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A fine pre-Achaemenid gold ibex head protome, circa 7th century B.C.
A fine pre-Achaemenid gold ibex head protome circa 7th century B.C. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2003With powerful neck and heavy horns curving backwards with chased ribbing, the long ears held alert,...
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Rhodochrosite, Limonite, Marcasite, Chalcedony, Nepheline, Sodalite, Octahedrite
Rhodochrosite - PeruLimonite after Marcasite Desert Concretion - MoroccoChalcedony geode - New MexicoNepheline coated by Sodalite and colored by electric-blue Nosean flecks in the clear Sodalite -...
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Some jewelry of Suzanne Belperron
White Sapphire and Red Spinel Ring by Suzanne BelperronCarved Rock Crystal Brooch and Earrings, c.1935 by Suzanne BelperronThree Carved Gemstone Sculptural Rings with Pearls by Suzanne...
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Overdress of a womans 3 piece dress (robe à la française), circa 1750s
Overdress of a womans 3 piece dress (robe à la française), circa 1750s. English Silk extended tabby (gros de Tours) with liseré self-patterning and brocading in silver lamella and filé.
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Robe à la francaise (sack back gown), Great Britain, 1760-1770
Robe à la francaise (sack back gown), Great Britain, 1760-1770. Chinese cream silk satin trimmed with silk braid, painted with exotic flowers.
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VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver (Tu Duc Thong Bao)
VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver (Tu Duc Thong Bao). Photo courtesy Baldwin'sRev blank, 19.3mm, 2.04g (not listed in Schroeder). Good very fine and scarce. Estimate: US$250-300Baldwin's. Hong Kong Coin Auction....
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VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver 5-Tien
VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver 5-Tiên. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sObv Sun, Moon and the Five Planets above, foaming Sea and Mountains below, Chinese legend either side, Rev Chinese legend (cf Sch 404 for type)....
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VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver 1-Quan Bar
VIETNAM. Tu Duc: Silver 1-Quan Bar. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sND (1848-83). , 5.31g (Sch 340). Very fine. Estimate: US$300-350Baldwin's. Hong Kong Coin Auction. Crystal Room, Level B3. Holiday Inn Golden...
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VIETNAM. Thanh Thai (1888-1907). Gold 4-Tiên
VIETNAM. Thanh Thai (1888-1907). Gold 4-Tiên. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sa contemporary jeweller’s copy made for use as an award, Obv Chinese characters around Sun, Rev dragon, 12.9g approx (Sch 428; KM...
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VIETNAM. Canh Hung (1740-87): Copper Large Cash
VIETNAM. Canh Hung (1740-87): Copper Large Cash. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sObv ,Rev dragon and clouds, 40mm (Sch 74). Light scratches on both sides, about very fine. Estimate: US$300-350Baldwin's. Hong...
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VIETNAM. Canh Hung (1740-87): Copper Large Cash
VIETNAM. Canh Hung (1740-87): Copper Large Cash. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sObv ,Rev dragon and clouds, 40mm (Sch 74). Light scratches on both sides, about very fine. Estimate: US$300-350Baldwin's. Hong...
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VIETNAM. Canh Hung: Bronze Large Cash
VIETNAM. Canh Hung: Bronze Large Cash. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sObv ,Rev dragon and clouds, 42mm (Sch 78). Very fine. Estimate: US$400-500Baldwin's. Hong Kong Coin Auction. Crystal Room, Level B3....
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VIETNAM. Canh Hung: Bronze Large Cash
VIETNAM. Canh Hung: Bronze Large Cash. Photo courtesy Baldwin'sObv , Rev dragon and clouds, 46mm (Sch 72). Very fine. Estimate: US$400-500Baldwin's. Hong Kong Coin Auction. Crystal Room, Level B3....
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VIETNAM. Minh Mang (1820-41). Bronze 60-Van Large Cash (19).
VIETNAM. Minh Mang (1820-41). Bronze 60-Van Large Cash (19). Photo courtesy Baldwin'scommon obverse , 51mm (Sch 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 147, 152, 153, 154, 157, 158, 159,...
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VIETNAM. Minh Mang: Bronze Large Cash
VIETNAM. Minh Mang: Bronze Large Cash. Photo courtesy Baldwin'son both sides, 41mm (Sch unlisted). Very fine. Estimate: US$350-450Baldwin's. Hong Kong Coin Auction. Crystal Room, Level B3. Holiday Inn...
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Moretti Fine Art at Frieze Masters 2013
Giovanni di Marco, also known as Giovanni dal Ponte (1385-1437), God the Father sending the dove of the Annunciation, c. 1415. Tempera on cusp-shaped panel mounted in the 18th century; carved and gilt...
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Giovanni dal Ponte (Giovanni di Marco) (1385-1437 · Florentine), Madonna and...
Giovanni dal Ponte (Giovanni di Marco) (1385-1437 · Florentine), Madonna and Child Enthroned, Crowned by Two Angels with Saints Anthony Abbot and James Major. Circa 1420-1425. Photo courtesy M.S. Rau...
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Giovanni dal Ponte (ca. 1385, Florence, Italy - ca. 1438, Florence, Italy),...
Giovanni dal Ponte (ca. 1385, Florence, Italy - ca. 1438, Florence, Italy), Virgin and Child with Angels, 1425. Tempera and gold on panel, 139 x 86 cm. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, M.A., United...
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Giovanni dal Ponte, The Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist,...
Giovanni dal Ponte (Florence 1385-1437/38), The Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Andrew, Anthony Abbot, and Nicholas of Bari. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2009the Annunciation in the...
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Giovanni di Marco, called Giovanni dal Ponte (Florence 1385 - 1437/8),...
Giovanni di Marco, called Giovanni dal Ponte (Florence 1385 - 1437/8), Madonna and Child flanked by two angels. Photo Sotheby'sgold ground, tempera on panel, arched top; 28 by 15 1/2 in.; 71.1 by 39.3...
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