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Classical sculptures dressed as hipsters
Classical sculptures dressed as hipsters. Photos by photographer Léo Caillard and photo retoucher Alexis Persani.(source http://todayilearned.co.uk/)
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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 2013Centering upon a detachable sugarloaf cabochon emerald, within a sculpted 18k gold and circular-cut diamond surround...
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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...
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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 2013Suspending a staggered fringe of cushion and rectangular-cut sapphires and yellow sapphires with...
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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...
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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 2013Set with a rectangular-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 13.18 carats, flanked on either side by a...
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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...
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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 2013Set with a rectangular-cut citrine, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the baguette-cut citrine gallery and woven...
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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...
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An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by...
An important Art Deco aquamarine, tourmaline, diamond and enamel brooch, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013Of geometric motif, designed as an curved openwork rose-cut diamond and black...
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Chinese white jade ewer achieves $2.85 million at Doyle New York's Asian...
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...
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Rare et curieux diplôme en bois sculpté, en forme de parchemin, Vietnam,...
Rare et curieux diplôme en bois sculpté, en forme de parchemin, Vietnam, époque coloniale. Photo L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCEentièrement laqué rouge et doré, représentant des dragons dans des nuées, des...
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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 2013Designed as a sea urchin, with sculpted 18k gold and carved coral spines, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1965....
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Beau brûle-parfum en bronze doré, Vietnam
Beau brûle-parfum en bronze doré, Vietnam. Photo L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCEà beau décor finement ciselé figurant des bambous. H : 49 cm. Estimation 400 € - 600 €L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE. Dimanche 29 septembre à...
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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 2013Each designed as a cabochon coral sea urchin with sculpted 18k gold spines, mounted in 18k gold....
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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 PROVENCEles yeux en verre.H : 16,5 cm, L : 48 cm. Estimation 200 € - 300 €L'ÉTUDE DE PROVENCE. Dimanche 29...
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An alexandrite and diamond ring
An alexandrite and diamond ring. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013Set with a cushion-cut alexandrite, weighing approximately 18.23 carats, flanked on either side by a triangular-cut diamond, mounted...
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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 Expertissimdécoré en relief de trigrammes et orné de deux anses en forme de masque de chimère. Socle de même matière ajouré d'une...
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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 2013Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 19.83 and 18.91 carats, joined by a marquise-cut diamond,...
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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 Expertissimà décor incrusté d'argent de scènes de bataille dans des médaillons, les anses affectant la forme de têtes...
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