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Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong

10 octobre 2009

Imperial White Jade Double-Dragon Seal for Sale at Bonhams

Imperial White Jade Double-Dragon Seal for Sale at Bonhams
The short reign of the Guangxu Emperor was witness to one of the most disruptive periods in the dynasty. LONDON.- The wise words – ‘Love your people as you would your own children’ - on the seal of a Chinese Emperor who ruled a century ago were not enough...
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9 octobre 2009

Bague en or ornée d'une intaille antique en nicolo. Juba, Roi de Numidie ?

Bague en or ornée d'une intaille antique en nicolo. Juba, Roi de Numidie ?
Bague en or ornée d'une intaille antique en nicolo. Juba, Roi de Numidie ? Le chaton ovale est orné d'une intaille gravée sur une agate nicolo, représentant un personnage barbu en toge, en buste, de profil à gauche, portant une coiffe aplatie posé sur...
9 octobre 2009

"Objets précieux de Philippe Tournaire" @ Galerie Elsa Vanier

"Objets précieux de Philippe Tournaire" @ Galerie Elsa Vanier
Stylos, boutons, boucles de ceintures et motifs de bracelet interchangeables : Tous ces objets sont comme un clin d'oeil aux lignes de bijoux foisonnantes de Philippe Tournaire, d'Alchimie à Métropolis jusqu'aux opulentes "Villas de rêve". De parfaite...
9 octobre 2009

The March Family Offer the Magnificient Cucci Cabinet

The March Family Offer the Magnificient Cucci Cabinet
Alexandra Robinson stands next to a 17th century Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand, make by Italian furniture master Domenico Cucci, on display at the auction house in London. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) LONDON.- A magnificent Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand attributed to...
9 octobre 2009

Kishin Shinoyama, «Tokyo Nude» @ Galerie Jousse Entreprise

Kishin Shinoyama, «Tokyo Nude» @ Galerie Jousse Entreprise
Kishin Shinoyama, From the book Accident 1/ water fruit, 1991. Courtesy Galerie Jousse entreprise © Kishin Shinoyama Ne regardez pas le premier plan, il n'est qu'alibi.Un alibi pour ouvrir le regard.Sur notre temps. Depuis cinq décennies, Kishin Shinoyama...
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9 octobre 2009

Throne of Emperor Qianlong Breaks World Auction Record for Any Chinese Furniture

Throne of Emperor Qianlong Breaks World Auction Record for Any Chinese Furniture
Qianlong Imperial throne (detail). Photo: Sotheby's HONG KONG.- Today at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Autumn Sale 2009, an outstanding Imperial carved zitan ‘dragon’ throne of Qianlong period was sold for HK$85,780,000/US$11,068,193...
9 octobre 2009

Masterpiece from Damien Hirst's Butterfly Series Sold for HK$17.2 Million

Masterpiece from Damien Hirst's Butterfly Series Sold for HK$17.2 Million
A woman looks at the artist Damien Hirst's artwork "The Importance of Elsewhere-The Kingdom of Heaven". (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) HONG KONG.- Seoul Auction, Korea’s leading auction house, held its Modern and Contemporary Art sale in Hong Kong on October 7,...
8 octobre 2009

A superb and rare large blue and white 'dragon' moonflask. Seal mark and period of Qianlong

A superb and rare large blue and white 'dragon' moonflask. Seal mark and period of Qianlong
A superb and rare large blue and white 'dragon' moonflask. Seal mark and period of Qianlong the well potted body of flattened globular form, superbly painted on each side in vivid tones of cobalt-blue with simulated 'heaping and piling' with a medallion...
8 octobre 2009

Stunning Safavid Rug from Late 16th Century Sold for $4.34 Million

Stunning Safavid Rug from Late 16th Century Sold for $4.34 Million
A Safavid silk, wool and metal thread prayer rug is displayed at Sotheby's auction rooms in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) LONDON.- A stunning Safavid rug from late 16th or early 17th century Persia sold for £2,729,250 ($4.34M US) this afternoon...
8 octobre 2009

Arts of the Samurai Sale at Christie's New York on October 23

Arts of the Samurai Sale at Christie's New York on October 23
Red-and-blue laced gold-lacquered Honkozane Nimai Do Gusoku armor Edo Period (17th century) Estimate: $250,000-300,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2009 NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s New York is pleased to announce a dedicated sale of Arts of the Samurai...
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