Dr. Robert R. Bigler at Asia Week in New York. A Celebration of Asian Art....
A gilt bronze image of a bodhisattva. Tibeto-Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 15th Century. Height: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm).. Photo courtesy Dr. Robert R. BiglerPhurbu. China/Yunnan, Dali Kingdom, circa 12th...
View ArticleElegant still life by German master for sale at Bonhams
Isaac Soreau (active Hanau 1620-1638),A still life of grapes in a basket, mulberries in a wanli kraak porcelain bowl and flowers in a glass vase on a stone ledge, oil on panel.49.2 x 65.7cm (19 3/8 x...
View ArticleUnmonted Emerald
Unmonted Emerald. Photo Sotheby'sThe hexagonal-shaped pyramidal cabochon emerald weighing 18.88 carats. Estimation 15,000 — 20,000 USDAccompanied by AGL report no. CS 56440 stating that the emerald is...
View ArticlePair of platinum, emerald and diamond stickpins
Pair of platinum, emerald and diamond stickpins. Photo Sotheby'sSet with two fluted emeralds measuring approximately 17.5 by 13.1 by 13.1 mm and 16.0 by 14.0 by 12.2 mm, accented by marquise and...
View ArticleSotheby's presents a masterpiece by Dutch artist Rembrandt at Beijing Art Week
A woman looks at Rembrandt's "Portrait of a Man With Arms Akimbo" at Sotheby's exhibition in Beijing on November 28, 2013. A 50 million USD Rembrandt painting, alongside masterpieces of Picasso Renoir...
View ArticleGustave Moreau (1826 – 1898), Le Poète et la Sirène
Gustave Moreau (1826 – 1898), Le Poète et la Sirène. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sSigned Gustave Moreau (lower right). Oil on canvas; 38 1/4 by 24 1/2 in. 97 by 62 cm. Painted in 1893. Ⓑ Bonded Property:...
View ArticleGustave Moreau (1826 – 1898), Suzanne et les vieillards
Gustave Moreau (1826 – 1898), Suzanne et les vieillards. Photo courtesy Sotheby'sSigned Gustave Moreau (lower left). Oil on canvas; 31 7/8 by 25 1/2 in. 81.3 by 66 cm. Painted circa 1895. Ⓑ Bonded...
View ArticleAn Art Deco diamond and multi-gem "Tutti Frutti" bracelet, by Cartier
An Art Deco diamond and multi-gem "Tutti Frutti" bracelet, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013The old European-cut diamond band set with a series of oval shaped jade cabochons with carved ruby...
View ArticleA ruby, emerald and diamond duck brooch, by Cartier
A ruby, emerald and diamond duck brooch, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013Designed as a duck, with carved ruby body, 18k gold and cabochon emerald head to the shield-shaped emerald tail,...
View ArticleYan Pei-Ming (B. 1960), Farmer
Yan Pei-Ming (B. 1960), Farmer. Photo Sotheby'stitled in French, signed in Chinese and Pinyin and dated1999 on the reverse; oil on canvas; 200.5 by 200.5 cm.; 78 7/8 by 78 7/8 in. Estimation 2 000...
View ArticleZao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji) (1920-2013), Abstraction
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji) (1920-2013), Abstraction. Photo Sotheby'ssigned in Pinyin and Chinese; signed in Pinyin and dated1958 on the reverse; Galerie Charpentier exhibition label affixed to the...
View ArticleA Pair of Emerald, Diamond and Natural Pearl Ear Pendants
A Pair of Emerald, Diamond and Natural Pearl Ear Pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 18.98 and 16.75 carats, from a pearl to the...
View ArticleA pair of jade, diamond and gold ear pendants, by Buccellati
A pair of jade, diamond and gold ear pendants, by Buccellati. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each suspending a detachable pendant, set with an articulated carved jade plaque within a collet-set...
View ArticleNicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Fontenay
Nicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Fontenay. Photo Sotheby's signé, titré et daté 52 au dos; huile sur carton; 12 x 22 cm; 4 3/4 x 8 11/16 in. Signed, titled and dated 52 on the back ; oil on cardboard....
View ArticleNicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Temple Sicilien
Nicolas de Staël (1914 – 1955), Temple Sicilien. Photo Sotheby's porte le cachet de l'atelier au dos; huile sur toile; 73 x 100 cm; 28 3/4 x 39 3/8 in. Exécuté en 1953. Stamped with the studio mark on...
View ArticleA rare Belle Époque sapphire and diamond ring
A rare Belle Époque sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie'sImage Ltd 2013Set with an oval-shaped sugarloaf cabochon, weighing approximately 21.27 carats, to the single-cut diamond gallery and...
View ArticleAn antique sapphire and diamond necklace, by Biedermann
An antique sapphire and diamond necklace, by Biedermann. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013. Designed as a graduated series of ten cushion-cut sapphire plaques, each with a pendant hook for suspension,...
View ArticleZao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.12.64
Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.12.64. Photo Sotheby'ssigné; signé et daté au dos; huile sur toile; 130 x 89 cm; 51 3/16 x 35 in. Exécuté le 1er décembre 1964. Signed; signed and dated on the back; oil on...
View ArticleZao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.11.86
Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013), 1.11.86. Photo Sotheby'ssigné; signé et daté au dos; huile sur toile; 89 x 116 cm; 35 x 45 11/16 in. Exécuté le 1er novembre 1986. Signed; signed and dated on the back; oil on...
View ArticleA sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013.
A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013. Of bombé design, set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 14.54 carats, within an old European and old mine-cut diamond...
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