21 avril 2009

A magnificent 32.72 carats rectangular-cut diamond ring Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 32.72 carats, mounted in platinum and white gold, ring size 5½. Est. $1,400,000 - $1,800,000 With report 1102530338 dated 19 January 2009 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VS1 clarity Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

A sensational 30.02 carats diamond ring Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 30.02 carats, to the graduated vari-cut pink diamond hoop, ranging in color from intense pink to intense purplish pink, mounted in 18k rose gold and platinum, ring size 6. .Estimate on request With report 5101473256 dated 26 January 2009 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, internally flawless clarity, with excellent polish and excellent symmetryAccompanied by a supplemental letter stating... [Lire la suite]

A pair of chalcedony, diamond and sapphire ear clips, by Jar Each designed as a blue chalcedony fan, to the openwork circular-cut sapphire and single-cut diamond border and single-cut diamond trim, extending a smaller single-cut diamond openwork fan, mounted in silver and gold. By JAR. Est. $25,000 - $35,000 Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

A pair of emerald and diamond ear clips, by Jar Each of designed as a pavé-set diamond and emerald shield, centering upon a circular-cut emerald, to the single-cut diamond and alternating circular-cut emerald border, mounted in 18k gold and silver, with French assay marks and maker's marks, in a JAR pink leather case. Signed JAR, Paris. Est. $20,000 - $30,000 Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009

A pair of diamond and black diamond "hedgehog" ear clips, by Jar Each designed as a pavé-set black diamond hedgehog, extending baguette-cut diamond spines, mounted in silver and 18k gold, with French assay marks and maker's marks, in a JAR pink leather case. Signed JAR, Paris. Est. $20,000 - $30,000 Literature: Joel Rosenthal and Pierre Jeannet, JAR, Art Books International, Paris, 2002, plate 115 Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's... [Lire la suite]

Patrick Farrell, The Miami Herald - September 5, 2008 NEW YORK, NY.- The 93rd annual Pulitzer Prizes in Photography awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board, were announced today by Columbia University. The winners in each category, along with the names of the finalists in the competition, follow: For a distinguished example of breaking news photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album, in print or online or both, was awarded to Patrick... [Lire la suite]

photo Willy Vanderperre

James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Harmony in Pink and Grey: Portrait of Lady Meux, 1881–82, oil on canvas, The Frick Collection. Photo: Michael Bodycomb. NEW YORK, NY.- This summer The Frick Collection will present a focus exhibition dedicated to the colorful and often controversial artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834–1903). The Frick’s ensemble of four full-length portraits by Whistler will be displayed in the museum’s Oval Room alongside his evocative seascape, Symphony in Grey and Green: The Ocean (1866). The... [Lire la suite]

Part of the permanent collection of the MoMA New York, the now classic Ballistic Rose comes with certificate of provenance and archival collectors box. Date of Design 2004 - Size 125 mm D - Material Ballistic nylon - Edition Unlimited - Price $175.00. A classical decorative corsage, Tobias Wongs Ballistic Rose is a handmade ribbon rose constructed from a single strip of ballistic nylon. This floral hybrid protects your heart in an uncertain world. Wongs bloom is both a high-tech talisman for the tender-hearted and wry fashion... [Lire la suite]

NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale on May 13 will offer fresh to market works from some of the most prominent artists of Post-War and Contemporary Art. The 54 lot sale is expected to achieve $71-104 million. Robert Manley, Head of Christie’s New York Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale said: “The May 13 Evening Sale will draw collectors with rare and exceptional masterworks that encompass the full spectrum of Post-War and Contemporary Art. Collectors in this market have become more... [Lire la suite]