09 novembre 2019

Dayton Art Institute presents exhibition Maker & Muse

DAYTON, OH.- The Dayton Art Institute’s most recent centennial special exhibition, Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry, opened October 26 and will be on view through January 19, 2020. This stunning exhibition of more than 200 unique pieces of handcrafted art jewelry celebrates the role of women, both as inspiration and as designers/makers.Featuring exquisite works by renowned artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Charlotte Newman, and René Lalique, Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art... [Lire la suite]

03 novembre 2017

Freeman's Fine Jewelry Auction breaks company record

Lot 172. A rare Belle Époque fancy vivid yellow diamond pendant, J.E. Caldwell and Co. circa 1910, centered by a fancy vivid yellow cushion-cut diamond, weighing 10.59 carats, set within a three tiered diamond frame, estimated total remaining diamond weight: 2.00 carats, set in platinum suspended by a fine link platinumchain, completed by a circular clasp with etched design accented by circular-cut diamonds; signed J.E.C. & Co. and numbered 65911. Length: 16 in. Estimate: $250,000-350,000. Sold for: $760,000... [Lire la suite]
18 octobre 2017

Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond takes center stage at Freeman's Fine Jewelry Auction

Lot 172. A rare Belle Époque fancy vivid yellow diamond pendant, J.E. Caldwell and Co., circa 1910. Est: $250,000 - $350,000. © Freeman's PHILADELPHIA, PA.- Freeman's November 1 Fine Jewelry auction features a diverse assortment of dazzling jewels from renowned makers including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Bulgari. Comprised of 172 lots, including signed modern and antique designs, many pieces are expected to draw considerable attention and garner international interest. The sale... [Lire la suite]
14 juillet 2017

An aquamarine and diamond necklace and pendant, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 136. An aquamarine and diamond necklace and pendant, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 52,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Suspending a modified calf's head-shaped aquamarine, within a platinum filigree and old-cut diamond openwork surround of scrolling motif, to the similarly designed neckchain and clasp, circa 1920, 17 1/4 ins., mounted in platinum. Signed Tiffany & Co. Formely in the Garden Museum... [Lire la suite]
14 juillet 2017

A delicate pearl and gold bib necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 145. A delicate pearl and gold bib necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 62,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The gold Etruscan-style tapered bib necklace, set at the front with alternating gold and seed pearl-set round filigree elements, enhanced by dogtooth pearl drops, circa 1905, 14 1/2 ins. Signed Tiffany & Co. Formely in the Garden Museum Collection. Literature: A. Duncan, Louis C.... [Lire la suite]
11 juillet 2017

A moonstone, sapphire and gold necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 165. A moonstone, sapphire and gold necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 81,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Suspending a a V-shaped sculpted gold plaque of foliate motif, set with five oval moonstone cabochons, with circular-cut sapphire accents, to the graduating strand finelink and gold bead neckchain, spaced by collet-set oval moonstone cabochons, circa 1925, 25 ins.. Signed Tiffany & Co. Formely in... [Lire la suite]

11 juillet 2017

A colored diamond ring, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 170. A colored diamond ring, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 87,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Of navette design, set with three marquise-cut yellow diamonds, and a marquise-cut fancy intense yellow diamond, weighing approximately 1.38 carats, within a gold wire and beadwork scroll mount, circa 1915, ring size 5 1/2, mounted in gold. Signed Tiffany & Co. Accompanied by report no. 2181417413 dated 15 May 2017... [Lire la suite]
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11 juillet 2017

An amethyst and gold brooch, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 178. An amethyst and gold brooch, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 106,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Centering upon a lozenge-shaped amethyst, within a sculpted gold grape leaf and hexagon-shaped cabochon amethyst surround, circa 1920, 1 3/4 ins., mounted in gold. Signed Tiffany & Co. Formely in the Garden Museum Collection. Literature: A. Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum... [Lire la suite]
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11 juillet 2017

An unusual multi-colored zircon and platinum necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 166. An unusual multi-colored zircon and platinum necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 106,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Suspending a circular-cut orange-brown zircon, measuring approximately 25.50 x 25.30 x 15.07 mm, enhanced by two circular-cut blue zircons set in an overlapping motif, accented by baguette-cut blue zircons, extending sculpted platinum and navette cabochon zircon terminals, to the neckchain of... [Lire la suite]
11 juillet 2017

An iconic Favrile Glass Beetle and Gold Necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co

Lot 164. An iconic Favrile Glass Beetle and Gold Necklace, by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 106,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The front suspending three blue iridescent favrile glass beetles from the two-row favrile glass beetle neckchain, spaced by beaded gold columns, circa 1910, 18 1/4 ins., mounted in gold. Signed Tiffany & Co. Formely in the Garden Museum Collection. Literature: A. Duncan, Louis... [Lire la suite]