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16th 17th century

23 mars 2010

A large and rare carved rhinoceros horn cup. Ming dynasty, 16th / 17th century

A large and rare carved rhinoceros horn cup. Ming dynasty, 16th / 17th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's superbly carved in high-relief and openwork with the central figure of Shoulao riding a crane descending from the clouds to the Land of Immortals...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, rhinoceros horn, 16th 17th Century, cup

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8 octobre 2009

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...

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Tags: Persia, Safavid, 16th 17th Century, Isphahan, rug

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9 mai 2009

A circular box and cover with black lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays (luodian), China, late Ming or early Qing dynasty

A circular box and cover with black lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays (luodian), China, late Ming or early Qing dynasty, 16th/17th Century The top of the lid depicts the meeting of scholars at a pavilion in a garden with some guests arriving on horse....

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Tags: Box and Cover, Mother-Of-Pearl, 16th 17th Century, black lacquer, luodian, late Ming-early Qing dynasty

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26 avril 2009

Orazio Samacchini (Bologna 1532-1577), The Baptism of Christ

Orazio Samacchini (Bologna 1532-1577), The Baptism of Christ with the coat-of-arms of Johann Caspar and Jacob Franz Brücker (centre left); oil on canvas; 59 1/8 x 47 7/8 in. (150.3 x 121.7 cm.). Est. £70,000 - £100,000 - Lot sold £169,250 Provenance:...

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Tags: Christ, 16th 17th Century, oil on canvas, Orazio Samacchini

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25 mars 2009

Two Italian carved walnut sgabelli, possibly Tuscan, 16th/ 17th century

Two Italian carved walnut sgabelli, possibly Tuscan, 16th/ 17th century each with abundantly carved backrest, shaped seat and carved front support, one with initials AR to reverse of backrest, restorations. Estimate 4,000—6,000 EUR Comparative literature:...

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Tags: Italian, 16th 17th Century, sgabelli, walnut, Tuscan

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22 mars 2009

Deccani gilt metal pilgrim flask, India, 16th/ 17th century

Deccani gilt metal pilgrim flask, India, 16th/ 17th century of crescent form resting on a diamond-shaped foot, with scroll terminals, tubular spout and a narrow cylindrical neck surmounted with a hinged dome cover with knop finial, suspension loops to...

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Tags: India, 16th 17th Century, Deccani, pilgrim flask

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15 mars 2009

A Rare Carved Red Lacquer Two-Tier Rectangular Box and Cover, Wanli Period, 16th-17th Century

A Rare Carved Red Lacquer Two-Tier Rectangular Box and Cover, Wanli Period, 16th-17th Century The top and canted sides of the cover and the sides of the middle compartment well carved with scenes of boys at play (the Hundred Boys motif) in garden settings,...

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Tags: Box and Cover, Lacquer, 16th 17th Century, Wanli Period

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