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18 karat gold,  ruby, emerald and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1964 .  Photo Sotheby's Designed as a paisley set with cabochon, oval and round rubies weighing approximately 6.30 carats, round emeralds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, and round diamonds weighing approximately 9.50 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 47557, © 1964. With signed box. Estimate 20,000-30,000 USD  Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York | 09 Feb 2012 www.sothebys.com

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Finely cast in harmonium posture and with serene, compassionate expression. A fine work of a nepalese artist. Gilt copper, Nepal, 11th century. NEW YORK, NY.- Acting under one umbrella for the first time, over thirty-five prominent Asian art specialists, five auction houses and museums throughout New York will join forces to present Asia Week New York, which will take place from March 18-26, 2011. “As a result of our combined efforts, we are confident that this dynamic week will be stronger and more... [Lire la suite]

Horst P. Horst (German/American, 1906-1999), Male Nude Frontal II, New York, 1952 © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd Gelatin silver print, signed in pencil on the reverse. Printed later. 50.4 x 40.4cm (19 13/16 x 15 7/8in). Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000, EUR 3,400 - 4,600 Bonhams. Photographs, 16 Nov 2010. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com

Horst P. Horst (German/American, 1906-1999), Odalisque, New York, 1943 © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd Gelatin silver print, with the photographer's blindstamp signature in the margin. The reverse signed in pencil and titled, dated and annotated 'SGP' in another hand. Printed later. 35.3 x 27.7cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8in). Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000, EUR 5,700 - 8,000 Literature: This image is a variant detail of the one illustrated Horst, R.J. & Schirmer, L., Horst: Sixty Years of Photography (New York: Universe, 1991), plate 53 ... [Lire la suite]

Lucio Fontana  (1899 - 1968), Concetto Spaziale, New York 21. photo Sotheby's 117 by 57cm. Estimate 800,000—1,200,000 GBP Lot Sold 914,850 GBP Sotheby's. Contemporary Art Evening Auction. 28 Jun 10. London www.sothebys.com

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), "Erotic Scene", 1902 or 1903. Oil on canvas, 27 5/8 x 21 7/8 inches. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982. (1984.433.22) ©2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. NEW YORK, NY (AP).- A painting disowned by Pablo Picasso is expected to have its U.S. debut in a major exhibit of his work at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, though it's unlikely to be a highlight of the show. Questions have been raised about the... [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

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum NEW YORK (ETATS-UNIS) – A New York se tenait à la mi-janvier un grand colloque des musées de l'Etat sur la vente d'œuvres d'art pour payer les factures en temps de crise. Un débat complexe et intense entre les acteurs du monde culturel américain, entre ceux favorables à une législation interdisant la vente, et d'autres rejetant une telle mesure. En ces temps de crise, certains musées américains ont du vendre des œuvres de leur collection pour renflouer des caisses vidées par la... [Lire la suite]

Li Huayi (b. 1948) Detail of two-fold screen, Rock and Pine; ink on paper with gold ground Following the highly successful exhibition of Li Huayi’s work in London in 2007, which sold out within days of opening, Eskenazi is delighted to present the artist’s recent work in New York.  Trees, Rocks, Mist and Mountains by Li Huayi will be staged at the Ukrainian Institute, 2 East 79th Street, New York, from 25 March to 3 April 2010.  It is the first time that Eskenazi has shown contemporary art in New York, the exhibition... [Lire la suite]

Colored Stone and Diamond Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, French, Circa 1930. photo Sotheby's Old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 11.25 carats, further decorated with buff-top sapphires, rubies, emeralds and onyx, mounted in platinum, length 7¼ inches, signed Van Cleef-Arpels, numbered 24649, maker's mark, French assay mark. With signed box. Est. 100,000—150,000 USD - Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:  338,500 USD Pair of fancy vivid yellow diamond earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York.... [Lire la suite]