01 juin 2011
An important and extremely rare rhinoceros horn deer-form libation cup. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century.
An important and extremely rare rhinoceros horn deer-form libation cup. Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011
The hollowed cup superbly carved as a powerful full-bodied recumbent deer, its front talon-like feet contentedly crossed at the front below the chest which bears the four-character inscription, Tianlu yongchang, 'Eternal prosperity', its rear legs partially tucked beneath the body which is adorned with ruyi cloud-like swirls, the animal's head... [Lire la suite]
23 mars 2010
Ming dynasty jade @ Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 23 Mar 2010, New York

14 mars 2010
Kohei Nawa (B. 1975) PixCell-Bambi.
Kohei Nawa (B. 1975) PixCell-Bambi. photo courtesy Sotheby's
mixed media with taxidermied deer. Excecuted in 2005. 63.5 by 68.5 by 30.5 cm. Est. 5,000—7,000 USD. Lot Sold. 50,000 USD
Sotheby's. Contemporary Art. 09 Mar 10. New York www.sothebys.com
21 mai 2009
A gilt-bronze and tiger-cowrie-shell 'deer' mat weight. Western Han Dynasty

07 mai 2009
Franz Rösel von Rosenhof (1626-1700) A deer looking out of a stable stall, in a red collar
Franz Rösel von Rosenhof (1626-1700) A deer looking out of a stable stall, in a red collar
signed, inscribed and dated 'Francesg Röselin.l. ä Rosenhof fecit Nörimberga.i67i.' (lower right); oil on canvas. 21½ x 17½ in. (54.6 x 44.5 cm.). Est. £15,000 - £20,000 - Lot sold £15,000
Provenance: with Herner Wengraf, London, c. 1989.Acquired from the above by Thomas Willes, Esq., Brompton Square, London and by inheritance.
Notes: Franz Rösel von Rosenhof was both a landscapist and an animal painter. He studied under... [Lire la suite]