Zhang Daqian paintings achieve top prices in Fine Chinese Works of Art and...
Zhang Daqian, Splashed-Ink Autumn Landscape, 1965. 59 x 44.5cm. Estimate $180,000-250,000. Sold for $509,000. Photo: Bonhams.SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Two important paintings by the renowned artist Zhang...
View ArticleCarlo Dolci at Galleria Palatina di Palazzo Pitti, Florence
Carlo Dolci (Firenze, 1616-1687), Salomè con la testa del Battista, 1670 c., olio su tela. Londra, The Royal Collections - Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2015FLORENCE - Why...
View ArticleHancocks of London at Masterpiece London 2015
A magnificent diamond 'Holly Wreath' necklace set with 152ct of pear-shape, round and marquise diamonds by Harry Winston, New York. Hancocks at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C27. Retro citrine &...
View ArticleSymbolic & Chase at Masterpiece London 2015 (2)
An exquisite Tahitian pearl and diamond Cartier bracelet dating from the 1950s, which once belonged to Sita Devi, the Maharani of Baroda. Symbolic & Chase at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C7.
View ArticleFred Leighton at Masterpiece London 2015
An Important Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, by Suzanne Belperron. Fred Leighton at Masterpiece London 2015, stand B20.A paved field of mixed shape cabochon rubies is dotted with baguette diamonds totaling...
View ArticleBalenciaga Haute Couture, automne-hiver 1965-1966. Robe du soir en plumetis...
Balenciaga Haute Couture, automne-hiver 1965-1966. Robe du soir en plumetis de brivet entièrement appliqué de plumes d'autruche par Albert. Estimation 6,000 — 8,000 €. Photo: Sotheby's.Provenance:...
View ArticleBalenciaga Haute Couture, 1962. Robe de cocktail Évêque en cloque de la...
Balenciaga Haute Couture, 1962. Robe de cocktail Évêque en cloque de la maison Véron. Estimation 4,500 — 5,500 €. Photo: Sotheby's.Cristóbal Balenciaga dans son atelier, Paris, 1968© Fondation Henri...
View ArticleThe Frederiksen Collection: Bonhams announce exceptional motor car auction...
The Frederiksen Collection. Photo: Bonhams.EAST JUTLAND.- Bonhams announces the single-owner sale, the Frederiksen Collection. Based in Denmark, the collection consists of 48 rare and iconic motor...
View ArticleA large Arita somestsuke charger, circa 1700
A large Arita somestsuke charger, circa 1700. Estimate£500 - 700 (€710 - 990). Photo: Bonhams.The well depicting birds around a lotus pond within an arcaded border featuring flower designs spaced by a...
View ArticleA large Arita somestsuke charger, circa 1700
A large Arita somestsuke charger, circa 1700. Estimate £300 - 500 (€420 - 710). Photo: Bonhams.The circular dish, influenced by Chinese transitional wares, with central scene of a farmer and cows...
View ArticleA Kraak blue and white saucer dish, 17th century
A Kraak blue and white saucer dish, 17th century. Estimate £400 - 600 (€560 - 850). Photo: Bonhams.Freely painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing a confronting dragon, the broad flaring rim...
View ArticleA blue and white goblet, circa 1690
A blue and white goblet, circa 1690. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,400 - 2,100). Photo: Bonhams.A rare goblet and cover, the domed cover with knopped finial on a deep bowl raised on a baluster stem and...
View ArticleBalenciaga Haute Couture, 1950. Tailleur "Pont" en ottoman noir
Balenciaga Haute Couture, 1950. Tailleur "Pont" en ottoman noir. Estimation 4,500 — 5,500 €. Photo: Sotheby's.Balenciaga Haute Couture 1950, A black ottoman suit with curvaceous lines, ‘Pont’ model,...
View ArticleBalenciaga Haute Couture, 1948. Robe de grand soir drapée en satin duchesse...
Balenciaga Haute Couture, 1948. Robe de grand soir drapée en satin duchesse midnight blue. Estimation 4,000 — 6,000 €. Photo: Sotheby's.Provenance: Garde-robe de Mademoiselle Cécile de Rothschild.Note:...
View ArticleWartski at Masterpiece London 2015
A magnificent neo-classical gold fringe necklace by Eugene Fontenay, Paris, circa 1875. Wartski at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C1.A Pair of Antique Gold Earrings. French. Circa 1880. Wartski at...
View ArticleA Longquan celadon glazed octagonal dish, Ming Dynasty
A Longquan celadon glazed octagonal dish, Ming Dynasty. Estimate £600 - 800 (€840 - 1,100). Photo Bonhams.Its everted walls carved with flower sprays framed by combed lines and the well with a...
View ArticleA Longquan celadon circular dish, Ming Dynasty
A Longquan celadon circular dish, Ming Dynasty. Estimate £600 - 800 (€840 - 1,100). Photo Bonhams.The barbed rim above a lobed cavetto further engraved with foliage around a well with engraved diaper...
View ArticleA Longquan celadon glazed stoneware jar, Ming Dynasty
A Longquan celadon glazed stoneware jar, Ming Dynasty. Estimate £800 - 1,200 (€1,100 - 1,700). Photo Bonhams.Thickly potted with a short neck, the compressed globular body surrounded by bands of carved...
View ArticleRaqib Shaw, New Sculptures and Paintings à la Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac
Raqib Shaw, Trio III, 2014. Bronze with Renaissance Patina, 22.7 kg. 48 x 40 x 29,5 cm. Courtesy Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris/Salzburg, © Raqib ShawA première vue, les nouvelles sculptures de Raqib...
View ArticleHemmerle at Masterpiece London 2015 (2)
Hemmerle brown patinated copper ring in white gold, with rubellite and spinels (£POA). Masterpiece London 2015, stand B33Hemmerle Earrings crafted out of garnets, copper, white gold - Munich, 2014....
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