30 septembre 2008

Collier composé de boules de jade et d'onyx retenant un pendentif en jade gravé en intaille Estimation : 1 000 / 1 500 CHF Vente du Jeudi 2 octobre 2008. Bijoux et Montres. Hôtel des ventes de Genève - 1205 Genève

ZHAO MENGFU (1254-1322). Ten Chrysanthemums ink and colour on silk, handscroll with three seals of the artist reading Zhao, Daya, and Zhao shi Zi'ang, thirteen colophons dating from the Yuan Dynasty through the 20th century, seventy-five collector's seals - painting: 29.3 by 201 cm., 11 1/2 by 79 1/8 in. total length: 29.3 by 514 cm., 11 1/2 by 202 3/8 in. - Estimate Upon Request PROVENANCE : Yuan Government.Pan Di (Yuan Dynasty).Xing Tong (1551-1612).Wang Yanshi (late Ming Dynasty).Liang Qingbiao (1620-1691).*An Qi... [Lire la suite]

Mon avis : Vivienne Westwood, toujours aussi jeune, toujours aussi créative, toujours aussi dingue! Brava! Photo: Marcio Madeira

A massive imperial khotan-green jade "Tian-en ba xun zhi bao" seal. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period of large square form, surmounted by a superbly carved pair of addorsed dragons, each powerfully carved with eyes bulging and nostrils flaring above curling whiskers and jaws bearing sharp fangs, the scales and flowing mane meticulously incised, the two scaly bodies tightly intertwined and crouching on the haunches, pierced through the centre with an aperture, the square seal deeply and crisply carved with the... [Lire la suite]

Mon avis:  La Maison Martin Margiela qui fête ses 20 ans de collection a prouvé, une fois de plus, son originalité et sa créativité, Dieu merci! Photo: Marcio Madeira

An exceptional imperial white jade "Quanlong yubi" seal. The seal, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. The seal face recarved during the Qianlong reign. of extremely large square form, surmounted by an exceptionally well carved pair of addorsed dragons, each carved with eyes bulging and nostrils flaring below flaring horns, the scales and flowing manes finely incised in meticulous detail, the two muscular bodies writhing and intertwining to display great vigour and power, pierced through the centre with an aperture,... [Lire la suite]

Mon avis: C'est la crise, même dans le milieu de la mode. Elle se ressent dans tous les défilés, beaucoup plus commerciaux. Même Yohji Yamamoto est plus sage...! (photo Marcio Madeira)

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Baroque cultured pearl necklace Composed of 19 baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 21.0 by 16.0 mm., completed by a baroque-shaped clasp of 18 karat white gold ropework, length 18 inches. Lot Sold.  31,250 USD Sotheby's New York. Important Jewels. 25 Sep 08, 10:00 AM. www.sothebys.com

A probably German silver ciborium with cover, Maker's mark FA below crown, circa 1700 embossed with acanthus leaves and vacant ovals, matching later cover, gilt interior, maker's mark struck four times at the outer rim of base. 656gr., 37.2cm. high. Estimate : 2,000—3,000 EUR Sotheby's. European Collections. 30 Sep 08. Amsterdam - www.sothebys.com