16 octobre 2010

Ruby and diamond 'Iris' brooch, Aletto Brothers. photo courtesy Sotheby's Designed as an iris, the flower bud and leaves concealingly-set with calibré-cut rubies, decorated by pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds and a channel-set tapered baguette diamond stem, the rubies and diamonds together weighing approximately 60.00 and 10.70 carats respectively, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 120508. Estimate 350,000—420,000 HKD. Lot Sold 375,000 HKD Accompanied by a signed box. Rock Crystal... [Lire la suite]

Georges Rousse (né en 1947), Bercy, 1995. Cibachrome monté sur aluminium. Signé et numéroté 1/2 sur un cartel au dos; 90 x 115 cm (351/2 x 451/4 in.) - Estimation : 3 500 / 4 000 € Georges Rousse (né en 1947), Remanence I, 1988. Cibachrome; 156,5 x 124 cm (611/2 x 483/4 in.) - Estimation : 3 000 / 4 000 € Cornette de Saint Cyr - Paris. Art Contemporain - Deuxième Vacation. Vente du Dimanche 24 octobre 2010. Drouot Montaigne - 15, av Montaigne - 75008 Paris. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la maison de... [Lire la suite]

Black jadeite, ruby and diamond bangle. photo courtesy Sotheby's The circular band of black jadeite inset with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut ruby floral motifs, flattened on the inside and rounded on the outside,mounted in 18 karat blackened gold; inner diameter, width and thickness approximately 58.16 x 12.35 x 6.25mm. Estimate 120,000—150,000 HKD. Lot Sold 150,000 HKD Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ51519, dated 22 July 2010, stating that the jadeite is natural, known... [Lire la suite]

Gérard Rancinan (Né en1953), Rapt of illusion, 2007. photo courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr Tirage argentique 2008. Signé, daté, et numéroté sur trois exemplaires au dos; 180 x 260 cm (71 x 1021/2 in.) - Estimation : 40 000 / 60 000 € Provenance :- Collection particulière, Paris Gérard Rancinan (Né en1953), Hypothèse Les Trois Graces, 2010. photo courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr Tirage argentique sous diasec. Signé, daté, et numéroté 1/3 au dos; 180 x 300 cm (71 x 118 in.) - Estimation : 40 000 / 50 000 €L'authenticité... [Lire la suite]

Nephrite, rock crystal and onyx 'Swan' bowl, circa 1960, Van Cleef & Arpels. photo courtesy Sotheby's Composed of carved nephrite, embellished by a swan of textured gold, the wings of carved rock crystal, accented by an onyx-set beak, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 124271 S.A. Dimensions approximately 190 x 150 x 80mm. Estimate 65,000—120,000 HKD. Lot Sold 275,000 HKD Accompanied by a fitted signed box. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, 06 Oct 10, Hong Kong www.sothebys.com

Nephrite, enamel, mother of pearl and diamond table clock, circa 1925, Lacloche Frères, Paris. photo courtesy Sotheby's The carved nephrite frame, housing a black lacquer dial inlaid with mother of pearl, framed by patterned white enamel, the hands set with circular-cut diamonds, applied with Roman numerals set with rose-cut diamonds, manual winding movement, dial signed. Estimate 200,000—280,000 HKD. Lot Sold 250,000 HKD Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, 06 Oct 10, Hong Kong www.sothebys.com

Huang Yan (Né en 1966), Landscape: Body Tattoo, 1999. photo courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr Tirage chromogénique. Signé, titré en mandarin, numéroté sur 12 exemplaires et daté en bas à gauche; 80 x 106 cm (à vue) (35 x 413/4 in.) - Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 € Huang Yan (Né en 1966), Landscape: Body Tattoo, 1999. photo courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr Tirage chromogénique. Signé, titré en mandarin, numéroté sur 12 exemplaires et daté en bas à droite; 89 x 109 cm (à vue) (35 x 43 in.) - Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 € ... [Lire la suite]

Lucio Fontana (1899 - 1968), Concetto Spaziale, Attese. photo courtesy Sotheby's waterpaint on canvas, signed, titled and inscribed che verde delizioso!! on the reverse. Executed in 1964-65; 45.5 by 37.5cm.; 17 7/8 by 14 3/4 in. Estimate 180,000—250,000 GBP. Lot Sold 181,250 GBP PROVENANCE: Galerie Mathias Fels, ParisStig Nordström, HalmstadAcquired directly from the above by the present owner circa 1975 LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana Catalogo Generale, Vol. II, Milan 1986, p. 550, no. 64-65 T... [Lire la suite]

Philippe Pasqua (Né en 1965), Vanité. photo courtesy Cornette de Saint Cyr Acrylique noire, feuilles d'argent et papillons sur un crâne en résine. L'œuvre est présentée sur un socle en plexiglas noir; 195 x 40 x 50 cm (763/4 x 153/4 x 191/2in.) - Estimation : 8 000 / 10 000 €Provenance :- Acquis auprès de l'artiste par l'actuel propriétaire Cornette de Saint Cyr - Paris. Art Contemporain - Deuxième Vacation. Vente du Dimanche 24 octobre 2010. Drouot Montaigne - 15, av Montaigne - 75008 Paris. Pour tout renseignement,... [Lire la suite]

Lucio Fontana (1899 - 1968), Concetto Spaziale, Attese. photo courtesy Sotheby's waterpaint on canvas, signed, titled and inscribed Questo azzurro mi fa venir voglia d'andare al mare on the reverse. Executed in 1964-65; 55.1 by 46.1cm.; 21 3/4 by 16 1/8 in. Estimate 180,000—250,000 GBP. Lot Sold 181,250 GBP PROVENANCE: Galerie Mathias Fels, ParisStig Nordström, HalmstadAcquired directly from the above by the present owner circa 1975 LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana Catalogo Generale, Vol. II,... [Lire la suite]