24 août 2011
A pair of colored and white cultured pearl, black diamond and diamond earrings, Eli Frei.
A pair of colored and white cultured pearl, black diamond and diamond earrings, Eli Frei. photo courtesy Bonhams
composed of gray cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.9 and 9.7mm, and white cultured pearls measuring approximately 10.4 and 10.3mm, attached by links of diamonds and black diamonds;signed Frei; estimated total diamond weight: 1.50 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 2 1/2in. (colored cultured pearls and colored diamonds not tested for origin of color). Sold for US$3,904
Bonhams. Jewelry... [Lire la suite]
Annam, Huê. Vue sur la Pagode des Cantonais24 août 2011
Annam, Huê. Eléphants royaux à l'entrée du Palais.
Annam, Huê. Eléphants royaux à l'entrée du Palais.24 août 2011
Annam. Montagnes de marbre près Tourane - Chef ou Pape des bonzes
Annam. Montagnes de marbre près Tourane - Chef ou Pape des bonzes24 août 2011
Annam, Huê. Gardiennes et servantes chargées des Cérémonies rituelles au tombeau de Thiêu Tri.
Annam, Huê. Gardiennes et servantes chargées des Cérémonies rituelles au tombeau de Thiêu Tri.24 août 2011
Annam. Thanh Hoa. Porte d'entrée de la pagode Cua Nhap, 1911
Annam. Thanh Hoa. Porte d'entrée de la pagode Cua Nhap, 1911
Editeur: Dieulefils, n°92324 août 2011
A black diamond and diamond ring
A black diamond and diamond ring. photo courtesy Bonhams
centering a reverse-set pear-shaped black diamond,weighing approximately 7.95 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; size: 7 (colored diamond not tested for origin of color). Sold for US$4,636
Bonhams. Jewelry and Watches, 19 Aug 2011. California, Carmel www.bonhams.com
24 août 2011
1962 Porsche 356 1600 B T6 Roadster
1962 Porsche 356 1600 B T6 Roadster. photo courtesy Bonhams
Coachwork by D'Ieteren. Chassis no. 89753. Engine no. P700369. One of 248 Twin Grille Roadsters built. Sold for US$172,000
In 1959 Porsche introduced its successor to the popular Speedster model, the Convertible D (the 'D' standing for Drauz who built the bodywork). It had a taller windshield and folding top and was therefore more comfortable and more practical than the Speedster. For 1960, Porsche introduced the new "T-5" body style, designating the model... [Lire la suite]24 août 2011
Editorial: 'Love Story' with Du Juan & Edwin Kadarisman by Vincent Peters for Numéro China, September 2011
Models: Du Juan (IMG) & Edwin Kadarisman (CalCarries HK) - Photographer: Vincent Peters - Stylist: Tim Lim - Hair: Makiko Nara - Makeup：Mourad Boudrahem (Source: FashionGoneRogue)24 août 2011
Sotheby's to sell Sir Henry "Chips" Channon's spectacular mirrored dining table
The dining room at 5 Belgrave Square, Country Life, 26th Feb, 1935. Photo: Sotheby's
LONDON.- Tuesday 23rd August 2011, Sotheby’s London announced that it will offer Sir Henry “Chips” Channon’s 25 feet long, mirrored dining table and three sets of double doors from his celebrated rococo dining room at 5 Belgrave Square. The spectacular table (estimated at £5,000-£7,000*) and doors (£3,000-£5,000) will be offered as part of the Fine Furniture Sale on September 20th 2011. Channon, the self-proclaimed “Lord of Hosts” and his heiress... [Lire la suite]