Paul Kasmin Gallery explores Brancusi's influence on the first generation of...
Constantin Brancusi, 'Jeune Fille Sophistiquée', 1928. Polished bronze, 21 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. Edition 3 of 5 (from a edition of 5) Edition cast by Susse Fondeur, Paris, in 2013. Photo: Elisabeth...
View ArticleA Famille Rose yellow-ground floral dish, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in...
A Famille Rose yellow-ground floral dish, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($9,120 - $12,160). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The dish...
View ArticleA large Famille Rose dish, 18th century, the porcelain 15th century
A large Famille Rose dish, 18th century, the porcelain 15th century. Estimate £7,000 – £10,000 ($10,640 - $15,200). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The interior of the dish is decorated with three...
View ArticleA large Famille Rose figural charger, the enamels 18th century, the porcelain...
A large Famille Rose figural charger, the enamels 18th century, the porcelain possibly earlier. Estimate £7,000 – £10,000 ($10,640 - $15,200). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The dish is decorated in...
View ArticleA Famille Rose turquoise-ground rectangular parfumier and cover, 19th century
A Famille Rose turquoise-ground rectangular parfumier and cover, 19th century. Estimate £5,000 – £8,000 ($7,600 - $12,160). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The parfumier is decorated to each side with...
View ArticleA pair of Famille Rose lime green-ground dishes, Daoguang six-character seal...
A pair of Famille Rose lime green-ground dishes, Daoguang six-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate £5,000 –...
View ArticleChristie's Russian Works of Art Sale features collections with imperial...
An Important Jeweled and Enameled Gold Imperial Presentation Snuff Box, St. Petersburg, 1899. 3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) wide. Estimate: $120,000 – 180,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2015.NEW YORK, NY.-...
View ArticleA famille rose 'pomegranate' bottle vase, Daoguang seal mark and of the period
A famille rose'pomegranate' bottle vase, Daoguang seal mark and of the period. Estimate £25,000 - 30,000 (€34,000 - 40,000). Photo: Bonhams.The oviform body finely enamelled with flowering and fruiting...
View ArticleAn iron-red and gilt decorated powder blue rouleau vase, Kangxi period
An iron-red and gilt decorated powder blue rouleau vase, Kangxi period. Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€11,000 - 16,000). Photo: BonhamsThe cylindrical body finely enamelled in iron red and black with four...
View ArticleAn iron-red and gilt decorated powder blue 'Fish' rouleau vase, Kangxi period...
An iron-red and gilt decorated powder blue 'Fish' rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€11,000 - 16,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The vase is decorated to the...
View ArticleA fahua meiping, 15th-16th century
A fahuameiping, 15th-16th century. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€11,000 - 13,000). Photo: BonhamsBoldly decorated with elaborate lotus sprays and two cranes in raised slip lines and blocked in with white,...
View ArticleA turquoise and aubergine-glazed figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty
A turquoise and aubergine-glazed figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 (€11,000 - 13,000). Photo: BonhamsThe Bodhisattva with biscuit face and arms, modelled seated in royal ease...
View ArticleA carved wood figure of Guanyin, Mid-late Ming Dynasty
A carved wood figure of Guanyin, Mid-late Ming Dynasty. Estimate £5,000 - 8,000 (€6,700 - 11,000). Photo: BonhamsCarved seated in lalitasana with one leg folded and placed on the thigh, the Goddess of...
View ArticleA gilt-bronze seated figure of Guanyin, Late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
A gilt-bronze seated figure of Guanyin, Late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 (€6,080 - $9,120). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015The bodhisattva is cast seated in dhyanasana with the...
View ArticleA gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty
A gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty. Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€5,500 - 8,200). Photo: Bonhams. Cast seated in padmasana, her right hand in vitarka mudra, the left in her lap holding a vase,...
View ArticleA gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 16th century
A gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Estimate £25,000 — 35,000 (33,913 - 47,478 €). Photo Sotheby'sseated in dhyanasana, wearing a floral etched long flowing robe open at the...
View ArticleRare Non-Nacreous Purple Pearl, Mercenaria mercenaria, Northern Quahog clam...
Rare Non-Nacreous Purple Pearl, Mercenaria mercenaria, Northern Quahog clam species, Coastal waters of the North Atlantic. Estimate: US$ 1,200 - 1,500 (€1,100 - 1,300). Photo: Bonhams.Described by...
View ArticleAmerican Natural Pearl, Mississippi River
American Natural Pearl, Mississippi River. Estimate: US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€3,600 - 5,300). Photo: Bonhams.This is a large natural pearl from the Mississippi River. These pearls are distinguished by a...
View ArticleNon-nacreous Scallop Pearl, Pectinidae sp., Sea of Cortez, near Baja...
Non-nacreous Scallop Pearl, Pectinidae sp., Sea of Cortez, near Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Estimate: US$ 2,500 - 3,500 (€2,200 - 3,100). Photo: Bonhams.A scallop pearl is a non-nacreous...
View ArticleNon-nacreous Clam Pearl, Tridacana sp., Coastal waters near Indonesia
Non-nacreous Clam Pearl, Tridacana sp., Coastal waters near Indonesia. Estimate: US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,800 - 2,700). Photo: Bonhams.xemplary for its symmetrical egg shape, the present pearl displays a...
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