27 mars 2015

Mai Trung Thứ (1906-1980), L’heure du thé (Tea time). Signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated 1945. Ink and gouache on silk, 55.5 by 46.5 cm.; 21 3/4 by 18 1/4 in. Estimate 150,000 — 250,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Note: In the culture of Vietnam, the act of serving tea is considered an expression of gentility and hospitality. As an old age custom that continues to permeate virtually every aspect of life, it is practiced by individuals spanning all social classes,... [Lire la suite]

A late 19th century diamond, conch pearl and pearl brooch, circa 1890. Sold for £2,640 (€3,617). Photo: Bonhams. The delicate foliate spray, pavé-set with rows of cushion-shaped diamonds, accented with two cinquefoil diamond-set flowerheads and buds set with conch pearls and pearls of various tints, pearls untested, length 5.5cm. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 6 Apr 2006 11:00 BST. LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

A late 19th century diamond and conch pearl spray brooch, circa 1880. Sold for £3,120 (€4,275). Photo: Bonhams. Naturalistically modelled as a spray of pierced ivy leaves amongst foliage set with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, with conch pearl bud detail, tied at the base with a cushion-shaped diamond fluttering ribbon, French assay marks, one conch pearl deficient, length 9.1cm., fitted case Bonhams. 8 Dec 2005 11:00 GMT - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET

A diamond and conch pearl brooch. Sold for US$ 15,000 (€13,817). Photo: Bonhams. in the form of a flower with conch pearl stamen accentuated by petals and stem of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds;signed J. Stella; estimated total diamond weight: 12.30 carats; conch pearl weighing approximately: 30.00 carats; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 3 3/4in. Bonhams.  FINE JEWELLERY, 13 Dec 2011 12:00 EST, NEW YORK

The Princesse de Monaco rose brooch. Courtesy Mikimoto (America) Co., Ltd The Princesse de Monaco rose brooch is a breathtaking work. A rare natural pink conch pearl glows in the center. Tahitian pearl buds and demantoid garnet leaves crown the piece. The workmanship is equally impressive–setting round, pear, oval, and marquise shaped pink diamonds and round white diamonds on a concave surface requires the hands of a master craftsperson.

Rare and spectacular antique diamonds and pink conch pearls necklace-tiara. Photo © Depuis Auctioneers, Toronto Once in a rare while, a tiara becomes available to the auction bidder. Tiaras are the essence of elegance, and always turn a gathering into an event. They convert a dance into a ball, the downtrodden Cinderella into Prince Charming’s sweetheart. A tiara is a crown worn high on the head, and usually has a semi-circular shape. Tiaras have been worn, in one form or another, for thousands of years, but the 19th... [Lire la suite]

Nguyễn Văn Trung (B. 1937), Atmosphere #24. Signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated 6/00; signed, titled and dated 6/2000 on the reverse. Lacquer on wood, 50 by 70cm.; 19½ by 27½in. Estimate30,000 — 50,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Provenance: Private Collection of the ArtistPrivate Collection, FranceSotheby’s Hong Kong, April 8, 2008, Lot 749 Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG

Nguyễn Gia Trí (1908-1993), Landscape of Hà Tây. Signed and dated 64. Lacquer on wood, 48.5 by 62 cm.; 19 by 24 1/4 in. Estimate 100,000— 150,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Provenance: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, October 7 2012, Lot 282 Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG

Phạm Hậu (1903-1995), Goldfish of abundance. Signed and stamped with the seal of the artist. Lacquer on wood, 100.5 by 45 cm.; 39 1/2 by 17 3/4 in. Executed CIRCA 1940. Estimate 150,000 —200,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Notes: Commemorated as one of Vietnam’s most important and finest lacquer painter in history, Phạm Hậu perfected the meticulous technique under the prestigious tutelage of Professor Imguimberty. At the European-modelled academy, Pham Hau was exposed to... [Lire la suite]

École des Beaux-Arts de Hanoi (20th Century), Paysage de campagne du Nord Vietnam sous la brume (Hazy landscape of North Vietnam country scene). Lacquer on wood, in 6 parts (hexaptych). Each: 94 by 26.5 cm.; 37 by 10 1/4 in. (6). Overall: 94 by 159 cm.; 37 by 62 1/2 in. Executed CIRCA 1945. Estimate 150,000 —250,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s. Sotheby’s. MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, 05 AVRIL 2015 | 10:00 AM HKT – HONG KONG