septembre 2010

Console d'applique en bois sculpté à décor polychrome et doré, travail vénitien du XVIIIe siècle. photo courtesy Sotheby's représentant un jeune page maure assis avec une draperie, soutenant un plateau de forme mouvementée; haut. 58 cm. Estimate 1,500—2,000 EUR. Lot Sold 17,500 EUR Dans le goût de Francesco Guardi, Caprice architectural animé de personnages. photo courtesy Sotheby's Huile sur toile; 46 x 151 cm ; 18 1/8 by 59 1/2 in. Estimate 6,000—8,000 EUR. Lot Sold 12,500 EUR Paire de miroirs... [Lire la suite]

Renaissance Europe was not a promising place for female artists to emerge. Women were expected to marry and have children, and those who did work were not welcomed into male-dominated professions. In fact women were unable to even receive formal art training (a cornerstone of which was the study of the nude).But some did emerge. Privately taught, often by their fathers who were drafting them into the family business, and talented enough to gain commissions on merit alone, some women successfully made a living as artists.Here are ten... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Indian High Karat Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Pendant-Earrings. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York  The flower tops centering 2 round faceted rubies approximately 7.75 cts., encircled by 20 modified pear-shaped and circular table-cut diamonds, suspending a tapered line of 30 modified pear-shaped table-cut diamonds, altogether approximately 10.65 cts., closed backs, the reverse applied with pink, white and green enamel, approximately 28.5 dwt. Estimate $8,000-12,000 Indian Gold, Jaipur Enamel and Diamond... [Lire la suite]

Collier rigide ouvrant en or jaune fourré, gravé et ajouré, Travail indien de la fin du XIXe ou du début du XXe siècle, traditionnellement attribué aux ateliers de Jaipur. photo courtesy Senlis Enchères présentant un décor floral serti d'émeraudes, petits rubis cabochon, saphirs blancs taillés à l'imitation du diamant et pierres rouges synthétiques gravées de forme cachemire. La montu re entièrement émaillée en polychromie de type "Safed Chalwan" supportant en pampille des petites perles poire fines ou de culture.... [Lire la suite]

Deux boîtes à aliments en bois laqué rouge rehaussé d'or. Indochine, XIXe siècle. photo courtesy Senlis Enchères (Fentes). Haut. 40 cm pour l'une. Estimation : 300/400€ Provenance : Château de la Mothe, Oise. Boîte à aliments en bois laqué noir et rehaut d''or. Indochine XIXe siècle. photo courtesy Senlis Enchères Provenance : Château de la Mothe, Oise. Estimation : 150/200€ Expert : M. Thierry Portier. Vente aux enchères le dimanche 17 octobre à Senlis par Hotel des Ventes de Senlis Sarl. Email : ... [Lire la suite]

Vietnam. Importante vasque et son support en grès émaillé jaune vert et brun décoré en léger relief de personnages. photo courtesy Binoche - De Maredsous Accidents. Egrenures. H : 90 - Diam : 98 cm. Estimation : 800/1000€ Vietnam. Pot à gingembre. photo courtesy Binoche - De Maredsous en porcelaine blanche décorée en bleu sous couverte dun lettré et personnages portant un qin. H : 15 cm. Ebréchure. Estimation : 80/100€ Vietnam. Pipe à eau. photo courtesy Binoche - De Maredsous en porcelaine blanche décorée... [Lire la suite]

Passementerie de la médaille Kim Khanh, Annam, ca 1930. Vendue 201 € le 22 septembre dernier sur ebay !

A jadeite snuff bittle, 1760-1830. Imperial, attributed to the Palace workshops, Beijing. photo courtesy Sotheby's . well hollowed, of flattened ovoid form with a cylindrical neck and concave mouth rim, resting on an oval recessed foot, beautifully carved in low relief on each face with a central panel comprising an archaistic taotie mask, below a formalized foliate motif, above a band of lappets and raised bosses, the shoulders set with animal masks suspending mock ring handles, above a vajra-shaped motif on each... [Lire la suite]

Feng Mengbo, M 01, 2009. Silkscreen on silver leaf, h: 47.2 x w: 47.2 in / h: 119.9 x w: 119.9 cm. Chambers Fine Art announces the opening on September 16 of Yi BiTe: Recent Works by Feng Mengbo.For his first exhibition at Chambers Fine Art New York, Feng Mengbo continues his investigation of classical Chinese culture that began with Wrong Code: Sanshui without abandoning his deep immersion in every aspect of the cyber world. More than any other artist in China today, Feng Mengbo has been associated with the world of... [Lire la suite]

PARIS.-  A visitor looks at the work of art "Janus, 1981" by artist Arman (1928-2005) at the Centre Pompidou modern art museum, also known as Beaubourg, in Paris. The retrospective "Arman" will run through January 10, 2011. REUTERS/Charles Platiau. PARIS.-  A visitor looks at the work of art "White Orchid, 1963" by artist Arman (1928-2005) at the Centre Pompidou modern art museum, also known as Beaubourg, in Paris September 21, 2010. The retrospective "Arman" will runs... [Lire la suite]