1 février 2010

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Federico Zuccaro (Sant' Angelo In Vado, Marches 1540/42 - 1609 Ancona) Submission of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to Pope Alexander III. photo Sotheby's Pen and brown ink and gray-brown wash over traces of black chalk and slight traces of red chalk. 10 5/8 by 16 1/2 in; 270 by 420 mm. Est. 120,000—160,000 USD. Lot Sold 194,500 USD PROVENANCE: Sir Peter Lely (L.2092) NOTE: This is an important addition to the existing corpus of studies for Federico's painting in the Sala del Gran Consiglio in the Palazzo Ducale,... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese Imperial porcelain blue and white vase. Six character mark of Kangxi and of the period, 1662-1722. of mallet form with tall cylindrical neck, beehive form body and flat foot rim, painted with two opened winged archaic style phoenix birds each with their heads turned holding a ring in their beaks. 7 3/8 inches, 18.7 cm high. Price on application Notes: Formerly in the collection of J. T. Tai, New York.Formerly in the collection of Cyrus and Mildred Churchill, Moleen, Illinois. An identical vase in the Palace... [Lire la suite]

Antonio della Corna (or Cornia) (Born in Cremona; active in the last quarter of the 15th century), Saint Julian the Hospitaller, believing to surprise his wife and a lover, Kills his Parents. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 oil on panel. signed and inscribed in Latin lower right: .HOC Q[UOD] MANTENEE DIDICI[T] SVB DOGMATE/ CLARI-/ ANTONI CORNE DEXTERA PINXIT/ OPVS-and dated on the coat-of-arms hanging on the wall: M/ CCCC and LXXX/ VIII [1488]. 53 by 60 1/8 in.; 134.5 by 152.7 cm. Est. 150,000—200,000 USD. Lot Sold 206,500... [Lire la suite]

Druizgjg. Dagger and Heart Druzy Pendant 39ct 33x27x9x9mm Druzy onyx cabochon heart shape, bezel set in sterling silver with a gold studded bail 5.83mm id and a 60mm silver, gold and copper dagger going through it. It comes on a 2.5mm 16" ss ball chain. Price $200.00 USD @  etsy

Rolph  Scarlett, Silver-smithed designs of sterling silver and semi-precious stones, circa 1955 Authenticated by the estate. height - 5 in, width - 5 in, depth - 2.5 in. Estimate: from $20,000 to $30,000 Rolph  Scarlett, Silver-smithed design of sterling silver, pearl and semi-precious stones, circa 1955 Authenticated by the estate. height - 3 in, width - 4.5 in, depth - 2.5 in. Estimate: from $20,000 to $30,000Notes: Created during the mid-50s, after SCARLETT had returned to New York from... [Lire la suite]

Bol et vase à large bord, XIXe siècle décor en léger relief sur fond dit ”noir basalte” de personnages à l'Antique, guirlandes et filets. (Marqués). Estimation : 150 / 250 € Vase à grand bord, XIXe siècle. décor en léger relief de guirlandes et filet sur fond dit ”noir basalte”. (Marqué) Hauteur : 9,5 cm. Estimation : 80 / 120 € Trois vases, XIXe siècle décor en léger relief de filets, motifs quadrillés et têtes de boucs sur fond dit ”noir basalte”. Estimation : 80 / 100 € Grande verseuse, XIXe siècle. avec... [Lire la suite]

Brûle-parfum à fond dit “noir basalte”, XIXe siècle. sur base triangulaire à pans coupés, le corps cylindrique est supporté par des protomes de tigres ailés surmontés d'une coquille destinée à recevoir une bobèche. Motifs de feuillages enroulés sur le corps. (Marqué) Hauteur : 22,5 cm - Estimation : 300 / 500 € Paire de chandeliers formés de deux dauphins sur socle rectangulaire, fond dit “noir basalte”, XIXe siècle. la queue formant le bougeoir. (Marquée). Hauteur : 21 cm - Estimation : 800 / 1 200 € Grand vase... [Lire la suite]

Paire de plaques ovales encadrées à fond dit ”noir basalte”, XIXe siècle. décor en léger relief d'Hercule luttant contre le lion de Némée, d'Hercule portant la dépouille du lion de Némée. (Marquées). Longueurs : 19 cm - Estimation : 150 / 250 € Beaussant-Lefèvre - Paris. Vente du Mercredi 10 février 2010. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 5 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la maison de ventes au 01 47 70 40 00