19 décembre 2010

A Chinese blue and white 'kraak porselein' wine-pot and a cover. Wanli (1573-1619). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The globular sides painted with a continuous scene of tigers in a fenced garden, applied with upright handle and S-shaped spout, the cover matched, minor chips, frits and baking flaw; 20.4 cm. high - Estimate €1,500 - €2,000 Price Realized €5,000 A Chinese blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowl. Wanli (1573-1619). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Decorated to the exterior with panels of figures... [Lire la suite]

Fauteuil d'apparat. France ou Pays-Bas XVIIème siècle Bois de noyer. H. : 118 cm - larg. : 76 cm - P. : 79 cm - Estimation : 6 000 / 8 000 € Le grand fauteuil d'apparat possède un haut dossier rectangulaire à devers accusé et un siège bas reposant sur quatre pieds tronconiques sur lesquels s'enroule une spirale souple et nerveuse, coiffés d'un capuchon de feuillages.L' entretoise en X, d'un dessin recherché, s'engage dans les dés de raccordement appuyés sur de belles miches à godrons.Les accotoirs s'évasent et dessinent une... [Lire la suite]

A rare Chinese archaistic celadon and russet jade rhyton. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The well-hollowed vessel of characteristic elongated form, the base carved with the large head of a mythical beast with bulging eyes under bushy brows and short antlers laid back above pointed ears, the pierced base formed by the open jaw exposing fangs and tongue, carved to one side with with a chi dragon-head handle and another coiling dragon underneath the spout, further carved with a band in shallow relief with a taotie-mask to... [Lire la suite]

Feuille de Choux. Tapisserie des Ateliers de la Marche. Fin du XVIème siècle. photo Aguttes H. : 310 cm - larg. : 255 cm - Estimation : 40 000 / 45 000 € Notes (source: Christie's. Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé, 23 - 25 February 2009, Paris www.christies.com ) ORIGINES: Les tapisseries dites feuilles de chou, qui tirent leur nom de la présence exubérante de feuillages proches des feuilles des crucifères, figurent parmi les plus remarquables et mystérieuses des tapisseries. Le dynamisme visuel du... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th 18th Century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The flaring sides carved around the exterior with three scholars seated in a mountainous river landscape strewn with pagoda's and a bridge, the handle formed by the trunk of a gnarled pine tree extending into the interior of the cup, small chips; 10.5 cm. high, 15 cm. wide, wood stand - Estimate €20,000 - €30,000  Price Realized  €151,000 Notes: The rhinoceros horn is considered as one of the 'Eight Precious' symbols. It... [Lire la suite]

Hibou. Noix de coco et monture d'argent. Pays Germaniques. Vers 1500-1520. photo Aguttes H. : 21 cm. Etat : Dans un état exceptionnel, elle ne présente aucune restauration. Estimation sur demande L'orfèvrerie est le plus précieux des arts somptuaires, né dès que l'homme a su fondre les métaux. A la différence du Moyen Age, où les créations les plus somptueuses entraient dans les trésors des églises ou dans ceux des empereurs et des rois, le XVI° siècle européen à la suite de l'Italie modifie les conditions de ces... [Lire la suite]

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An emerald and diamond ring. photo Bonhams centering a rectangular-cut emerald with triangular-cut diamond shoulders and a plain mount; emerald weighing approximately: 4.50 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 1.60 carats; mounted in platinum; size 5 3/4 (with sizing band).. Sold for $29,280 Accompanied by GIA report #5121721390, dated October 29, 2010, stating the emerald as: Zambian origin, no indications of clarity enhancement. An emerald and diamond ring. photo Bonhams centering a square-cut emerald within... [Lire la suite]

A jadeite jade and gem-set elephant. photo Bonhams the jadeite jade elephant with a carved emerald figure riding in a gold howdah, accentuated throughout with various shapes of emeralds, sapphires, rubies and freshwater cultured pearls, with wooden stand; detailed in fourteen karat gold; dimensions: 7 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7in. (please contact the jewelry department for details of the condition, elephant photographed without stand). Sold for $7,930 Bonhams and Butterfields. Fine Jewelry, 15 Dec 2010. New York, Los Angeles, San... [Lire la suite]

A large Chinese famille verte three-piece garniture. Kangxi (1662-1722). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The sides enamelled with two large panels of figures in a palace interior with flower-vases and a crane, divided by narrow panels enclosing a dog confronting a squirrel perched in a hanging branch of vine, all above a band of shaped cartouches of scrolling leaves around the foot, comprising a baluster jar and a pair of beaker vases, one trumpet vase restored. The baluster jar 44 cm. high; the beaker vases 48 cm. high... [Lire la suite]