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Spanish, second half 17th-century, pendant
Lot 95. Spanish, second half 17th-century, pendant in gold, set with emeralds and rubies, suspended from a later gold chain. Estimate £12,000 — 18,000. Price realised £27,500. Photo Sotheby's.pendant:...
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Northern French or Southern Netherlandish, circa 1500-1525, Memento mori...
Lot 38. Northern French or Southern Netherlandish, circa 1500-1525, Memento mori chapelet bead. Estimate £12,000 — 18,000. Price realised £31,250 . Photo Sotheby's.inscribed: ANSI SERONS NOVS WI OV...
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Netherlandish or Italian, probably 17th century, Memento mori skull
Lot 37. Netherlandish or Italian, probably 17th century, Memento mori skull. Estimate £6,000 — 8,000. Price realised £7,500. Photo Sotheby's.inscribed: hodie / mihi/ cras / tibi, terracotta, 13.5 by 14...
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The Ashmolean Museum's Greenwares Collection (part 1)
Greenwares from the Yue Kilns in Zhejiang ProvinceHigh-fired green-glazed ceramics were first made in east China more than 3,000 years ago. The earliest pieces imitated the shapes and decoration of...
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Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (1827 - 1905, French), Chinoise (Bust of a...
Lot 45. Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (1827 - 1905, French), Chinoise (Bust of a Chinese Woman), bronze, gilt, silvered and black patina, and partially enamelled, 97cm., 38 1/8 in. overall. Estimate...
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A Gilt-bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell, Stained Horn and Brass Boulle Marquetry...
Lot 12. A Gilt-bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell, Stained Horn and Brass Boulle Marquetry ebony Commode, Attributed to Nicholas Sageot, circa 1715. Estimate 150,000 — 250,000 GBP. Lot sold 173,000 GBP....
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Joseph Gad Emeralds
Joseph Gad. An Impressive 18ct Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Cut And Diamond Ring.Joseph Gad. A Unique 25ct Minor Oil Emerald Sugarloaf Ring.Joseph Gad. A Stunning Pair of 34ct Minor Oil Cabochon...
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£44.9 million Rubens leads strong results for Classic Week at Christie's
Lot 12. Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Lot and his Daughters, oil on canvas, 74 x 88½in. (190 x 225cm.), including early 18th century horizontal additions to top and bottom edges of circa 18 and...
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Back on Gertrud & Otto Natzler's works sold at LAMA, December 11, 2011 Auction
Lot 257. Gertrud & Otto Natzler, Monumental vase, 1957. Glazed ceramic. Signed “Natzler” and retains inventory “J139″. Approx. 18″ x 14″. Estimate: $100,000 – 150,000. Realized: $93,750. © LAMALot...
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Back on Gertrud & Otto Natzler's work at Rago Auction 6 june 2012
Lot 445. Gertrud & Otto Natzler, Hemishperical bowl with very rare black volcanic glaze, Los Angeles, CA, 1960s; Signed NATZLER, label H518; 4" x 6 1/2". Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500. Sale Price:...
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Netsuke. Japanese Miniature Sculptures from Private Collections at State...
A piece from "Netsuke. Japanese Miniature Sculptures from Private Collections," running from July 23 through October 16 at State Hermitage Museum. Courtesy State Hermitage MuseumAMSTERDAM - The art of...
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Lucie Rie, Tall white vase, 1960
Lucie Rie, Tall white vase, 1960, stoneware. H. 12.6 in. (32 cm). Diam. 5.91 in. (15 cm). Price: €12.500. Photo courtesy Officine SaffiProvenance: Gallerie Besson. Exhibited: Lucie Rie 90th Birthday...
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First British art star's self-portrait smashes world reord at Bonhams Old...
(London 1611-1646), Portrait of the artist, bust-length, in a black tunic and white collar, oil on canvas, 62 x 47.2cm (24 7/16 x 18 9/16in). Estimate £200,000 - 300,000 (€260,000 - 380,000). Sold for...
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Broche en or jaune sertie de corail, XIXe siècle
Lot 131. Broche en or jaune sertie de corail, XIXe siècle. Estimation : 1 200 € / 1 500 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-DebordBroche en or jaune 14 carats (585 millièmes) sertie de corail (coralium spp. CITES...
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Broche en or jaune formée de trois cabochons de corail, XIXe siècle
Lot 138. Broche en or jaune formée de trois cabochons de corail, XIXe siècle. Estimation : 1 000 € / 1 500 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-DebordBroche en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) formée de trois...
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Collier orné de trente-quatre boules de corail sculptées et gravées de motifs...
Lot 236. Collier orné de trente-quatre boules de corail sculptées et gravées de motifs chinois, XIXème siècle. Estimation : 1 200 € / 1 500 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-DebordCollier orné de trente-quatre...
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Spectacular 'Lady Jane Franklin' Egyptian mummy mask sold at Bonhams
Lot 230. A large Egyptian wood mummy mask, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, circa 1550-1295 B.C. Sold for £116,500 (€136,668). Photo: Bonhams.LONDON.- A stunning Egyptian wood mummy mask dated 1550-1295 B.C...
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Lacloche Frères, Broche plaque à transformation
Lot 167. Lacloche Frères, Broche plaque à transformation en platine, diamants de taille ancienne et turquoises cabochons. Estimation : 10 000 € / 12 000 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-Deborden platine (950...
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Paire de pendants d’oreilles en platine, diamants et perles fines
Lot 169. Paire de pendants d’oreilles en platine, diamants et perles fines. Estimation : 5 000 € / 6 000 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-DebordPaire de pendants d’oreilles en platine (950 millièmes) sertis...
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Étui à cigarettes, vers 1920
Lot 412. Étui à cigarettes en or jaune, émail noir et rouge et diamants, vers 1920. Estimation : 5 500 € / 7 000 €. Photo courtesy Pestel-DebordÉtui à cigarettes en or jaune 14 carats (585 millièmes)...
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