28 janvier 2021

Lot 371. A fine and rare pair of huanghuali continuous yoke back arm chairs, China, Qing dynasty; H. 111 cm. Estimate: € 20.000 - € 30.000. Result: € 400.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911 and 1938. Note: This exquisite box belongs to a small group of inlaid containers typically produced in the precious zitan wood, and occasionally in huanghuali. Generally they are of rectangular form and are finished with elegantly rounded... [Lire la suite]

Lot 371. A superb and extremely rare silver-inlaid and stone and mother-of-pearl inset 'golden' zitan three-part stacking box, attributed to Zhou Zhu, Jiajing-Wanli period (1522-1619); 12,5 x 18,6 x 13,5 cm. Estimate: € 60.000 - € 80.000. Result: € 867.000. Courtesy Nagel.  Property from an old and important European private collection, bought according records 1928 in Beijing. Note: This exquisite box belongs to a small group of inlaid containers typically produced in the precious zitan... [Lire la suite]

Left to Right: Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet ($5,000-7,000); Van Cleef & Arpels, Coral 'Rose De Noel' Brooch ($12,000-18,000); Angela Cummings Carnelian And Pearl Key Pendant ($1,200-1,800); Angela Cummings Jade Brooch ($1,200-1,800). New York – Christie’s Jewels Online Sale (January 27 – February 10), features a broad selection of fine jewels and iconic designs by renowned jewelers including Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, JAR, Tiffany & Co.,  and Van... [Lire la suite]

 LONDON.- From the glittering Galloway Hoard of treasure to an exceptional portrait of Richard III and works by leading artists Antony Gormley and Lucian Freud, world-class art and objects from national collections will be shared with smaller museums nationwide this year through the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund. Highlights include: • The Galloway Hoard – the richest collection of rare Viking-age objects ever found in the UK – will be exhibited near the site of its discovery at Kirkcudbright Galleries, from... [Lire la suite]

Jean Decourt (De Court) (circa 1530 – after 1585), Portrait of Henri III, King of France. Bodycolor highlighted with gold on vellum. Annotated on the back by a contemporary hand (by the artist?): FAICT·PAR·DECOVRT·1578. H. 57 mm. LONDON.- Both the artist and the subject of this intricately detailed, jewel-like miniature painting – bought ‘unseen’ during lockdown in 2020 – are exceptional discoveries.The 57mm tall likeness was originally described as Sir Walter Raleigh, but experts at Philip Mould & Co soon... [Lire la suite]