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26 novembre 2010

Jade jewelry @ Doyles New York

Jade jewelry @ Doyles New York
Long Lavender Jade Bead Necklace with Diamond Ball Clasp. photo Doyles New York 18 kt. blackened white gold, composed of 71 beads approximately 13.6 to 10.0 mm., completed by a ball clasp set with 108 round diamonds approximately 2.70 cts. Length 33 5/16...
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22 novembre 2010

Treasures of Ancient Chinese Art Return to Public View @ the Freer Gallery of Art

Treasures of Ancient Chinese Art Return to Public View @ the Freer Gallery of Art
Ornament in the form of a human face. Longshan culture (ca. 3000'17'' B.C.E.). Jade (nephrite). Photo: Freer Gallery of Art. WASHINGTON, DC.- Ancient jades and bronzes widely considered to be among the greatest treasures of Chinese art returned to public...
15 novembre 2010

kesi rank badges. China, Revivalist period, 1860s & Qing dynasty, 19th century

kesi rank badges. China, Revivalist period, 1860s & Qing dynasty, 19th century
A pair of kesi rank badges of the first rank crane. Revivalist, late 19th, early 20th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 woven in kesi weave in gilt on a black ground with the first rank Crane; 12.5ins (30cm. square). Estimate £1,000 - £2,000....
6 novembre 2010

A Fabergé Carved Citrine Quartz, Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Parasol Handle, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, 1910

A Fabergé Carved Citrine Quartz, Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Parasol Handle, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, 1910
A Fabergé Carved Citrine Quartz, Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Parasol Handle, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1900. photo courtesy Sotheby's the fluted ovoid citrine quartz handle mounted with a collar in translucent sky blue over a wavy...
6 novembre 2010

A Rare Fabergé Carved Smoky Quartz, Gold and Enamel Figural Parasol Handle, Workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1910

A Rare Fabergé Carved Smoky Quartz, Gold and Enamel Figural Parasol Handle, Workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1910
A Rare Fabergé Carved Smoky Quartz, Gold and Enamel Figural Parasol Handle, Workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, circa 1910. photo courtesy Sotheby's the smoky quartz handle depicting a naked cherub clinging to the top of a baluster-shaped handle...
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31 octobre 2010

A rare silver- and gilt silver-inlaid cast bronze 'Shou' jar, China, Xuande four-character mark, Kangxi period

A rare silver- and gilt silver-inlaid cast bronze 'Shou' jar, China, Xuande four-character mark, Kangxi period
A rare silver-and gilt silver-inlaid cast bronze 'Shou' jar, China, Xuande four-character mark, Kangxi period. photo courtesy Nagel of archaic 'pou' form, the rounded sides supported on a low splayed foot rising to a short neck with squated everted rim,...
26 avril 2011

Underglaze-Red Chrysanthemum Dish, Cup Stand & white anhua 'Phoenix' Bowl. Ming Dynasty, Hongwu

Underglaze-Red Chrysanthemum Dish, Cup Stand & white anhua 'Phoenix' Bowl. Ming Dynasty, Hongwu
An outstanding Underglaze-Red Chrysanthemum Dish. Ming Dynasty, Hongwu period.. Photo Sotheby's the thick curved foliate walls rising to an everted rim with sixteen corresponding barbed bracket foliations, all supported on a low circular tapered foot,...
13 juillet 2011

Collection Fabius Frères @ Sotheby's Paris

Collection Fabius Frères @ Sotheby's Paris
© Sotheby’s / ArtDigital Studio. PARIS.- Sotheby’s, en association avec PIASA, a l’honneur d’annoncer la vente de la collection de la galerie Fabius Frères, qui aura lieu chez Sotheby’s à Paris les 26 et 27 octobre 2011. Sotheby’s announce, in association...
9 juillet 2011

Rarely Seen Masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age on View at the Legion of Honor This Summer

Rarely Seen Masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age on View at the Legion of Honor This Summer
Godfried Schalcken (Made 1643-1706 The Hague), Young Girl Eating Sweets, 1680–85. Oil on panel, 7 3/8 x 6 1/8 inches (18.6 x 15.5 cm). The Rose-marie and Eijk van Otterloo Collection. SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- One of the world's best private collections of...
28 juin 2011

Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet & Jean Patou @ Aponem Deburaux

Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet & Jean Patou @ Aponem Deburaux
Manteau du soir, griffé Paul Poiret, vers 1925. Photo Aponem Deburaux satin ivoire, col de renard blanc, décor de fleurons, en application de lamé or, dentelle brodée cornély, fil d or et perles de verre or, doublure lamé or (légère usure à la doublure...
14 mai 2010

Once in a Lifetime Jade Collection Sells for £2.3M at Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale Which Totalled £6.6M in London

Once in a Lifetime Jade Collection Sells for £2.3M at Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale Which Totalled £6.6M in London
A breathtaking collection of jades sold as part of Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale on May 13 in New Bond Street achieved astronomic prices in a frenzy of bidding. The 35 jades made £2.3m in a sale total of £6.6m with 94% by value. Colin Sheaf, International...
3 mai 2010

Très belle collection de plaques d'émaux de Limoges des XVIe & XVIIe siècle @ Fraysse & Associés

Très belle collection de plaques d'émaux de Limoges des XVIe & XVIIe siècle @ Fraysse & Associés
Plaque rectangulaire en cuivre peint en émaux polychromes : (Vierge douloureuse) - Oeuvre de Limoges, attribuable à Nardon Pénicaud mentionné à partir de 1493 ou Pierre Pénicaud (1515-1590) Représentée en buste le visage tourné à gauche sur monté de rayons...
16 avril 2010

White gold - Two important sales of fine Meissen and Sèvres to be offered at Christie’s in may

White gold - Two important sales of fine Meissen and Sèvres to be offered at Christie’s in may
Two ormolu-mounted Sèvres (hard paste) vases and covers, circa 1788-90, the contemporary mounts probably by Thomire. Est. £50,000 - £80,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010. London – This May Christie’s King Street celebrates 18 th century porcelain...
17 avril 2010

Paire de vases tripodes couverts en bronze et émaux cloisonnés polychromes sur fond bleu. Chine, XIXe siècle

Paire de vases tripodes couverts en bronze et émaux cloisonnés polychromes sur fond bleu. Chine, XIXe siècle
Paire de vases tripodes couverts en bronze et émaux cloisonnés polychromes sur fond bleu, à décor aux huit emblèmes bouddhiques auspicieux, Chine, XIXe siècle. photo Cabinet V.A.E.P. Marie-Françoise Robert & Franck Baille SVV La panse renflée est surmontée...
28 mars 2010

Mobilier de cabinet de chasse @ Pierre Bergé & associés, Vente Shabby Chic

Mobilier de cabinet de chasse @ Pierre Bergé & associés, Vente Shabby Chic
Paire de fauteuils en bois de cervidés et bois de daims. photo courtesy Pierre Bergé & associés H_92 cm L_82 cm P_69 cm - Estimation : 3 000 - 3 500 € Deux fauteuils en bois de cervidés. photo courtesy Pierre Bergé & associés H_101 cm L_71 cm P_68 cm...
28 mars 2010

Kangxi blue & white porcelains @ Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 23 Mar 2010.,New York

Kangxi blue & white porcelains @ Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 23 Mar 2010.,New York
A blue and white 'lotus' bowl. Kangxi mark and period. photo Sotheby's the exterior decorated in the Ming style with a lotus scroll in rich cobalt-blue above a lappet band around the base, the interior with a central lotus medallion - diameter 6 3/8 in.,...
20 mars 2010

Kangxi mark and period monochromes @ Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 23 Mar 2010.,New York

Kangxi mark and period monochromes @ Sotheby's, Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 23 Mar 2010.,New York
A 'peachbloom' beehive waterpot. Kangxi mark and period. photo Sotheby's finely incised around the exterior with three archaistic dragon roundels, covered overall in a peachbloom glaze of varying mottled red tones, ivory stand (2) - diameter 4 7/8 in.,...
27 juillet 2010

Bande dessinée et Art contemporain @ Biennale d'Art Contemporain Le Havre 2010

Bande dessinée et Art contemporain @ Biennale d'Art Contemporain Le Havre 2010
Christophe Blanc, Je suis la fin des haricots, sérigraphie, 62 x 40 cm, 2009 © Christophe Blanc Du 1er au 31 octobre 2010 se déroulera la 3ème édition de la biennale d’art contemporain du Havre. L’événement s’attachera à explorer les relations actuelles...
17 juillet 2010

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese red and gilt lacquer and vernis Martin secrétaire à abattant. Attributed to Francois Rubestuck

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese red and gilt lacquer and vernis Martin secrétaire à abattant. Attributed to Francois Rubestuck
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese red and gilt lacquer and vernis Martin secrétaire à abattant. Attributed to Francois Rubestuck, retailed by Jean-Louis Grandjean, circa 1766-1770. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Decorated overall with pagodas and...
10 juillet 2010

"American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection' @ the Brooklyn Museum

"American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection' @ the Brooklyn Museum
Charles James (American, born England, 1906–1978). "Tree" Evening Dress (detail), 1955. Rose pink silk taffeta; white silk satin; red, pink and white tulle. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks,...
9 juillet 2010

Ravissant collier en or jaune et diamants blancs ou de couleur rose, jaune, cognac, madères, olives ou jonquille

Ravissant collier en or jaune et diamants blancs ou de couleur rose, jaune, cognac, madères, olives ou jonquille
Ravissant collier en or jaune. photo Artcurial - Briest-Poulain-F.Tajan formé d'une ligne souple et d'une résille souple de motifs étoilés entièrement serti de diamants ronds ou ovales, blancs ou de couleur rose, jaune, cognac, madères, olives ou jonquille....
6 juillet 2010

Sarah Bernhardt Impressive Jaipur Diamond and Enamel Peacock Medallion Necklace. India, 1920.

Sarah Bernhardt Impressive Jaipur Diamond and Enamel Peacock Medallion Necklace. India, 1920.
Impressive Jaipur Diamond and Enamel Peacock Medallion Necklace. India, 1920. photo by Paul Fisher Estate Jewels An impressive Peacock Medallion diamond and natural pearl Jaipur necklace, the magnificent large Peacock Medallion fringed with pearls, suspended...
3 juillet 2010

Meissen white porcelains @ Christie's, The Althorp Attic Sale

Meissen white porcelains @ Christie's, The Althorp Attic Sale
A Meissen model of a duck. Circa 1740, blue crossed swords and cancellation mark to side of base at back. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Naturally modelled standing on a reed and frond-moulded circular mound base, its plumage incised, 11 in. (28...
2 juillet 2010

"Antoine Watteau et l’art de l’estampe" @ Musée du Louvre

"Antoine Watteau et l’art de l’estampe" @ Musée du Louvre
François Boucher (1703-1770) d’après Watteau, La Troupe italienne. Eau-forte et retouches au burin, épreuve avant la lettre du 1er état, rognée à d. au coup de planche ; 27,9 x 20,8. Collection du baron Edmond de Rothschild, Département des Arts Graphiques,...
29 juin 2010

Master Drawings from a Distinguished Collection @ Sotheby's London

Master Drawings from a Distinguished Collection @ Sotheby's London
Gaetano Gandolfi, Portrait of Emidio Gandolfi, est. £80,000-120,000. photo Sotheby's LONDON.- Sales of important private collections have always been the lifeblood of the art market, returning long-hidden material into circulation and also serving as...
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