1912

Bec-en-sabot (Balaeniceps rex). Origine Soudan, 1912. Photo Beaussant-Lefèvre Famille des Balaenicipitidae. Vit dans les marais d'eau douce en Afrique, du Soudan à la Zambie et au sud- est du Zaïre. Se nourrit de silures, grenouilles et serpents aquatiques. (Léger accident patte gauche). Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 € Collection Radot.Beaussant-Lefèvre. Mardi 16 avril 2013. Drouot Richelieu - Salle 5 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris - www.beaussant-lefevre.com

Tiara of rock crystal panels engraved with arabesques by Cartier in February 1912 for Baron Pierre de Gunsburg. The panels are mounted in platinum and decorated with three motifs of rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds, surmounted by a line of graduated old-cut diamonds in mille grain settings.

A charming early 20th century silver gilt tortoise bell with hallmarks on the side of the 'shell' for Grey and Company, Chester., 1912.  H: 2.0 in (5.0 cm). W: 3.1 in (8.0 cm). L/D: 5.7 in (14.5 cm)  © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

A rare and charming early twentieth century gilt tortoise bell with a silver top with hallmarks on the side of the 'shell' for Grey and Company, Chester, 1912. H: 2.0 in (5.0 cm); L/D: 6.7 in (17.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

Paul Poiret (French, 1879–1944), Opera coat, 1912. Yellow and pale blue silk satin, black silk velvet, turquoise silk satin with gold and silver filé crocheted overlay, and silver filé trapunto half-belt and trim. L. at CB 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm). Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1982 (1982.350.2). Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York © 2000–2012 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Of all his collaborations with artists, Poiret was proudest of his introduction of Paul Iribe to a wider audience through the... [Lire la suite]

Paul Poiret (1879-1944), dress, 1912. Purple silk damask with cotton velvet and silk cord. Museum Purchase. 2008.6.1. Fashion Institute of Technology © Copyright 2012 The Museum at FIT. This dress belonged to Poiret’s wife Denise, who served as model and muse for her husband. Acknowledging her modernity, he stated, “In dressing Madame Poiret, I strive for omission, not addition.” The bold color palette and rectilinear design, stripped of ornamentation, are typical of her style, as is the girlish, pleated white... [Lire la suite]

Mariano Fortuny, born 1871 - died 1949. Dress (detail). Italy, ca. 1912. Pleated silk, block printed with gold, decorated with glass beads, belt lined with silk. Given by Fr. Sebastian Bullough. Museum number: T.731&A-1972. Victoria & Albert Museum, London  © V&A Images Dress of pleated black silk, block printed with a gold pattern. It has a matching belt lined with cream silk. ['Delphos' dress] Dress of pleated black silk, block printed with a gold pattern. It... [Lire la suite]

Jade, onyx and diamond bangle, 1912  

"Manteau d'automobile".  Coat, ca. 1912. Paul Poiret (French, 1879–1944). © 2000–2012 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Natural and blue striped woven linen, blue silk, and faux abalone buttons L. at CB 53 in. (134.6 cm) Isabel Shults Fund, 2005 

S. Kawashima, Les funérailles du Général Nogi, Japon, 1912. Photo Tajan 83 positifs sur verre, réhaussés de couleur; 60 x 60 mm. Estimation : 1 000 / 1 200 €Maresuke Nogi (1849-1912), était un général de l'armée japonaise. Lors de la guerre Sino-Japonaise, il combatit devant Port-Arthur. Il revint prendre cette place forte lors du siège par les russes en 1904, et les fit capituler le 2 janvier 1905. Il participa aussi à la bataille finale de Moukden avec le général Yasukata Oku sous les ordres du maréchal Iwao... [Lire la suite]