26 février 2018

Cartier. Bracelet with matching ring, London, 1966 and 1969. 18 ct yellow gold, amethist and turquoise. Signed 'Cartier.'. Marjan Sterk Fine Art Jewellery © TEFAF 2018 Karel Appel (Amsterdam, 1921 - Zurich, 2006), Pendant-Brooch, Amsterdam, executed by Fa. Holshuijsen Stoeltie BV, 1981. 18 ct yellow gold, enamel and diamonds. Diameter 7.3 cm. Signed and numbered on reverse 'K. Appel 3/10'. Marjan Sterk Fine Art Jewellery © TEFAF 2018 Marjan Sterk Fine Art Jewellery (Stand 178) at... [Lire la suite]

Cartier. An Art Deco brooch, London, circa 1930. Platinum, diamonds and amethyst, 4.7 x 3.7 cm. Signed 'Cartier'. VKD Jewels © TEFAF 2018 A brooch of strong geometric design, composed of two tapering series of rectangular-shaped amethysts, embellished with circular-, baguette- and marquise-shaped diamond accents, mounted in platinum, circa 1930, signed Cartier London and numbered, maker’s mark for Cartier, stamped PT950 for platinum. Van Cleef & Arpels. A pair of 'Tourbillons... [Lire la suite]

Floral Cross Pendant, 1770. Silver and diamonds. Length 8.5 cm (3.8 in.). S J Phillips Ltd © TEFAF 2018 Quintessentially high rococo, the cross composed of light, openwork asymmetrical floral trails unites religious symbolism with the contemporary interest in botany stimulated by the publications of the Swedish scientist, Linnaeus. Designed to shine out at candlelit receptions it exemplifies the perfection of 'Diamond Age' 18th century court jewel. Marchak. An Art Deco Panel Necklace, Paris, circa... [Lire la suite]

Inspirational Ceramics: Cizhou Wares From The Linyushanren Collection Rosemary Scott, Senior International Academic Consultant The term Cizhou ware 磁州窯 refers to the products of a number of kilns in north China. The name derives from the area of Cizhou in modern day Cixian 磁縣 in southern Hebei province, in which some of the major kiln sites manufacturing these wares were located. These Cizhou wares have body material that is usually fred to stoneware temperature, and is not white, but a variant of... [Lire la suite]

Cosmè Tura, Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1470s, miniature on vellum, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.14. WASHINGTON.- One of the most innovative Italian books of the early baroque period, the Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia, published in 1612, illustrates the experiences of Saint Francis and the buildings of the Franciscan community at La Verna. Drawing from the National Gallery of Art's rich holdings of works with Franciscan imagery, Heavenly Earth: Images of Saint... [Lire la suite]

Lot 507. A small Ding dish, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234); 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The dish is finely potted with shallow, flaring sides, and is covered overall with a lustrous ivory-tone glaze except for the unglazed, raised outer edge of the flat, everted mouth rim, which reveals the pale buff body, Japanese wood box. Note: Dishes with flattened rims and a low ridge running around the edge appear in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 506. A highly important Ding russet-splashed black-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) diam. Estimate On Request. Price realised USD 4,212,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The bowl is delicately potted with wide, flaring sides, and is covered inside and out with a lustrous black glaze streaked with russet splashes which radiate from the center towards the mouth rim where the glaze thins to russet brown. The glaze on the exterior has some russet... [Lire la suite]

Lot 505. A rare carved Ding 'Chilong' brush washer, Northern Song dynasty, 11th-12th century; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 468,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The brush washer is finely potted with gently rounded, shallow sides rising to an unglazed rim mounted with a copper band. The interior is fluently carved with a coiled chilong, and the washer is covered inside and out with a glaze of creamy ivory color which pools slightly to a darker shade... [Lire la suite]

Lot 504. A superb and very rare carved Ding 'Peony' dish, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234); 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 400,000 - USD 600,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The shallow dish is elegantly potted with slightly rounded sides rising to a wide, everted rim. The interior is carved with two large peony blossoms borne on undulating, leafy stems, and the rim is carved with classic scroll. The dish is covered overall with a warm ivory-white glaze below the unglazed rim mounted with a copper... [Lire la suite]

NASHVILLE, TENN.- Rome: City and Empire brings to Nashville more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects to tell the dramatic story of how Rome grew from a cluster of small villages into a mighty empire. This marks the first time that art and artifacts from ancient Rome and its empire will be on display at the Frist Center, which is the sole North American venue on the tour. The British Museum’s exceptionally broad collections—world renowned for its classical antiquities—have enabled the... [Lire la suite]