(Dutch, 1806-1870), Studies by Candle Light, oil on panel, panel: 17.5 x 13 inches, framed: 26 x 21.5 inches, signed lower left with Conservation Report. Condition: Two splat near signature. Craquelure throughout under the varnish.
(Spanish, 1881-1973), Head of Woman, giclee, (Approximate dimensions - sheet: 48 x 36 inches, framed: 59.5 x 47.25 inches) bearing printed signature lower right with Certificate of Authenticity mounted verso.
French. Mid 19th Century. Inset gilt tooled inset leatherette top, three drawers, gilt bronze mounts, marquetry veneer throughout. Sargues mark wood burned to the underside. Approximate dimensions: 31 1/4 high x 69 wide x 37 1/2 inches deep.. Condition: Light wear overall. Some scuffs to the top. One minor veneer repair to the leg. Minor patina to metal.
Joseon Dynasty. Of constricted waisted body with a round shoulder to slightly curled mouth rim, cover overall with celadon green glaze, incised lotus and stem above the lappets, the bottom inscribed a makers mark. Height 10 1/2 inches (26.6 cm).
A Chinese Yellow Glazed Dragon Dish, Chenghua Mark
Of rounded dish with a flat rim rising from a short foot, covered overall with a mustard yellow glaze, incised to the interior with a Shou roundel surrounded by two dragons and stylized clouds, all within continuous swirl bands, the recessed base covered in white glaze and incised a six-character Chenghua mark within a double circle in underglaze blue. Diameter 6 7/8 inches (17.4 cm). Condition: Some surface wear.
Of globular body rising from a short foot to a waisted neck and everted rim, finely enameled to depict a scene of Sanxing deities watching a scroll with three Tongzi kids, inscribed with seals to the other side, all between red and yellow key fret bands, the neck decorated with continuous lotus scrolls over a yellow ground, the interior and the bottom in turquoise glaze and the foot ring and the mouth rim painted in gilt, a four-character Qianlong mark to the recessed base. Height approximately 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm).
A Chinese Rectangular Form Cast Bronze Incense Burner
Of compressed rectangular body rising from four short feet, cast with two angular handles, the bottom incised a six-characters mark. Width 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm). Condition: Wear and patina.
Attrib. to Xu Beihong: Running Horse, Hanging Scroll
Ink on paper, Inscribed, dated 1941, and signed with one seal of the artist to the right lower corner and a collectors seal to the upper right corner. Image only: Approx. L 33 x W 15 inches (83.8 x 38.1 cm). Condition: Foxing, creasing heavy wear and tearing to scroll mounting.
Designed as a butterfly with articulated wings, the body, wings and antenna tops featuring thirty-four full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 cttw., the head featuring three round-cut sapphires, set in an 18k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 41 x 56 mm. Gross Weight: 8.9 dwts
Featuring one pear-cut citrine weighing approximately 29.15 cts., accented by forty-three full-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.75 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 36.5 x 25 mm. Size: 5 1/2, Gross Weight: 13.5 dwts
Victorian Diamond, Silver-Topped, 14k Gold Pendant
Featuring one old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.85 cts., surrounded by twenty-six old mine-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 cttw., set in a silver-topped, 14k yellow gold mounting measuring approximately 35 x 20 mm. Gross Weight: 2.8 dwts Note: One diamond missing.
Each featuring ten full-cut and eighteen baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.75 cttw., set in an 18k yellow gold j-hoop mounting measuring approximately 19 x 12 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 3.50 cttw. Gross Weight: 7.2 dwts
Featuring five full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 cttw., accented by seventy-seven single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 cttw., set in a platinum mounting measuring approximately 54 x 23 mm. Total diamond weight for the brooch is approximately 1.50 cttw. Gross Weight: 9.4 dwts
Featuring one full-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 ct., accented by one hundred and twelve single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.75 cttw., set in a 14k white gold articulated mounting measuring approximately 58 x 53 mm. Gross Weight: 18.1 dwts Note: This piece was part of a necklace, now converted to a brooch.
Featuring one oval shaped lavender jade double cabochon measuring approximately 17.8 x 14.45 mm, surrounded by twenty-four full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.75 cttw., further surrounded by twenty-four round-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 0.95 cttw., set in a 14k white gold mounting. Size: 7 3/4, Gross Weight: 8.6 dwts
Centering one old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 ct., accented by two hundred and forty-one old mine-cut, old European-cut, old single-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.15 cttw., set in a floral motif mounting measuring approximately 50 mm. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 4.80 cttw. Gross Weight: 20.9 dwts Note: Evidence of lead solder on back.
Featuring one marquise-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.15 cts., accented by eight graduated baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.45 cttw., set in a platinum mounting. Size: 7 1/2, Gross Weight: 8.2 dwts
Designed as a butterfly, the head featuring full-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 ct., the wings accented throughout by one hundred and ninety-four single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.25 cttw., the eyes completed by two round-cut emeralds, set in an 18k white gold mounting with spring articulated antenna and measuring approximately 60 x 54 mm. Total diamond weight for the brooch is approximately 2.50 cttw. Gross Weight: 10.0 dwts
Pair of Diamond, White Gold Day into Night Ear Clips
Each featuring twenty-five old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 cttw., set in a white gold non-pierced ear clip mounting measuring approximately 21 mm and suspending a removable diamond, 14k white gold jacket measuring approximately 40 mm in length. Total diamond weight for the pair is approximately 1.50 cttw. Gross Weight: 14.0 dwts Note: Three small diamonds missing. Jackets are from a newer period tops are turn-of-the-century.
Designed as a bouquet of flowers tied with a bow, featuring one old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 ct., the flowers featuring twenty-one old European-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.75 cttw., the ribbon/bow accented by eleven old round-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.05 cttw., set in a platinum mounting measuring approximately 40 x 36 mm. Total diamond weight for the brooch is approximately 2.70 cttw. Gross Weight: 11.4 dwts Note: Signed plaque on back Yard with etched serial number to the right of it.
Featuring ninety-five round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 14.25 cttw., set in an 18k and 14k white gold mounting, completed by a tongue and groove clasp with two figure eight safeties, forming a 15 3/4 inch necklace. Gross Weight: 36.7 dwts Note: The three larger central stones are set in 18k, all others in 14k.
Featuring one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 4.03 cts., flanked by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 cttw., set in a platinum mounting. Size: 5 1/2, Gross Weight: 4.4 dwts