1 février 2014

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gem-set Longchain, Tiffany & Co, c. 1901. Photo courtesy Skinner. designed by Paulding Farnham, the central and terminal pendants joined by scrolling foliate links, decorated front and verso with pink, cerulean blue, and sea green enamel, bezel-set with cabochon ruby, cat's-eye chrysoberyl, and sapphires, and old European-cut diamonds, cushion-cut sapphires, and faceted emeralds, pearl highlights, gold and platinum mount, signed Tiffany & Co., within signed fitted velvet and green morocco box,... [Lire la suite]

Renaissance Revival 18kt Gold Gem-set Armlet, c. 1880. Photo courtesy Skinner. the chased and engraved grillework form with foliate devices and strapwork, bezel-set with sapphire and diamond florets, bezel-set sapphire, emerald, and ruby accents, rose-cut diamond highlights, 115.7 dwt, interior cir. 10 in., (several gemstones missing and three small drill holes). Estimate $2,500-3,500. Sold for: $40,290 Note: For similar highly articulated grillework from this period by E. Fontenay, see Bijouterie Francaise au XIX Siecle, by Henri... [Lire la suite]

Renaissance Revival Sapphire, Diamond, and Enamel Brooch, Gustave Espinasse. Photo courtesy Skinner. designed as opposing polychrome basse taille enamel peacocks with rose-cut diamond collars flanking a step-cut sapphire measuring approx. 16.75 x 13.00 x 6.55 mm, framed by rose-cut diamonds and pinecone motifs, suspending a pentagonal fancy-cut diamond measuring approx. 13.30 x 10.30 x 3.35 mm, 18kt gold mount, 3 x 2 3/4 in., French guarantee stamp and partial maker's mark, (minor enamel loss). Estimate $30,000-50,000. Sold for:... [Lire la suite]

Rubelite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Moonstone, Ruby and Platinum "Star" Brooch by James de Givenchy for Taffin. Pair of Blue Sapphire, Multicolor Spinel and Platinum Earclips by James de Givenchy for Taffin Spinel, 18K Rose Gold and Blackened Steel Ear Pendants by James de Givenchy for Taffin Carved Crystal "Heart", Lavender Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum and 18K Rose Gold Ring by James de Givenchy for Taffin.

Johannes Vermeer, La ragazza con l'orecchino di perla, circa 1665  BOLOGNA (AFP).- Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is going on show in the city of Bologna in Italy next month but the arrival of the celebrated painting of a young beauty is already causing a stir. "There is an incredible fever surrounding this painting," the director of the exhibition, Marco Goldin, told AFP-TV at a press presentation. "Clearly we are expecting a big success. In just a few weeks we have already sold... [Lire la suite]