Dutch Colonial, Indonesia, 17th century, Casket
Dutch Colonial, Indonesia, 17th century, Casket. Photo courtesy Sotheby'stortoiseshell, on a wood core with silver mounts, the interior lined with red velvet; 16 by 22cm., 6¼ by 8 5/8 in. Estimate...
View ArticleA Flemish ebony veneered and tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, Antwerp, late...
A Flemish ebony veneered and tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, Antwerp, late 17th century, the stand 19th century. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sthe cabinet with panels with raised mouldings, the hinged pagoda...
View ArticleA pewter, brass, fruitwood and stained sycamore inlaid marquetry, ebony and...
A pewter, brass, fruitwood and stained sycamore inlaid marquetry, ebony and ebonised cabinet on stand attributed to Pierre Gole (1620-1684), Louis XIV, circa 1680. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sthe upper...
View ArticleSouth German or Italian, 17th century, Relief of the Ascension of Mary Magdalen
South German or Italian, 17th century, Relief of the Ascension of Mary Magdalen. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sgilt bronze; 76cm., 29¾in. Estimate 20,000-30,000 GBPPROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 6 April 1995,...
View ArticleA Chinese carved bamboo figure of seated Shoulao, 18th Century
A Chinese carved bamboo figure of seated Shoulao, 18th Century, Estimate £4000-6000. Christie's South Kensington, London. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013Asian Art in London 2013. 31 October - 9...
View ArticleA rare and fine pair of Chinese cloisonné caparisoned elephants, Jiaqing,...
A rare and fine pair of Chinese cloisonné caparisoned elephants, Jiaqing 1796-1820. Woolley & Wallis. Photo courtesy Woolley & WallisAsian Art in London 2013. 31 October - 9 November. Woolley...
View ArticleA silver-gilt cup and cover, maker's mark AE conjoined, probably Copenhagen,...
A silver-gilt cup and cover, maker's mark AE conjoined, probably Copenhagen, circa 1574. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sengraved, embossed, chased, cast and fitted with strapwork, monsters, putti, maidens and...
View ArticleA German parcel-gilt silver tankard, Hans Polmann, Danzig, circa 1660
A German parcel-gilt silver tankard, Hans Polmann, Danzig, circa 1660. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sembossed and chased with cherubs symbolizing Autumn, carrying nature's bounty andincluding signs of Libra,...
View ArticleA Continental parcel-gilt silver tankard, marked with initials or...
A Continental parcel-gilt silver tankard, marked with initials or Fleur-De-Lis and incuse E, probably Swedish, circa 1671. Photo courtesy Sotheby'spomegranate thumbpiece and supports, base of handle...
View ArticleA Charles II silver tankard, Arthur Manwaring, London, 1677
A Charles II silver tankard, Arthur Manwaring, London, 1677. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sthe body engraved with a coat-of-arms, hinged cover, scroll handle; 20cm, 7 7/8 in high; 1288gr, 41oz 8dwt. Estimate...
View ArticleVessel with portraits of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) and Alessandro De'...
Vessel with portraits of Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) and Alessandro De' Medici, Duke of Florence (1511-1537). Photo courtesy Sotheby'srock crystal, with possibly French, late 16th/ early 17th century...
View ArticleA magnificent late Renaissance antique marble inlaid table top, Roman, last...
A magnificent late Renaissance antique marble inlaid table top, Roman, last quarter 16th century. Photo courtesy Sotheby'san inlaid antique marble table top (commesso) of rectangular form, centred by a...
View ArticleAn Italian pietra dura and hardstone inlaid table top, Florence, from the...
An Italian pietra dura and hardstone inlaid table top, Florence, from the Grand Ducal workshops, circa 1620-1630. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sof rectangular form centred by a panel inlaid with a bird on a...
View ArticleAn Italian scagliola table top attributed to Pietro Antonio Paolini, Tuscan,...
An Italian scagliola table top attributed to Pietro Antonio Paolini, Tuscan, circa 1735. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sof rectangular form centred by a cartouche depicting a vignette of an Italian town...
View ArticleA filigree silver–and silver-gilt-mounted pewter inlaid tortoiseshell...
A filigree silver–and silver-gilt-mounted pewter inlaid tortoiseshell première-and contre-partie Boulle marquetry and ebony veneered dressing table mirror, probably Southern German, second quarter 18th...
View ArticleA Italian gilt-bronze and Sicilian Jasper Mounted Frame, Roman or Neapolitan,...
A Italian gilt-bronze and Sicilian Jasper Mounted Frame, Roman or Neapolitan, first half 18th century. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sthe arched cresting with a sunburst motif above a later oval mirror plate...
View ArticleAn Italian carved giltwood and reverse painting on glass mirror, Venetian,...
An Italian carved giltwood and reverse painting on glass mirror, Venetian, second quarter 18th century. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sthe arched cresting surmounted by a female mask amongst acanthus...
View ArticleA pair of Russian glass and hardstone panels attributed to the Ust-Ruditsa...
A pair of Russian glass and hardstone panels attributed to the Ust-Ruditsa Lomonosov glass workshops, Russia, circa 1765-1770. Photo courtesy Sotheby'seach of rectangular form, one with a ribbon-tied...
View ArticleGagosian Paris exhibition explores styles and movements appropriated by Roy...
Roy Lichtenstein, The White Tree, 1980. Oil and Magna on canvas, 105 x 210 inches (266.7 x 533.4 cm) © Estate of Roy LichtensteinPARIS - Les premières appropriations de l'esthétique de la culture...
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