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Lot 32
ROLEXOYSTER PERPETUAL CHRONOMETER. "BUBBLE BACK". REF. 3130.ANNEES 30Montre bracelet en or jaune sur cuir.BOITIER : tonneau avec couronne (postérieur) et fond vissés (brevets).CADRAN : argenté avec "chapter ring", index 3-9-12, petite seconde à 6h. Ecritures visibles mais effacées. MOUVEMENT : automatique.BRACELET : cuir avec boucle ardillon.Cadran, boîtier, mouvement signés.Numérotée 41226Diam. 39 x 32 mm.A gold self winding wristwatch by Rolex, from the 30's.
Lot 102
A RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGThe elongated cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.08cts within a four-claw setting, to a brilliant-cut diamond frame and shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.80ct total, French import mark, ring size M¼Accompanied report by IGI laboratory in Antwerp stating that the ruby weighing 2.08cts is of Thai origin, free of treatment. Report number F6C21983, dated February 3rd 2015Condition Report: Ruby: of purplish-red hue, good transparency, medium tone, a minor cavity located by the girdle visible under a bright light source as well as natural inclusionsDiamonds: Overall bright and well matchedOwl mark located on the outside hoop for 18K gold imported in FranceSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5g
Lot 104
A DIAMOND 'FRIVOLE' COCKTAIL RING, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 2000Composed of a flower bouquet, each flower with polished gold petals centring a brilliant-cut diamond pistil, mounted in 18K gold, signed VCA, numbered, French assay mark, ring size I½ (53)Accompanied by a certificate of authenticiy from Augis Joailliers in LyonCondition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 10.80g
Lot 107
A GOLD AND CERAMIC 'B.ZERO 1' RING, BY BULGARIThe polished band signed 'Bvlgari' on both rims, centring a black ceramic spiral, mounted in 18K rose gold, signed Bvlgari, Italian assay mark, with maker's case, ring size N½ (56)Condition Report: Normal signs of wearTotal gross weight approx. 10g
Lot 11
A DIAMOND RING, BY CARTIER, CIRCA 2001Composed of two hoops, the frontispiece of crossover design pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 3.20cts total, signed Cartier, numbered, maker's mark 'PB' for Pierre Brun, Swiss assay mark, European convention mark, ring size L (52)Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 3.20cts total, estimated colour F/G, estimated clarity VSNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 11.8g
Lot 115
A DIAMOND 'FLYING BUTTERFLY' BETWEEN THE FINGER RING, BY VAN CLEEF AND ARPELSOf openwork design set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed VCA, numbered, maker's mark 'Sté HV' for Hamard Vitau, French assay mark, Swiss assay mark, European convention mark, with maker's case opening to reveal a mirror and outer box, ring size M (53)Hamard Vitau (Abysse) located at 18 rue Cadet in the 9th district of Paris has worked for Van Cleef & Arpels, Mellerio and Fred amongst others. Condition Report: Diamonds: according to the website: 3.11cts - D/E/F - IF/VVSSigned VCA & numbered BL73952Swiss assay mark, French assay mark, European Convention mark = all located on the outside of the hoopRetail price on Van Cleef & Arpels website: €42,600.-Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 14.7g
Lot 117
TWO GOLD RINGS, BY CARTIEREach wavy polished band fitting together, one in yellow 18K gold, one in 18K white gold, with maker's mark for 'Cartier Société Anonyme', French assay marks, with maker's case, ring size N½ (53)Condition Report: One ring with maker's mark - unable to find a maker's mark on the other and could not find a signature of neither - possibly due to wear.A certificate of authenticity from Cartier Monte Carlo, provided by the client with number 292624 - unable to find a number on either ringNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 11.8g
Lot 119
A SAPPHIRE COCKTAIL RINGOf bombé design, set with two oval-shaped cabochon sapphires within collet-setting, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M½Condition Report: Sapphires: of blue hue, translucent, medium tone, natural inclusions visible under a bright light sourceNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 121
AN AMETHYST AND COLOURED SAPPHIRE DRESS RING, BY FANNY BLANCHELANDEThe concave rectangular plaque centring a cushion-shaped amethyst within a surround of similarly-cut pink sapphires, mounted in 18K gold, with maker's mark for Fanny Blanchelande, ring size K½It was in Monaco, the tiny city in the French Riviera home to a host of luxury jewellery boutiques and shopfronts, that first provided jewellery designer Fanny Blanchelande with an introduction into the world of jewellery. Born to a French father and Argentinian mother, Fanny’s daily walk to school in Monaco followed a route of jewellery stores whose glittering interiors grabbed the attention of the young schoolgirl, sparking a lifelong passion for gemstones and jewellery design. The only member of her family to show an interest in the field, Fanny felt sure she could make a career in jewellery following an insightful encounter with a renowned jeweller in Nice. As a present on her fifteenth birthday, she was given the chance learn the ropes of jewellery design with a leading jeweller in the area. The experience left her with no doubt that she wanted to turn her passion for jewellery into a full-time profession.In 1995, Blanchelande completed the prestigious GIA in Los Angeles, opening up a flurry of job offers from collaborators in Geneva, London and Place Vendôme in Paris, all hoping to work with her. Twenty-five years later, and now a mother of two, Blanchelande has built for herself a wealth of experience and expertise in the jewellery industry back home in Monaco, where her love of jewellery began. Since 1998, Blanchelande has offered her services by appointment only, creating an air of confidentiality and exclusivity, which allows clients to commission bespoke pieces in a private setting, embodying the subtlety of her practice. More recently, the jeweller has launched her first public collection, sold in a choice selection of retail shops. The pieces of this collection bring an undeniable element of fun and creativity to the world of Haute Joaillerie. Condition Report: Amethyst: of purple hue, good transparency, medium to dark tone, facets are smoothSapphires: of pink hue, good transparency, medium tone, overall well matched in colourUnsigned - stamped 750 for 18K goldSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 122
A CITRINE AND DIAMOND 'SUNSHINE' COCKTAIL RING, BY FANNY BLANCHELANDEThe central cushion mixed-cut citrine weighing approximately 20.00cts, within a surround of oval mixed-cut Madeira citrines, to scalloped brilliant-cut diamond borders of cognac tint and similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.60ct total, with maker's mark for Fanny Blanchelande, ring size L½It was in Monaco, the tiny city in the French Riviera home to a host of luxury jewellery boutiques and shopfronts, that first provided jewellery designer Fanny Blanchelande with an introduction into the world of jewellery. Born to a French father and Argentinian mother, Fanny’s daily walk to school in Monaco followed a route of jewellery stores whose glittering interiors grabbed the attention of the young schoolgirl, sparking a lifelong passion for gemstones and jewellery design. The only member of her family to show an interest in the field, Fanny felt sure she could make a career in jewellery following an insightful encounter with a renowned jeweller in Nice. As a present on her fifteenth birthday, she was given the chance learn the ropes of jewellery design with a leading jeweller in the area. The experience left her with no doubt that she wanted to turn her passion for jewellery into a full-time profession.In 1995, Blanchelande completed the prestigious GIA in Los Angeles, opening up a flurry of job offers from collaborators in Geneva, London and Place Vendme in Paris, all hoping to work with her. Twenty-five years later, and now a mother of two, Blanchelande has built for herself a wealth of experience and expertise in the jewellery industry, back home in Monaco, where her love of jewellery began. Since 1998 Blanchelande offered her services by appointment only, creating an air of confidentiality and exclusivity, which allows clients to commission bespoke pieces in a private setting, embodying the subtlety of her practice. Recently however, the jeweller has launched her first public collection, sold in a choice selection of retail shops, which has brought an undeniable element of fun and creativity to the world of Haute Joaillerie. Condition Report: Central citrine: approx. 20.00cts, of yellow hue, good transparency, medium tone, facets are smoothMadeira citrines: of goldy-orange hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency, facets are smoothDiamonds: of cognac tint, overall bright and wel matched in colourStamped 750 for 18K goldMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 21.50g
Lot 13
A 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1890The marquise plaque, set with old cushion, brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, to similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 2.60cts total, French assay marks, ring size LCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.60cts total, estimated colour I/J with a couple of K, estimated clarity SIFrench assay marks: shell mark for 9K gold and Swan for silverNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5g
Lot 136
A SAPPHIRE ETERNITY RINGComposed of a continuous row of rectangular-cut sapphires within claw setting, mounted in 18K gold, ring size M¾Condition Report: Sapphires: of royal blue hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency, overall well matched in colourStamped 18K inside hoopSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 4.8g
Lot 137
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGThe central oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 5.25cts within a double four-claw setting and surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.90ct total, ring size LAccompanied by a report from the LFG laboratory (Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie) stating that the sapphire weighing approximately 5.25cts is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of treatment. Report number 385685, dated November 9th 2021Condition Report: Of cornflower blue hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency, inclusion free with the naked eyeDiamonds: approx. 0.90ct total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 7.4g
Lot 139
A DIAMOND ETERNITY RING, BY DAMIANIComposed of a continuous row of baguette-cut diamonds within channel-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 3.00cts total, signed Damiani, ring size MCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 3.00cts total, estimated colour F/G, estimated clarity VSMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 3.4g
Lot 148
A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RINGComposed of five brilliant-cut diamonds at the centre within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.30cts, ring size KCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.30cts total, estimated colour H/I, good SINormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.9g
Lot 154
A FINE RUBELLITE AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe central rubellite weighing approximately 7.85cts within a surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a trifurcated hoop with similarly-set diamonds, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 0.55ct total, ring size MCondition Report: Tourmaline: approx. 7.85cts, of pinkish-red hue, medium tone, good saturation, good transparency, natural inclusions visible under 10x magnification, facets are smooth (the stone is a little loose in its setting)Diamonds: too small to assess colour or clarity - overall bright and well matchedWhite metal unmarked - tested by the jewellery department to be goldMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.2g
Lot 165
A DIAMOND 'ETINCELLE DE CARTIER' RING, BY CARTIEROf bombé design pavé-set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Cartier, numbered, ring size M½ (54)Condition Report: Diamonds: estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSSigned Cartier - numbered 56397A, size 54Engravings: '9 aout 2010, J. F, pour toujours...'Retail price on Cartier website: €7,250.Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.40g
Lot 166
A DIAMOND RINGComposed of three hoops, the frontispiece set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K white and yellow gold, diamond approximately 1.50ct total, English hallmarks, maker's mark '8E', ring size NCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.50ct total, unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VS with a couple of SINormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 9.2g
Lot 171
AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND THREE-STONE RINGThe cut-cornered rectangular-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.00cts, between brilliant-cut diamond shoulders, within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.40cts total, ring size MCondition Report: Emerald: approx. 3.00cts, bluish-green hue, good transparency, natural inclusions visible under a bright light source, minor pits visible under 10x magnificationDiamonds: approx. 1.20ct each (approximate as unable to reach the depth of each diamond), estimated colour one J/K, one I/J, estimated clarity SI1Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 174
A DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGOf openwork design, composed of seven hoops including three pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K rose gold, diamonds approximately 1.80ct total, French assay mark, ring size LCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.80ct total, unable to assess due to rose gold, estimated clarity VS/SIEagle's head on outside hoop for French 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 182
A DIAMOND SEVEN-STONE RINGThe frontispiece set with rectangular step-cut diamonds within four-claw setting, mounted in 14K gold, diamonds approximately 1.10ct total, ring size MCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 1.10ct total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSStamped 585 for 14K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 5.9g
Lot 188
A DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe frontispiece set with a row of princess-cut diamonds between borders of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a plain hoop, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, ring size I½Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.50cts total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VS with a couple of good SI (minor colourless inclusions)750 for 18K goldMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 10g
Lot 199
A YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RINGThe oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 6.50cts within a double four-claw setting, between trapeze-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.60ct total, ring size L¼Accompanied by a report from the LFG laboratory in Paris (Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie) stating that the yellow sapphire weighing approximately 6.50cts is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indication of treatment. Report number 385686, dated November 9th 2021Condition Report: Sapphire: of yellow hue, good transparency, medium tone, facets are smoothDiamonds: approx. 0.60ct total, unable to assess colour due to yellow sapphire, estimated clarity VSSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 6.2g
Lot 200
A RUBY AND DIAMOND SNAKE RINGModelled as a serpent, the body composed of a gold sprung gas-pipe link hoop, the head embellished with marquise-shaped rubies and brilliant-cut diamond eyes, mounted in 18K gold, ring size 'adjustable'Condition Report: Rubies: of pinkish-red hue, medium tone, good transparency, well matched in colour, some abrasions visible under 10x magnificationDiamonds: unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSStamped 750 for 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 10.5g
Lot 201
** Please note that description should read a Spinel and diamond ring *** A SPINEL AND DIAMOND RING, A RUBY AND DIAMOND RINGOf crossover design, set with a brilliant-cut diamond and an oval-shaped spinel within collet-setting, accented with similarly-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, French import mark, ring size MCondition Report:Principal diamond: approx. 0.60ct - unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSRuby: of red hue, good transparency, some facets abrasions visible under a bright light source, medium to dark toneOwl mark for 18K gold imported in FranceNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 208
A RHODOLITE AND DIAMOND 'MADEMOISELLE' DRESS RING, BY BELLARRIThe flowerhead set with mixed-cut rhodolite garnets highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, signed Bellarri, ring size NCondition Report: Superficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionRetail price on maker's website: $4,490.-
Lot 212
AN EMERALD, OPAL AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGDesigned as a flowerhead centring a sugarloaf emerald cabochon weighing approximately 12.50cts, within a brilliant-cut diamond frame and polished opal petals, to similarly-cut trifurcated diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 0.90ct total, numbered, ring size NCondition Report: Emerald: of bluish-green hue, translucent, medium tone, facets are smoothFour fancy-cut opal plaques: translucent, well matched in size and colour, green, orange and yellow play-of-colour, facets are smoothDiamonds: too small to assess colour or clarity - overall bright and well matchedStamped 750 inside hoop for 18K goldSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 15.50g
Lot 216
A DIAMOND FIVE-STONE RINGComposed of five brilliant-cut diamonds at the centre within claw-setting, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.80cts, ring size KCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.80cts total, estimated colour H/I, estimated clarity SISuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 4.8g
Lot 22
A RUBY AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGOf crossover design, set with an old cushion-shaped diamond and a cushion-shaped ruby, between similarly-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18K gold, French assay mark, ring size KCondition Report: Ruby: of purplish-red hue, good transparency, medium to dark toneDiamond: estimated colour J/K, estimated clarity SIRemaining diamonds: of similar colour and clarity. One modern single-cut diamond, possibly a replaced stoneWith eagle's head for French 18K goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 232
A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe central rectangular diamond weighing 1.99cts within a four-claw setting and between trapeze-shaped diamond shoulders weighing 1.07cts total, mounted in 18K gold, French assay mark, ring size N½Accompanied by a report from Gem & Solid Phase, stating that the diamond weighing 1.99cts is D colour, Flawless clarity. Report number 20171118-25, dated November 18th 2017Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 233
A GEM-SET AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGCentring an oval-shaped opal cabochon weighing approximately 9.50cts, within a surround pavé-set with circular tsavorite garnets, sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.20ct total, ring size LCondition Report: Opal: with good green, blue and orange play-of-colour, surface is smoothSapphires: of blue hue, medium tone, overall bright and well matched in colourTsavorite garnets: of green hue, light to medium tone, overall bright and well matched in colourDiamonds: too small to assess colour or clarity - overall bright and well matched in colourStamped 750 inside hoop for 18K gold - also marked '9.525' for weight of opalSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8.9g
Lot 235
A DIAMOND HALF-ETERNITY RINGThe frontispiece set with graduated princess-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, ring size J¾Condition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.00cts total, estimated colour I/J, estimated clarity SINormal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 237
A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe oval-shaped diamond weighing 1.51ct within a four-claw setting, mounted in 18K gold, maker's mark, ring size J¼Accompanied by a report from HRD laboratory in Antwerp, stating that the diamond weighing 1.51ct is D colour, SI2 clarity. Report number 190000121681 (laser inscribed), dated July 26th 2019Condition Report: Minor signs of wear, overall in good condition
Lot 48
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RINGThe cushion-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 7.44cts within a multiple-claw setting accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, French import mark, ring size M¾Accompanied by a report from Gem Paris Laboratory in France, stating that the sapphire measuring approx. 13.1 x 10.2 x 5.8mm is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of treatment. Report number 20211975766, dated June 3rd 2021Condition Report: Sapphire: of cornflower blue hue, good transparency, medium tone, minor natural silk visible under a bright light source, facets are smoothDiamonds: unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSStamped 750 inside hoop for 18K goldWith an extra sizer hoopMinor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 17g
Lot 55
A DIAMOND AND TURQUOISE DRESS RING, 1970Of bombé design, the openwork flowerhead set with a round-shaped cabochon turquoise at the centre, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds and similarly-cut turquoises, to a multifurcated hoop, with beading detailing throughout, mounted in 18K gold, with English hallmarks for London 1970, possibly by Boucheron (unsigned), ring size H½This piece is reputed to have been bought at Boucheron in London by the present owner's late husband.Condition Report: Diamonds: unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSTurquoises: three discoloured turquoises - otherwise overall well matched and in good conditionUnsigned - UK hallmarks for London 1970Normal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 9.4g
Lot 75
A DIAMOND RING, BY BOODLESThe textured gold band between continuous borders of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 2.23cts total, with maker's mark 'BD' for Boodles, English hallmarks for London 1973, ring size N½Condition Report: Diamonds: approx.. 2.23cts total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSSome signs of resize – possibly why no signature is found or type of metalWhite metal tested by the jewellery department to be possibly goldNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionDiamond weight engraved ‘2.23cts’ – agreed by the jewellery departmentTotal gross weight approx.10.8g
Lot 86
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF A CONTINENTAL LADY (lots 83-93)A LATE 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND DRESS RING, CIRCA 1890Of openwork target design, set with a central European-cut diamond within a surround of old cushion-shaped diamonds and a further surround of old single-cut diamonds, between rose-cut diamond shoulders with foliate detailing, mounted in silver and gold, principal diamond approximately 0.80ct, remaining diamonds approximately 1.70ct total, ring size MCondition Report: Diamonds: approx. 2.50cts total (main stone approx. 0.80ct), estimated colour H/I (one J), estimated clarity SI with a couple of VSSome diamonds were possibly replacedNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 4.9g
Lot 94
AN EMERALD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY BULGARI, CIRCA 1980The collet-set octagonal-cut emerald set within a surround of calibré-cut sapphires, to bifurcated baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in gold, signed Bvlgari, ring size N½Condition Report: Emerald: of bluish-green hue, medium tone, inclusions visible with naked eyeSapphires: of blue hue, medium tone, good transparency, overall well matched in colourDiamonds: unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSSome collet-setting on diamonds show some wear under 10x magnificationSignature located inside hoop - no other marksNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 12.60g
Lot 97
A DIAMOND ETERNITY RING, BY SCHLUMBERGER FOR TIFFANY & CO.Set throughout with duos of brilliant-cut diamonds, alternating with X motifs, mounted in platinum and 18K gold, signed Tiffany & Co. and Schlumberger Studios, maker's mark 'T&Co.' for Tiffany & Co., English hallmarks, with maker's case and outer box, ring size KCondition Report: Diamonds: according to Tiffany website: 1.14cts - unable to assess colour due to yellow mount, estimated clarity VSRetail price on Tiffany website: €11,000Minor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 9g
Lot 34
Ɵ A priest during Mass and a bell-ringer, large miniature on a leaf from a copy of Gregory IX, Decretals, opening of Book III, De Vita et Honestate Clericorum, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment[most probably Italy (probably Ligurian coast or vicinity), early fourteenth century] Single large leaf, with a large rectangular miniature the width of both columns of text (140 by 175mm.), on the left an arched architectural compartment enclosing a priest in a crystalline-gold flecked robe raising the Host during the Mass before an altar with a golden cross, a chalice and two candles, to the right an acolyte holding a long candle as he kneels and pulls a bell-rope to ring the sanctus bell in the rafters of the church, all within a wide frame formed from floral tiles in red, green, blue, pale pink-grey and burnished gold, text opening with one large initial in grey and pink shades heightened with white brushwork, enclosing coloured foliage on blue and gold grounds and enclosed within gold grounds, one smaller initial in same opening corresponding gloss in margin, one- and 2-line initials and running titles ('L/III') in red or blue with contrasting penwork, red or blue paragraph marks, red rubrics, main text in double column of up to 41 lines of Italian rotunda script (Italian rotunda or littera bononiensis), encased within a main gloss (up to 94 lines, and in smaller version of same script) with further glosses added in space between the other blocks of text and in the margins (these attached to relevant parts of main text or main gloss by hairline pen symbols and circles), a few elongated manicula marks in gloss, one small 'I' +abbreviation for 'us' or 'h' in middle of bas-de-page of recto (perhaps an original quire signature) and a modern pencil '22' in lower outer corner of recto, slight discolouration at edges and some scuffing to gold, else in excellent and fresh condition, 500 by 325mm.; in cloth covered card binding Provenance: 1. Written in an Italian university setting in the early fourteenth century, but the volume then evidently carried away and its miniatures and painted initials probably added in north-western Italy (see below).2. Dr. Arthur Simony (1854-1882) of Vienna: his small dark-blue inkstamp in upper corner of recto. Simony was a mysterious nineteenth-century collector about whom so little is known, that B.S. Cron wrote to the Book Collector in 1958 explaining he had acquired leaves from a Gratian owned by Simony and asking for any information on him (p. 188; the bifolium now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York). He was a Viennese mountaineer who climbed the Spitzmauer when only 17 years old and left a written account of the expedition, and later qualified as a medical doctor. He died at only twenty-eight years old, and his library was sold by Brockhausen & Bräuer of Vienna in 1885 (their cat. no. 8). Another leaf from the same parent manuscript as this one was sold in Köller, 24 March 2021, lot 502, for CHF 16,160.3. Dr. Rosy Schilling (1888-1971) of Frankfurt, the German art-historian who fled to London after 1937 due to her Jewish ancestry and her husband's public opposition to the Nazi party. Sold by her heirs in Sotheby's, 5 December 1994, lot 37, realising £5980.4. Schøyen Collection of London and Oslo, their MS 1978. Decoration:While the script here is certainly Italian, the miniatures on this leaf and its sister leaf sold at Koller are disarming with their mix of Italian and French motifs. Of course, it was common for such volumes to be written in university centres of Italy, but have their miniatures and decoration added at the final destination of the volume, and the flux of students from across the whole Mediterranean in and out of the universities of Italy allowed for such volumes to be carried some distances. When it was in her collection, the art-historian Rosy Schilling identified the miniature here as Neopolitan in origin. When the leaf was sold at Sotheby's nearly thirty years ago that catalogue also allowed for a Spanish origin. However, the Koller description earlier this year pointed towards other possibilities: Avignon and most interestingly, the northern Ligurian coastline. Many of the individual aspects here do fit well into the art of northern Italy, and a location on the north-western Italian coastline and border with France. Wide painted frames also occur around fourteenth-century miniatures from the region (see BnF., Français 755, produced in Lombardy c. 1320-1330: F. Avril and M.T. Gousset, Manuscrits enluminés d'origine italienne, 2005, no. 1), and close matches can be found for the quadrilobed coloured flowerheads of the frame here (albeit not arranged within lines of square tiles as here) in the frames of manuscripts from Pavia (see the Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta memorabilia, made there c. 1400, now BnF., Latin 5840: ibid., no. 45; and the Seneca, Tragoediae, made there in 1403: now BnF., Latin 8028: ibid., no. 46). The figures here are somewhat rustic in execution, but elements of them such as the hair defined internally by thick black brushstrokes also appears in a copy of Maurice de Sully, Sermons, attributed to either Milan or Genova and c. 1320-1330 (now BnF., Français 187: ibid., no. 66). The problem of solid attribution is perhaps one of lack of comparative material. So little survives from the Ligurian coastline and surrounding region, and our impression of the book production of northern Italy is focussed on the large centres of Milan and Pavia. If this leaf is from this region, then it adds significantly to our knowledge of book production and the book arts there in the fourteenth century.
Lot 10
NO RESERVE - AN ANTIQUE DIAMOND TIARA RING, CIRCA 1905 Made in yellow gold and platinum, designed as a ribbon tied in a bow Principal old European brilliant cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.63 carats Further old European brilliant cut and single cut diamonds Austro-Hungarian assay mark for yellow gold Size N / 6.75 Weight 2.6 grams
Lot 107
NO RESERVE - A VINTAGE DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, 1975 Made in 9 carat yellow and white gold Round brilliant cut diamonds, principal diamond approximately 0.55 carats, approximate total of all diamonds 1.50-1.80 carats Full British hallmarks for 9 carat gold, London 1975, sponsor's mark PMJ Size O / 7.25 Weight 5.2 grams
Lot 123
NO RESERVE - A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Made in 18 carat yellow gold, scrolling decoration to the gallery Cushion cut blue sapphire, weighing approximately 1.24 carats Two old European brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total 0.95-1.05 carats Rose cut diamonds Stamped 18 Size M / 6 Weight 3.8 grams
Lot 126
NO RESERVE - A DIAMOND AND RUBY COCKTAIL RING, 1991 Made in 18 carat yellow gold Oval cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.65 carats Brilliant cut and tapered baguette cut diamonds Marquise cut rubies Full British hallmarks for 18 carat yellow gold, London 1991, sponsor's mark TT Size O / 7 Weight 8.2 grams
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