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24 février 2011

Two Chinese Belt Hooks, 19th Century

Two Chinese Belt Hooks, 19th Century. photo courtesy Doyle New York Comprising a two-part belt hook with green jade inset into gilt-bronze with a foliate border design; and one with a central shadow agate panel flanked by two green jade panels set on...

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4 février 2011

A German parcel-gilt silver-mounted carved ivory tankard, apparently unmarked, second half 19th century, of 17th century style

A German parcel-gilt silver-mounted carved ivory tankard, apparently unmarked, second half 19th century, of 17th century style. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011 The handle modelled as a female figure rising from a grotesque mask and terminating in...

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29 janvier 2011

Rock Cristal Brushpot. China, 19th century

Rock Cristal Brushpot. China, 19th century. Courtesy Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art Height: 16 cm - Price € 7.500,- Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands Decorated with monkeys in trees. Chinese artists often used locally found natural materials...

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29 janvier 2011

Jules-Léopold Boilly (Paris 1796-1874), Trompe l'Oeil of a Bookshelf with a Terracotta Relief .

Jules-Léopold Boilly (Paris 1796-1874), Trompe l'Oeil of a Bookshelf with a Terracotta Relief . photo Sotheby's signed J s. BOILLY, oil on canvas, 15 15/16 by 12 13/16 in.; 40.5 by 32.5 cm. - Estimate 150,000—200,000 USD. Lot Sold 152,500 USD PROVENANCE:...

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Tags: 19th century, oil on canvas, trompe l'oeil, Jules-Léopold Boilly

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17 janvier 2011

A late 19th century ivory model of a classical temple

A late 19th century ivory model of a classical temple. photo Bonhams the circular structure with reeded columns above a plinth base, 19.5cm high x 14cm diameter - Estimate: £400 - 600, USD 630 - 950, EUR 470 - 710 Bonhams. Gentleman's Library Sale, 19...

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Tags: 19th century, Ivory, classical temple

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9 janvier 2011

A pair of aubergine elephants. First quarter 19th century

A pair of aubergine elephants. First quarter 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The beasts standing foursquare, their wrinkly hides a glossy deep purple and their ears, tusks and toes glazed a creamy white; 10 in. (25.4 cm.) long (2) -...

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7 janvier 2011

Kangxi period & 19th century Biscuit-glazed famille verte @ Christie's. Chinese Export Art , 25 January 2011, New York

A large pair of Biscuit-glazed famille verte Buddhist Lions, Kangxi period. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The seated lions modeled with open jaws, revealing their fangs and red tongues, their bodies richly decorated with molded manes and breasts...

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Tags: 19th century, Kangxi period, famille verte, Guandi, Buddhist lion, biscuit-glazed, Piggyback

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1 janvier 2011

Chrysoberyl, Tourmaline, Demantoid garnet, Conch pearl, yellow sapphires, amethyst & blue topaz @ Sotheby's

Chrysoberyl brooch , probably Portuguese, second ahalf of the 18th century. photo Sotheby's Designed as a floral and foliate spray tied with a ribbon, set with foil backed cushion-, pear-shaped, oval and mixed-cut chrysoberyl, later brooch fitting, accompanied...

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Tags: 19th century, chrysoberyl, Conch pearl, amethyst, Yellow sapphire, tourmaline, Sabbadini, Demantoid Garnet, J.E.CaldwellCo, blue topaz

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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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24 décembre 2010

Kashmir Shawls from the Bruce Museum Collection

Detail of Kashmir Shawl, c. 1840. Wool. Gift of Gifford Agnew, Collection of the Bruce Museum 90.23.1 GREENWICH, CT.- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, recently unwrapped a new exhibition this winter that highlights its collection of beautifully...

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Tags: 19th century, Bruce Museum, Paisley, Kashmir Shawl, Shawl

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