Cape, 1925
Cape, 1925. Kyoto Costume InstituteBlack lame jacquard patterned with a natural motif; fur trimming; no lining.Japanese lacquer was one of the media used to express Art Deco style in the 1920s. Surface...
View ArticleEvening Cape, House of Worth, Jacques Worth, Gold fish design by Jean Dunand,...
Evening Cape, House of Worth; Gold fish design by Jean Dunand, Paris, 1925. Gift of the Pasadena Playhouse (63.40) © LACMAGold and silver lamé. Center back length: 45 in. (114.3 cm)
View ArticleA fine pair of famille-rose 'Balsam pear' bowls, Jiaqing seal marks and period
A fine pair of famille-rose'Balsam pear' bowls, Jiaqing seal marks and period. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'seach delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to...
View ArticleA pair of famille rose 'Bitter melon and Butterflies' bowls,Daoguang...
A pair of famille rose 'Bitter melon and Butterflies' bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate 25,000 – $35,000 USD. Photo Christie's Image...
View ArticleCallot Sœurs, Woman's Evening Dress, France, circa 1925
Callot Sœurs (France, Paris, circa 1890-circa 1950), Woman's Evening Dress, France, circa 1925© LACMASequins and glass beads on silk and metallic brocade with metallic lace and beaded tassel trim. Gift...
View ArticleGeorges Doeuillet, Woman's Evening Dress, France, circa 1926
Georges Doeuillet (France, Paris, active 20th century; house founded 1920-1937), Woman's Evening Dress, France, circa 1926© LACMASequins and metal and crystal beads on silk chiffon; silver lame...
View ArticleA pair of wucai 'Month' cups, Daoguang seal marks and period
A pair of wucai'Month' cups, Daoguang seal marks and period. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'seach painted with a blossoming crab-apple tree, emblematic of the second lunar month, growing...
View ArticleA magnificent and very rare massive nanmu-inset huanghuali painting table,...
A magnificent and very rare massive nanmu-inset huanghuali painting table, hua'a, 17th century. Estimate $1,000,000 – $1,500,000. Photo Christie's Image Lt 2015The massive single nanmu panel is set...
View ArticleA large huamu-inset huanghuali round-corner tapered cabinet, yuanjiaogui,...
A large huamu-inset huanghuali round-corner tapered cabinet, yuanjiaogui, 17h-18th century. Estimate $200,000 – $300,000. Photo Christie's Image Lt 2015The top frame is carved with beaded edge and...
View ArticleA rare large huamu-inset huanghuali 'four corner's exposed' armchair,...
A rare large huamu-inset huanghuali'four corner's exposed' armchair, sichutouguanmaoyi, 17th century. Estimate $200,000 – $300,000. Photo Christie's Image Lt 2015The sweeping crest rail is supported by...
View ArticleA very rare huanghuali waistless demi-lune table, yueyazhuo, 16th-17th century
A very rare huanghuali waistless demi-lune table, yueyazhuo, 16th-17th century. Estimate $150,000 – $200,000. Photo Christie's Image Lt 2015The single-panel top is set within a D-form frame with beaded...
View ArticleA pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 18th century
A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 18th century. Estimate $80,000 – $120,000. Photo Christie's Image Lt 2015The sweeping crest rails terminate in out-swept hooks and are supported...
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Cicindela hybrida transversalis, Dejean, 1822Cicindela transbaicalica palpalisCicindela transbaicalica palpalisCicindela coerulea nitidaCicindela coerulea nitidaCicindela coerulea nitidaCicindela...
View ArticleNorman Hartnell, The Flowers of the Fields of France
Norman Hartnell (born 1901 - died 1979), The Flowers of the Fields of France. Evening dress, Spring/summer 1957. Duchesse satin, embroidered with pearls, beads, brilliants, and gold thread. Worn by Her...
View ArticleNorman Hartnell, Cream crinoline gown with blue embroidery
Norman Hartnell, Cream crinoline gown with blue embroidery. The Royal Collection, RCIN 200128© 2008, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIA fine example of Hartnell’s crinoline-inspired evening gowns with...
View ArticleNorman Hartnell, Lime green gown with crinoline skirt heavily embroidered...
Norman Hartnell, Lime green gown with crinoline skirt heavily embroidered with beads and sequins. The Royal Collection, RCIN 200124 © 2008, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
View ArticleNorman Hartnell, Cream silk gown with straps and full skirt with lattice and...
Norman Hartnell, Cream silk gown with straps and full skirt with lattice and foliate beaded embroidery. Worn for official portraits of The Queen taken by Baron in 1957. The Royal Collection, RCIN...
View ArticleImpressive and Rare Ruby, Diamond and Natural Pearl Bracelet
Impressive and Rare 27.91 carats Mogok, Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Natural Pearl Bracelet. Estimate 32,000,000 — 45,000,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby'sCentring on an antique cushion-shaped ruby weighing 27.91...
View ArticleA large blue and white 'Landscape' vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century
A large blue and white 'Landscape' vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 USD. LOT SOLD. 43,750 USD. Photo Sotheby'ssturdily potted of ovoid form, vividly painted in underglaze-blue...
View ArticleA blue and white 'soft-paste''cong' vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century
A blue and white 'soft-paste''cong' vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 12,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe square-sectioned archaic form with each corner of molded square panels enclosing a...
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