27 avril 2010
The Emperor Maximilian Diamond
The Emperor Maximilian Diamond. photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010
Set with a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 39.55 carats, mounted in platinumWith report 2115547389 dated 8 January 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is I color, VS1 clarity, with very strong blue fluorescenceAccompanied by a supplemental letter dated 23 February 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America attesting to the re-cutting of the Emperor Maximilian Diamond from 41.94 carats to its present weight of... [Lire la suite]
27 avril 2010
A pair of diamond and platinum clips, by Suzanne Belperron
A pair of diamond and platinum clips, by Suzanne Belperron. photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010
Each designed as a foliate cluster, the polished platinum vine extending bezel-set old European-cut diamond flower buds and old European and single-cut diamond leaves, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold, circa 1935, with French assay marks, (with 18k white gold detachable ear clips of later addition). With maker's mark for Suzanne Belperron - Est. $40,000 - $60,000. Price Realized $50,000
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27 avril 2010
An Art Deco diamond rose brooch, by Lacloche
An Art Deco diamond rose brooch, by Lacloche. photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010Designed as a pavé-set diamond sculpted rose, extending single and circular-cut diamond tapered leaves and buds, within a single and baguette-cut diamond rectangular frame, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold, circa 1925, with French assay mark Signed Lacloche, Paris - Est. $20,000 - $30,000 . Price Realized $25,000
Notes: This elegant pavé-set diamond rose brooch demonstrates the superior style and craftsmanship of Lacloche Frères, a small family... [Lire la suite]
27 avril 2010
"La voie du Tao. Un autre chemin de l’être" @ Galeries nationales Grand Palais.

27 avril 2010
Eugène SIEFFERT, Nature morte à la vanité

27 avril 2010
Recent Work by Erwin Olaf Featured in Second Solo Exhibition @ Hamiltons
Erwin Olaf, Hotel Moscow – Ming Portrait, RECENT WORK. Courtesy of Hamiltons
LONDON.- Recent Work, Erwin Olaf’s second solo exhibition at Hamiltons introduces London to Dawn & Dusk, first shown at The Museum of The City of New York. It also features new images from the series Hotel, initiated in 2008 with Hotel 1, Kyoto; a continuation of Olaf’s exploration of mood, period and style as begun in his trilogy Rain, Hope and Grief, shown at Hamiltons in late 2008. These photographs feature models posing sometimes elegantly,... [Lire la suite]