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25 décembre 2010

Textiles in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York

Textiles in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York
Tapestry with Dragons and Flowers, 11th–12th century, Eastern Central Asia. Silk tapestry; 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 33 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Fletcher Fund, 1987 (1987.275) The treatment of both the dragon and the background of this...
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8 janvier 2010

Treasures from the Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III to be Sold at Christie's

Treasures from the Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III to be Sold at Christie's
Benjamin F. Edwards III. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 NEW YORK, NY.- On January 26, Christie’s New York will present The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III, a prominent collector and former Chairman, CEO and President of A.G. Edwards & Sons...
7 novembre 2009

Decorative Art Treasures at Christie's New York in November

Decorative Art Treasures at Christie's New York in November
A pair of Louis XVI ormolu and patinated-bronze three-branch candelabra , circa 1780, attributed to François Rémond, almost certainly supplied by Dominique Daguerre, , the bronzes after the model by Etienne Maurice Falconet. Estimate $80,000 - $120,000....
10 mars 2009

The Pearl Carpet of Baroda, Gujarat, India, circa 1865

The Pearl Carpet of Baroda, Gujarat, India, circa 1865
The Pearl Carpet of Baroda, Gujarat, India, circa 1865 The foundation of silk and fine deer hide is densely embroidered overall with a design worked in strings of natural 'Basra' pearls, measuring approximately 1-3mm, and English coloured glass beads....
10 mars 2009

The "Jeziorak" 'vase' carpet, possibly Kirman, Southeast Persia, 17th century

The "Jeziorak" 'vase' carpet, possibly Kirman, Southeast Persia, 17th century
The "Jeziorak" 'vase' carpet, possibly Kirman, Southeast Persia, 17th century approximately 270 by 175cm. Estiimate 600,000—800,000 USD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Warp: cotton, ivory, Z4S Weft: 1st and 3rd shoots wool, brown, grey, blue, light red, green, Z2S,...
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