21 février 2009

White Topaz Diamond Demi Parure Centring on two swags each suspending a white topaz drop within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a curb link chain spectacle-set with mixed-cut topaz, length approximately 420mm, together with a pair of earrings en suite, clip and post fittings. Estimate 3,000—3,500 GBPSotheby's. Fine Jewels. 19 Mar 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Pair Of Cultured Pearl And Diamond Pendent Earrings Each designed as a series of graduated annular links set with brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a similarly set cage containing an articulated cultured pearl drop of pink tint, clip and post fittings, French Assay marks. Estimate ,000—4,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. 19 Mar 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Sapphire, Emerald And Diamond Ring Centring on a millegrain-set heart-shaped sapphire weighing 4.15 carats, within a surround of calibré-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, size M. Estimate 5,000—7,000 GBP NOTE: Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain, no. 0127559, stating that the sapphire weighing 4.15 carats has no evidence of heat treatment, origin opinion Madagascar. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. 19 Mar 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Detail of Shah' Abbas as depicted on the wall of Chihil Sutun Palace, Isfahan, c. AD 1647. C. The Trustees of The British Museum. Photo: Ebrahim Khadem Bayat. LONDON.- The British Museum just opened the first major exhibition to explore the rule and legacy of Shah 'Abbas, one of the formative figures in the creation of modern Iran. Shah of Iran from 1587 – 1629 AD, he is remembered as one of the country’s most influential kings and a great military leader, ruling Iran at a time of political renewal, when it succeeded in... [Lire la suite]

A Large 'Sancai' Pottery Caparisoned Ferghana Horse And Groom, Tang Dynasty the beast standing foursquare on a rectangular base with head lowered, the nostrils flared and mouth open, with large eyes set beneath heavy brows wearing an elaborate bridle with square florets along the noseband and headpiece, accented with crisply molded palmette pendants on the nose and cheeks, one ear pricked forward, divided by the forelock swept back on each side, the long chestnut mane cascading down in graceful waves from the arched neck, in... [Lire la suite]

A Superb Painted Pottery Figure Of A Lokapala, Tang Dynasty the formidable guardian king standing on a recumbent spotted deer with fists clenched in a menacing stance, dressed in full military attire, the powerful shoulders enhanced by makara epaulets, the armored breast plate bound with cords and sashes, the fringed apron tunic worn over a long skirt billowing out at the sides over tooled leather boots, the head vigorously modelled with bulbous eyes protruding from beneath furrowed brows, flared nostrils, thick lips and... [Lire la suite]

A Finely Modeled Painted Gray Pottery Figure Of A Horse, Northern Qi Dynasty the elegant horse standing foursquare with head held high, the narrow face with large expressive eyes, pricked ears and forelock swept up, the hogged mane arched down to the shoulders, applied with a chest strap hung with floret and fur tassels, the crupper strap with pendent bells, mask and rosette medallions behind the saddle blanket gathered in folds, all with traces of white slip and maroon, orange and green pigments and ample gilt details. height... [Lire la suite]

Cache Installation, 1996, Medium: Blown Glass, metal, wood, Size: 5' x 6' x 36' (60" x 72" x 432"), Photo Credit: Rob Vinnedge. From collection of George R. Stroemple DAYTON, OH.- The Dayton Art Institute presents William Morris - Myth, Object and the Animal. William Morris’s mastery of glass and exploration of man’s relationship to nature and culture are celebrated in Myth, Object and the Animal. The exhibition, which shares compelling works dating from 1993 to the present, attests to the artist’s technical... [Lire la suite]

Camée ovale en onyx sculpté représentant la tète d'Athéna, XVIIIème siècle Portant un casque Corinthien couronné de feuilles d'olivier, son attribut la chouette, en relief, de longues boucles retombant sur ses épaules, de profil tourné vers la gauche; dans une monture ovale en or appliquée sur un fond en agate tigrée, enchâssé dans un cadre associé, perlé, en bronze doré et surmonté d'un noeud de rubans. Hauteur: 2 cm. (3¾ in.), Hauteur totale: 8 cm. (3¼ in.) Estimate €7,000 - €10,000 Notes: Pour d'autres exemples... [Lire la suite]

Camée ovale en corail sculpté représentant un buste de Diogène, XIXème siècle Couronné, l'épaule drapée, accompagné d'un chien et d'une volute, présenté de trois-quarts tourné vers la gauche; dans une monture ovale en or sur un fond en néphrite, enchâssé dans un cadre associé en bronze doré bordé d'une moulure au rebord recouvert de volutes feuillagées. Hauteur: 4 cm. (1½ in.), Hauteur totale: 14 cm. (5½ in.) Estimate €5,000 - €8,000 Notes: Dans ce portrait en camée, on peut identifier le philosophe Cynique, Diogène de... [Lire la suite]