28 juin 2018

A carved rock crystal and enamelled talisman, Iberian, 17th century. Courtesy Wartsky consisting of a carved rock crystal figa (a clenched hand with the thumb protruding between the first and second fingers) mounted beneath an elaborate enamelled yellow gold cuff in palette of white and blue, topped with a suspension loop. The figa is a potent symbol from the ancient world. It was worn as a powerful amulet to promote fertility and to protect its wearer from the evil eye – dark and magical forces. Rock crystal was... [Lire la suite]

Lot 105. A silver-inlaid, tortoiseshell-veneered, carved ivory and ebonised wood chess set, Augsburg, circa 1705-1709, the bases of the chess pieces each stamped by the silversmith Paul Solanier (1635-1724), one of the ivory chess pieces indistinctly signed 'He../M...'; 22 ¼ x 22 ¼ x 4 ½ in. (56.5 x 56.5 x 11.5 cm.), the board; 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high, the tallest chess piece. Estimate GBP 150,000 - GBP 250,000 (USD 198,149 - USD 330,249). Price realised GBP 416,750. © Christie’s Images Limited... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 103. A German silver-gilt cup in the form of a lion rampant, Mark of Tobias Zeil(N)Er, Augsburg, circa 1630; 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) high; 18 oz. 15 dwt. (584 gr.). Estimate GBP 180,000 - GBP 250,000 (USD 237,779 - USD 330,249). © Price realised GBP 200,000. Christie’s Images Limited 2018. Realistically modelled standing on his hind legs and with outstretched fore legs, his tail wrapping around his legs, on an oval base cast and chased with rockwork, foliage and exotic creatures, marked on... [Lire la suite]

Sir Stanley Spencer, The Crucifixion, oil on canvas, 36 x 30 in. (91.5 x 76.2 cm), Painted in 1934. Sold for 2,001,250 GBP at Christie's London, 26 May 2011, lot 50. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018 LONDON.- As part of the June Season at Christie’s, Sacred Noise, a major exhibition that explores religion, faith and divinity through artists including Francis Bacon, Maurizio Cattelan, Lucio Fontana, Damien Hirst, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Sir Stanley Spencer, and Francisco de Zurbarán, is now on view in the... [Lire la suite]

  VERDURA EST. 1939. Formerly from the collection of Baroness Mary de Rothschild, made in 1955. Vintage "Double Crescent" necklace. Composed of four strands totaling 201 natural saltwater pearls with a central platinum and diamond "double crescent" element and bar clasp. Courtesy VERDURA / HERZ-BELPERRON VERDURA EST. 1939. The "Fulco Y" necklace. Gold links with amethyst, rubellite, aquamarine, peridot, rose quartz, citrine, blue topaz, and South Sea cultured pearl. Courtesy VERDURA / HERZ-BELPERRON VERDURA EST. 1939.... [Lire la suite]