30 décembre 2011

A pair of saucers adorned with a ‘lady with an umbrella' motif. Blue, red and gilt Imari decoration. Qianlong period, circa 1736-1738. Photo Belgian Ceramics Dealers Associated Both in perfect condition. Ø 16 cmLiterature: C. Jörg, 'Chinese Ceramics in the Rijksmuseum', Amsterdam, n° 328 Marc Michot Gallery Paire d'assiettes. Black and green glaze, overall decoration of foliage and flowers. Daogouang period (1821-1850). Photo Belgian Ceramics Dealers Associated Both in perfect condition. Ø 16 cm. These plates belong to a... [Lire la suite]

Diamond Necklace. Photo Sotheby's the series of floral motifs set with marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 410mm. ESTIMATE 15,000-20,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 33,650 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. Londres | 14 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

Diamond tiara, last quarter  19th century. Photo Sotheby's Designed as a graduated row of tiered dart motifs, set with circular-cut, cushion- and pear-shaped diamonds, inner circumference approximately 235mm, fitted case, formerly a necklace/tiara and converted to sole use as a tiara in the early 20th century. ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 44,450 GBP NOTE: The popularity of the tiara has fluctuated throughout history but has never diminished. Styles have changed dramatically throughout time, the tiara constantly... [Lire la suite]

 Bodhisattva Maitreya. Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara. Afghanistan-Pakistan, 2nd-3rd century. Grey schist. H. 120 cm. Photo Jacques Barrère According to Buddhist tradition Bodhisattva Maitreya's role is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma.Here, he is standing and dressed in jewels. He wears a small stupa in his headdress that represents the stupa of the Buddha Sakyamuni's relics to help him identify it when his turn comes to lay claim to his succession. A khata is tied around his... [Lire la suite]

Cultured pearl and diamond demi-parure, Grima, 1972. Photo Sotheby's Comprising: a necklace of abstract design, set with white and black cultured pearls of irregular shapes, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 444mm, signed Grima; together with a pair of earrings of similar design, post and clip fittings. ESTIMATE 6,000-10,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 44,450 GBP LITERATURE: Cf: Goldsmiths' Hall, Grima Retrospective, London, 1991, where there is an illustration and listing catalogue no. 44, 1972. Cf: Grima, ed... [Lire la suite]

Three natural pearl and diamond necklaces. Photo Sotheby's Each designed as a row of natural pearls to a rectangular clasp set with circular-cut diamonds, lengths approximately 490, 560 and 630mm. ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 49,250 GBP NOTE: Accompanied by three certificates from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory nos. 04442, 04443 and 04444 all stating the pearls are natural, saltwater. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. Londres | 14 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

William James (active circa 1761-1771), L’entrée du Grand Canal avec Santa Maria della Salute. Photo Charly Bailly Fine Art Oil on canvas, 96 x 155 cm Attributed to Pieter Balten (Antwerp, 1525–1598), Kermesse avec performance théâtrale. Photo Charly Bailly Fine Art Oil on canvas, 153 x 286 cm. Elisabetta Sirani (Bologna, 1638-1665), The Martyrdom of a Saint. Photo Charly Bailly Fine Art Oil on canvas, 107 x 81.5 cm. Charly Bailly Fine Art. Stand N°76. BRAFA'12 . Du 21 au 29 janvier 2012, à Tour & Taxis La... [Lire la suite]

Diamond ring.  Photo Sotheby's Set with a step-cut diamond weighing 12.03 carats, to an engraved band, size L. ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 67,250 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. Londres | 14 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

Diamond ring.  Photo Sotheby's Centring on a square step-cut diamond weighing 4.45 carats, between shoulders set with brilliant-cut stones, size K, sizing band. ESTIMATE 35,000-55,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 72,050 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. Londres | 14 Dec 2011 www.sothebys.com

Felix Ziem (Beaune 1821–1911 Paris), Le retour des pêcheurs, Venise. Photo Galerie Ary Jan Oil on panel signed lower right, 81 x 64 cm. Giuseppe Palizzi (Lanciano 1812-1888 Paris), Perroquets au Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Photo Galerie Ary Jan Oil on canvas signed lower right, 128 x 128 cm. Provenance: private collection Jacques Majorelle (Nancy 1886–1962 Paris), Beauté africaine. Photo Galerie Ary Jan Oil on isorel panel.Signed bottom right; 83 x 86 cm. Provenance: private collection Galerie Ary Jan. Stand N°41.... [Lire la suite]