30 avril 2010

A rare blue and white double-gourd moonflask, bianping. Late Yongle. photo Bonhams Modelled after a Middle Eastern prototype, each domed face well painted illustrating the characterstic 'heaping and piling' with an eight-pointed lappet starburst, one face with overlapping palmettes and radiating from a central petal medallion enclosing a yinyang motif, the other face interlaced with ruyi-shaped lappets encircling the medallion with inward-pointing petals, all encircled by a narrow foliate scroll band on one side and a... [Lire la suite]

An art deco diamond, sapphire, jade and onyx bracelet. photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 Designed as an old European-cut diamond band, enhanced by tapered jade blossoms with black onyx stems, spaced by three pierced French-cut sapphire geometric panels, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, 7 1/8 ins., in a brown leather fitted caseNumbered 4365 - Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 Price Realized $37,500 A single-strand jadeite bead and diamond necklace. photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2010 Comprising eighty-three graduated jadeite... [Lire la suite]

A George IV silver-gilt coral and bells, Charles Rawlings, London, circa 1820. photo Sotheby's maker's mark at top, others below, date letter not clear. measurements: length 5 1/4 in. 13.4 cm. Est. 1,200—1,500 USD. Lot Sold 3,750 USD Sotheby's. Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman: The London Residence. 28 Apr 10. New York www.sothebys.com

A set of eight Italian silver "artichoke" salt shakers and eight pepper mills, Missiaglia, Venice, late 20th century. photo Sotheby's salt shaker marked on base, pepper mill marked on end of stalk. weight 78 oz 4 dwt gross/2438 g. measurements: length of pepper mill 8 in./20.3 cm. Est. 3,000—5,000 USD. Lot Sold 35,000 USD Sotheby's. Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman: The London Residence. 28 Apr 10. New York www.sothebys.com

A pair of Chinese black and gilt lacquer small tables, 18th century. photo Sotheby's height 18 in.; width 14 1/4 in.; depth 14 1/4 in. 49 cm; 36.5 cm; 36.5 cm. Est. 1,200—1,800 USD. Lot Sold 30,000 USD PROVENANCE: Harold Eberhard, 1974 A pair of Chinese circular black and gilt lacquer small tables, 19th century. photo Sotheby's height 14 1/2 in.; diameter of top 11 in. 37 cm; 28 cm. Est. 200—300 USD. Lot Sold 25,000 USD PROVENANCE: Mallett, London, 1972 A Chinese black and gilt lacquer low table, 19th... [Lire la suite]

Photographer: Thomas Lohr  - Model: Anthony Murrell - Stylist: Shandi Alexander - Made up: Deanna Melluso (Artlist)

Félix Ziem (1821-1911), Voile jaune et gondole sur le grand canal. photo Mercier & Cie Huile sur toile signée en bas à droite. 52 x 72 cm - Estimation : 40 000 / 50 000 €Provenance : Collection privée.L'Association Félix Ziem représentée par Messieurs Mathias Ary Jan et David Pluskwa a confirmé l'authenticité de cette œuvre.Un certificat pourra être délivré à la demande de l'acquéreur. Charles-Clément Calderon (1864-1906), Venise, gondoles sur le Grand Canal. photo Mercier & Cie Huile sur toile. Signée en bas... [Lire la suite]

Gustave Surand (1860-1937), Tigre couché. photo Mercier & Cie Huile sur toile signée et dédicacée en bas à droite. 29,5 x 45 cm - Estimation : 4 000 / 5 000 € Mercier & Cie - 59000 Lille. Monsieur Marc OTTAVI, Expert. Vente du Dimanche 2 mai 2010. Hôtel des ventes de Lille - 14, rue des jardins. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la maison de ventes au 03 20 12 24 24

Attribué à Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906), Meuble de vitrine. Fin du XIXe siècle. photo Mercier & Cie en poirier souligné de motifs en os et nacre, ouvre à deux vantaux et un tiroir, décor de dragon en bronze à l'amortissement. 192 x 84 x 33 cm - Estimation : 800 / 1 200 € Mercier & Cie - 59000 Lille. Monsieur Guillaume DILLÉE, Expert. Vente du Dimanche 2 mai 2010. Hôtel des ventes de Lille - 14, rue des jardins. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la maison de ventes au 03 20 12 24 24