A bronze articulated model of a beetle, Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Watanabe
A bronze articulated model of a beetle, Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Watanabe. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
The beetle constructed of numerous parts joined together, the neck and limbs move, finely finished with brown patina, the details of the body incised; signature on underside; 6in. (15.2cm.) long. Estimation USD 4,000 - 6,000
Generally in very good overall condition for its age.
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A bronze articulated model of a crab, Meiji period (late 19th century)
A bronze articulated model of a crab, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
The crab constructed of numerous parts joined together, the claws open and the limbs move; the details of the shell and body finely incised; 9in. (22.9cm.) long. Estimation USD 3,000 - 4,000
Generally in very good overall condition for the age except some minor wear.
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A small lacquer box, Meiji period (late 19th century)
A small lacquer box, Meiji period (late 19th century). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
Decorated in gold and colored lacquer hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kirikane and inlaid mother-of-pearl and various stones; fitted with a gourd-shaped tray, rims silver; 3½in. (8.9cm.) long. Estimation USD 2,500 - 3,000
Generally in good overall condition for its age except the following:
-The lid slightely warp.
-A spot with surface wear.
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A set of lacquer hair ornaments, Meiji period (late 19th century), each signed Taishin (Ikeda Taishin; 1825-1903)
A set of lacquer hair ornaments, Meiji period (late 19th century), each signed Taishin (Ikeda Taishin; 1825-1903). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
Decorated in gold and black togidashi, takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with autumn leaves and a stream. Comb: 3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) wide; hairpin: 6in. (15.2cm.) long (2). Estimation USD 3,000 - 4,000
Generally in very good overall condition for its age of the pieces.
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A cloisonné enamel tray, Meiji period (late 19th century), attributed to the workshop of Namikawa Sosuke (1847-1910)
A cloisonné enamel tray, Meiji period (late 19th century), attributed to the workshop of Namikawa Sosuke (1847-1910). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
The lobed tray decorated after a design by Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918) in silver wires and partly in wireless (musen) enamels with a pair of geese on a pale gray ground, signed Seitei and sealed; 10¾in. (27.3cm.) diameter. Estimation USD 10,000 - 15,000
Generally in good overall condition for its age except some very minor surface wear.
Provenance: From a Private Collection
Notes: For a similar tray signed by Seitei and attributed to Sosuke, see Enamel, vol. 3 of Meiji no takara Treasures of Imperial Japan: The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art, Oliver Impey and Malcolm Fairley, gen. eds. (London: The Kibo Foundation, 1994), cat. no. 87.
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A cloisonné enamel tray, Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sakigake (Workshop of Namikawa Sosuke; 1847-1910)
A cloisonné enamel tray, Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sakigake (Workshop of Namikawa Sosuke; 1847-1910). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
The lobed tray decorated after a design by Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918), in gold and silver wires and partly in wireless (musen) enamels with a quail, bracken and blue orchid branch on a pale gray ground changing to orange at the top, signed Seitei and sealed; inlaid seal mark on reverse; 10¾in. (27.3cm.) diameter. Estimation: USD 20,000 - 30,000
Generally in excellent overall condition for its age except for some very minor surface wear.
Provenance: From a Private Collection
Notes: Namikawa Sosuke had pioneered a pictorial style of cloisonné enamelling as early as 1881, when his panels for the Second Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai (National Industrial Exposition) were exhibited in the Art section, in contrast to the work of other cloisonné workshops, which were confined to the Industrial section. He would often look to ink paintings for inspiration, as here, in collaboration with Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918). In 1986, Sosuke became an Imperial Craftsman together with Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927), no relation.
Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918) first studied under Kikuchi Yosai (1788-1878), after which he spent a brief time in the studio of the painter and lacquer artist, Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891). In 1878 he travelled in the United States and Europe, remaining in Paris for three years and becoming the first Nihonga (modern Japanese-style painting) artist to live in Europe with the aim of studying Western painting. On his return from Europe, Setei created designs for ceramics and cloisonné, working with the cloisonné artist Namikawa Sosuke, leading to acclaim from abroad.
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Sabine G Jewelry
Sabine G for Latest Revival one-of-a-kind Harlequin yellow gold ring featuring pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds.
Sabine G for Latest Revival one-of-a-kind Harlequin yellow gold earrings featuring pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds.
Sabine G for Latest Revival one-of-a-kind Harlequin yellow gold necklace featuring dark and light blue sapphires and diamonds.
Sabine G white gold ear cuff with white diamonds and pink sapphires.
Sabine G Harlequin collection white gold ear cuff with diamonds and blue sapphires.
Sabine G Harlequin collection white gold earrings with white diamonds, emeralds and pink sapphires.
Sabine G Harlequin collection white gold pendant with white diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and pink sapphires.
Sabine G Harlequin collection white gold ring with white diamonds, emeralds and pink sapphires.
Sabine G Harlequin collection white gold ring with white diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.
Sabine G Relic collection rose gold Medieval diamond ring.
Sabine G Relic collection rose gold Marquise earrings set with pavé diamonds, rubies and marquise and heart-shaped diamonds.
Sabine G wearing her debut collection, Relic, which was inspired by the engravings on a 12th century medieval box.
The JoannaJohn Collection "One Of A Kind", my selection.
Coat © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Long Patti Jacket © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Coat © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Long Anatoli Jacket © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Coat © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Caftan © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
Jacket © Copyright 2014 The JoannaJohn Collection.
I bought one of them in Lisboa as a robe de chambre. Photos courtesy The JoannaJohn Collection.
Le cocktail du jour: The Paloma Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz lime juice
2 oz pink grapefruit juice
1 oz agave nectar
Chilled Squirt
Preparation:
Rub lime over side of highball glass; dip in salt. Mix all other ingredients except soda in shaker filled with ice and shake until cold.
Pour into ice filled glass; top off with soda and garnish with pink grapefruit slice.
Boodles, Ocean of Dreams collection
Boodles Sea Star bracelet with white and pink diamonds, from the new Ocean of Dreams collection.
Boodles Sea Star ring with white and pink diamonds, from the new Ocean of Dreams collection.
From the new Ocean of Dreams collection, the Sea Star Boodles bracelet and ring conjure up these treasures of the sea with an ethereal combination of white and pink diamonds.
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Boodles Sea Star bracelet and ring with white and pink diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Deep Sea Treasure necklace with pink South Sea and freshwater pearls strung in rows between golden shells.
Boodles Atlantic Blue cuff and ring with Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Atlantic Blue necklace with Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Deep Sea Treasure necklace and earrings with pink South Sea and freshwater pearls strung in rows between golden shells, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Dolphin Serenade suite with marquise-cut diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Mermaid Tales platinum suite with diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Ocean Moon necklace and earrings with chalcedony, tanzanite and diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Ocean Moon necklace and earrings with chalcedony, tanzanite and diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Ocean of Dreams necklaces with either yellow sapphires and diamonds or pink tourmalines encircled by rubellites and diamonds, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
Boodles Pastel Reef suite with aquamarines, tsavorites, pink and yellow sapphires, and green and yellow beryls, from the new 'Ocean of Dreams' collection.
