21 avril 2022

Christie’s Hong Kong presents Magnificent Jewels Spring Auction Highlights

An Exceptional Jadeite Bead Necklace. Estimate: HK$55 million – 85 million/ US$7 million – 11 million. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2022. Hong Kong – On 25 May, Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels will host its highly-anticipated Spring live auction, presenting more than 170 lots of extraordinary and rare treasures, ranging from exquisite jadeites, dazzling coloured and colourless diamonds, sensational rubies, emeralds and sapphires, to wondrous natural pearls. Leading the sale is an exceptional Jadeite Bead Necklace... [Lire la suite]

15 mai 2021

Wallace Chan takes titanium to new height

VENICE.- Chinese artist Wallace Chan’s first major sculpture exhibition is taking place at Fondaco Marcello in Venice, Italy, from 14 May – 31 October 2021.‘TITANS: A dialogue between materials, space and time’, curated by James Putnam, features a series of large-scale titanium and iron sculptures and an immersive installation composed of titanium and mirrored stainless steel, giving an unprecedented survey of Chan’s work as a sculptor. Together, this new body of work conveys Chan’s contemplation on the relationship... [Lire la suite]
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13 janvier 2019

World-renowned jewellery artist Wallace Chan holds public exhibition in Hong Kong

  Wallace Chan's 'Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan. © Wallace Chan HONG KONG.- Internationally renowned jewellery creator and innovator Wallace Chan is presenting Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan – a public exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing over 80 unique creations from 14th to 25th January 2019 at the Christie’s Gallery in Central. The exhibition, epitomising a multiverse of culture, craftsmanship and creativity, will take viewers on a journey through time and space with... [Lire la suite]
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04 janvier 2019

WALLACE CHAN at TEFAF 2019, Stand 145

Wallace Chan (Fuzhou, 1956), The Wheel of Time, Hong Kong, 2018. South Sea Pearl 152.12 ct, Yellow Diamond 6.01 ct, Sapphire, Diamond, Titanium;7.4 x 19.8 x 22.3 cm (2.9 x 7.8 x 8.8 in.) Weight 300.7 g. Signed 'Wallace Chan'. © WALLACE CHAN at TEFAF 2019, Stand 145. Twelve necklaces, one story – upon contemplation of the Chinese zodiac’s representation of time and our personal relationship to the greater universe, the creator sought to express such spiritual interconnectedness through a wearable work of art. ... [Lire la suite]
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17 septembre 2018

Sotheby's Hong Kong presents unique contemporary creations alongside phenomenal gems from nature

Lot 1892. Love Conquers All - The Ai (‘愛’) diamond. A rare and important 5-carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate HK$98-120 million / US$12.49 – 15.29 million. Lot Sold 108,447,000 HKD (13,833,499 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's Hong Kong - On 3 October, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale 2018 will present unique contemporary creations alongside phenomenal gems from nature. Headlined by the Ai (‘愛’) diamond, a rare and important 5-carat fancy vivid blue diamond and diamond ring (Est.... [Lire la suite]
18 mars 2018

Sotheby's Hong Kong Presents 'The Circle of Heaven' at Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale

HONG KONG.- On 3 April, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale 2018, will offer exceptional and rare treasures that epitomise quality and artistry. Headlined by a superb jadeite bangle estimated in excess of HK$80 million / US$10,230,000, the sale also offers an impressive 24.70 carat Burmese ruby, complemented by a special curation of show stopping earrings, classic period jewels, such as a rare Art Deco Egyptian revival bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1925, as well as other stylish and... [Lire la suite]

24 février 2018

WALLACE CHAN at TEFAF Maastricht, March 10-18, 2018

Wallace Chan (Fuzhou, 1956), Bridges of Waves, China, 2017. Yellow diamond, diamond and titanium, 1.22 x 3.58 x 3.61 cm (0.48 x 1.40 x 1.42 in.). © TEFAF 2018 Wallace Chan (Fuzhou, 1956), A Love Tale, China, 2017. Horse-shaped Jadeite, diamond, pink diamond, jadeite, crystal, brown diamond, tsavorite garnet, yellow diamond and titanium, 11 x 9 x 3.2 cm (4.33 x 3.54 x 1.25 in.). © TEFAF 2018 WALLACE CHAN (Stand 145) at TEFAF Maastricht, March 10-18, 2018
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24 novembre 2017

Wallace Chan: the Beginning of a Genius at Christie's.

  Wallace Chan made his pledge to art at an early age. He made plastic flowers as a child and trained as a sculptor in his teens. From there, he expanded his creative universe and honed his skills for the next 40 years. Within these four decades, Wallace Chan has reinvented himself many times as an artist. At the beginning of his career, he often created exquisite pieces featuring traditional Chinese icons. As time progressed, several distinct features stood out: nature, philosophy, and sculpture. His butterflies and... [Lire la suite]
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16 octobre 2017

Wallace Chan at TEFAF New York Fall 2017

Wallace Chan (Hong Kong, 1962), Wonders of Life, 2017. Diamond 2pcs 4.02ct, DIF diamond 2pcs 1.49ct, pink sapphire, emerald, crystal, tsavorite garnet and yellow diamond, 12.3 x 3 x 3 cm. Weight 49.8 g  © Wallace Chan Wallace Chan (Hong Kong, 1962), Ruby Castle. Ring with an hexagonal-shaped ruby 17.58ct, pink sapphire set in titanium © Wallace Chan Wallace Chan Jewellery is one of the most important high jewellery maisons for the world’s most discerning collectors. Mr.... [Lire la suite]
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03 octobre 2017

An exquisite pink sapphire and diamond brooch, by Wallace Chan

Lot 2087. An exquisite pink sapphire and diamond brooch, by Wallace Chan. Estimate HKD 350,000 - 680,000 (USD 44,800 - 87,040). Lot sold HKD 802,400 (USD 102,707). © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited Designed as a butterfly, the body set with cushion and circular-cut pink sapphires, to the titanium wings enhacned by brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut colored sapphires trim and accents, mounted in titanium, approximately 11.5 cm long. Signed Wallace Chan 2013.03.26... [Lire la suite]
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