Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - 1640 Antwerp), Portrait of a gentleman,...
Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - 1640 Antwerp), Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, wearing black. Photo Sotheby'soil on canvas, transferred to canvas; 58.4 by 45.4 cm.; 23 by 18 in. Estimation...
View ArticleIsaac Soreau (active Hanau 1620-1638) A still life of grapes in a basket,...
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. Photo courtesy Bonhams.oil on panel;...
View ArticlePieter Claesz. (Berchem 1597/8 - 1660/1 Haarlem), Vanitas still life with a...
Pieter Claesz. (Berchem 1597/8 - 1660/1 Haarlem), Vanitas still life with a book, a glass roemer, a skull, a lute, a pack of cards and piece of parchment on a table. Photo Sotheby's.signed with...
View ArticleAttributed to Jean Valette-Falgores, called Penot (Montauban...
Attributed to Jean Valette-Falgores, called Penot (Montauban 1710-1777),Vanitas still life with globe, violin, hourglass and military medal. Photo Sotheby's.oil on canvas; 37.8 by 42.5 cm.; 15 by 16...
View ArticleAttributed to Franz Godin, called Francesco Codino (Active Hanau and...
Attributed to Franz Godin, called Francesco Codino (Active Hanau and Frankfurt circa 1621 – 1629), Still life with shellfish, fruit and sweets on a table. Photo Sotheby's.oil on canvas; 42 by 53 cm.;...
View ArticleJoris Van Son (Antwerp 1623 – 1667), Still life with crabs, peaches,...
Joris Van Son (Antwerp 1623 – 1667), Still life with crabs, peaches, apricots, grapes and a partly peeled lemon, with glasses behind, on a partly-draped table. Photo Sotheby's.signed lower left on the...
View ArticleSimon Luttichuys (London 1610 - 1661 Amsterdam), Still life with mackerel,...
Simon Luttichuys (London 1610 - 1661 Amsterdam), Still life with mackerel, bread, a pewter plate and a glass of beer on a table. Photo Sotheby's.signed with monogram lower right: SL; oil on oak panel;...
View ArticleMichel Bouillon (Active Doornik 1638 – 1673), Still life with peaches,...
Michel Bouillon (Active Doornik 1638 – 1673), Still life with peaches, redcurrants, whitecurrants, hazelnuts and a glass, arranged on a stone ledge. Photo Sotheby's.indistinctly signed and dated upper...
View ArticleStudio of Jan Van Kessel the Elder (Antwerp 1626 – 1679), Four still lifes...
Studio of Jan Van Kessel the Elder (Antwerp 1626 – 1679), Four still lifes with fruits and flowers in baskets and glass vases, game and vegetables, with guinea pigs. Photo Sotheby's.Quantité: 4; a set...
View ArticleMaximilian Pfeiler (active Rome, circa 1694-circa 1721 Budapest) A still life...
Maximilian Pfeiler (active Rome, circa 1694-circa 1721 Budapest), A still life of an elaborate gilt ewer beside two glasses of wine and a carafe on a gilt dish with white roses, biscuits and a silver...
View ArticleMaximilian Pfeiler (active Rome, circa 1694-circa 1721 Budapest) A still life...
Maximilian Pfeiler (active Rome, circa 1694-circa 1721 Budapest), A still life of a glass bowl of grapes, a pomegranate, a silver dish of biscuits and fruit, with flowers on a table draped with a blue...
View ArticleA pair of art deco sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930
A pair of art deco sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930. Photo courtesy Bonhams.Each brilliant-cut diamond demi-lune-shaped surmount suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire drop, weighing...
View ArticleLingbi Scholar Rock with Carved Marble Base. China, Ming dynasty
Lingbi Scholar Rock with Carved Marble Base. China, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine ArtLingbi stone and marble. Rock: 22.75 (Height) x 14.75 (Width) x 4.75 (Depth) inches (57.8 x 37.4 x 12...
View ArticleZhang Ling. Exchanging the White Goose for the Classic Text. China, late...
Zhang Ling. Exchanging the White Goose for the Classic Text. China, late 15th-early 16th century, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine ArtInk and color on paper. 27 x 1.5 inches (68 x 26.8...
View ArticleXie Zhiguang (1899-1976). Appreciating the Plum Blossom. China, 20th century
Xie Zhiguang (1899-1976). Appreciating the Plum Blossom. China, 20th century. Photo courtesy China 2000 Fine Art.Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 53.5 x 11.75 inches (136 × 30 cm).China 2000...
View ArticleSilver gilt vase (detail). Tibet, 8th century AD.
Silver gilt vase (detail). Tibet, 8th century AD. Photo courtesy Carlo CristiSilver, gilding. Height: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm). Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212) 628 7625 - M (646)...
View ArticleTangka of Vairocana. Tibet, 13th century
Tangka of Vairocana. Tibet, 13th century. Photo courtesy Carlo CristiDistemper on cotton. 24.25 x 32.25 inches (62.5 x 82 cm).Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212) 628 7625 - M...
View ArticleConfronted birds in kufic roundels. Central Asia, 10th-12th century.
Confronted birds in kufic roundels. Central Asia, 10th-12th century. Photo courtesy Carlo CristiPolychrome silk. Length: 49.25 inches (125 cm).Carlo Cristi. 1016 Madison Avenue, New York 10075. T (212)...
View ArticleAn ebony, pink and purple sapphire and diamond "Moretto" brooch, by Codognato
An ebony, pink and purple sapphire and diamond "Moretto" brooch, by Codognato. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The carved ebony bust of a Moor wearing a turban pavé-set with circular-cut purple and pink...
View ArticleA lava, coral and diamond brooch, by Hedy Martinelli
A lava, coral and diamond brooch, by Hedy Martinelli. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Modelled as a Chinese man, his clean-shaven, laughing face carved in lava, wearing a branch coral (corallium rubrum)...
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