mai 2023

Karel Du Jardin, Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life, 1663. National Gallery of Denmark COPENHAGEN.- National Gallery of Denmark is now opening a major exhibition on Baroque art, unpacking the history of this time of turmoil in seventeenth-century Western Europe. Several of the exhibits have been brought out of storage especially for this event: now, after several years of conservation work, they are on public display again for the first time in generations. The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 42. A large gilt-lacquered wood figure of a bodhisattva, Vietnam, late 18th-early 19th century. H. 75 cm. Estimate €5,000 - €8,000. © Bonhams 2001-2023 Statue d'un bodhisattva en bois laqué et doré, Vietnam, fin du XVIIIe siècle-début du XIXe siècle. Provenance: European private collection, acquired in the 1980s. Lot 43. A lacquered wood figure of seated Buddha, Vietnam, late 18th-early 19th century. H. 53 cm. Estimate €3,000 - €5,000. © Bonhams 2001-2023... [Lire la suite]

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, 161–180 AD Gold 13 1/8 × 11 5/8 in Site et Musée romains d’Avenches et Musée cantonal d’archéologie et d’histoire, Etat de Vaud VEX.2023.3.1 Getty presents The Gold Emperor from Aventicum, an exhibition showcasing a nearly life-size gold bust of the emperor Marcus Aurelius found at Aventicum (present-day Avenches, Switzerland), an ancient Roman city built on an earlier Celtic settlement. The exhibition will be on view at the Getty Villa Museum from May 31, 2023, through January 29, 2024. “The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A Grey Schist Figure of a Bodhisattva Ancient Region of Gandhara, Circa 3rd Century. Estimate: €400,000-600,000. Photo: Bonhams. Lot 117. A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Amitayus. Attributed to Sonam Gyaltsen (A. 15th Century), Shigatse, Central Tibet, circa 1430-40. Estimate: €1,000,000 - €1,500,000. Photo: Bonhams. Lot 54. A Magnificent and Very Rare Large Wood Figure of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, Jin dynasty. Estimate: €800,000 - €1,200,000. Photo: Bonhams. A Wood Netsuke of an Elephant and... [Lire la suite]

Francesco Guardi (1712–1793), Bucintoro to San Nicolò del Lido. 2023 © Robilant+Voena LONDON.- Robilant+Voena is presenting an exhibition of two paintings by Francesco Guardi (1712–1793), in partnership with The Gritti Palace, Venice. The exhibition is open from 6 April to 18 July. Returning to Venice after three centuries in private collections, the pair of works are a testament to the enduring magnificence of La Serenissima.The paintings, Outward Voyage of the Bucintoro to San Nicolò del Lido and The Return of the... [Lire la suite]

'Rothschild Masterpieces' at Christie’s New York. Exhibition View. © Christie’s Images Limited 2023 NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s is proud to present Rothschild Masterpieces, taking place this fall. These will be the first-ever North American sales of objects belonging to one of the great collecting families in history, an unprecedented opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs. The sales will include a magnificent selection of decorative and fine art that reflects the discernment, art de vivre, and – above... [Lire la suite]

Lot 45. A brown-glazed pottery jar, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 9). Height 31.5 cm. Lot Sold 2,286 GBP (Estimate 2,000 - 3,000 GBP). © 2023 Sotheby's.   Provenance: Sotheby's London, 23rd March 1965, lot 1.Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997).Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. H.6.2. Lot 45. A grey pottery square vase and cover, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), together with a painted grey pottery vase, Northern Wei dynasty or later. Height of the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8. Collier pectoral au pharaon et musiciens, en or jaune, émail et pierre fine. Travail à rapprocher de Gustave Baugrand, Travail de la fin du XIXe ou début XXe; poids total : 53,2 g, Long.41,5 cm. Estimation : 18 000/20 000€. © 2020 Maître Jean Emmanuel PRUNIER Il est composé d’un motif central ciselé sur plaque d’or rappelant les décors des bas-reliefs égyptiens. Ainsi se font face, de part et d’autre d’une colonne au chapiteau émaillé de bleu et de vert et d’un entablement agrémenté d’une frise de diamants... [Lire la suite]

 Affiche - Exposition Un art nouveau. Métamorphoses du bijou, 1880-1914 © ADAGP, Paris, 2023 PARIS - L’École des Arts Joailliers présente du 2 juin au 30 septembre 2023 une exposition inédite qui illustre la place singulière occupée par le bijou au tournant des XIXe et XXe siècles, à travers une sélection de près de 100 pièces provenant de collections muséales, patrimoniales et privées. À partir des années 1880, l’esthétique connait une profonde évolution. Un imaginaire nouveau, enrichi par la diffusion extraordinaire... [Lire la suite]

Phenomena is a captivating duo exhibition presenting the distinct artistic practices of Đỗ Tuấn-Anh from Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, and Richie Nath from Yangon, Myanmar. Hailing from Southeast Asia, these two visionary artists draw inspiration from their respective cultural backgrounds, delving into the realms of mythology, dreams, and the enigmatic nature of human existence. Through a compelling interplay of mediums, narratives, and visual aesthetics, the exhibition invites viewers on a journey of introspection,... [Lire la suite]