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A rare ormolu-mounted Chinese export blue and white 'crucifixion' jar, circa 1690-1700, the porcelain

A rare ormolu-mounted Chinese export blue and white 'crucifixion' jar, circa 1690-1700, the porcelain. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Christ on the cross shown on each side, flanked by large, stylized tulips below a band of stiff petals, cut-down and...

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Tags: blue and white, Chinese Export, 'crucifixion' jar, 1690-1700

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28 décembre 2012

A pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain two-handled vases, Kangxi period

A pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain two-handled vases, Kangxi period. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 After Venetian glass, with pairs of unusual tabbed handles; 9¾ in. (24.5 cm.) high, the slightly higher (2). Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Provenance:...

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Tags: blue and white, Kangxi period, Chinese Export, porcelain two-handled vase

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28 décembre 2012

Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei publishes his "Little Black Book," WEIWEI-ISMS

Now, China and the world have another “little book” of thoughts and sayings. NEW YORK, NY.- Statements on freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future;...

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Tags: Ai Weiwei

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27 décembre 2012

A pair of Chinese export blue and white phoenix-head ewers, Kangxi period

A pair of Chinese export blue and white phoenix-head ewers, Kangxi period. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Of lobed baluster form with floral decoration in bright cobalt blue; 9 1/8 in. (23 cm.) high (2). Estimate $6,000 - $9,000 Provenance: With Ralph...

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Tags: blue and white, Kangxi period, Chinese Export, phoenix-head ewer

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27 décembre 2012

Two Chinese Imari porcelain octagonal jardineres, Kangxi period

Two Chinese Imari porcelain octagonal jardineres, Kangxi period. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Each with eight short bracket feet, the rim decorated with flower-heads and ruyi heads on an iron-red trellis ground; 15 7/8 in. (40.5 cm.) wide, the wider...

Posté par Alain Truong à 23:30 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: Kangxi period, Chinese Imari, octagonal jardinere

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27 décembre 2012

Pair of ruby and diamond earrings, Early 20th Century, Russian - Sotheby's

Pair of ruby and diamond earrings, Early 20th Century, Russian - Photo Sotheby's Each of cluster design set with an oval ruby within a border of circular-cut diamonds, Russian assay and maker's marks, post fittings. Estimation: 8,000 - 12,000 GBP - Lot....

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Tags: early 20th century, Burmese ruby, oval ruby, Russian

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27 décembre 2012

Emerald and diamond necklace-brooch, Circa 1905

Emerald and diamond necklace-brooch, Circa 1905 - Photo Sotheby's The central jewel of folded lace ribbon design, set with calibré-cut emeralds, millegrain set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, suspended from knife edge linking, highlighted at intervals...

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Tags: 1905, calibré-cut emerald, rose diamonds

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27 décembre 2012

A large Chinese Export verte-Imari jar and cover, Kangxi period

A large Chinese Export verte-Imari jar and cover, Kangxi period. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 With a colorfully enameled Buddhist lion finial on the domed cover, painted overall with scrolling chrysanthemum vine, the cover possibly associated; 24 in....

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Tags: jar and cover, Kangxi period, Chinese Export, verte-Imari

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27 décembre 2012

A pair of Chinese Export blue and white baluster vases and covers, late Kangxi Period

A pair of Chinese Export blue and white baluster vases and covers, late Kangxi Period. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Each painted in bright cobalt blue with an overall pattern of phoenix on a field of large peony blooms on scrolling vines; 13½ in. (34...

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Tags: blue and white, Kangxi period, Chinese Export, Baluster Vases and Covers

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27 décembre 2012

Diamond necklace, First half of 19th Century Composite - Sotheby's

Diamond necklace, First half of 19th Century Composite - Photo Sotheby's The front of foliate design, set with cushion-shaped, single-cut and rose diamonds, the back composed of cannetille work floral links, the plaque clasp set with rose diamonds, length...

Posté par Alain Truong à 22:32 - Commentaires […] - Permalien [#]

Tags: 19th century, Diamond Necklace

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