1750

Self-Portrait, about 1730, Edme Bouchardon, Red chalk. The Morgan Library & Museum, Purchased in 1907. LOS ANGELES, CA.- One of the most imaginative and celebrated artists of the eighteenth century, Edme Bouchardon (French, 1698-1762) was both an exceptionally accomplished sculptor and astonishingly talented draftsman. A new exhibition on view at the Getty Museum from January 10 through April 2, 2017 – Bouchardon: Royal Artist of the Enlightenment – will present the first comprehensive survey devoted to this... [Lire la suite]

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, Old Man with a Divided Fur Cap, 1640. Etching and drypoint, sight in frame (trimmed to plate): 14.9 x 13.5 cm (5 7/8 x 5 5/16 in.). The Arthur Ross Collection, 2012.159.2. Photo credit: Yale University Art Gallery. The Yale University Art Gallery is delighted to announceMeant to Be Shared: Selections from the Arthur Ross Collection of European Prints at the Yale University Art Gallery, an exhibition presenting highlights of the more than 1,200 prints donated to the Gallery in... [Lire la suite]

Sugar bowl with landscape and reserves & Mustard vessel with hunting scene, Meissen, ca 1735-40 and 1750. Photo courtesy Van Ham Porcelain, colored and gold decorated. Height 9,5 cm / 10.5 cm. swords or without recognizable brand. Condition A / B. Lid of the sugar bowl possibly later. Estimate: 1000-1200 €Attachment: a) pair Koppchen with purple decor, Meissen. 18th century b) Mug and dish with floral decoration, Meissen. 18th century c) Small cup with saucer bouquet, Meissen. d) cup with saucer and dish flower decor,... [Lire la suite]

18th century diamond six petal flowerhead brooch, c.1770. Photo S. J. Phillips Ltd. centred by an oval rose cut diamond cluster, to slightly curved petals of pointed drop outline, pave set with lines of cushion cut diamonds, diamond line spurs between, close set in silver. Width 5.5cm / 2 1/8'' - Weight: 38.5g. Price range: £20,000-£50,000 18th century chrysolite ribbon bow and drop brooch-pendant, Portuguese c.1770. Photo S. J. Phillips Ltd. the double ribbon tied bow of openwork design, the loops centred by trailing... [Lire la suite]

Baromètre-thermomètre, anonyme, Paris, vers 1750. Bois, laque noire, laque or, monture en bronze doré, porcelaine. Paris, musée des Arts décoratifs © Les Arts Décoratifs / photo : Jean Tholance PARIS - Les Arts Décoratifs mettent le XVIIIe siècle à l’honneur. En consacrant une grande exposition aux secrets de la laque française, le musée révèle l’engouement pour une technique qui incarne le luxe et le raffinement. Du plus imposant au plus discret, du plus somptueux au plus modeste : meubles, panneaux de... [Lire la suite]

A very rare silver-mounted mother-of-pearl 'erotic-subject' rectangular box and cover, Qianlong, probably circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The rectangular box with a silver frame to hold the fragile panels, the top brilliantly carved in crisp relief with an elegant scene of a male gazing at a lady at rest under a tree, the base depicting a pair of water nymphs emerging from waves embracing each other, the sides decorated with various scenes of cupids engaging in similar activities, all exquisitely and finely worked panels in... [Lire la suite]

A very rare metal-mounted painted soapstone 'Liu Hai' snuff box and cover, Qianlong, probably circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams The cover carved with the Daoist God of Wealth and Prosperity subduing the three-legged frog, wearing loose robes incised at the hems, his left hand holding a pearl and right dangling a string of coins seducing the mythical creature, the stone of beige tone with traces of green and pink pigment remaining. 5.7cm wide; 6.5cm deep; 3.1cm high. Estimate HK$ 95,000 - 115,000 (€9,100... [Lire la suite]

A turban clip worn by the Maharajah of Nawanagar, circa 1907 and remodelled in 1935 © Laziz Hamani/ Courtesy Assouline Detail of The Nizam of Hyderabad Ceremonial Sword with diamonds, rubies and emeralds © Laziz Hamani/ Courtesy Assouline Cartier carved emerald and diamonds brooch, circa 1925 – Photo courtesy of Assouline Necklace, India, 1850-1900, with seven foiled emeralds in closed gold settings, separated by diamond clusters in closed silver settings. The cord ends are wrapped with fine natural pearls. © Laziz Hamani/... [Lire la suite]

Part of a stomacher, set with citrines and yellow topazes set in silver, made in Portugal, about 1750. Given by Dame Joan Evans. M.140-1975. Victoria & Albert Museum, London © V&A Images.

Anthony Donker, Silver glass cooler, 1708, material: silver, collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has a new display of its study collection with more than 1350 items of domestic metalwork. The new display shows a selection from the museum’s enormous collection of pre-industrial domestic objects, including the Van Beuningen-de Vriese Collection. The installation was a huge job, with a large team of volunteers enlisted to polish the items. Objects in diverse metals –... [Lire la suite]