11 avril 2009

A French Chinoiserie patinated bronze and champlevé enamel three-piece clock garniture. Paris, circa 1880 the dial signed Prosper Roussel R Paris; the twin train movement with the Japy Frères stamp. height of the clock 50.5 cm. Estimate 8,000—12,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A large pair of Chinese export champlevé enamel horses, early 20th century height 112 cm, 129.5 cm. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A pair of Chinese export champlevé enamel planters each with associated tripod form brown fabric lined pedestals. planters height 43 cm, 53.5 cm. Estimate 6,000—9,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A large carved ivory and silvered-metal mounted tankard depicting a boar hunt. German, circa 1850 height 40.5 cm. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

August Neresheimer (1839 - 1939). A fine German silver-mounted carved ivory tankard depicting Diana. Hanau, circa 1880 height 28 cm. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

A large carved ivory and silver-mounted tankard depicting a bacchanalian scene. German, circa 1900 lid, handle and base with similar standard export marks and 925 DKK. height 14 1/2 in. 35.5 cm. Estimate 30,000—50,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art. 20 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Paul Fryer, Pietà (The Empire Never Ended - 2007), collection François Pinault   "A peine le pied posé sur le perron de la cathédrale de Gap, et l'on est saisi par une apparition presque inquiétante au fond de la nef latérale. Le Christ surgit de l'obscurité, assis sur une chaise électrique et non crucifié. Nous sommes à la veille de Pâques. Cette vision provoque choc et même douleur chez certains chrétiens scandalisés. Et pourtant la croix n'était-elle pas à l'époque romaine l'équivalent de la chaise électrique,... [Lire la suite]

A portrait of Sultan Abul Hasan of Golconda (reg. 1672-1687) standing facing right. Golconda, late 17th Century gouache on paper, English and Telugu inscriptions of identification at top and bottom on outer border, unframed. 174 x 104 mm. Sold for £1,320 Bonhams. Islamic & Indian Art, 2 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved

Commode de style Transition. Travail du XIXème siècle En laque de Chine, ornementation de bronze ciselé et doré et dessus de marbre gris Sainte-Anne, la façade à ressauts ouvrant par deux tiroirs sans traverse, à décor de scènes de pagodes et de courtisans japonais, reposant sur des pieds cambrés. Hauteur: 84 cm. (33 in.), Largeur: 129 cm. (50¾ in.), Profondeur: 64 cm. (25¼ in.). Estimate €5,000 - €8,000  - Price Realized  €17,500 Provenance: Provenant d'une collection du XIXème siècle, puis par descendance. ... [Lire la suite]

A portrait of a Golconda ruler. Golconda, late 17th Century gouache on paper, English and Telugu inscriptions of identification at top and bottom on outer border, unframed. 179 x 104 mm. Sold for £1,320 Footnote: The English inscription appears to read: Ale Alum Cawus, which does not correspond with a known Deccani ruler. Bonhams. Islamic & Indian Art, 2 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved