1972

The 1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer, in striking red-and-black paintwork, was purchased by the actress directly from the Delage stand at the 1938 Motor Show. Sold for £51,750. Photo: Bonhams LONDON.- The car bought new by 1940s star of stage and screen Margaret Lockwood (1916 – 1990) with one of her first film pay cheques was offered for sale at the Bonhams Beaulieu Sale in Hampshire on Saturday 8th September – one week before what would have been her 96th birthday. The 1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer, in striking red-and-black paintwork,... [Lire la suite]

Cultured pearl and diamond demi-parure, Grima, 1972. Photo Sotheby's Comprising: a necklace of abstract design, set with white and black cultured pearls of irregular shapes, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 444mm, signed Grima; together with a pair of earrings of similar design, post and clip fittings. ESTIMATE 6,000-10,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 44,450 GBP LITERATURE: Cf: Goldsmiths' Hall, Grima Retrospective, London, 1991, where there is an illustration and listing catalogue no. 44, 1972. Cf: Grima, ed... [Lire la suite]

Andy Warhol, Mao, 1972. photo Philips de Pury & Co Screenprint in colors, on Beckett High White paper, the full sheet, S. 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm)  signed in ball-point pen, inscribed in pencil and stamp numbered 105/250 on the reverse (there were also 50 artist's proofs), co-published by Castelli Graphics and Multiples, Inc., New York, the sheet toned, occasional cracking in the ink (particularly at chin, to left of face and at upper left corner), mat staining on the reverse, a moisture stain at the reverse of the... [Lire la suite]

A shell, eighteen karat gold and ruby objet d'art, Andrew Grima © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd designed as a seagull with shell body, circular-cut ruby eyes and gold legs, perched on a slice of polished agate; signed Grima, AG.Ltd, with signed wooden box dimensions: 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 7 1/4in. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 Exhibition catalogue, Grima Retrospective, Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 1991, page 95, plate 282 for a sketch of a similar example.Willsberger, Johann, Grima, 1991, see color plate for a similar example. ... [Lire la suite]

18 karat gold and amber bead necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1972. Sotheby's Composed of faceted gold beads and amber beads, length 28 inches, signed VCA NY, numbered 4V326-2. Est. 7,000—9,000 USD - Lot Sold 28,750 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 03 Feb 10. New York www.sothebys.com

This file picture taken 22 September 1974 shows Argentina's President Isabel Peron waving to the crowd from the balcony of the Pink House, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. photo Getty Images One of the most fascinating items in Bonhams next sale of fine watches on 10th June in London is a wristwatch once owned by Isabel PeronMaría Estela Martínez Cartas de Perón (born February 4, 1931), better known as Isabel Martínez de Perón or Isabel Perón, was the former President of Argentina. She was also the third wife of former President,... [Lire la suite]

Peter Beard (né en 1938) Francis Bacon on his roof at 80 Narrow street, Londres, 1972 Épreuve au platine de 1999. Encadrée. Signée, titrée, datée et légendée dans la marge. Mentions manuscrites et étiquette de la Galerie Kamel Mennour (Paris) au dos du cadre. 56 x 40 cm avec marges. (22 x 15.7 in. with margin). Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 €Provenance : collection Assane Fall-Diop. Vente du Vendredi 5 juin 2009. Photographies Anciennes, Modernes et Contemporaines. Piasa - Paris

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Yves Saint Laurent stamped with the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts stamps and numbered '15.313' (on the reverse), graphite on paper, 40 x 30½ in. (101.6 x 77.4 cm.) Drawn in 1972.  Estimate $50,000 - $70,000. Price Realized $50,000 Provenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New YorkAcquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited: New York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, Andy Warhol, Patrons and Friends... [Lire la suite]

Jean-Pierre Raynaud  - 1939. Croix pour cerceuil avec bouquet A (1972) Métal peint, bois et fleurs séchées. Sig. au dos 1972 avec titre. 70 x 115 cm - Estimation : 13 000 / 16 000 € Vente du Samedi 13 décembre 2008. Impressionnisme, Art Ancien, Moderne et Contemporain (Vacation à 20h). De Vuyst - Lokeren - Belgique

Andy Warhol, Sticky Fingers: The Rolling Stones, 1972 Prints, Lithograph, offset, with metal zipper on album. Size: height - 12.2 in, width - 12.2 in, depth - 0 in. signed, in black marker. Estimate: from $2,500 to $3,500 Note: Most outrageous of all the Rolling Stones albums, signed by Warhol with his infamous photograph of a crotch shot and a real metal zipper. At first, several department store chains refused to display the album because of the model's rather snug jeans. "If you stand back from that... [Lire la suite]