7 février 2010

Anzolo Scarabello (Padova, 1711-1795), Cartegloria Silver and gilt copper, 67 x 75 cm. Price on request Note: This fantastic and large cartegloria, incorporating a mirror, bears numerous marks of the assayer MARCANTONIO BELLOTTO (marks of Padova,1776/1788) and marks of ANZOLO SCARABELLO (Padua, 1711-1795), probably one of the most importants silversmiths in Venice during the last quarter of the XVIIIth century. Noël Ribes Vilaragut, 7 - 46002 Valencia - Spain. Tel : +34 96 3523748 - Tel : +34 646728032 - Email address... [Lire la suite]

Crown. Toledo and Madrid, 1629. Silver gilt and carved, with enamel and colored stones inlaid. An inscription inside the ring to the donor mentions "Cristobal de Nieva" and date "1629." Height: 11 cm Diameter of base: 14 cm - Price: 18,000€ Note: The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid retains crown characteristics very similar to this piece, listed as Toledo and Madrid, around 1625. Ref: Cruz Valdovinos, J. Manuel, National Archaeological Museum, the Silver catalog, p.134, No. 37. Noël Ribes... [Lire la suite]

A large Dehua libation cup. 明代 Ming Dynasty, 崇禎 Chongzhen Period (1628-1644) modeled in the form of a rhinoceros horn with applied decoration covered in a creamy translucent glaze. On one side is a stag with overhanging clouds and peony branches and to the other side prunus branches and a dragon descending from clouds while another dragon appears between upright rocks. The cup sits on a carved stand of stylized open rockwork. The cup follows closely to those dating to circa 1640. Height:  2 3/4"... [Lire la suite]

14 karat gold, shell, pearl and diamond brooch and earclips, Trianon. photo Sotheby's The brooch and earclips set with round diamonds weighing approximately .30 carat, brooch and earclips signed Trianon. Est. 5,000—7,000 USD. Lot Sold 6,250 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 03 Feb 10. New York www.sothebys.com

Clifford Baker (1937 -) c. 1967 Torso, Wet Suit, San Diego Gelatin silver print, sheet: 11 x 14 (27.9 x 35.6 cm). Signed, titled, dated & stamped verso. Estimate: from $1,200 to $1,500Note: The male figure has been an important element in the photography of Clifford Baker for over 5 decades. In capturing the interplay between nature, model and photographer, Baker creates "his California", a harmonious reconciliation of nature and civilization and of body & spirit. Artnet Auctions. Wednesday, February 10,... [Lire la suite]

Vladimir Kustov, Skull # 01, 2000 Oil on fiberboard. h: 100 x w: 135 cm / h: 39.4 x w: 53.1 in. Contact Gallery for Price Orel Art UK. 7 Howick Place London,  SW1P 1BB United Kingdom. Tél.: +44 (0)20 7630 9585 - Fax: +44 (0)20 7828 4764 - www.orelart.com

Rare Cozzi Kakiemon-style plate, iron red anchor mark, c.1765, Italy Decorated with prunus issuing from a trunk and a yellow tiger. Slight rubbing to glaze. Diameter : 24.00 cm. Price: 2,100 € GUEST & GRAY 1-7 Davies Mews W1K 5AB London - United Kingdom. Tel : 44 (020) 7408 1252 - Fax number : 44 (020) 7499 1445 - Email address : info@chinese-porcelain-art.com - Website : http://www.chinese-porcelain-art.com/

Gold, diamond and coral strawberry brooch and earclips. photo Sotheby's The brooch set with round diamonds weighing approximately 4.75 carats, mounted in yellow and white gold; the earclips set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats, mounted in yellow and white gold. Est. 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 18,750 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 03 Feb 10. New York www.sothebys.com

Pottery basin with painted decoration. China, Han dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD Diameter: 15 inches, 38 cm Height: 3 3/4 inches, 9.5 cm  Price on application A grey pottery basin, the shallow bowl rising gently from a circular foot ring and with a second tier sharply angled upwards to a broad, flat rim. The bowl is painted in white and red pigments; the central reserve has a decoration of stylised fish-like creatures, surrounded by a band of cloud-scroll pattern (yun wen). The well of the basin is painted with a band of... [Lire la suite]

Mandarin garnet and diamond ring. photo Sotheby's The round mandarin garnet weighing approximately 8.50 carats, flanked by round and square modified brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.05 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, size 6½. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 15,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 03 Feb 10. New York www.sothebys.com