1 mai 2014

A pink tourmaline 'Double-gourd' pendant, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The pendant is carved in the form of two double-gourds growing from a vine with three monkeys clambering on it, and a bat to the reverse. The stone is of a vibrant pink tone. 2 ¼ in. (5.6 cm.) high. Estimate £5,000 – £8,000 ($8,405 - $13,448) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/

A pink tourmaline 'Three rams' carving, 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The carving depicts three recumbent rams beneath a circular orb emerging from scrolling clouds, inscribed with the character ri meaning sun. The stone is of an attractive bright pink tone. 1 ? in. (4.2 cm.) long. Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($10,086 - $13,448) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Tête d'homme. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. dated and inscribed 'Vendredi 21.1.72.' (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 28¾ x 23¾ in. (73 x 60.2 cm.). Painted on 21 January 1972. Estimate $3,000,000 – $4,000,000 Provenance: Estate of the artist.Private collection, Switzerland; sale, Christie's, London, 21 June 2005, lot 42.Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTOR Literature: C. Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1978, vol. 33, no. 281 (illustrated, pl. 97;... [Lire la suite]

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Mangeuse de pastèque et homme écrivant. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. signed 'Picasso' (lower left); dated '13.5.65.' (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 51 1/8 x 63 5/8 in. (129.8 x 161.7 cm.). Painted on 13 May 1965. Estimate $7,000,000 – $10,000,000 Provenance: Galerie Louise Leiris (Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler), Paris.Kootz Gallery, New York (acquired from the above, 1965).PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF EDGAR M. BRONFMAN Literature: C. Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1972, vol. 25, no. 127 (illustrated, p.... [Lire la suite]

A green and pink tourmaline 'Three-legged toad' carving, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The stone is carved in the form of a three-legged toad holding a string with two coins in its mouth. The stone is of pale green and pink tones with some cloudy inclusions. 1 ¼ in. (3.2 cm.) wide. Estimate £5,000 – £8,000 ($8,405 - $13,448) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/

A green and pink tourmaline 'Qilin and Bat' pendant, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The pink section of the pendant is carved in the form of a recumbent bearded beast with a ruyi upon its back, standing on top of a bat carved from the green area of the stone. 1 ? in. (2.8 cm.) high. Estimate £8,000 – £12,000 ($13,448 - $20,172) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/

A famille rose globular teapot and cover, Qianlong. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The body finely enamelled with a mildly erotic scene, a husband and wife on one side watching an amorous chicken and cockerel from a courtyard veranda, a small boy on the opposite side entering the courtyard holding a gold ruyi, the domed cover en suite. 17cm (6 3/4in) wide (2). Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€3,600 - 6,100) Provenance: a European private collection Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/

A large and rare famille rose baluster 'Pronk' jar, circa 1738. Photo courtesy Bonhams With two large cartouches depicting European men in Chinese robes, one smoking an opium pipe, the other holding a yellow-glazed saucer dish, amongst geese and roses within scrolls, all on a rich blue background embellished with large chrysanthemum and peony flowers, a pattern of cranes and lotus around the shoulder, a band of decorative lappets around the foot. 55.5cm (22 3/4in) high. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€9,700 - 12,000) Provenance: a... [Lire la suite]

A green and pink tourmaline figure of Guanyin, 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The bodhisattva is carved seated on a lotus base with her hands held together to the front. She is clothed in long flowing robes, with a headdress draped over her shoulders, and a calm expression on her face. The stone ranges from a vibrant pink tone to dark brownish-black, and rich green tones. 3 ¼ in. (8.2 cm.) high. Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($10,086 - $13,448) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014,... [Lire la suite]

A green and pink tourmaline double-gourd-shaped snuff bottle, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The bottle is carved in the form of a double-gourd with nine bats amongst ruyi heads and scrolling clouds. There is a stylised shou character on the lower bulbous section to one side. The stone is of a pale two-tone with cloudy inclusions; with stopper. 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) high. Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,724 - $10,086) Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street -... [Lire la suite]