6 novembre 2009

An archaic bronze inscribed ritual food vessel, gui. Early Western Zhou Dynasty Chinese Dragon Makes Recession Defying Roar Bronze Age Chinese vessels from one of the finest old English collections, formed by the 2nd Lord Cunliffe between the darkest war years of the early 1940s, and his death in 1963, achieved astonishing prices at Bonhams sale of Chinese Art today, November 5, in London. The most important group of early Chinese bronzes ever offered at Bonhams, the Collection mainly comprised classic funerary vessel... [Lire la suite]

A pair of 'famille rose' 'soldier' vases and covers. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period. photo courtesy Sotheby's each body of baluster form with waisted neck, brightly enamelled around the exterior with a pair of phoenix in a garden enclosing peony blooms issuing from rockwork, all within diaper bands, the domed cover with an elaborate floral band and surmounted by a lion dog finial, with two black and gilt lacquer hexagonal stands, painted with figure panels. 134.7cm., 53in.. Est. 80,000—120,000 GBP - Sold 97,250 GBP ... [Lire la suite]

Sujet en bronze de patine brune représentant un tigre marchant, rugissant. Période Meiji. Signé dans un cartouche, sous le ventre. LONG. 49 CM - Estimation : € 900-1,200 Tajan. ARTS DU JAPON, 16 nov. 2009 14:15, Drouot - salle 15 www.tajan.com

The unmounted pear-shaped diamond weighing 62.30 carats. photo Image 2009 Christie's Ltd Christie’s is honoured to announce the sale of a perfect 62.30 carat D colour, Flawless, pear-shaped diamond which will lead the auction of magnificent jewels in Geneva on November 18. An extraordinary gem of excellent polish and symmetry, this diamond exemplifies the best criteria of the 4 C’s: Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. It is one of the most important D colour Flawless diamonds to be offered at auction in many years (estimate on... [Lire la suite]

Epée, fourreau en écaille - Indochine, XIXe siècle L. 58,5 cm (oxydation, accidents et manques au fourreau) Estimation : 100/150€ Me Eric BOUREAU Hôtel des Ventes de Coutances. SAMEDI 7 NOVEMBRE à 14 h 00 62, rue Gambetta 50200 Coutances.Email : eboureau@wanadoo.fr