india - Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong

Suivre ce blog

india

22 mars 2009

A Mughal gem-set jade hilted dagger, India, circa 18th century

A Mughal gem-set jade hilted dagger, India, circa 18th century the steel blade with flat back edge, the jade pistol grip of dark green stone with rounded pommel and scroll quillons, with flowering stems of inlaid gold set with gems. 40cm. Estimate 15,000—20,000...

Posté par Alain Truong à 19:33 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: Jade, 18th century, India, Mughal, dagger, gem-set

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

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...

Posté par Alain Truong à 19:28 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

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

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

22 mars 2009

A gem-set rock-crystal archer's ring, India, 19th century

A gem-set rock-crystal archer's ring, India, 19th century of typical form, overlaid with gold wire and set with spinels with a central floral rosette surrounded by scrolling tendrils issuing buds. 3.5cm. Estimate 3,000—5,000 GBP Sotheby's. Arts of the...

Posté par Alain Truong à 19:10 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: 19th century, India, gem-set, archer's ring, rock-crystal

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

22 mars 2009

A gem-set and enamelled turban ornament (Sarpech), India, probably Deccan, 19th century

A gem-set and enamelled turban ornament (Sarpech), India, probably Deccan, 19th century the gold openwork body set with foiled white stones possibly diamonds and an a central octagonal emerald, with a central floral medallion flanked by hinged petal florets...

Posté par Alain Truong à 19:06 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: 19th century, Deccan, India, gem-set, Sarpech, enamelled, turban ornament

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

21 mars 2009

"From the Land of the Taj Mahal: Paintings for India's Mughal Emperors in the Chester Beatty Library" @ The Nelson-Atkins Museum

The Virgin Mary and the Christ Child with Cross in the Couds (detail). C. 1595-1600. Painting: 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. KANSAS CITY, MO.- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents today From the Land of the Taj Mahal: Paintings for India's Mughal Emperors in...

Posté par Alain Truong à 10:51 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: India, Mughal

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

21 mars 2009

Christie's New York Spring Asian Art Week Achieves $36.4 Million

An important buff sandstone figure of Sachika, India, Rajasthan, dated to 1179. Estimate: $200,000-300,000. Sold for $242,500. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2009 NEW YORK.- Christie's led the global market in Asian Art with $36 million achieved over four...

Posté par Alain Truong à 09:54 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: India, 13th century, 1179, Sachika, Shiva, Uma

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

20 mars 2009

Bonhams To Sell Recent Discovery Of Gem-set Gold Gem From The Fabled Throne Of Tipu Sultan, The Tiger Of Mysore

An important gem-set gold Finial in the form of a Tiger's Head from the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99) Mysore (Seringapatam), made between 1787-93 A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, will...

Posté par Alain Truong à 20:14 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: 18th century, India, Mysore, Tiger, Tipu Sultan

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

16 mars 2009

Head of Vishnu. Eastern India. Gupta period, 5th/6th century

Head of Vishnu. Eastern India. Gupta period, 5th/6th century terracotta. Height: 27 cm The above date has been corroborated by Thermoluminescence analysis. (all text, images © John Eskenazi) NEW YORK ASIA WEEK 2009. John Eskenazi PO Box 55621 London W9...

Posté par Alain Truong à 23:53 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: India, 5th6th century, Gupta period, Vishnu, terracotta

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

16 mars 2009

Monumental Buddha/Bodhisattva. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region. Dedicated during the reign of Kushan Emperor Huviska

Monumental Buddha/Bodhisattva. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region. Dedicated during the reign of Kushan Emperor Huviska (106-140 A.D.), Huviska year 28 Mottled red sandstone. Height: 69 in. (175.3 cm.) (all text, images © Carlton Rochell Asian Art)...

Posté par Alain Truong à 23:37 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: Buddha, India, Bodhisattva, 2nd century

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

16 mars 2009

Double-sided Yakshis, India, circa 2nd century.

Double-sided Yakshis, India, circa 2nd century. Mottled red sandstone. Dimensions: 30 x 11.2 x 11.25 inches, including base (all text, images © Arnold Lieberman) NEW YORK ASIA WEEK 2009. Arnold Lieberman, 311 East 72nd Street New York, NY 10021, USA -...

Posté par Alain Truong à 09:08 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: sandstone, India, 2nd century, Yakshis

Partager cet article

Vous aimez ?

0 vote

<< < 1 2 3 4 5 > >>