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A Gold, Gemset and Nephrite Letter Opener by Carl Faberge, Chief Workmaster:...
A Gold, Gemset and Nephrite Letter Opener by Carl Faberge, Chief Workmaster: Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg 1899-1903. Photo courtesy Wartskythe blade carved from a single piece of Siberian Jade, the...
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An enamelled and gem-set coloured gold mounted double nephrite bell push by...
An enamelled and gem-set coloured gold mounted double nephrite bell push by Carl Fabergé, Moscow, 1896-1908. Photo courtesy Wartskyof rectangular form, the top decorated with oyster coloured enamel...
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A jewelled coloured gold mounted nephrite handle by Carl Fabergé, St....
A jewelled coloured gold mounted nephrite handle by Carl Fabergé, St. Petersburg, inventory number: 3146. Photo courtesy Wartskythe tau shaped handle cut from a single piece of nephrite, its gold...
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National Museum of Scotland explores the myths that surround Mary, Queen of...
Detail of Blairs memorial portrait. Photo: Blairs Museum TrustEDINBURGH.- This summer National Museums Scotland presents a major exhibition on the life of Mary Stewart (1542-87), Queen of Scots. The...
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Ham House
Detail of an oval pier-glass in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Ham House, one of a pair by supplied by William Bradshaw, c.1743. It reflects a carved and gilded garland by John Bullamore dating from the...
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Javanese tea tables
A splendid Javanese lacquer table in "Dutch family taking tea", c. 1680, attributed to Roelof Koets II (c. 1650-1725). ©Sotheby’sThe Duchess’s Private Closet at Ham House, with the so-called Javanese...
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Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespeare
Portrait of Lady Anne Sackville, Lady Beauchamp (1586–1664) or Frances Prynne or Prinne, Lady Seymour of Trowbridge (d.1626), attributed to William Larkin, at Petworth House (inv. no. NT486187)....
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Two Chinese porcelain armorial dishes
One of a set of Chinese porcelain dishes decorated with the Child coat of arms (NT771442), early 18th century with later additions, at Osterley. ©National Trust CollectionsPlate from a Chinese...
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Girls of the Elizabethan age
Portrait of Elizabeth I, by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger. ©Trinity College, University of Cambridge, supplied by the Public Catalogue FoundationPortrait of Margaret Gerard, Lady Legh, attributed to...
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Bulgari Diva Collection
Carla Bruni Sarkozy, guest of honor, adorned with a new piece from Buglari’s Diva Collection. Photo courtesy of BulgariBulgari Diva Collection. Photo Antonio Barrella/Studio Orizzonte/BulgariBoucles...
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HÔTEL DE LA LUMIÈRE. La nouvelle collection de Haute Joaillerie de Boucheron
HÔTEL DE LA LUMIÈRE. Photo courtesy of BoucheronNouveau chapitre de « L’Artisan du Rêve » célébrant la lumière, la collection Hôtel de la Lumière s’inscrit dans la tradition de la Haute Joaillerie...
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MELLERIO dits MELLER fête ses 400 ans avec la Collection Médicis
MELLERIO dits MELLER. Collection Médicis créée par Edéenne.Bague "Bourgeon". Photo courtesy MellerioPour fêter ses 400 ans d'existence, la Maison Mellerio dits Meller a fait appel à la créatrice...
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Prado Museum presents "Saint Jerome writing", recently attributed to José de...
Saint Jerome writing (after its restoration), José de Ribera. Oil on canvas, 131,5 x 98 cm. XVII Century. Madrid, Museo Nacional del PradoMADRID.- Thanks to the new, expanded degree of Fundación...
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"The Other Half (Art) Histories of Couples" at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Foto: KHM WienVIENNA.- Gods, Siblings, rulers or members of the bourgeoisie --- they all commissioned portraits of pairs or couples. Throughout history ‘‘pairs’’ have proved an interesting topic for...
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"Bug Balls", miniature insect sculptures by UK-based artist Claire Moynihan
"Bug Balls", miniature insect sculptures by UK-based artist Claire Moynihan(source: http://www.visualnews.com/)
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Extraordinary Origami by Nguyễn Hùng Cường
Boy on Water Buffalo. Origami by Nguyễn Hùng Cường Gorilla. Origami by Nguyễn Hùng Cường. Great White Shark. Origami by Nguyễn Hùng Cường Eagle. Origami by Nguyễn Hùng Cường Scorpio-snake. Origami by...
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Glass Brooch, René Lalique, first quarter of the 20th century
Glass Brooch, René Lalique, first quarter of the 20th century. Photo Sotheby'sThe cast, stained and foiled red glass plaque depicting the frontal profile of the Devil, signed Lalique with maker's mark...
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Enamel and diamond bracelet, Masriera
Enamel and diamond bracelet, Masriera. Photo Sotheby'sDesigned as a series of foliate and floral open work plaques applied with plique-à-jour enamel and accented with circular-cut and rose diamonds,...
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Gold, ruby and sapphire bracelet, Louis Wièse, 1890s
Gold, ruby and sapphire bracelet, Louis Wièse, 1890s. Photo Sotheby'sIn the Gothic-revival taste, composed of a series of quatrefoils inset with cabochon rubies, sapphires and portraits, length...
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Citrine ring, Suzanne Belperron, 1930s
Citrine ring, Suzanne Belperron, 1930s. Photo Sotheby'sThe angular mount set to the centre with a step-cut citrine, size K. Estimate 3,500-5,000 GBPNOTE: Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier...
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