4 décembre 2013

A lava, hardstone, citrine and amethyst brooch, by Hedy Martinelli. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Designed as a Chinese dignitary with carved lava head, wearing a headdress composed of carved and fluted hardstones and a citrine briolette, his oval hardstone chest inset with foiled amethyst, signed H Martinelli, maker's suede pouch. Estimate £700 - 900 (€840 - 1,100) "Hedy Martinelli, the Roman jeweller, combined several natural stones to make this unique modern brooch. Stone, carved lava, gold, amethyst and topaz come together... [Lire la suite]

A lava, coral and diamond brooch, by Hedy Martinelli. Photo courtesy Bonhams.  Modelled as a Chinese man, his clean-shaven, laughing face carved in lava, wearing a branch coral (corallium rubrum) headdress and robe with brilliant-cut diamond decoration, diamonds approximately 0.95 carat total, length 7.8cm, maker's suede pouch. Estimate £1,400 - 1,800 (€1,700 - 2,200) "Bob and I discovered the amusing and whimsical jewellery designs of Hedy Martinelli in the 1990s. This Roman designer crafts many of her pieces from unusual... [Lire la suite]

An ebony, pink and purple sapphire and diamond "Moretto" brooch, by Codognato. Photo courtesy Bonhams.  The carved ebony bust of a Moor wearing a turban pavé-set with circular-cut purple and pink sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, wearing a similarly set waistcoat and a pair of brilliant-cut diamond earrings, the turban and waistcoat with additional engraved decoration, diamonds approximately 18.60 carats total, signed A Codognato, length 7.7cm. Estimate £10,000 - 15,000 (€12,000 - 18,000) "We were in Venice with friends,... [Lire la suite]

Confronted birds in kufic roundels. Central Asia, 10th-12th century. Photo courtesy Carlo Cristi Polychrome silk. Length: 49.25 inches (125 cm). Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212) 628 7625 - M (646) 309 7970 - carlocristi@tin.it - www.asianart.com/carlocristi Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

Tangka of Vairocana. Tibet, 13th century. Photo courtesy Carlo Cristi Distemper on cotton. 24.25 x 32.25 inches (62.5 x 82 cm). Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212) 628 7625 - M (646) 309 7970 - carlocristi@tin.it - www.asianart.com/carlocristi Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

Silver gilt vase (detail). Tibet, 8th century AD. Photo courtesy Carlo Cristi Silver, gilding. Height: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm).  Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212) 628 7625 - M (646) 309 7970 - carlocristi@tin.it - www.asianart.com/carlocristi Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

Xie Zhiguang (1899-1976). Appreciating the Plum Blossom. China, 20th century. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine Art. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 53.5 x 11.75 inches (136 × 30 cm). China 2000 Fine Art. 177 East 87th Street, Suite 601, New York 10128. T (212) 472 9800 - M (917) 685 6088 - c2000fa@aol.com - www.china2000fineart.com Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

Zhang Ling. Exchanging the White Goose for the Classic Text. China, late 15th-early 16th century, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine Art Ink and color on paper. 27 x 1.5 inches (68 x 26.8 cm). China 2000 Fine Art. 177 East 87th Street, Suite 601, New York 10128. T (212) 472 9800 - M (917) 685 6088 - c2000fa@aol.com - www.china2000fineart.com  Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

Lingbi Scholar Rock with Carved Marble Base. China, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine Art Lingbi stone and marble. Rock: 22.75 (Height) x 14.75 (Width) x 4.75 (Depth) inches (57.8 x 37.4 x 12 cm). China 2000 Fine Art. 177 East 87th Street, Suite 601, New York 10128. T (212) 472 9800 - M (917) 685 6088 - c2000fa@aol.com - www.china2000fineart.com  Asia Week New York. MARCH 15–21 2014

A pair of art deco sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Each brilliant-cut diamond demi-lune-shaped surmount suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire drop, weighing 6.84 and 6.31 carats, connected by baguette and brilliant-cut diamond connectors, terminating in a baguette-cut diamond tassel, diamonds approximately 3.20 carats total. Estimate £25,000 - 35,000 (€30,000 - 42,000) Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the sapphire weighing 6.84 carats is of Madagascan origin, with no... [Lire la suite]