Classical sculptures dressed as hipsters. Photos by photographer Léo Caillard and photo retoucher Alexis Persani.
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Classical sculptures dressed as hipsters
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An emerald, diamond and gold brooch, by David Webb
An emerald, diamond and gold brooch, by David Webb. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Centering upon a detachable sugarloaf cabochon emerald, within a sculpted 18k gold and circular-cut diamond surround set with pear-shaped emeralds, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, circa 1965, in a David Webb black suede case, detachable emerald may be worn at the center of lot 355. Signed David Webb. Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000
THE ESTATE OF THE HONORABLE NOREEN STONOR DREXEL, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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An Imperial yellow silk 'Dragon' throne seat cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century
An Imperial yellow silk 'Dragon' throne seat cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
embroidered in satin stitch and couched gold-wrapped threads, with five five-clawed dragons amidst clouds and bats, the central dragon portrayed frontally with a flaming pearl, all enclosed within a couched gold border, further surrounded by a border of scrolling foliage bearing large stylized lotus blossoms interspersed with bats, framed and glazed. Height 42 1/4 in., 107.3 cm; Width 55 in., 139.7 cm. Estimation 12,000 — 18,000 USD
Further examples of throne seat covers decorated with dragons are illustrated in Robert J. Jacobson, Imperial Silks: Ch'ing Dynasty Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, vol. II, Minneapolis, 2000, nos. 401 - 405.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com
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A Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier
A Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Suspending a staggered fringe of cushion and rectangular-cut sapphires and yellow sapphires with circular-cut diamond accents, to the circular and marquise-cut diamond neckchain, mounted in gold and platinum, 1957, 15 ins., in a Cartier red leather case. Signed Cartier. Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
With report CS 56331 dated 12 August 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the blue and yellow sapphires would be classified as Ceylon (Sri Lanka). No gemological evidence of heat
With Certificate of Authenticity from Cartier
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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An embroidered blue gauze Dragon robe, Qing dynasty, 19th century
An embroidered blue gauze Dragon robe, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
worked in counted stitch and couched gold threads with nine writhing dragons surrounded by clouds, bats andshou medallions, all above a lishui border and terrestrial diagram at the hem, the design repeated on the black collar band and horse-hoof cuffs, edged in shou-patterned brocade. Length 55 1/4 in., 140.3 cm; Width 87 in., 221 cm. Estimation 8,000 — 12,000 USD
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com
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A sapphire and diamond ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels
A sapphire and diamond ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Set with a rectangular-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 13.18 carats, flanked on either side by a trillion-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, 1955. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., no. 23550. Estimate: $350,000 – $500,000
With report CS 56806 dated 30 August 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the sapphire would be classified as Burma (Myanmar). No gemological evidence of heat
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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A lady's brown silk informal robe, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
A lady's brown silk informal robe, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
the silk ground woven with auspicious objects amidst clouds, embroidered in satin stitch with eight flower basket roundels interspersed with sprigs of wisteria, prunus, orchids and bamboo, the neck opening surrounded by a ruyi-cloud collar, embroidered with figures in a procession within a garden setting, the side opening and hem similarly embroidered, the sleeve bands worked in knotted stitch with a design of fruit and flowers in vessels, all edged with ribbon and blue piping. Length 46 3/4 in., 118.7 cm; Width 52 1/2 in., 133.3 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com
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A citrine, diamond and gold ring, by Sterlé
A citrine, diamond and gold ring, by Sterlé. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Set with a rectangular-cut citrine, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the baguette-cut citrine gallery and woven gold hoop, mounted in gold and platinum, circa 1955. Signed Sterlé, Paris, no. 7873. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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A Manchu lady's informal kesi vest, Qing dynasty, 19th century
A Manchu lady's informal kesi vest, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo: Sotheby's.
the full-length garment woven with a symmetrical pattern of scattered orchids and butterflies, the edges bordered with a wide band of similar but denser design edged with woven ribbon, the details of the design enhanced with pigments; together with a lady's informal summer robe, the edges with a black border embroidered with butterflies, flowers and fruit with details in couched gold-wrapped threads, the sleeves with an additional wide band embroidered with butterflies (2). Length of vest 56 1/8 in., 142.5 cm. Estimation 6,000 — 8,000 USD
For another example of a Manchu lady's informal vest see Costumes and Accessories of the Qing Court, The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2005, no. 129
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com
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An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier
An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Of geometric motif, designed as an curved openwork rose-cut diamond and black enamel plaque, set with a rectangular-cut green tourmaline, accented by a rectangular-cut rubellite tourmaline, to the articulated triple staggered cascade, the center suspending a pear-shaped green tourmaline, to the rectangular-cut lighter green tourmaline and triangular-cut aquamarine link, spaced by a black enamel hoop, with a cushion-cut aquamarine terminal, accented by rose-cut diamonds and black enamel, flanked on either side by two similarly designed tassels, one terminating with an oval-cut aquamarine, the other with a smaller cushion-cut aquamarine, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, 1927, with French assay marks. Signed Cartier, France. Estimate: $200,000 – $300,00
With certificate of authenticity no. NYC2010-9 dated 23 April 2010 from Cartier Joailliers
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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Chinese white jade ewer achieves $2.85 million at Doyle New York's Asian Works of Art Auction
Chinese White Jade Ewer, 18th Century. The phoenix form base carved in high relief and rising to a wide lipped mouth, the tail forming the handle, incised details, stone an even white tone. Height 7 1/2 inches. Estate of Luz Papasian. Sold For $2,853,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
NEW YORK, NY.- Doyle New York's Asian Works of Art auction on September 16, 2013 attracted strong competition from an international audience of bidders in the salesroom, on the telephones, and live on the Internet. The auction offered over 400 lots showcasing the arts of China, Japan and Southeast Asia from the Neolithic Period through the 20th century. Offerings included porcelain and pottery, jades, scholar’s objects, bronzes, screens, furniture and paintings.
THE ESTATE OF LUZ PAPASIAN
Highlighting the sale was property from the Estate of Luz Papasian (1915-2013), which comprised ninety lots in the sale. Chinese jade from the Estate featured an important 18th century white jade ewer carved in the form of a phoenix, height 7 1/2 inches, that achieved a staggering $2,853,000. An ink on paper painting depicting a horse by Xu Beihong (Chinese 1895-1953) fetched $605,000. The selection of Chinese huanghuali furniture from the Estate offered a 17th century trestle-leg table and an 18th century marble inlaid table that each sold for the identical amount of $455,000.
Born into a prominent Guatemalan family and the daughter of a diplomat, the former Luz Figueroa was the wife of Aram Papasian (1906-1994). Mr. Papasian was born in Istanbul, Turkey to a family of Armenian descent. He was a successful businessman in the Asian textile trade, and the couple made their home on Manhattan’s East Side. Some of the proceeds from the sale of the Estate of Luz Papasian will benefit a variety of religious charities.
Chinese White Jade Ewer, 18th Century. The phoenix form base carved in high relief and rising to a wide lipped mouth, the tail forming the handle, incised details, stone an even white tone. Height 7 1/2 inches. Estate of Luz Papasian. Sold For $2,853,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
Xu Beihong (Chinese, 1895-1953), Horse. Signed (ur), seal. Ink on paper, mounted on silk. Image 36 x 24 1/4 inches. Estate of Luz Papasian. Sold For $605,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
Chinese Huanghuali Trestle-Leg Table, 17th Century. The thick single plank top set within everted ends above a stylized scrolling and beaded apron and set on thick squared legs joined by panels carved and pierced with stylized dragons. Height 34 inches, width 47 inches, depth 13 1/2 inches. Estate of Luz Papasian. Sold for $455,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
PROPERTY FROM OTHER COLLECTIONS AND ESTATES
Chinese furniture from other collections and estates featured a large, elaborately-carved table of precious Zitan that achieved $365,000. The table was modeled after a Qianlong Period example in the collection of Beijing's National Palace Museum.
Chinese Zitan Table. Of rectangular shape set on four gently curved legs connected at the base with side stretchers centered by a lingzhi fungus, the legs and sides heavily carved with a lingzhi fungus and cloud design. Height 32 inches, width 75 inches, depth 35 inches. Sold for $365,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
Chinese porcelain featured a pair of Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain jars with the Yongzheng six-character mark and of the Period, height 4 1/4 inches, that sold for $185,000. The vases had been purchased in 1933 in China by a Danish collector in service to the Danish government, and they were later acquired by the Commander of the Royal Danish Navy.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Glazed Porcelain Jars, Yongzheng Six-Character Mark and of the Period. The six-lobed ovoid form, with short everted lipped rims, each lobe decorated with melons growing on leafy vines and tendrils, between double lines on the neck and foot rim. Height 4 1/4 inches. Sold for $185,000. Photo Doyle NewYork
Provenance: Acquired in China by J.P. Oiesen (d. circa 1933), General Inspector, Chinese Customs for Denmark stationed in China and later the Danish Minister from Denmark to Peking, then purchased from the estate by his close friend Erik Kofoed-Hansen, of Copenhagen, Denmark, Commander Royal Danish Navy and thence by decent.
With international competitive bidding, the sale totaled a stunning $8,106,063, far surpassing the pre-sale estimate of $1,373,750 - $2,083,050, with 76% sold by lot and 96% by value.
All prices include the Buyer’s Premium.
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Rare et curieux diplôme en bois sculpté, en forme de parchemin, Vietnam, époque coloniale
Rare et curieux diplôme en bois sculpté, en forme de parchemin, Vietnam, époque coloniale. Photo L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE
entièrement laqué rouge et doré, représentant des dragons dans des nuées, des personnages, des poissons etc. Marquéà gauche "Souvenir des Mandarins de Phu et Huyen, à Monsieur Bougier Administrateur résident de France à Faifo, 1922". De l'autre côté se trouvent des idéogrammes. Bon état, 50 x 74 cm. Estimation: 800 € - 1 200 €
L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE. Dimanche 29 septembre à 14h30 à SANILHAC SAGRIES. Château de Sanilhac, Place du Château,30700 Sanilhac sagries. Contact : Tél. : 04 96 11 01 10 - Fax : 04 96 11 01 11 - contact@etudedeprovence.com
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A coral and gold sea urchin brooch, by Tiffany & Co.
A coral and gold sea urchin brooch, by Tiffany & Co. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Designed as a sea urchin, with sculpted 18k gold and carved coral spines, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1965. Signed Tiffany & Co., Italy. Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000
THE ESTATE OF THE HONORABLE NOREEN STONOR DREXEL, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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Beau brûle-parfum en bronze doré, Vietnam
Beau brûle-parfum en bronze doré, Vietnam. Photo L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE
à beau décor finement ciselé figurant des bambous. H : 49 cm. Estimation 400 € - 600 €
L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE. Dimanche 29 septembre à 14h30 à SANILHAC SAGRIES. Château de Sanilhac, Place du Château,30700 Sanilhac sagries. Contact : Tél. : 04 96 11 01 10 - Fax : 04 96 11 01 11 - contact@etudedeprovence.com
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A pair of coral and gold sea urchin ear clips, by Tiffany & Co.
A pair of coral and gold sea urchin ear clips, by Tiffany & Co. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Each designed as a cabochon coral sea urchin with sculpted 18k gold spines, mounted in 18k gold. Signed Tiffany & Co., Italy. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
THE ESTATE OF THE HONORABLE NOREEN STONOR DREXEL, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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Carpe koï, sculpture en bois de fer, Travail probablement indochinois
Carpe koï, sculpture en bois de fer, Travail probablement indochinois. Photo L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE
les yeux en verre.H : 16,5 cm, L : 48 cm. Estimation 200 € - 300 €
L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE. Dimanche 29 septembre à 14h30 à SANILHAC SAGRIES. Château de Sanilhac, Place du Château,30700 Sanilhac sagries. Contact : Tél. : 04 96 11 01 10 - Fax : 04 96 11 01 11 - contact@etudedeprovence.com
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An alexandrite and diamond ring
An alexandrite and diamond ring. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Set with a cushion-cut alexandrite, weighing approximately 18.23 carats, flanked on either side by a triangular-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
With report CS 55020 dated 24 May 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the alexandrite would be classified as Classic Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Standard Enhancement: None
Accompanied by a supplemental letter from the American Gemological Laboratories attesting to the rarity and prestige of this alexandrite.
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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Brûle parfum tripode en laiton, Vietnam, fin du XIXe siècle
Brûle parfum tripode en laiton, Vietnam, fin du XIXe siècle. Photo Expertissim
décoré en relief de trigrammes et orné de deux anses en forme de masque de chimère. Socle de même matière ajouré d'une svastika. Hauteur : 15,5 cm - Largeur : 27 cm. Estimation : 500 €-600 €
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A pair of fine emerald and diamond ear pendants
A pair of fine emerald and diamond ear pendants. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013
Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 19.83 and 18.91 carats, joined by a marquise-cut diamond, to the rectangular-cut emerald surmount, weighing approximately 1.02 and 0.99 carat, from an old European-cut diamond French wire, mounted in pink and white gold. Estimate: $220,000 – $320,000
With reports 13037148 and 13037147 dated 10 March 2013 from Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing of the pear-shaped emeralds, weighing approximately 19.83 and 18.91 carats, revealed characteristics consistent with those of emeralds originating from Colombia. Indications of minor clarity enhancement
With reports CS 53753 and CS 53754 dated 28 February 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the pear-shaped emeralds, weighing approximately 19.83 and 18.91 carats, would be classified as Colombia. Clarity Enhancement: Faint
With report CS 53921 A and B dated 13 March 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of the rectangular-cut emeralds, weighing approximately 1.02 and 0.99 carat, would be classified as Colombia. Clarity Enhancement: Insignificant to Minor
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 October 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
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Brûle-parfum tripode en bronze à patine brune, Vietnam, fin du XIXe siècle
Brûle-parfum tripode en bronze à patine brune, Vietnam, fin du XIXe siècle. Photo Expertissim
à décor incrusté d'argent de scènes de bataille dans des médaillons, les anses affectant la forme de têtes d'éléphants à la trompe levée. Il repose sur trois pieds sculptés de têtes de chiens de Phô. Le couvercle ajouré incrusté d'argent est surmonté d'un chien de Phô. Il repose sur un socle en bronze patinéà décor incrusté d'argent. Hauteur : 45 cm - Largeur : 31 cm - Profondeur : 20 cm. Légères usures. Estimation : 800 €-1 000 €
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