1980

Robert Mapplethorpe, Waves, 1980, Silver gelatin, 16 x 20 in. (40,64 x 50,8 cm) © Mapplethorpe Foundation. STOCKHOLM.- Robert Mapplethorpe is a cultural icon. He began his career taking Polaroids in the 1970s and went on to become one of the twentieth century's most important artists. Well known for his provocative nudes, Mapplethorpe also took sensual photographs of artists, celebrities, friends, lovers, and flowers. The artist’s first commercial exhibition in Sweden features a diverse selection of portraits,... [Lire la suite]

Cy Twombly, Untitled (peonies), 1980. Collection Lambert

Cy Twombly, Untitled (peonies), 1980. Collection Lambert

Cy Twombly (1929 - 2011), Untitled (Rose), 2008, acrylic and chalk on wood, 252.5 x 187.3 x 1.1 cm. Udo and Anette Brandhorst Collection, photo: Nicole Wilhelms, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Museum Brandhorst, Munich © Cy Twombly Foundation. MUNICH.- With more than 200 works from various periods in his artistic career, the Brandhorst Collection provides a unique survey of Cy Twombly’s development as an artist. This retrospective selection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and... [Lire la suite]

Huang Rui, Prelude-Sacrifice (Preparatory Painting), 1980, oil on canvas, 90 x 90 cm. Courtesy of Huang Rui HONG KONG - Chinese artist Huang Rui spent nearly two decades in Japan after founding the Stars Group in Beijing in 1979.  For the first time we will explore the works of Huang Rui during this period.  10 Chancery Lane Gallery is delighted that Chiba Shigeo (art critic and lecturer at Chubu University) is the academic director of the exhibition. Huang Rui, (b. 1952,... [Lire la suite]

  Roberto Capucci, Cape, 1980. Taffetas plissé, Rayonne, soie, métal, Hauteur 114 cm, largeur 139 cm. Musée du Costume. Centre de recherche du patrimoine ethnologique, Madrid © Ministerio de Cultura Volume et pliages, un défi à la pesanteur. Une structure qui frise l’impossible dans une combinaison de volants, plis courbes et messages chromatiques. La cape dessine une silhouette féminine traversée d’un arc-en-ciel coloré, authentique explosion de fantaisie qui rappelle les travaux... [Lire la suite]

Andy Warhol, Self-portrait, 1967. Acrylic and silkscreen inks on linen, 8 x 8 in. (20.3 x 20.3 cm). Hall Collection © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. OXFORD.- For its 2016 spring exhibition, the Ashmolean, in collaboration with the Hall Art Foundation (USA), will present an important private collection of works by Andy Warhol (1928–87). Over 100 paintings, sculptures, screen prints and drawings from the Hall Collection will be exhibited alongside loans of the artist’s films... [Lire la suite]

‘The Empress Eugenie Pearls’ - a pair of natural grey pearl earrings. Courtesy of Siegelson (USA). LONDON - Masterpiece London, the summer’s leading international cross-collecting fair for art, antiques and design, will take place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 25 June – 1 July 2015 (Preview on 24 June). Supported by Principal Sponsor, the Royal Bank of Canada, the Fair sits at the heart of the capital’s busy summer art and auction season. Last year, the art market generated over half a billion pounds worth... [Lire la suite]

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, circa 1980. Coral, onyx and diamond butterfly design brooch-pendant. Photo courtesy Hancocks & Co Unusual brooch / pendant designed as a butterfly in 18ct yellow gold its open wings pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx and each enhanced by a carved coral 'stripe' Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris circa 1980. 75 brilliant cut diamonds 2.00cts approx; 42 round onyx; 4 fluted coral sections. 8ct yellow gold signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS and numbered 7270... [Lire la suite]

JAR. Années 1980. PAIRE de CLIPS d'oreilles en forme de coeur en améthyste. Photo Pierre Bergé et Associés Elles portent en applique un cabochon d'émeraude retenus par des clous sertis de rubis en sertissure. Monture en or 18 kts (un rubis manque, petit choc). Signés. Dimensions : H_2, 8 cm L_2, 5 cm. Résultat : 18000 € Property of a lady SUZANNE BELPERRON. Années 1930. Rare et Important CLIP de revers de forme rouleau en cristal de roche. Photo Pierre Bergé et Associés Au centre un diamant brillanté (TA) en sertissure... [Lire la suite]