1980s

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]

Lot 256. A cultured pearl and diamond brooch, René Boivin, 1980s. Estimate £15,000-20,000 / €17,800-23,700 / $20,000-26,600. Photo: Sotheby's. LONDON.- As London is gearing up for London Fashion Week, Sotheby’s jewellery specialists have put together a rich selection of exquisite wearable jewels at affordable prices for their London Fine Jewels sale on 21st September. Testament to the timeless allure of great designs and beautiful stones, the jewels on offer are the perfect addition to the most... [Lire la suite]

PAD PARIS 2016 PARIS.- PAD Paris célèbre ses 20 ans et les plus grands marchands français et internationaux répondent présents pour réaffirmer leur attachement à cet événement devenu incontournable pour les amateurs et collectionneurs d’Art et de Design du monde entier.  Clin d’oeil au PAD London qui fêtera ses 10 ans de succès outre-Manche en octobre 2016, les galeries britanniques tels que Aktis Gallery, FUMI, Repetto, ou encore Rose Uniacke seront présents à Paris. De même, des galeries venues de Suède, d’Espagne, de... [Lire la suite]

David Webb, Gold and South Sea Pearl Monkey Brooch, 1980s. Photo courtesy Erik Diamond Estate and Fine Jewelry David Webb monkey brooch set with 3 south sea cultured pearls, and a cabochon emerald eye. The gold is very finely finished. Erik Diamond Estate and Fine Jewelry,  386 Miracle Mile,  Coral Gables, FL, 33134,  US -  305.443.7373

Roberto Capucci, Sculpture Dress, silk taffeta and silk georgette, 1980.

A Claude Montana for Ideal-Cuir purple sheepskin jacket, 1980s. Estimate:£200 - £300. Photo courtesy Kerry Taylor Auctions A Claude Montana for Ideal-Cuir purple sheepskin jacket, 1980s. labelled, together with a black Montana dress, labelled, with cut-out back, bust approx, 91-96cm, 36-38in (2).  Kerry Taylor Auctions. Antique & Vintage Fashion & Textiles, October 13th 2015‏

Art Deco Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Sautoir by Cartier and Mauboussin. Photo courtesy Macklowe Gallery. A French Art Deco platinum, diamond and natural pearl sautoir signed “Cartier Paris” with an emerald and diamond pendant marked “Mauboussin”. The overall length is 37” and has a removable section that enables it to be worn at a length of 33”. The seed pearl sautoir was made by Cartier for a French family around 1910. The necklace has 340 old European-cut and 16 rose-cut diamonds that have an approximate total weight of 7.65... [Lire la suite]

Emerald, ruby and diamond ring, mounted by Bulgari, 1980s. Photo courtesy Sotheby's Set to the centre with an oval emerald, the mount set with buff top calibré-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, size 52, signed Mont. Bulgari. Estimate   7,500 — 11,000 CHF PROPERTY OF AN ITALIAN NOBLE FAMILY Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Jadeite and Diamond Necklace, Tiffany & Co., 1980s. Photo Sotheby's Composed of a graduated line of jadeite beads, interspersed with brilliant-cut diamond rondelles, length approximately 740mm, clasp signed T & Co, case stamped Tiffany & Co. Estimate 3,000-4,000 GBP Accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report no. 08039, stating that the jadeite jade had no evidence of treatment. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. London | 11 juil. 2013, 10:30 AM - www.sothebys.com

Cultured pearl, ruby and diamond bracelet, Bulgari, 1980s. Photo Sotheby's The front set with three oval cabochon rubies, surrounded with undulating lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, framed at either side with calibré-cut rubies, and embellished with rows of cultured pearls, length approximately 177mm, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker’s marks. Estimate:  38,000 – 58,000 CHF PROPERTY FROM A ROYAL COLLECTION Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013,... [Lire la suite]