKD. Lot sold...
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A rare inscribed black lacquered ivory brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period...
Lot 3424. A rare inscribed black lacquered ivory brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 13.2 cm, 5 1/4 in. Estimate: 1,200,000-1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,500,000 HKD (191,340 USD). Courtesy...
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A rare embellished gold 'peach' box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period...
Lot 3430. A rare embellished gold 'peach' box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 11.7 cm, 4 5/8 in. Estimate: 1,000,000-1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,500,000 HKD (191,340 USD). Courtesy...
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A finely reticulated and carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, Ming dynasty,...
Lot 3447. A finely reticulated and carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 15.7 cm, 6 1/8 in. Estimate: 800,000-1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,000,000 HKD (127,560 USD). Courtesy...
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A rare gilt-bronze 'mythical beast' waterdropper, mark and period of...
Lot 3439. A rare gilt-bronze 'mythical beast' waterdropper, mark and period of Xuande(1426-1435);11.6 cm, 4 1/2 in. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 HKD. Lot sold 875,000 HKD (111,615 USD). Courtesy...
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Exhibition at the Holburne Museum explores Thomas Gainsborough and the theatre
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), Mrs Siddons, 1785, oil on canvas, 126 x 99.5 cm, NG683. Photo credit: The National Gallery, London.BATH.- For theatre lovers, portraiture aficionados and fans of 18th...
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An extremely rare large imperial gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing...
Lot 3626. An extremely rare large imperial gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 53.7 cm, 21 1/8 in. Estimate: 10,000,000-15,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 47,481,000 HKD...
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A rare bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dali kingdom, 12th century
Lot 3686. A rare bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Dali kingdom, 12th century; 28.6 cm, 11 1/4 in. Estimate: 3,000,000-5,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 3,720,000 HKD (474,523 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.cast...
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A superbly carved and rare lobed agate bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi–Yongzheng...
Lot 3605. A superbly carved and rare lobed agate bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi–Yongzheng period (1662-1735); 18.5 cm, 7 1/4 in. Estimate: 800,000-1,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,250,000 HKD (159,450 USD)....
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A magnificent, large and rare amber figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th...
Lot 3311. A magnificent, large and rare amber figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 23.5 cm, 9 1/4 in. Estimate: 1,000,000-1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,250,000 HKD (159,450 USD). Courtesy...
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A finely carved and large amber boat with scholars, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3335. A finely carved and large amber boat with scholars, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 17.5 cm, 6 7/8 in. Estimate: 600,000-1,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 750,000 HKD (95,670 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.the...
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A superbly carved amber 'Prunus' washer, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 3357. A superbly carved amber 'Prunus' washer, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 11.4 cm, 4 1/2 in. Estimate: 300,000-500,000 HKD. Lot sold 337,500 HKD (43,052 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.carved in the...
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An amber figure of a lion, Qing dynasty
Lot 3365. An amber figure of a lion, Qing dynasty; 11.2 cm, 4 3/8 in. Estimate: 90,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot sold 125,000 HKD (43,052 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.finely carved in the round as a recumbent...
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A rare carved amethyst brush washer and stained ivory stand, Qing dynasty,...
Lot 3402. A rare carved amethyst brush washer and stained ivory stand, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 10.5 cm, 4 1/8 in.; overall 11.1 cm, 4 3/8 in. Estimate: 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Lot...
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An amber group of immortals and attendants on a boat, 18th-19th century
Lot 1204. An amber group of immortals and attendants on a boat, 18th-19th century; 4 7/8 in. (12.2 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018....
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A pair of small amber carvings of the Hehe Erxian, 18th century
Lot 1205. A pair of small amber carvings of the Hehe Erxian, 18th century; 2 ¾ and 2 5/8 in. (6.9 and 6.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 6,875. © Christie's Images Ltd...
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Pot couvert en grès à glaçure beige, Vietnam, XIVe siècle
Lot 406. Pot couvert en grès à glaçure beige, Vietnam, XIVe siècle. H. 12 cm. D. 10 cm. Estimation : 80 € / 120 €. Courtesy Artprecium.Arts d'Asie chez Artprecium, Paris (France), le 05 Octobre 2018 à 12h
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Cooper Hewitt opens "Tablescapes: Designs for Dining"
Surtout de Table (Table Centerpiece), detail, ca. 1810 . Made by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751–1843). Cast and gilt bronze with hand engraving, cut glass, silvered-mirrored glass . Bequest of...
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A Fine Greystone Buddhist Votive Stele, Sui or Tang Dynasty, 7th Century
Lot 3201. A Fine Greystone Buddhist Votive Stele, Sui or Tang Dynasty, 7th Century. H 28cm. Estimate HKD 150,000 - 180,000 (USD 19,143 - 22,971). Sold price HKD 212,400 (USD 27,106). © Poly Auction.The...
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