14 avril 2009

Marilyn Minter, Raspberry, 2007 C-print, flush mounted on Sintra.  26 x 40 in. (66 x 101.6 cm).  This work is from an edition of 5. Est.  $10,000-15,000 PROVENANCE Baldwin Gallery, Aspen; Private Collection, New York Philips de Pury & Company. Saturday @ Philips. April25 2009. New York. www.phillipsdepury.com

KIM-JOON, Duet-Pig, 2006 C-print. 55 x 39 1/4 in. (139.7 x 99.7 cm).  Signed, titled and numbered on accompanying label. This work is from an edition of 5. Est. $7,000-9,000 PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist; Private Collection, New York Philips de Pury & Company. Saturday @ Philips. April25 2009. New York. www.phillipsdepury.com

Enamel and diamond frog brooch, David Webb The stylized frog decorated with translucent green enamel, the mouth set with a line of small round diamonds, accented with 2 cabochon ruby eyes, the limbs of highly textured gold , mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed Webb. Est. 5,000—8,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

18 karat gold and green enamel frog dress set, David Webb Comprising a pair of cufflinks and four studs, each designed as a frog applied with translucent green enamel, the oval eyes of red enamel, signed Webb. Est. ,000—12,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

Nobuyoshi Araki, Untitled, 1993 Gelatin silver print. 4 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. (11.1 x 16.8 cm).  Signed, dated and annotated on verso. Est. $1,500-2,000 Philips de Pury & Company. Saturday @ Philips. April25 2009. New York. www.phillipsdepury.com

Nobuyoshi Araki, Untitled Polaroid.  3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm).  Signed on verso. ESTIMATE $500-700 Philips de Pury & Company. Saturday @ Philips. April25 2009. New York. www.phillipsdepury.com

Pair of 18 karat gold and rubellite earclips, Buccellati Set with 2 cabochon rubellites, within satin-finished and etched gold frames, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. Est. 15,000—20,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

18 karat gold, rubellite and diamond bangle-bracelet, Buccellati The hinged cuff of satin-finished gold set with 3 oval cabochon rubellites, and 12 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carats, set within white gold frames, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. Est. 30,000—35,000 USD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

Bao Dai thong bao, « Monnaie courante de l’ère Bao Dai ». Dynastie des Nguyên. Ere Bao Dai (1926-1945) Laiton. Poids : 1,36 g. Diamètre : 19,2 mm. Vendue 16 € (ebay)

Minh  Mang  thong bao, « Monnaie courante de l’ère Minh Mang ». Dynastie des Nguyên. Ere Minh Mang (1819-1840) Laiton. Poids : 2,36 g. Diamètre : 22,7 mm. Vendue 5,01 € (ebay) Bibliographie : François Thierry, Catalogue des monnaies vietnamiennes, 1987 N° 1196.