26 juin 2014

Francis Bacon, Study for a Pope III, 1961, Private Collection, courtesy of Skarstedt, ©The Estate of Francis Bacon, DACS, London, 2014. LONDON.- Skarstedt London announces In Homage, an exhibition of seminal artworks by modern and contemporary masters including Francis Bacon, George Condo, Martin Kippenberger, Sigmar Polke, Richard Prince and Andy Warhol, with paintings referencing masterpieces by Velázquez, Picasso, Baselitz, Ernst, Goya, Munch and de Chirico. Exploring the ways in which artists have been influenced by their... [Lire la suite]

DANIELA VILLEGAS, JUPITER NECKLACE: € 9819.00. LUISAVIAROMA DANIELA VILLEGAS, CHLORIS NECKLACE: € 8103.00. LUISAVIAROMA DANIELA VILLEGAS, "RA" NECKLACE: € 8103.00. LUISAVIAROMA www.luisaviaroma.com/

Pair of mesmerizing Chinese wallpaper panels, China, 18th century. Photo AUCTIONATA Two Wallpaper panels made in China for Export to Europe. Watercolor and gouache on paper, laid down on canvas. The paintings show some wear, but are, in general, well presented with fresh colors. Areas of paint losses, one with a bigger paint loss (c. 5 cm x 6 cm), discolored retouching, and staining are visible. Both paintings show a small tear in the central part. Dimensions: 288 x 115.5 cm. Estimation :... [Lire la suite]

Clair de Lune Glazed Vase with Encircling Archaic Décor, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Photo AUCTIONATA Glazed porcelain. Base with impressed seal mark of the Qianlong period. Of canted square section. Tapering slightly from the splayed shoulders to the stepped foot. Finely molded with an archaistic band of mythical creatures amidst strapwork. Further bands of lappets, ruyi and further chilong amongst strapwork. Applied overall with a beautiful pale gray blue claire de lune glaze of even tone. Height: 34 cm.... [Lire la suite]

Imperial Silk Embroidery with magnificent details, China, early 19th century. Photo AUCTIONATA Embroidered silk, gold thread, coral and glass. Assembled from several garments called Mangao traditionally worn over the shoulders by court musicians. Exquisitely embroidered in gold thread and sequins, colored silk thread, coral and moonstones. Depicting ferocious dragons chasing ‘flaming pearls’ amongst clouds, bats and peonies.Most likely to have been for Imperial use. Appealing, restored condition.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Huanghuali ‘Official's Hat’ Armchairs, China (South), 18th century. Photo AUCTIONATA Huanghuali. Elegant Nanguanmaoyi, so-called Official’s Hat, shape.Back panel with relief carving. Dimensions: 99 x 58.5 x 47 cm; 98.5 x 59 x 46 cm. Visually good condition. Estimation : 14 400 € / 18 000 € Provenance: Private collection, Germany Very rare pair of large Nanguanmaoyi armchairs, carved from one of the most expensive woods in the world. These armchairs date to the 18th century and are carved from huanghuali,... [Lire la suite]

Large Pair of Spinach Jade Bowls, China, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795). Photo AUCTIONATA Hand-carved, spinach green jade. Each base shows the incised and gilded four character seal mark of the Qianlong period. Extremely finely carved and polished, very light and thin - worked like glass, transparent. Of flared form on a short elegantly cut foot rim. Translucent stone with variegated ‘moss and snow’ pattern. With tones of green varying from dark spinach flecks to translucent white. Diameter, each: 23.5... [Lire la suite]

Large Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, 17th century. Photo AUCTIONATA Of sober rectangular form. Relief decoration with dragons and ruyi. Dimensions: 245 x 125 x 53.5 cm. Visually good condition. Estimation : 16 000 € / 20 000 € Provenance : Brought to Europe by a diplomatic family around 1900; private collection, Germany Literature: Sarah Handler, Ming Furniture in the light of Chinese Architecture, page 192 This cabinet dates to the 17th century and is made of the precious wood... [Lire la suite]

Pair of Large Huanghuali Cabinets, China, 17th century. Photo AUCTIONATA Elegant, classic design and form. Fine grain and patina. Dimensions: 143.7 x 90.5 x 42.5 cm.Visually good condition. Estimation : 19 200 € / 24 000 € Provenance: Private estate, Germany Pair of important cabinets featuring the classic design of the time.This pair of Ming style cabinets dates to 17th century China and was crafted from the rare and valuable huanghuali wood. Each cabinet is of rectangular tapering form, with a... [Lire la suite]

Rare Hongmu Wood Dragon Cabinet, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Photo AUCTIONATA Cabinet with elaborate relief carving. Dragon motifs on the four doors. Dimensions: 262 x 140 x 55 cm. Good original condition, beautiful patina. Estimation : 40 000 € / 50 000 € Provenance: from the estate of Bernhard von Bülow, the German secretary of Foreign affaires during the Boxer Revolution in China Rare cabinet carved from a noble wood, which boasts magnificent carving workThis dragon cabinet dates to... [Lire la suite]