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3 mai 2009

An eight-foliated barbed bronze mirror, China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

An eight-foliated barbed bronze mirror, China, Tang dynasty (618-907) Carefully cast in relief in the centre with two running lion like feline beasts in fierce expression, separated by two small ducks standing on lotus blossoms. D. 18,2 cm. Est. 7500...

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Tags: Tang dynasty, bronze, mirror

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3 mai 2009

A silvered bronze 'shoudai' mirror, China, Xin- (9-23 AD)/early Western Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

A silvered bronze 'shoudai' mirror, China, Xin- (9-23 AD)/early Western Han dynasty (25-220 AD) Crisply cast in relief with the pierced central knob for the silk thread, surrounded by 5 concentric bands with decoration and nipples. D. 15,9 cm. Est. 1200...

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Tags: Western Han Dynasty, mirror, 'shoudai', Xin Dynasty, silvered bronze

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3 mai 2009

A large and heavy lion and grapevine mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907)

A large and heavy lion and grapevine mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907) With carefully and crisply cast lions among grapevine in the centre around a crouching lion as knob, enclosed by a large band with further lions and birds between grapevine, on the borde....

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Tags: Tang dynasty, bronze, 'lion and grapevine', mirror

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3 mai 2009

Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954), Vénus assise

Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954), Vénus assise Conceived in 1918 and cast in a numbered edition of 10. Inscribed with the initials HM, numbered 5/10 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue Bronze. 22.8 cm. Est. 200,000—300,000 USD PROVENANCE:...

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Tags: Henri Matisse, bronze, Vénus, 1918

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3 mai 2009

An extremely fine cloisonné enamel, lobed box and cover attributed to The Imperial Workshops of The Qianlong Emperor

An extremely fine cloisonné enamel, lobed box and cover attributed to The Imperial Workshops of The Qianlong Emperor; Qianlong four-character mark, and of the period Decorated in orange-red, yellow, blue, white-grey and pink enamel with a design of flowerheads...

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Tags: Box and Cover, Cloisonné, enamel, Imperial Workshops, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period

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3 mai 2009

Rembrandt Bugatti (1884 - 1916), Deux petits léopards

Rembrandt Bugatti (1884 - 1916), Deux petits léopards Conceived in 1911. According to Véronique Fromanger, the present bronze is the second cast from an edition of 27, executed circa 1913. Inscribed R. Bugatti, numbered 2, and stamped with the foundry...

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Tags: bronze, Léopard, Rembrandt Bugatti, 1911

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3 mai 2009

A red lacquer ju-i sceptre of typical 'Dragon Constellation' form.18th century

A red lacquer ju-i sceptre of typical 'Dragon Constellation' form.18th century Decorated with a Daoist Immortal, or other Scholar (possibly Chang Kuo-lao with his bamboo tube) above an arrangement of flowers, a Buddhistic Lion, and a bat (some restoration)....

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Tags: 18th century, red lacquer, 'Dragon Constellation', Sceptre, ju-i

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3 mai 2009

Diego Giacometti (1902 – 1985). Elément de la console 'La promenade des amis'

Diego Giacometti (1902 – 1985). Elément de la console 'La promenade des amis' Conceived circa 1976, this example was cast in 1979. Stamped Diego Bronze. Est. 40,000—60,000 USD PROVENANCE: Jean Pierre Lacloche, Paris (acquired from the artist)M. D'EstainvilePrivate...

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Tags: bronze, Diego Giacometti, Console

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3 mai 2009

A Ming four-tiered red lacquer box and cover. 15th/16th century

A Ming four-tiered red lacquer box and cover. 15th/16th century Carved on the cover with a Scholar, holding a sceptre, and a young acolyte standing beside a pavilion; the exterior of each tier carved with floral designs (some restoration). 13cm (5in)...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, 15th16th Century, red lacquer, four-tiered box and cover

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3 mai 2009

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Scène de Corrida

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Scène de Corrida Executed on February 25, 1960. Signed Picasso and dated 25.2.60. I (upper left) Brush and ink on paper. 18 by 24 cm. Est. 140,000—180,000 USD PROVENANCE: The Maharani S. G. of Baroda, India (sold: Palais Gallièra,...

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Tags: Pablo Picasso, 1960, Corrida, Brush and ink on paper

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