11 août 2009
Shopping de montres d'Aventure et de Collection @ Artcurial Deauville

11 août 2009
A wucai baluster jar and cover, Transitional (mid 17th century)
A wucai baluster jar and cover, Transitional (mid 17th century)
Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington. Christie’s Images Ltd. 2009 www.christies.com
decorated with a phoenix and qilin amongst flame scrolls, above rockwork separated by plantain, all reserved on iron-red geometric pattern grounds, the domed cover similarly decorated with knop finial -- 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high. Est. £2,000 - £3,000
11 août 2009
Théodore Géricault, Nature morte aux trois crânes. Musée Girodet

11 août 2009
A wucai bowl, Transitional (mid 17th century)
A wucai bowl, Transitional (mid 17th century)
the body of squat form with a very slightly waisted neck and flaring rim, painted to the exterior in iron-red, green and yellow enamels with cranes in flight amongst intricate cloud scrolls and Buddhist precious objects -- 7 7/8in. (20cm.) wide. Est. £3,000 - £4,000
Provenance: Chait Galleries label to base
Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington. Christie’s Images Ltd. 2009 www.christies.com
11 août 2009
Théodore Géricault (1791-1824) L'artiste par lui-même, dit aussi Autoportrait de Géricault. Vers 1812

11 août 2009
A sang de boeuf baluster vase, Langyao-type, probably 18th century

11 août 2009
Salon du collectionneur : « Grande Aiguière aux Tritons », Paris, vers 1845-1855
« Grande Aiguière aux Tritons » dans le goût de la Renaissance en bronze patiné. Paris, vers 1845-1855
Signature du bronzier-éditeur Auguste-Maximilien DELAFONTAINE. H : 97 cm - L : 41 cm
Cette aiguière décorative offre un important décor en ronde bosse et haut-relief lié aux thèmes de l’Eau et de l’Amour. Son corps ovoïde présente deux allégories entourées de rinceaux feuillagés : Diane au bain, entourée de ses compagnes, la déesse de la Nature, surprise par le chasseur Actéon, le transforme en cerf, et : Vénus à sa... [Lire la suite]
11 août 2009
Longquan celadon hawk formed censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Longquan celadon hawk formed censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
the predatory bird modelled perched upon a pierced cylindrical base, its closed wings held aloft ready to open, its head turned to the left side wearing a fierce demeanor, an aperture to its back forming the entrance to the hollow body, with sectional flat cylindrical cover -- 11 3/8in. (29cm.) high. Est. £3,000 - £4,000
Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com
11 août 2009
Salon du Colectionneur : La sortie du Buccentaure devant le quai des Esclavons, Venise

11 août 2009
A large bronze figure of a bearded immortal, 16th/17th century.
A large bronze figure of a bearded immortal, 16th/17th century. Christie's Images Ltd. 2009
standing with his hands held to his chest holding a tablet, wearing long robes decorated to the sleeves with scrolling leaves, incised inscription to the back which may be translated: 'Made by Guo Han Miaojin' -- 14¾in. (37.6cm.) high. Est. £3,000 - £5,000
Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com