23 septembre 2015

A pair of copper, coral and silver vases, Trapani, 17th century. Estimate: €2,500 / € 3,500. Photo Wannenes Art Auction. circular base, rounded body and decorated with silver bands and dots and commas in coral, two volute handles, silver leaves and fruits in corallo- wear, defects, some failures and replacements Alt. 15.5 cm, larg. cm 6 WANNENES ART AUCTIONS , 16123 GENES. Furniture, Scupture and Work of Art from the Collection of Salvatore Iermano and Guiseppe Tirenna, 23 Septembre 2015... [Lire la suite]

A coral and copper box, Trapani, 17th-18th century. Estimate: €6,000 / € 8,000. Photo Wannenes Art Auction. rectangular section, resting on four legs, surface engraved in naturalistic motifs embellished with dots, commas and pods in coral cover by taking coral scene depicting mitologica- wear, defects Some failures and replacements Alt. 18 cm, larg. 35 cm, prof. 27 cm WANNENES ART AUCTIONS , 16123 GENES. Furniture, Scupture and Work of Art from the Collection of Salvatore Iermano and... [Lire la suite]

A gilt bronze and copper, enamels, coral and wood capezzale, Trapani, 18th century. Estimate: €10,000 / € 15,000. Photo Wannenes Art Auction. frame octagonal spiked volute opposing enamel and white coral, flowers and masks applied on the copper plate inciso the center and 'depicted Sant Antonio cherubini- wear, defects, some failures and replacements Alt. 29 cm, larg. 27 cm WANNENES ART AUCTIONS , 16123 GENES. Furniture, Scupture and Work of Art from the Collection of Salvatore Iermano and Guiseppe Tirenna,... [Lire la suite]

A copper, coral and mother of pearl capezzale, Trapani, 17th century. Estimate: € 20,000 / € 30,000. Photo Wannenes Art Auction. octagonal frame embellished with dots and commas in coral and leaves in the middle and pearlescent 'depicted the Immacolata- wear, defects, some omissions and substitutions Alt. 23.5 cm, larg. 20 cm.  For comparison see such an exemplary display at Palazzo Madama in Turin (29 July to 28 September 2008), the exhibition 'Red coral, precious arts Sicilian Baroque' and published in... [Lire la suite]

A pair of gilt copper and coral candlesticks, Trapani, 17th century. Estimate: € 20,000 / € 30,000. Photo Wannenes Art Auction. basic triangular section with volute feet, baluster stem, bobeche engraved cylindrical, surface and 'covered with coral branches cut quill, comma, rosette, a small sphere and foglia- wear, defects, some omissions and substitutions Alt. 48 cm, larg. 14.5 cm NoOur chandeliers are part of an important and critical selection of works on display in 2013 in Catania and Trapani on the... [Lire la suite]

Madonna & Statement Earrings. Photo: Sotheby's. Statement earrings are one of fall’s hottest accessories. These elongated pink sapphire designs are the perfect match for Madonna’s punk rock style in this portrait. Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Madonna, chromogenic print, flush mounted, signed and dated twice in ink and with the photographer's credit stamp twice on the reverse, 1984 (Scavullo: 1948-1984, pp. 148-9); 41 1/4  by 41 1/4  in.  (104.8 by 104.8 cm.).... [Lire la suite]

Lena Horne & Aldo Cipullo Earclips. Photo: Sotheby's. Lena Horne’s chic pixie cut is the perfect canvas with which to display these rich Aldo Cipullo designs. Reach for bold button-shaped earclips to accessorize a classic, tailored outfit. Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Lena Horne, screenprint on canvas, signed and dated in ink on the reverse, 1984 (Scavullo: Woman, p. 111); 43 7/8  by 32 3/8  in.  (124.1 by 82.2 cm.). Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 USD. Photo:... [Lire la suite]

Diana Vreeland & Verdura Cuff-Bracelets. Photo: Sotheby's. To this day Verdura sells Byzantine-inspired cuff-bracelets named after fashion icon Diana Vreeland. Wear the two together for a very Vreeland look! Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Diana Vreeland, gelatin silver print, the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1975, printed later (Scavullo: 50 Years p. 34); 9 1/2  by 9 1/2  in.  (24.1 by 24.1 cm.). Estimate 800 — 1,200 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. ... [Lire la suite]

Liza Minnelli & Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks. Photo: Sotheby's. Who says cufflinks and dress sets should be reserved for the boys? Women too should incorporate such accessories into their collections – as Liza Minnelli does in this photograph. This reversible set will go with whatever look suits you. Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Liza Minnelli, gelatin silver print, the photographer's credit stamp the reverse, 1967, printed later (Scavullo: 1948-1984, p. 157), 11 7/8  by 8 1/8  in. ... [Lire la suite]

Carmen Dell’Orefice & Strands of Pearls. Photo: Sotheby's. The timeless elegance of pearls perfectly suits this portrait of supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice. These two strands of pearls can be worn together or separate; take a cue from this photograph and even fasten the two together with a bow!  Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Carmen Dell’Orefice, gelatin silver print, the Sean Byrnes collection stamp on the reverse, circa 1980, 14 3/8  by 14 1/4  in.  (36.5 by 36.2 cm.).... [Lire la suite]