Paris

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring by Cartier, Paris, circa 1925 – Photo courtesy of Siegelson Prized for thousands of years, these remarkably historic stones with their original antique cuts exhibit an unparalleled deep green color and rarely appear on the market. Most treasured by Indian Mughal emperors and maharajas, emeralds symbolized power and wealth while also possessing mystical powers. During the sixteenth century, the finest specimens came not from the ancient Indian mines but from rich deposits in Colombia discovered... [Lire la suite]

An important peacock feather necklace by Boucheron, Paris, circa 1883, with Royal Russian provenance. Photo courtesy of Sandra Cronan Set with an impressive sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, the feather is detachable and may be worn as a brooch or hair ornament. This incredible jewels is believed to have been made for, and purchased by Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, for his lover Alexandra Zhukovskaya, from Frédéric Boucheron in Paris for 14,000 francs in 1883. MASTERPIECE London 2013

Impressive geometric style Art Deco hinged bangle bracelet with semi-circular panels enamelled in black each set with a large step-cut aquamarine inbetween pavé diamond panels. Jean Fouquet, Paris, circa 1927. Photo courtesy of Hancocks at MASTERPIECE London 2013

La flagellation : grande plaque en émaux peints. Paris, XIXe siècle. Photo Hôtel des Ventes Victor Hugo Le Christ retenu prisonnier dans une somptueuse salle de palais Renaissance, certains personnages étant représentés et vêtus d une manière rappelant la main de Botticelli. H. 33, l. 24.5 cm, cadre en laiton mouluré, bel état. Estimation: 500€ - 700 € Hôtel des Ventes Victor Hugo. Haute Epoque. Samedi 8 juin à 14h30 à Dijon. Maître Sylvain GAUTIER. Tél. : 03 80 56 05 60... [Lire la suite]

Art Nouveau Wisteria Nymph pendant, Georges Le Sache, Paris, circa 1900. Photo Hancocks Beautiful and rare pendant and chain in 18ct yellow gold the pendant set with a carved ivory figure of a nymph with flowing yellow gold hair surrounded by enamelled Wisteria within a border of yellow gold scrolls. Price on requestMASTERPIECE London. Hancocks. 52 & 53 Burlington Arcade London, W1J 0HH United Kingdom. T +44 20 74 93 89 04 - M +44 7850 555 555 - F +44 20 74 93 89 05 - info@hancocks-london.com... [Lire la suite]

Geometric design chloromelanite bracelet, Jean Fouquet, Paris, c. 1927. Photo Hancocks Striking geometric bracelet designed as five chloromelanite panels of rectangular cut-cornered form each with a circular cut-out centre inbetween fluted white gold spacers Jean Fouquet, Paris circa 1927. Price on requestMASTERPIECE London. Hancocks. 52 & 53 Burlington Arcade London, W1J 0HH United Kingdom. T +44 20 74 93 89 04 - M +44 7850 555 555 - F +44 20 74 93 89 05 - info@hancocks-london.com - http://www.hancocks-london.com/

Art Nouveau brooch by Georges Fouquet, Paris, circa 1901. Photo Hancocks Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch in 18ct yellow gold symmetrically designed with a central aquamarine panel suspending a large aquamarine drop inbetween two green tourmalines within enamelled oval forms with diamond detailing Georges Fouquet, Paris circa 1901. Price on requestMASTERPIECE London. Hancocks. 52 & 53 Burlington Arcade London, W1J 0HH United Kingdom. T +44 20 74 93 89 04 - M +44 7850 555 555 - F +44 20 74 93 89 05 - info@hancocks-london.com... [Lire la suite]

Art Nouveau pendant by René Lalique, Paris circa 1900. Photo Hancocks Beautiful Art Nouveau pendant with central carved ivory panel depicting an outstretched medieval-style figure in high-relief with a surround of enamelled leavesand brances interspersed with elongated bunches of glass grapes René Lalique, circa 1900. Price on requestMASTERPIECE London. Hancocks. 52 & 53 Burlington Arcade London, W1J 0HH United Kingdom. T +44 20 74 93 89 04 - M +44 7850 555 555 - F +44 20 74 93 89 05 - info@hancocks-london.com... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Platinum, Carved Ruby, and Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1929. Photo courtesy Siegelson Price on request MASTERPIECE 2013 LONDON. 27 june-3 july. Siegelson. 589 5th Avenue, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10017, United States. T 212-832-2666 - F 212-832-2882

Necklace-Brooch Paris Boucheron, Paris, 1883. Photo courtesy Sandra Cronan Ltd An important peacock feather necklace by Boucheron with Royal Russian provenance. Set with a sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, the feather is detachable and may be worn as a brooch or hair ornament. Price on request MASTERPIECE 2013 LONDON. 27 june-3 july. Sandra Cronan Ltd. 16 Albermarle Street Bartley Way London, W1S 4HW United Kingdom. T +44 20 74 91 48 51 - enquiries@sandracronan.com