19 avril 2013
Orientalist masters at Sotheby's spring auction of 19th Century European Art in New York
NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s spring auction of 19th Century European Art in New York on 9 May 2013 will feature an exceptional collection of Orientalist paintings. The group is highlighted by four major works by the master of the genre, Jean-Léon Gérôme, including Le Tigre et le Gardien (est. $300/400,000), as well as The Colossus of Memnon (est. $400/600,000). While he painted the Colossus a number of times and from different viewpoints throughout his career, this early work was devised on his first ambitious and long anticipated visit... [Lire la suite]23 mars 2013
A model of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 17th century
A model of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 17th century.
This olive wood model is intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone and has numerous removable sections which reveal the detailed interior of the Church. These highly prized exquisite models were made for wealthy pilgrims in the Holy Land. Size: Length 58 cm width 89 cm height 29.5 cm (22.75 x 19.25 x 11.5 in)
Examples: The Royal Danish Kunstkammer, V&A, London, the Soane Collection in the British Museum.
... [Lire la suite]04 décembre 2012
Kept in Jean-Léon Gérôme's family for 140 years, Promenade du Harem will be sold at auction
Jean-Léon Gérôme(1824 - 1904), Promenade du Harem. Oil on canvas Signed “J.L.GEROME." on the lower left, 86 x 150,50 cm.
PARIS.- The Orientalist Painting department at Artcurial Briest Poulain F.Tajan, lead by Olivier Berman, shows once again its world-leading position, in putting on sale a remarkable painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme. The descendants of Madeleine Gerôme, the daughter, kept the totally unheard-of piece in the artist’s family until this day. With an estimate price of € 800,000 / 1,200,000 the painting has every chance to... [Lire la suite]19 septembre 2012
Théodore Deck (1823-1891). Spectaculaire jardinière orientaliste en faïence
Théodore Deck (1823-1891). Spectaculaire jardinière orientaliste en faïence. Photo Tajan
piétement découpé en lambrequins, corps parallélépipédique galbé animé d'une frise formant grecque géométrique soulignée de lambrequins végétaux stylisés, frise supérieure de perles en bordure, les prises latérales sont formées de têtes d'éléphant, émail bleu turquoise sur fond vert bronze jaspé, intérieur gris vert jaspé. Signature d'un cachet TH. Deck. Haut. 21,5 cm - Long. 72 cm - Prof.... [Lire la suite]19 août 2012
A Pair Of Samson Porcelain Iznik-Style Vases. Late 19th Century
A Pair Of Samson Porcelain Iznik-Style Vases. Late 19th Century. Photo Sotheby's
S marks in black script. height 13 3/4 in. 35 cm - Estimate 1,000-1,500 USD
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York | 24 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com19 août 2012
A Pair Of Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Horse And Groom Groups. Circa 1750, Ormolu 19th Century
A Pair Of Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Horse And Groom Groups. Circa 1750, Ormolu 19th Century. Photo Sotheby's
modelled by J. J. Kändler, each raised on an oval base encrusted with colorful flowers and mounted on a Louis XVI-style ormolu stand. Estimate 20,000-30,000 USD
NOTE: Similar figural groups with the blackamoor are illustrated by Carl Albiker in Die Meissner Porzellantiere, figs. 228-231.
Two similar groups with the blackamoor are also illustrated by Ulrich Pietsch, Meißner Porzellanplastik von... [Lire la suite]14 août 2012
La Chambre Turque de la Villa Medici
La chambre turque, située tout en haut de la Villa Médicis, est l'un des lieux les plus agréables du bâtiment. Elle fut conçue par Horace Vernet, directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome de 1829 à 1834, fasciné par le mythe du Voyage en Orient.Les murs et le sol sont décorés de carreaux de faïence rapportés de Tunisie, tandis que le plafond et les fenêtres sont ornés de motifs géométriques arabisants - « turcs », disait-on alors.Balthus, directeur de la Villa plus d'un siècle plus tard, a choisi cette pièce pour cadre de... [Lire la suite]28 juin 2012
Ecole française vers 1700; Le sultan au sérail.
Ecole française vers 1700; Le sultan au sérail. Photo Millon et Associés Paris
Gouache; 22,2x37,5cm. Mauvais état, nombreux petits manques et restaurations. Inscription « Cerrail » dans la partie architecturée. Lot 38.1. Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 €
Millon et Associés Paris. Vendredi 29 juin 2012. Salle Rossini - 7, rue Rossini - 75009 Paris. Tel. 01 47 27 95 3423 juin 2012
Ecole orientaliste de la fin du XIXème siècle, Vue d'Istambul
Ecole orientaliste de la fin du XIXème siècle, Vue d'Istambul. Photo Leclere
Aquarelle. Signée en bas à gauche. 43 x 55 cm. Lot 33. Estimation : 300 / 400 €
Leclere - Maison de Ventes - Marseille.Samedi 23 juin 2012. 5 rue Vincent Courdouan - 13006 Marseille. Tel. 04 91 50 00 00.02 juin 2012
A J.L. Lobmeyr Enameled ‘Persian Style’ Glass Charger, circa 1878, enameled JLL monogram mark, designed by Machytka and Schmoran
A J.L. Lobmeyr Enameled ‘Persian Style’ Glass Charger, circa 1878, enameled JLL monogram mark, designed by Machytka and Schmoranz. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012
In the 13th century style from the 'Arabian Series', the central rosette surrounded by interlaced ribbons in the shape of a six-branch star on a gilt seeded ground, the broad border with radiating almond-shaped petals alternately enriched with bright blue interlaced ribbons and pale-blue enameled floral arabesques, the cavetto, petals and rim with a bands of... [Lire la suite]

















































