22 janvier 2014

NARDI Carved Wood Ruby Silver Gold Male Face with Turban Pin. Photo courtesy NADINE KRAKOV COLLECTION Distinctive and unusual pin created by a Venetian jeweler Giulio Nardi who is famous for his brooches depicting the head and shoulders of a turbaned Moor of Venice. This piece is special - it depicts a male face made of carved wood in a prominent rose gold turban. His body made of gold and silver accentuated with round rubies. The Nardi's tastefully crafted pieces are highly collectible. NARDI Diamond Ruby Black Onyx Yellow Gold... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Export Pottery Parrots, Late 18th Century. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau Antiques. 8 7/8" high. Price: $4,850 This wonderful pair of Chinese export pottery parrots was crafted during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the late 18th century. With their vivid green-glazed bodies and cold-painted red beaks, these exceptional figures were created to satisfy the European fascination with the exotic bird, which first began to be introduced as pets as early as the 15th century. The parrots are modeled in mirror image on pierced... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases, circa 1820. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau Antiques. 25" high. Price: $48,850 This fine pair of stunning Chinese export porcelain urns is decorated in the Famille Rose style. Developed as export items to please European consumer's ever increasing desire for Chinese porcelain, the Famille Rose decorative style was initially developed in the 1720s, when European tastes were transitioning from Baroque to Rococo. The style welcomed the addition of pinks and purples to the already... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Vases, circa 1870. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau Antiques. Vases: 24 1/2" high. Bases: 15" high. Price: $64,500This enchanting pair of Chinese export rose medallion covered jars exhibits magnificent artistry and detail. Also known as potiches, these monumental jars are adorned with highly detailed hand-painted scenes of courtly life, populated with courtesans and ministers, surrounded by an abundance of flowers, birds, butterflies and fruit against gilded backgrounds. This stunning decoration... [Lire la suite]

17th-Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Jars, Circa 1680. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau Antiques. Complete and excellent condition. Jars: 33 1/8" high. With bases: 44" high. Price: $228,500  Incredible rarity and size make this stellar pair of late 17th-century Chinese Imari porcelain jars truly remarkable. They are the most quintessential examples of Chinese Imari porcelain we have ever had the pleasure to offer. Standing at nearly three feet high, the jars were crafted in a baluster, or "potiche" shape during the reign... [Lire la suite]

  Martin Katz Pavé Teardrop & Rose-Cut Drop Earrings set in 18K white gold; 18 round rose-cut diamonds weighing 1.95 carats and microset with 128 diamonds weighing 1.04 carats. Photo courtesy of Martin Katz. Martin Katz Australian Black Opal and Diamond Ring. Photo courtesy of Martin Katz A rare Australian black opal of 8.01 carats, surrounded by a border of micro-set white diamonds, amethysts and tsavorites. Set in 18K white gold.  Martin Katz Round Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Drop Earrings. Photo... [Lire la suite]

Belle assiette en faïence de petit feu de forme ronde mouvementé. Moustiers, XVIIIème, fabrique des frères Ferrat. Photo courtesy MB Antique Décor central polychrome d'une scène chinoise cernée d'un motif rocaille pourpre. Bordure à filet vert, suivi d'un bandeau d'écailles pourpre. Marli composé de branchages fleuris dans des réserves rocaille pourpre. Parfait état. Pas de restaurations. Ø 25 cmAncienne collection d'Espezel à Carcassonne MB Antique. 75014 PARIS. Mob: 06 03 53 92 83

  Assiette en faïence de petit feu de forme ronde mouvementé. Moustiers, XVIIIème, fabrique des frères Ferrat. Photo courtesy MB Antique décor central polychrome d'une scène chinoise cerné d'un motif rocaille pourpre. Bordure décoré à la façon d'une étoffe, avec quatre grands bandeaux pourpre verticaux incisés et quatre autres plus petits, le tout entrelacés de branchages. parfait état. Pas de restaurations. Ø 25 cmMB Antique. 75014 PARIS. Mob: 06 03 53 92 83

Assiette en faïence de petit feu de forme ronde mouvementé. Moustiers, XVIIIème, fabrique des frères Ferrat. Photo courtesy MB Antique Décor polychrome central de scènes chinoises cerné d'un double filet rose, bordure à la façon d'une étoffe avec quatre grands bandeaux pourpre verticaux incisés et quatre autres plus petits le tout entrelacé de branchages. Parfait état. pas de restaurations. Ø 25 cmMB Antique. 75014 PARIS. Mob: 06 03 53 92 83

Plat en faïence de MOUSTIERS, Atelier FERRAT Frères. Deuxième moitié du XVIIIème siècle. Photo courtesy Galerie Orely's forme circulaire à bord contourné et aile légèrement godronnée. Décor en polychromie de petit feu, au centre du bassin, d’une scène chinoise sur une terrasse arborée. Perruches et branches fleuries alternées de fleurettes sur l’aile. Filet pourpre en bordure. Très bon état général, infimes égrenures en bordure, aucune restauration. P. 4 cm | Ø 28.5 cmGalerie Orely's. 15, Esplanade Robert Vasse, 84800... [Lire la suite]