9 octobre 2015

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Supermodel Caroline Trentini channels some of the most iconic paintings of all time in the October 2015 issue of Vogue Japan wearing ‪‎Buccellati‬ high jewelry pieces. A truly astonishing editorial captured by Giampaolo Sgura and styled by Anna Dello Russo.

  The Chanel exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London pays tribute to Coco Chanel's amazing legacy, including her Haute Couture and Chanel jewellery creations, as well as the evolution of the brand under Karl Lagerfeld. LONDON - Mademoiselle Privé, a journey through the origins of CHANEL's creations capturing the charismatic personality and irreverent spirit of Mademoiselle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld.  This autumn, Karl Lagerfeld and CHANEL will present an enchanted journey through the House's creativity. The... [Lire la suite]

A small famille verte rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$200,000-300,000 ($26,000-39,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is finely painted on the exterior with a scholar standing by a rock holding a wine cup in his hand while admiring the moon, below an inscription describing the scene, a decorative band with four cartouches, and a band of bamboo and flowers encircling the neck. 10 in. (25.3 cm.) high Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF... [Lire la suite]

A green and aubergine-enamelled ‘dragon’ bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$100,000-150,000 ($13,000-19,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015  The exterior of the bowl is incised with two sinuous dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst clouds and flames above rocks and waves, all under a dark aubergine enamel reserved on a green ground. 4¡ in. (11.2 cm.) diam. Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS... [Lire la suite]

An iron-red decorated green-enamelled 'Dragon' jar, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue within double squares and of the period.  Estimate HK$200,000 - HK$300,000 ($25,928 - $38,892)). Price Realized HK$225,000 ($29,162). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each side is decorated with a dragon grasping a chrysanthemum stem in one claw amidst small tri-lobed leaves, all between a band of petal lappets and a chrysanthemum scroll. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high Provenance: Sold at Christie's New York, 20 September... [Lire la suite]

A wucai vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$70,000 - HK$100,000 ($9,074 - $12,964)). Price Realized HK$106,250 ($13,771). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase with a slightly splayed foot is colourfully painted to both sides of the baluster body in tones of red, green, aubergine, yellow and underglaze blue depicting delightful floral scenes. One side is decorated with a shaped panel enclosing an outcrop of floral sprays and rocks, the other with two birds flying amidst elaborately decorated flowers including... [Lire la suite]

A small famille verte square-form wine cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$80,000-100,000 ($11,000-13,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The cup is of square cross-section and decorated on two panels with erotic subjects. The other two panels are decorated with shaped cartouches enclosing a floral motif. There is an apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark to the underside base. 2 in. (5.2 cm.) square, Japanese wood box Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS... [Lire la suite]

Flandres, a XVIIIth century diamond, silver and gold pendant. Estimation : 2 800 € / 3 500 €. Photo Tajan Il se compose de trois éléments articulés en or rose 14K et argent repercés et rehaussés de diamants non recoupés. Poids brut : 14,3 gr. (restaurations et manques)   Dimensions : 8,2 x 4,8 cm  TAJAN, 75008 PARIS. Bijoux et Montres, le 13 Octobre 2015 à 14h

A XVIIIth century chryslolite and silver ear pendants. Estimation : 400 € / 600 €. Photo Tajan piriformes entièrement rehaussés de chrysolites montées à paillons. Monture en argent (les systèmes manquent).On y joint un système broche en argent - Poids brut total : 22,6 gr - Hauteur : 4,8 cm  TAJAN, 75008 PARIS. Bijoux et Montres, le 13 Octobre 2015 à 14h