Imperial Presentation Men's Ring, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1915. Fabergé,...
Imperial Presentation Men's Ring, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1915. Fabergé, workmaster Vladimir Solovyov. Photo by Romanov RussiaA unique Russian Imperial Award men's ring by Faberge, given by the Empress...
View ArticleAntique Russian Monogrammed Amethyst Gold Mens Ring, Russia, c. 1908
Antique Russian Monogrammed Amethyst Gold Mens Ring, Russia, c. 1908. Photo by Romanov RussiaThis finely modeled and well crafted vintage Russian gold ring was made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. The...
View ArticleA Russian Imperial Presentation Crested Gold and Diamond Antique Men's Ring....
A Russian Imperial Presentation Crested Gold and Diamond Antique Men's Ring. Russia, 1908-1917. Photo by Romanov RussiaA 56 zolotniks rose gold ring is applied with a silver gilt Russian double headed...
View ArticlePavel Bure Russian Imperial Presentation Gold Pocket Watch, Switzerland /...
Pavel Bure Russian Imperial Presentation Gold Pocket Watch, Switzerland / Russia, circa 1916. Photo by Romanov Russia 14K rose gold, enamel; diameter: 1 15/16 in. (4,9 cm) (2.54 cm). Price on...
View Article"The Life of Japanese Paintings": Exhibition on view at the Langen Foundation...
Kanô Gyokuraku, Hotei, der lachende Gott des Glücks, Tusche auf Papier © Sammlung Viktor und Marianne LangenNEUSS.- The Langen Foundation is presenting an exhibition titled The Life of Japanese...
View ArticleBalenciaga. Robe cocktail en velours lisse de soie noire, 1962
Balenciaga. Robe cocktail en velours lisse de soie noire, 1962. CBM 2000.81. Elle a appartenu à Madame Charlton-Henry. Droite, avec découpe à la taille et descendant jusqu’aux genoux. Corsage avec...
View ArticleBalenciaga. Veste courte en velours de soie bleue, ornée d’un cordonnet et de...
Balenciaga. Veste courte en velours de soie bleue, ornée d’un cordonnet et de minuscules perles en pâte de verre, 1947. Elle a appartenu à la marquise de Llanzol, Madame Sonsoles de Icaza y de...
View ArticleBalenciaga. Robe en satin de rayonne bleu et transparence en dentelle...
Balenciaga. Robe en satin de rayonne bleu et transparence en dentelle mécanique de soie noire, avec décoration en velours lisse et broderie de chenille, Ca 1947.Elle a appartenu à Madame Blanca...
View ArticleIcy jadeite, ruby and diaamond 'Snake' bangle
Icy jadeite, ruby and diaamond 'Snake' bangle. Photo Sotheby'sThe icy jadeite bangle of highly translucent celadon tone, rounded to the outside and flattened to the inside, embraced partially by a...
View ArticleLavender jadeite 'Pepper' and diamond pendant
Lavender jadeite 'Pepper' and diamond pendant.The translucent jadeite of lavender tone and fine translucency, carved as a pepper, to a hoop set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white...
View ArticleDouble Ducks Jar. Vietnam (Annam), 15th century
cDouble Ducks Jar. Vietnam (Annam), 15th century, porcelain with underglaze blue and iron spots. The Cleveland Museum of Art
View ArticleBird-Shaped Jar. Vietnam (Annam), 15th century
Bird-Shaped Jar. Vietnam (Annam), 15th century, porcelain with underglaze blue. The Cleveland Museum of Art
View ArticleTea bowl, 16th century. Later Lê, Mac, or Restored Later Lê dynasty. Vietnam
Tea bowl, 16th century. Later Le, Mac, or Restored Later Le dynasty. Vietnam. F1902.13 © 2012 Smithsonian Institution Stoneware with cobalt under clear glaze. H: 10.4 W: 13.2 cm. Bowls of this...
View ArticleOfuke ware tea bowl in style of Vietnamese ware, 17th century, Edo period....
Ofuke ware tea bowl in style of Vietnamese ware, 17th century, Edo period. Nagoya, Japan © 2012 Smithsonian InstitutionStoneware with white slip and cobalt decoration under clear glaze. H: 8.9 W: 14.1...
View ArticleGold ring, the oval bezel with indented border encloses a garnet cameo bust...
Gold ring, the oval bezel with indented border encloses a garnet cameo bust of Charles I, (1600-1649) wearing lace collar, facing three quarters towards the front. The arcaded sides of the bezel are...
View ArticleGold, silver, and diamond brooch, set with an octagonal sapphire engraved...
Gold, silver, and diamond brooch, set with an octagonal sapphire engraved with the arms of Johann Hugo von Orsbeck (1634-1711), appointed Archbishop Prince Elector of Trier, 13 July, and Bishop of...
View ArticleOval gold locket with a sapphire cameo portrait of Queen Elizabeth I...
The oval gold locket enameled with black and white pea-pod ornament at the sides is mounted on the lid with a sapphire cameo portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) and with an onyx cameo bust of...
View ArticleStuart Coronation ring, possibly 1660 or earlier
Stuart Coronation ring, possibly 1660 or earlier, with later additions. English. Gold, silver, ruby, diamonds, 2.3 cm x 2.2 cm; bezel: 1.7 x 1.9 cm ruby: 1.3 x 1.5 cm. RCIN 441925 The Royal Collection©...
View ArticleRare Japanese painting by Furuyama Moromasa discovered in Edinburgh's Central...
Undated photo of a section of a rare Japanese painting by Furuyama Moromasa, made available by City of Edinburgh Council, Scotland Friday Jan. 4, 2013, depicting early 18th century street life which...
View ArticleSan Jose Museum of Art to showcase contemporary Chinese photography in new...
Huang Yan, Spring, from “The Four Seasons” series, 2005. Chromogenic print; 39 x 31 5/16 inches. Collection of Doug & Dale Anderson.SAN JOSE, CA.- The San Jose Museum of Art will present an...
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