27 janvier 2009

Emerald and diamond ring Set with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats and an emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.10 carats, framed in opposing style by tapered baguette diamonds and emeralds in a ballerina mounting of platinum, size 6¼, 1 baguette diamond missing. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Emerald and diamond double-clip/brooch, circa 1930 The oblong-shaped brooch separating into a pair of shield-shaped clips, set with 2 sugarloaf cabochon emeralds, 16 emerald beads, and 202 round, single-cut, marquise-shaped and baguette diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.00 carats, mounted in platinum. Estimate 15,000—20,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Emerald and diamond ring The emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 8.50 carats, within a pierced frame of modified key fret design, set with small round diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 7¾. Estimate 60,000—80,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 39230 stating that the emerald is of Classic Colombian origin; faint clarity enhancement: organic (oil type). Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Now that Michelle Obama has come out so solidly in support of young American designers, it's only natural to wonder whether Paris has an on-the-rise talent of its own who could be taken up by France's First Lady. One such contender might be Alexis Mabille, a 30-year-old Lyon-born designer with a pedigree from YSL and Dior, who is now in his third season. He certainly made an ambitious leap forward today, sending out a huge collection of over 50 looks. Though some of that was menswear, and much of it could be discounted as... [Lire la suite]

Platinum and diamond ring, René Boivin, circa 1935 The platinum band of bombé form inset with an oval diamond weighing approximately 3.50 carats, size 6, French assay mark. Estimate 15,000—20,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boivin, dated October 2006, issued by Françoise Cailles. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Photo: Alessandro Lucioni / ImaxTree There are only two questions anyone is asking Paris couturiers this season: "What are your inspirations?" followed swiftly by, "And what do you think about the recession?" John Galliano's answers were "Flemish painters and Monsieur Dior," and to the point, "There's a credit crunch, not a creative crunch. Of course, everyone is being more careful with their discretionary purchases. I am. But it's our job to make people dream, and to provide the value in... [Lire la suite]

18 karat gold ring, René Boivin, circa 1935 Designed as a large slightly concave disc embellished with a stylized monogram in relief, weighing approximately 46 dwts., size 6¼, maker's mark, French assay mark. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boivin, dated February 2007, issued by Françoise Cailles. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Zhang Huan's Donkey was exhibited when Charles Saatchi's new gallery opened recently LONDRES. Le marchand et collectionneur d’art Charles Saatchi va présenter une émission à la BBC pour découvrir des jeunes artistes britanniques. LONDON.- BBC Two today announces Saatchi's Best Of British to be broadcast this autumn. This is an incredible opportunity for artists as the BBC and Charles Saatchi launch a nationwide search to discover the next generation of artistic talent. Saatchi's Best Of British is a unique chance for artists of... [Lire la suite]

Ebony and diamond ring, René Boivin, circa 1955 The tapering gold and ebony band of bombé form decorated with a panel of pavé-set round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, size 4½, signed René Boivin, maker's mark, assay mark. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boivin, dated February 2007, issued by Françoise Cailles. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Image of The Colossus, which had been attributed to Goya. This morning, the Prado Museum said that the work of art was actually done by a follower of Goya's MADRID.- Last summer, curators of the Prado Museum briefed the media on new discoveries relating to The Colossus, a painting traditionally attributed to Goya. Following a meeting of specialists held this week at the Museum, Gabrieli Finaldi, Associate Director of Conservation at the Museum, Manuela Mena, Chief Curator of 18th-century Painting and Goya, and Jose Luis Diez,... [Lire la suite]