6 mars 2014

Lacloche Frères Art Deco Chinoiserie Nécessaire, circa 1930. Photo courtesy Steven Fox Jewelry. This exquisite Art Deco nécessaire by Lacloche Frères, circa 1930, that features a beautiful panel designed and created by Makovsky. As the lid of the nécessaire, the panel depicts an enchantingly serene scene of a lake in mother-of-pearl and a branch with carved coral roses meandering through the foreground. This romantic Art Deco delight is designed with hidden hinges and opens magically, with a subtle squeeze of it’s side panels,... [Lire la suite]

Verger Frères for Charlton & Co. Art Deco Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1925 -1928. Photo courtesy Steven Fox Jewelry Exceptional in its design and unmatched in craftsmanship, not to mention level of detail, the clock’s dial imaginatively depicts a swirling Chinese dragon amidst a detailed background of land, sea and clouds that is meticulously depicted in variously patterned and shaded mother-of-pearl and lacquer. This timepiece is truly one of Makovsky’s most magnificent works of art. Available at Steven Fox Jewelry.

Day and Night Vanity Case, Cartier Paris, 1927. Photo courtesy of Cartier. Yellow gold, platinum, two mother-of-pearl plaques with a daytime and a night-time landscape, a ruby half-cabochon (rising sun) and a sapphire cabochon (moon), gems, hardstone, nephrite, carnelian, baguette- and rose-cut diamonds, black enamel.The interior fitted with a mirror, two covered compartments, a lipstick holder, and a place for a comb.The landscapes are attributed to Vladimir Makovsky. Makovsky (1884–1966) was a Russian who moved to Paris where he... [Lire la suite]

The “Mystery clock”, harks back to 1931, designed by Vladimir Makovsky and made by Pierre Gravoin, consists of platinum, 18k yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, turquoise, rock crystal, black onyx, diamond-set and emerald-set, with winding/setting key. 

The ‘Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil’ clock designed and manufactured by Vladimir Makovsky for Black, Starr & Frost, circa 1930. Photo courtesy of Patrizzi & Co. Its singular design depicts its namesake tree in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, malachite, mother-of-pearl, coral, lapis lazuli, black onyx , rock crystal and diamonds.It sold for $340,000 in 2009 at Patrizzi & Co. sale of Exceptional Watchmaking Masterpieces.

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardstone and Enamel Compact, circa 1928. Photo courtesy of Christie’s. The rectangular-shaped black and blue enamel case set with mother-of-pearl and hardstone panel depicting a Chinese fishing scene and a diamond-set shou to the concealed push-piece, opening to reveal two compartments and a fitted mirror, 8.5 x 4.8 x 1.1 cm. Panel signed M for Vladimir Makovsky.The present vanity case is an exquisite example of Makovsky’s inlay work. The movement of light on the water in the Chinese fishing scene is brought to... [Lire la suite]

Chinese-inspired vanity case, circa 1925, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Archives / Vanity in colored mother-of-pearl marquetry by artist Vladimir Makovsky, 1925, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Collection. Photo courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels. Vanity cases offered another ideal surface for Japanese mother-of-pearl marquetry. Many of them were adorned with Far Eastern designs and landscapes. The 1925 green jasper creation is signed by the Russian artist Vladimir Makovsky, who created Van Cleef & Arpels’ most elaborate and impressive... [Lire la suite]

Importante paire de candélabres. Première moitié du XIXème. Signés THOMIRE à Paris. Photo courtesy VERSAILLES ENCHERES S.A.R.L. en bronze patiné et doré et marbre vert de mer, le fût représentant une canéphore supportant douze bras de lumières sur trois niveaux et reposant sur un socle en marbre de section carrée, terminé par un contre socle polylobé à décors de lions couchés en écoinçon en bronze. H 138 cm. Estimtion 40 000 € - 60 000 € VERSAILLES ENCHERES S.A.R.L. Dimanche 23 mars à 14h15 à Versailles. Tél. : 01 39 50 69 82... [Lire la suite]

Importante paire de fauteuils d’apparat, Epoque Empire. Photo courtesy VERSAILLES ENCHERES S.A.R.L. en bois sculpté et doré, le dossier est surmonté d’un fronton à décors de rosaces palmettes et rinceaux, accotoirs à décors de feuilles de lotus, coquilles rosaces et cannelures, il repose sur un piètement fuselé réuni par une traverse à décor de rosaces et palmettes. Estampillé P.MARCION. Quelques éclats à la dorure -Marque au tampon d’un numéro d’inventaire :29907. H 111, L 71, P 60cm. Estimation 10 000 € - 12 000 € Provenance... [Lire la suite]

Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Lebrun (1755 - 1842), Portrait de Philippe d'Orléans & Portrait de Madame de Montesson. Photo courtesy VERSAILLES ENCHERES S.A.R.L. Paire de pastels PHILIPPE D’ORLEANS - MADAME DE MONTESSSON, 80 x 63 cm. Signés et datés au crayon à droite : M de Lebrun 1779. Estimation 30 000 € - 40 000 € Expert: Cabinet Turquin. VERSAILLES ENCHERES S.A.R.L. Dimanche 23 mars à 14h15 à Versailles. Tél. : 01 39 50 69 82 - Fax : 01 39 49 04 17