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1 janvier 2011

"Passion for Perfection" @ De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam

Portrait miniature of the Qajar ruler, Fath‘ali Shah, Iran, early 19th century. Gold sheet, painted with opaque and translucent enamels, JLY 1231 © Nour Foundation AMSTERDAM.- De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam presents highlights from one of the world’s most...

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Tags: 19th century, Iran, 18th century, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, 15th century, 12th Century, 10th Century, Afghanistan, Mughal India, Iraq, Otoman

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21 décembre 2010

Gold and silver “Memento mori” ring with a skull. English work, Georgian period, late 18th century

Gold and silver “Memento mori” ring with a skull. English work, Georgian period, late 18th century. photo Fabian de Montjoye Rare gold mourning ring with a rectangular bezel set with a crystal covering a piece of dark hair with skull, painted in white....

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Tags: Vanité, 18th century, Skull, Memento Mori, Georgian period, mourning ring

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13 décembre 2010

18th & 19th century jewelry @ Bonhams

A late 19th century diamond necklace, circa 1870. photo Bonhams Designed as a single line of old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a fringe of graduated old brilliant-cut diamond drops to pinched collet settings, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately...

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Tags: 19th century, 18th century, diamond, emerald, garnet, snake, cameo, Catalan, Georgian, Giacinto Melillo, star brooch

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24 novembre 2010

Chinese Glass @ Bonhams, Hong Kong

A rare red glass bottle vase. Yongzheng four-character wheel-cut mark and of the period. photo Bonhams Of sumptuous globular form, skilfully moulded with a raised ridge at the shoulder and surmounted by a tall tapering neck, the glass of a rich mottled...

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Tags: Qing dynasty, Qianlong, 18th century, Yongzheng, bottle vase, 17th-18th Century, Glass, Guangxu, Water Dropper, brush holder

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22 novembre 2010

Attribuito a Francesco Battaglioli (Modena (?) circa 1722 - 1796 circa Venezia(?), Instanbul, Veduta di Santa Sofia.

Attribuito a Francesco Battaglioli (Modena (?) circa 1722 - 1796 circa Venezia(?), Instanbul, Veduta di Santa Sofia. Photo: Sotheby's. olio su tela; 77.5 x 100.5 cm. Est. 25,000—35,000 EUR. Lot Sold 396,750 EUR Sotheby's. Old Master Paintings, 19th Century...

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Tags: 18th century, Istanbul, Francesco Battaglioli, Santa Sofia

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11 novembre 2010

A pair of fine and rare imperial engraved turned ivory bowls. 18th century.

A pair of fine and rare Imperial engraved turned ivory bowls. 18th century. :Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Each bowl supported on a short straight channelled foot with gently rounded walls and a slightly everted rim, one finely incised with a scholar...

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Tags: 18th century, imperial, turned ivory

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9 novembre 2010

Three dagger, Mughal India, 18th century @ Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd, Asian Art in London

A gem-set rock crystal-hilted dagger. Mughal India, 18th century © Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd. 43 cm. With slightly curving watered steel blade, the hilt set with rows of gemstones including rubies and emeralds set in gold - Price on request Provenance...

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Tags: 18th century, dagger, jade-hilted, rock crystal-hilted, Mughal India

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5 novembre 2010

Three Chinese glass vase, two are incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period

A purplish glass faceted vase. Incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd The pear-shaped ten-faceted vase with a tall neck, the facets divided by raised ribs, supported on a short slightly-spreading foot, the...

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Tags: 18th century, brown glass, incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, amber glass, purplish glass

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5 novembre 2010

The Chinese Jade Collection of Mrs R. Gladwyn @ Bonhams

The Collection of the Late Lieutenant Colonel R.F.C. Gladwyn and the late Mrs R. Gladwyn Lt. Col. Gladwyn served in Korea from 1952 to 1953 and was then posted to Hong Kong, where he served from 1953 to 1955 and was joined there by his family. The collection...

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Tags: agate, Ming Dynasty, Jade, 18th century, white jade, incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, Rhyton Cup

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1 novembre 2010

A set of four French 18th century Louis XV cream-painted fauteuils à la Reine. By Antoine Nicolas Delaporte, Paris

A set of four French 18th century Louis XV cream-painted fauteuils à la Reine. By Antoine Nicolas Delaporte, Paris © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd Each with channelled backrail centred to the top by carved flowers, the padded back and armrests on scroll...

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Tags: 18th century, Louis XV, fauteuils à la reine, Antoine Nicolas Delaporte

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