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Eric Citerne, Cat on hot tin roof : acrylique sur toile, 97 x 195 cm, 2010.("Cat on hot tin roof" de Richard Brooks, 1958) Eric Citerne, Cat on hot tin roof : acrylique sur toile, 97 x 195 cm, 2010.("Cat on hot tin roof" de Richard Brooks, 1958)

Eric Citerne, Hamlet : acrylique sur toile, 97 x 195 cm, 2010. ("Hamlet" de Laurence Olivier, 1948)

Snuff box made for King Frederick the Great of Prussia, c.1770-75. Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration. The Royal Collection © 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. LONDON.- The Royal Collection today announced a programme of exhibitions at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and a touring exhibition to five UK venues to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee next year. Jonathan Marsden, Director of the Royal Collection, said, ‘Our exhibitions celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee through many of the finest... [Lire la suite]

Ecole napolitaine, Navires français au large du Vésuve en éruption. Photo Pescheteau-Badin Gouache 31 x 48 cm - Estimation : 600 / 800 € Ecole napolitaine, Bateaux et barques de pêcheurs au large du Vésuve en éruption. Photo Pescheteau-Badin Gouache 34,5 x 26,5 cm, ovale - Estimation : 400 / 500 € Ecole napolitaine, Vue de la Baie de Naples avec éruption du Vésuve. Photo Pescheteau-Badin Gouache 22,5 x 31 cm - Estimation : 400 / 500 € Ecole napolitaine, Promeneurs et pêcheurs en bord de mer, regardant l'éruption du... [Lire la suite]

Henri Dasson (1825 - 1896), A gilt-bronze mounted Imari porcelain clock. Paris, circa 1890, the Japanese Imari porcelain late 17th/early 18th century. Photo Sotheby's the white enamel dial signed HRY DASSON, the movement stamped VILLARD A PARIS and numbered 2664; 61.5 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD. Lot Sold 7,500 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art, 15 Apr 11, New York www.sothebys.com

A large Samson Famille rose planter on a gilt bronze stand. Paris, circa 1890-1900.  Photo Sotheby's set on an impressive gilt-bronze base, the vase decorated with phoenix birds amongst blossoming peonies and flanked by applied lion-mask handles, the finely cast base with a breche violette inset marble top, Samson mark in red beneath the vase.; 40 cm; 63 cm; 53.5 cm. Estimate 7,000—10,000 USD. Lot Sold 30,000 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art, 15 Apr 11, New York... [Lire la suite]

A Meissen figure of a nodding pagoda. Late 19th century. Photo Sotheby's modelled seated cross legged with a nodding head and moveable hands, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.; 26 cm.. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD. Lot Sold 7,500 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art, 15 Apr 11, New York www.sothebys.com

A pair of Viellard & Co. turquoise glazed chinoiserie archaistic ceramic vases and stands. Bordeaux, circa 1890, retailed by Maison de L' Escalier de Cristal. Photo Sotheby's each in the shape of a bronze GU decorated with stylized mask, the underside stamped J. VIELLARD & CO. / BORDEAUX and numbered 262, each stand with the original label reading Maison de L'escalier de Cristal / Pannier-Lahoche & Co. / 1, Rue Auber & Rue Scribe, 6, [En face le Grand Opera]; 44 cm; 37 cm; 18 cm. Estimate 5,000—7,000... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Louis XV style chinoiserie carved giltwood and reverse painted glass mirrors. French, circa 1870.  Photo Sotheby's 71 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD. Lot Sold 7,500 USD Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art, 15 Apr 11, New York www.sothebys.com

"Sélection d'objets d'art et de meubles conservés au musée Khai-Dinh et notices les concernant" par P. Jabouille, Résident supérieur en Annam, Président de la commission d'Administration du musée Khai-Dinh, Hué et J. H. Peyssonnaux, Consevateur du musée Khai-Dinh. Imprimerie Dac-Lap, sans date (1929). Fort volume in-8. Comprenant Historique du musée par Jabouille et LXVI planches dont 33 en couleurs accompagnées de commentaires et explications sur la page opposée.