23 mai 2009
Neo Classical Chinoiserie red lacquered chimneypiece. English, circa 1820.
Neo Classical Chinoiserie red lacquered chimneypiece. English, circa 1820.
in the early Georgian manner with raised lacquer detail design depicting scenes from Chinese folklore on the frieze and jambs and ornately carved giltwood scrolls supporting the shelf. With restorations. Price on application.
Westland London - westland@westlandlondon.com - http://www.westlandlondon.com
23 mai 2009
A blue-glazed vase, cong. Qianlong seal mark and period

23 mai 2009
Gold and Renaissance cameo ring
Gold and Renaissance cameo ring
Gold ring, the irregular oval shaped bezel set with a nice onyx cameo. The elegant lady, in profile to the right, is richly dressed. The hairstyle points to a french origin. Good condition with a chip on the nose. Probably french, late 16th century, for the cameo. Early 19th century for the mounting. Price 3 800 €
Fabian de MONTJOYE - fabian.de.montjoye@club.fr - http://www.fabiandemontjoye.com
23 mai 2009
A blue-glazed dish. Incised Wanli mark and period

23 mai 2009
Sir Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). A Portrait of Peter Beckford (1672/3-1735).
Sir Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). A Portrait of Peter Beckford (1672/3-1735).
Oil on canvas. Signed and Dated 'B. West/ 1797'. Price on application.
Provenance: Commissioned by William Beckford, Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire;By descent to Susan Euphemia, his daughter, who married Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton; ...
Note: The sitter was the son of Peter Beckford (1643-1710) and his second wife, Anne Ballard. At his death he was the wealthiest planter in Jamaica and was said to "be in possession of the largest... [Lire la suite]
23 mai 2009
A rare ru-type vase. Qianlong seal mark and period

23 mai 2009
Victorian diamond butterfly tremblant brooch
Victorian diamond butterfly tremblant brooch
Sparkling diamonds aren’t the only eye-catching features of this dazzling Victorian swallowtail butterfly brooch. The 220 Old Mine cut diamonds, weighing approximately 8.00 carats, ruby eyes and glistening red enamel are mounted “en tremblant”, a setting which results in life-like movements when the wearer walks. Price 56 000 €
M.S. RAU ANTIQUES - info@rauantiques.com - http://www.rauantiques.com
23 mai 2009
A rare blue and white 'Crane' vase, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566)

23 mai 2009
Lacquered gesso figure of the bodhisattva Manjushri. Tibeto-Chinese, late 17th or early 18th century.
Lacquered gesso figure of the bodhisattva Manjushri. Tibeto-Chinese, late 17th or early 18th century.
A lacquered gesso figure of Manjushri, the bodhisattva seated on a double lotus base, his legs folded with the soles of his feet turned up. He wears a flowing loincloth, tied at the waist, and an elaborately knotted scarf that covers both shoulders and trails down to the base. His hair is gathered into an elaborate double finial and crowned by a five-pointed diadem. He wears jewelled necklaces, bracelets and long pendulous... [Lire la suite]
23 mai 2009
A gilt-metal mounted blue and white inkwell, the porcelain Ming dynasty, 16th century, the mounts later
