Design & Décoration

Lot 13. François-Xavier Lalanne (1927 - 2008), Rhinocrétaire (“Rhinodesk”), 1991. Patinated welded copper and metal, the fall-front opening to reveal a writing surface. Monogrammed FXL, stamped LALANNE, dated 91 and numbered 1/1 on one thigh, 126 x 255 x 72 cm ; 49 ⅝ x 100 ⅜ x 28 ⅜ in. Estimate: €700,000 - 1,000,000. Lot sold: €5,404,400. Courtesy Sotheby’s. PARIS.- The two-day auction of the personal collection of the late artist duo Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne drew to a close at Sotheby’s Paris... [Lire la suite]

Lot 2133. An Impressive Jadeite Bead and Diamond Necklace. Estimate Upon Request. Sold Price: HKD 29,500,000 (USD 3,759,864). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Composed of twenty-five graduated jadeite beads of vivid emerald green colour and very high translucency, measuring approximately 17.82-16.80 mm, to the brilliant-cut diamonds clasp, diamonds weighing approximately 5.0 carats, 18K gold, necklace 47.0 cm. HK Jade & Stone Lab, 2019, report no. KJ100510 , natural color, 'A Jade'. ... [Lire la suite]

Moderne Maharadjah. Un mécène des années 30 au Musée des Arts Décoratifs PARIS - Du 26 septembre 2019 au 12 janvier 2020, le Musée des Arts Décoratifs met à l’honneur l’extraordinaire figure du Maharajah d’Indore qui donne libre cours à son goût d’avant-garde artistique et décorative en créant, en Inde, un univers moderne unique. Personnalité visionnaire du milieu culturel européen des années 1920-1930, il est le commanditaire de la toute première construction moderniste de son pays : le palais de Manik Bagh (1930-1933),... [Lire la suite]

Lot 156. A gem-set mughal dagger (chilanum), Central India, late 16th or early 17th century; 11¾in. (29.8cm.) long. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000. Price realised GBP 35,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013 With curved watered-steel double-edged blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing point, the 'T'-shaped rectangular hilt with rounded knop finial, overlaid in gold and inset with a lattice of hardstones, later fitted velvet-lined wooden sheath. Note: The bifurcated hilt of this dagger... [Lire la suite]

Lot 412. A 'Ceylan' Vase by René Lalique, designed 1924. Estimate £ 3,500 - £4,000 (€ 3,800 - 4,300). © Bonhams. engraved 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE', designed 1924 opalescent glass, mould-pressed, frosted and polished; Marcilhac no. 905. Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge

Lot 435. A 'Danaïdes' Vase by René Lalique, designed 1926. diameter 24.5cm. Estimate £ 3,500 - £4,000 (€ 3,800 - 4,300). © Bonhams. wheel-cut 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE', designed 1926 clear glass, mould-pressed, frosted, polished and blue stained; Marcilhac no. 972. Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge

Lot 433. A 'Perruches' Bowl by René Lalique, designed 1931; diameter 24.5cm. Estimate £ 3,500 - £4,000 (€ 3,800 - 4,300). © Bonhams. stencilled 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE', designed 1931; clear glass, mould-pressed, frosted, polished and blue stained; Marcilhac no. 419. Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge

  Lot 182. BUCCELLATI: a large silver centrepiece, Italy, 20th century; height 33cm, length 51cm, weight 90.5oz. Estimate £ 6,000 - 8,000 (€ 4,300 - 6,500). © Bonhams. stamped 925 Formed as a long shell, one end with a swathe of silver-gilt reeds and foliage curling over, the based formed as another shell. Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge

Lot 434. A 'Poissons' Vase by René Lalique, designed 1921. Estimate £ 6,000 - 8,000 (€ 6,500 - 8,700). © Bonhams. red glass, mould-blown, frosted and polished, and with Chinese carved wood stand; Marcilhac no. 925. Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge

Lot 410. A 'Nanking' Vase by René Lalique, designed 1925; 34cm high. Estimate £ 8,500 - 9,500 (€ 9,200 - 10,000). © Bonhams.  lightly engraved 'R.Lalique', moulded 'R.LALIQUE', designed 1925 clear glass, mould-blown, polished and frosted with grey staining; Marcilhac no. 24630 Bonhams. Decorative Art & Design, 4 Sep 2019, 10:00 BST,London, Knightsbridge