One of the most important jewellery sales of the year, if not the decade, there are a plethora of illustrious Indian Royal and Noble jewels from the famous Al-Thani Collection, belonging to the Qatari Royal Family, is being auctioned at the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence Sale in New York City today! Here are some of the most notable examples of the exquisite pieces of important provenance.
Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence- 19 June 2019
Indore Sapphire | Gem Set Mace | Diamond-set Domed Fittings | Enamelled and Diamond-set Makara-headed Slide | Gold Flywhisk Handle | Enamelled and Diamond-set Staff
Estimate: USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000 | USD 7,000 – USD 10,000 | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000
From the collection of Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II of Indore
Antique Diamond Ring | Pearl Necklace | Antique Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Pendant
Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 400,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000 |USD 150,000 – USD 250,000
From the collection of the late Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur
Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead | Spinel Bead and Pearl Necklace | Spinel, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Imperial Necklace and Earrings | Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Sarpech | Imperial Spinel, Pearl and Emerald Necklace | Imperial Spinel and Pearl Necklace | The Shah Jahan Emerald | The Shah Jahan Necklace | Inscribed Emerald | The Shah Jahan Dagger | Spinel Bead
Estimate: USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 700,000 – USD 1,000,000 | USD 300,000 – USD 500,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000 | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000 | USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 | USD 10,000 – USD 15,000
From the Collections of the Mughal Emperors
The Arcot II Diamond
Estimate: USD 2,000,000 – USD 4,000,000
Formerly in the collection of the Nawab of Arcot, Queen Charlotte, and the Dukes of Westminster
Diamond and Enamel Peacock Aigrette | Emerald and Diamond Brooch | State Sword | Diamond and Gem-set Sarpech
Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 200,000 – USD 400,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 80,000 – USD 120,000
Formerly in the collection of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala
Emerald Bead and Diamond Bracelet | Pearl and Diamond Bracelet | Baroda Pearl Canopy
Estimate: USD 600,000 – USD 800,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000
Formerly belonging to Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda
Jade Pendant | Jade Plaque | Gold Final from the Throne of Tipu Sultan | Magic Box | Antique Ruby, Emerald and Gold Hawking Ring
Estimate: USD 30,000 – USD 50,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 500,000 – USD 700,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 60,000 – USD 80,000
From the collection of Tipu Sultan, the King of Mysore
Antique Ruby, Pearl, Glass and Diamond Earrings | Antique Diamond, Pearl, Glass and Enamel Earrings | Antique Diamond and Enamel Bazuband | Antique Diamond Riviere Necklace | Spinel and Gold Seal Rings | Sapphire and Gold Ring | Diamond-set Gold and Emerald Huqqa Mouthpiece | Antique Emerald and Diamond Pendant | Enamelled Gem-set Rosewater Sprinkler | Diamond and Enamelled Gold covered Bowl and Stand | Enamel and Gem-set model of a Parrot | Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Enamel Collar Necklace | Enamel and Diamond-set suite of Paan Boxes | Enamel and Gem-set Paan box | Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad | Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace | Diamond Emerald and Enamel Necklace | Nizam of Hyderabad Sarpech
Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 20,000 – USD 30,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 1,200,000 – USD 1,500,000 | USD 40,000 – USD 60,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 70,000 – USD 100,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 80,000 – USD 120,000 | USD 300,000 – USD 500,000 | USD 350,000 – USD 500,000 | USD 100,000 – USD 150,000 | USD 400,000 – USD 600,000 | USD 250,000 – USD 350,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 1,500,000 | USD 1,500,000 – USD 2,500,000 | USD 1,000,000 – USD 2,000,000
From the Nizam of Hyderabad
Jade, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch | Emerald, Ruby and Gold Hindu Saint Pendant
Estimate: USD 200,000 – USD 300,000 | USD 150,000 – USD 250,000
From Lord Glenconner and Sheikh Saoud bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani
Patiala Ruby Choker
Estimate: USD 800,000 – USD 1,200,000
From the collection of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala
Gem-set carved Jade Mirror
Estimate: USD 20,000 – USD 30,000
Formerly in a Danish Royal Collection
Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Brooch
Estimate: USD 500,000 – USD 700,000
From the collection of Sybil Sassoon, Marchioness of Cholmondeley
Belle Epoque Diamond Jigha
Estimate: USD 1,200,000 – USD 2,200,000
From the collection of the Maharaja of Nawanagar
