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10 septembre 2010

A Blue and White dish & A Blue and White dish, Jiajing mark and period.

A Blue and White dish. Jiajing mark and period. photo courtesy Sotheby's the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing a phoenix and crane in flight amidst scrolling lotus, the reverse similarly decorated with a frieze of alternating cranes...

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Tags: Blue and White, Jiajing mark and period

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9 septembre 2010

Two Coral snuff bottles. 1750-1820

A Coral snuff bottle. 1750-1820. photo courtesy Sotheby's of flattened rectangular form, carved on one face with two birds perched among prunus branches, and on the other with two butterflies amongst peony, the eyes of the birds and other details skillfully...

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Tags: Coral, snuff bottle, 1750-1820

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9 septembre 2010

Coral jewelry @ Doyle New York

Antique Carved Coral and Black Onyx Bead Necklace. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York Composed of ten carved coral flowers approximately 49.0 x 32.0 mm. to 34.0 x 22.3 mm., spaced by black onyx beads flanked by coral beads, suspending one carved coral flower...

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Tags: Coral, turquoise, Black Enamel, Black Onyx, Tiger's-Eye

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9 septembre 2010

Chinese Coral Carving of a Demon & a Vase, 19th Century

Chinese Coral Carving of a Demon. 19th Century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York Shown standing on billowing clouds, holding a rope and sword, dressed in a long dhoti tied at the waist, the chest exposed with a dragon resting over his shoulders, the intense...

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Tags: 19th century, Coral, Demon

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9 septembre 2010

Chinese coral figural carving & coral snuff bottle. Qing dynasty

Chinese coral figural carving. Late Qing dynasty. photo courtesy Freeman & Co Carved to depict a child in traditional dress with one leg raised and bearing a peach bough. H: 4 3/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Piece glued to wood base; minor surface wear...

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Tags: Qing dynasty, Coral, chinese, snuff bottle

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9 septembre 2010

Takachi Murakami à Versailles

Takashi MURAKAMI - Tongari-Kun 2003 - 2004, Fibre de verre, acier et huile, acrylique et peinture uréthane - 700 x 350 cm © 2003 - 2004 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All right reserved. Photo: Florian Kleinefenn - Salon d'Hercule / Château de...

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Tags: Château de Versailles, Takachi Murakami

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9 septembre 2010

Chinese scholars rocks on stand @ Freeman & Co

Large Chinese scholars rock on stand. photo courtesy Freeman & Co grey stone on rosewood base. Stone L: 20 in. Estimate $800-1,200 Chinese scholars rock on hardward stand. photo courtesy Freeman & Co Grey open work rock on carved stand. H: 11 in. Estimate...

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Tags: scholars rock, Freeman Co

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9 septembre 2010

Flawless Six Carat Diamond Never Before Seen at Auction is Highlight of Bonhams September Sale

A magnificent diamond single-stone ring, circa 1940. Estimate: £150,000 - 200,000. photo courtesy Bonhams A magnificent late art deco diamond ring is the highlight of the Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale which will take place in New Bond Street on September...

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Tags: cushion-shaped sapphire, cushion-shaped diamond, brilliant-cut diamond, pear-shaped diamond, asscher-cut diamond, calibré-cut emerald

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8 septembre 2010

Ming Dynasty bronzes @ Freeman & Co

Rare Chinese Ming cast bronze censer cover. Wanli period. photo courtesy Freeman & Co Of three parts and of graduating cylindrical form, surmounted with cast coiled dragon finial, over Indian lotus and coiled dragon open-work base, raised on a later associated...

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Tags: bronze, Ming Dynasty, Gu, Wanli Period, Gilt bronze, Elephant, joss stick holder, censer cover, mirror holder, stove model

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8 septembre 2010

« Cartier at Prague Castle – The Power of Style »

The exhibition featuring over 368 exceptional and historical jewels, timepieces, and luxury objects created by the Maison Cartier will be held in the Riding Hall of The Prague Castle from July 9 until October 17, 2010. The Prague Castle thus joins the...

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Tags: Cartier, Prague Castle

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