8 décembre 2015

Part of the new Ballet Oriental collection, this parure from Boghossian shimmers with the light of more than 200 carats of diamonds, including almost 150 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds.  A 15.86 carat sugarloaf Kashmir sapphire is set centrally in this Boghossian ring, flanked by rondel-cut diamonds.  Pear-shaped motifs frame the central diamond and emerald, each carved in the shape of a lotus flower, in this pair of earrings from Boghossian. Emeralds and diamonds appear to have merged into one, thanks to... [Lire la suite]

A small doucai 'chrysanthemum medallion' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$ 100,000 - HK$200,000 ($12,964 - $25,927). Price Realized HK$350,000 ($45,373). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The delicately potted dish is decorated to the centre of the interior with a stylised chrysanthemum medallion encircled by lotus scrolls. The exterior is similarly enamelled with five stylised chrysanthemum... [Lire la suite]

A fine iron-red decorated blue and white 'Lotus' tea bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double square and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$300,000 - HK$500,000 ($38,891 - $64,818). Price Realized HK$500,000 ($64,818). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The delicately potted bowl is decorated to the exterior with four iron-red lotus blooms surrounded by underglaze-blue leaves growing from scrolling stems. The decoration is framed by an underglaze-blue double line below... [Lire la suite]

A large lime-green ground famille-rose 'Three Rams' vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate HK$600,000 - HK$800,000 ($77,782 - $103,709). Price Realized HK$500,000 ($64,818). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is heavily potted with a baluster body rising from a splayed foot to a long neck flaring widely to the rim, flanked on either side of the shoulders with an archaistic phoenix handle enamelled in red. The body is delicately... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3214. A blue and white 'Nine Peaches' dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$500,000 - HK$800,000 ($64,818 - $103,709). Price Realized HK$625,000 ($81,023). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The dish is painted in cobalt of inky-blue tones in the centre of the interior with nine peach fruits borne on leafy gnarled branches, the exterior with a band of morning glory scroll, all against a later enamelled yellow ground. 10 1/2 in.... [Lire la suite]

A fine Ming yellow-enamelled bowl, Zhengde six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double square and of the period (1506-1521). Estimate HK$500,000 - HK$700,000 ($64,818 - $90,745). Price Realized HK$625,000 ($81,023). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl is finely potted with thin steep sides and a flared rim, resting on a slightly tapering foot. It is covered inside and out with a translucent egg-yolk yellow enamel. The base is covered with a transparent glaze of bluish tinge. 7 in.... [Lire la suite]

A rare small pink-enamelled bottle vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1821-50). Estimate HK$600,000 - HK$800,000 ($77,782 - $103,709). Price Realized HK$750,000 ($97,227). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is finely enamelled around the globular body and slightly flaring neck with lotus blossoms surrounded by leafy tendrils, interspersed with small floral sprays. The interior of the neck and base are enamelled in turquoise. 6 1/8 in. (15.7 cm.) high, box ... [Lire la suite]

A peachbloom-glazed water pot, Taibai zun, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period. Estimate HK$700,000 - HK$900,000 ($90,745 - $116,672). Price Realized HK$875,000 ($113,432). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The 'beehive'-shaped vessel is well potted with rounded sides rising to a short flaring rim, incised with three archaistic dragon roundels on the body. The glaze is of rich raspberry tones with crimson-red speckles. The interior and countersunk base are covered in a transparent... [Lire la suite]

Matthias Withoos (circa 1627–1703),  "The Grashaven in Hoorn", after 1750; one of the paintings stolen from the Westfries Museum. A treasure trove of Dutch art stolen from a provincial Dutch museum nearly 11 years ago has been linked to a nationalist militia in Ukraine, the museum has announced.  The Westfries Museum in the northern town of Hoorn said that the 24 paintings taken in a burglary on 9 January 2005, along with 70 pieces of silverware are now being offered for sale in Ukraine.  The museum,... [Lire la suite]

La façade de la grange, telle qu’elle a toujours été, côté cour. À dix mètres de là se trouve une autre grange, transformée en atelier. C’est ici que depuis 1992, André Dubreuil réalise avec son équipe toutes ses œuvres © Ambroise Tézenas André Dubreuil, avec son chien Tahor. Derrière le somptueux chesterfield habillé de velours de mohair émeraude (Jacques Grange), on voit une cocotte en acier vert-de-grisé, œuvre de Richard Bucher et des statues congolaises. Au fond, la peinture *art not F***,... [Lire la suite]