27 avril 2010

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]

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 Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale,... [Lire la suite]

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]

Brûle-parfum tripode en bronze doré et émail cloisonné. H. 42 x D. 36 cm. Dynastie Qing, XVIIIe siècle. Ancienne collection Montigny, catal. 1854, déposé en 1901 du musée de la Marine. Musée Guimet, Paris © Rmn / Thierry Ollivier Ouvertes à tous les champs de la création et en particulier aux grandes civilisations, les Galeries nationales, en co-production avec le musée des arts asiatiques Guimet, consacrent pour la première fois en Europe une grande manifestation au Taoïsme. Cloche taoïste (détail). Porcelaine à émaux... [Lire la suite]

Eugène SIEFFERT, Nature morte à la vanité Huile sur toile, signée et datée 1871 en bas à droite 110 x 103cm - Estimation : 600/800€ VENTE AUX ENCHèRES LE DIMANCHE 9 MAI à VERSAILLES PAR CHEVAU-LEGERS ENCHERES SARL. Tél. : 01.39.50.58.08 - Fax : 01.30.21.32.48 - Email : l.pellisson@martin-chausselat.com

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]