12 janvier 2009

Dimitris Theocharis, Roses, London, 2007 Markus Klinko & Indrani, LINDSAY LOHAN, NYC, 2006 ONDRIO KOH, 2006 Richard Reinsdorf, New York fashion, 2006 Nikola Srajerova, kreslo, 2006 Javier Aramburu, 2006 Barron Claiborne, Rosy Clown(center ring), NYC Nov 13, 2006 Nikola Srajerova, misa, Dec 07, 2006 Kyle Lane, Mar 29, 2007 MARKUS KLINKO & INDRANI, Ines Rivero ca 1997 Stian Foss, Turkey Praguedog, Petra Kuklova Vizerskaya, girl with big pear,... [Lire la suite]

A Large Pair of Geese, 19th century Both standing on broad, webbed feet glazed orange, one with head raised and the other turned back, preening his wing, talons glazed gray and the beady eyes black. 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.) high (2) - Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Christie's. Chinese Export Porcelain. 21 January 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009. www.christies.com

A Large Pair of Buddhist Lions, Kangxi Period A female with clambering pup at her feet and a male with loose, pierced brocade ball, modeled in mirror image with open jaws revealing teeth, fangs and tongue left in the biscuit, their loose eyes picked out in black and their coats glazed turquoise with purple manes, curls and tails, seated on purple plinth bases, at the back of the male's base a cyclical date wu chen, probably for 1668, and a three-character potter's mark are inscribed. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm.) high (2) - Estimate... [Lire la suite]

A Massive Pair of Geese, Late 18th century/early 19th century; 22¼ in. (56.5 cm.) high (2). Estimate $60,000 - $90,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2009 One standing with head held high on his long, slender neck, the other turned back, preening a wing, the plumage on their wings and tails picked out in molded details and the pebbly skin of their broad webbed feet glazed orange, open beaks revealing tiny teeth.  Note: In China geese are considered romantic, symbolizing loyalty and marital happiness. They are... [Lire la suite]

A Citrine, Ruby and Aquamarine Torsade Necklace Composed of twin rows of graduated faceted vari-shaped citrine drops with pear shaped briolette ruby accents, to a pavé set spherical clasp, half with circular aquamarines, half with circular citrines, approximately 43.5 cm. long. Estimate £700 - £900 Christie's. Jewels At South Kensington. 20 January 2009. London, South Kensington. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

A pair of 18th century silver and paste pendeloque earpendants Each composed of two colourless paste graduated elongated oval drops with ribbon bow connecting link and beaded detail, circa 1770, later loop fittings (2). Estimate £800 - £1,200 Christie's. Jewels At South Kensington. 20 January 2009. London, South Kensington. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

An Edwardian gold, diamond and enamel "Tudor Rose" brooch The rose flowerhead with central old-brilliant-cut diamond, white enamel inner and red guilloché enamel outer petals with green enamel intervals, representing the Union of the Red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York, circa 1905. Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 Christie's. Jewels At South Kensington. 20 January 2009. London, South Kensington. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

Giulio Cesare Procaccini (Bologna 1574 - 1625 Muilan), The Capture of Christ signed with initials lower left G.C.P. oil on canvas. 83 by 56 in.; 210.8 by 142.2 cm. Estimate 600,000—800,000 USD PROVENANCE: Possibly Abraham Darby (His Sale, Christie's, London, June 8, 1867, lot 99, where a painting by Giulio Cesare Procaccini of "Christ led to Calvary" of similar size as the present painting is recorded) where bought by Cox;With Tomas Harris, London, 1937;Private collection, Barcelona, by 1945;With Piero Corsini,... [Lire la suite]

Sebastiano Ricci (Belluno 1659 - 1734 Venice), Christ mourned by three Angels oil on canvas. 45 3/4 by 37 3/4 in.; 116.2 by 96 cm. Estimate 300,000—400,000 USD PROVENANCE: Dr. M. Bonn Collection, Paris, by 1934;Thence by inheritance until sold,Anonymous sale ("The Property of a Gentleman"), London, Christie's, April 15, 1992, lot 52 (as Sebastiano Ricci);With Colnaghi, London;With Luca Baroni (as Gaspare Diziani). LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: M. Goering, Künstler-Lexicon, XXVIII, in Thieme-Becker, Leipzig... [Lire la suite]

Annibale Carracci (Bologna 1560 - 1609 Rome), The Crucifixion oil on canvas laid down on panel. 32 1/8 by 24 1/8 in.; 81.5 by 61.5 cm. Estimate 600,000—800,000 USD PROVENANCE: Possibly Queen Christina of Sweden, Rome, until 1689;Possibly Cardinal Decio Azzolino, Rome, 1689;Possibly Marchese Pompeo Azzolino, Rome, 1689-96;Possibly Prince Livio Odescalchi, Rome, 1696 – 1713;Possibly Prince Baldassarre Odescalchi-Erba, Rome, 1713-21;Philippe Duc d'Orleans, Palais Royal, Paris, until his death in 1723, thence by descent;Louis... [Lire la suite]