25 octobre 2021

Musée des Arts Décoratifs opens 'Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity'

PARIS.- From October 21st, 2021 to February 20th, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents ‘Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity’, co-organized by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and the Dallas Museum of Art, with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre and the support of Cartier. This exhibition shows the influence of Islamic Art on the high jewellery Maison Cartier in its design of jewellery and precious objects from the beginning of the 20th century to the present... [Lire la suite]

27 juin 2018

Sandra Conan Ltd at Masterpiece London 2018

SANDRA CRONAN LTD. 17th century cruciform pendant. Courtesy Sandra Conan Ltd. A 17th century pendant in the form of a cross. Carved gold on the reverse, silver on the front, set with petal shaped rose cut diamonds. Each point of the cross is set with a garnet engraved with a different devotional scene, and enamelled. From below upwards and across the settings represent: 1. The winged bull of St. Luke with scroll ( signifying writing) 2. The dove of the Holy Spirit or as there is a flowering wand it could be the symbol of St. Joseph... [Lire la suite]
02 avril 2018

Exquisite jewels dazzle in historic Cartier exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia

CANBERRA.- The National Gallery of Australia’s extraordinary exhibition—featuring many of the world’s greatest jewels—opened in Canberra on 30 March. Cartier: The Exhibition includes the tiara loaned to Catherine Middleton on her wedding day by Her Majesty The Queen, Grace Kelly’s engagement ring and Elizabeth Taylor’s ruby and diamond necklace, along with some of the most exquisite pieces from the stunning Cartier Collection. Featuring more than 300 works of art, the exhibition showcases outstanding necklaces, brooches,... [Lire la suite]
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20 janvier 2017

S.J. PHILLIPS LTD World famous antique dealer in historic jewels and fine silver exhibits at TEFAF Maastricht March 2017

A superlative 1930’s Burmese ruby and diamond cluster panel necklace by Cartier, New York. An exceptional example of the outstanding craftsmanship for which Cartier, in the first half of the 20th century, was so renowned it has an asking price of £4,200,000. Courtesy S.J. Phillips Ltd. The internationally renowned, London based, antiques dealer S.J. Phillips is once again exhibiting at TEFAF, the prestigious art and antiques fair in Maastricht, from March 10 to 19, 2017 (stand 118).  S.J. Phillips’ presence at TEFAF... [Lire la suite]
22 février 2016

S.J. Phillips Ltd at TEFAF Maastricht 2016

Van Cleef & Arpels. Art Deco 'Heurtoir' brooch, Paris, 1929. Emeralds, diamonds and platinum, 8.3 x 6.3 cm. Signed 'VAN CLEEF ARPELS PARIS 30334' © S.J. Phillips Ltd With original case and accompanied by a copy of a Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity, copies of the original design sketch and listing of the stone weights  Cartier. Gold, diamond and sapphire love-birds brooch, c.1960. Gold, diamonds and sapphires, 38mm long © S.J. Phillips Ltd ... [Lire la suite]
06 septembre 2015

An exceptional Art Deco enamel, gem-set and diamond 'Tutti Frutti' bracelet, by Cartier, New York, 1929

An exceptional Art Deco enamel, gem-set and diamond 'Tutti Frutti' bracelet, by Cartier, New York, 1929. Estimate £350,000 - 550,000 (€480,000 - 750,000).  Photo: Bonhams. The highly articulated geometric strap, with carved emerald and ruby and black enamel vine motifs, against an old brilliant and single-cut diamond ground, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 10.00 carats total, signed Cartier, length 18.4cm Notes: Cartier's Indian-inspired "Tutti Frutti" jewels are some of the firm's most... [Lire la suite]
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03 juillet 2015

Wartski at Masterpiece London 2015

A magnificent neo-classical gold fringe necklace by Eugene Fontenay, Paris, circa 1875. Wartski at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C1. A Pair of Antique Gold Earrings. French. Circa 1880. Wartski at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C1. in the form of pails suspended on movable gold chains from well wheel pulleys, the yellow gold pails finely chased to represent wooden staves, bound by platinum hoops.  A Gold, Enamel and Gem-Set Frame by Carl Fabergé. Workmaster: Johann Victor Aarne, St.... [Lire la suite]
08 mars 2015

S.J. Shrubsole, Corp at TEFAF 2015 Antiques

A pair of mother-of-pearl and diamond clips by Mauboussin, Paris, circa 1970. S.J. Shrubsole, Corp (stand 268). TEFAF 2015 Antiques (13-22 March 2015) A pair of chrysoprase and diamond earrings by Wander & Co., Paris, circa 1960. S.J. Shrubsole, Corp (stand 268). TEFAF 2015 Antiques (13-22 March 2015) A pair of green quartzite and gold earrings by Cartier New York, 1973. S.J. Shrubsole, Corp (stand 268). TEFAF 2015 Antiques (13-22 March 2015) A... [Lire la suite]
04 juillet 2014

Cartier New York - A Ruby, jadeite and diamond pendant, c.1920

Cartier New York - A Ruby, jadeite and diamond pendant c.1920. Auction Zero image. the circular jadeite plaque carved with flower heads and a shaped bamboo border, set to the centre with an oval cabochon ruby, inset with a millegrain diamond collect to the centre, suspending a ruby drop with diamond set mount, all suspended from a tapering oval cabochon cut ruby in yellow gold collet, a chain set with 36 old brilliant cut diamond millegrain-set collets, signed Cartier NY, pendant measures 6.5cms long, the jadeite plaque measures... [Lire la suite]
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01 avril 2013

Sapphire and diamond necklace, Cartier New York, circa 1930

Sapphire and diamond necklace, Cartier New York, circa 1930 - Sotheby's Centring on two undulating branches set with circular-cut diamonds, and carved sapphire leaves, completed by a necklace composed of circular-cut diamonds, interspersed by cabochon sapphires, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 18.55 and 6.40 carats respectively, mounted in platinum,length approximately 380mm, signed. Estimation: 550,000 - 750,000 HKD Accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels... [Lire la suite]
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