Self-portraits from Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei explored at Scottish National...
'Facing the World | Self-Portraits Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei'EDINBURGH.- The many extraordinary ways that artists have created works using their own image are being explored in a major international...
View ArticlePower, passion and the palace: Versailles at the NGA this summer
The Palace of Versailles is working with the NGA to bring a collection never displayed outside of France to Canberra. (Supplied: Jose Ignacio Soto: Shutterstock.com)SYDNEY - The NGA has revealed...
View ArticleA large blue and white 'Squirrel and Grape' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi...
Lot 424. A large blue and white 'Squirrel and Grape' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot sold 325,000HKD. Photo: Sotheby's with deep rounded sides rising...
View ArticleA pair of blue and white 'Lotus' bowls, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 438. A pair of blue and white 'Lotus' bowls, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 HKD. Lot sold 18,750 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'seach decorated with a rosace below a classic...
View ArticleA pair of blue and white 'gourd' jarlets, Marks and period of Yongzheng...
Lot 416. A pair of blue and white 'gourd' jarlets, Marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 180,000 — 250,000 HKD. Lot sold 187,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'seach potted with six lobes rising...
View ArticleA blue and white 'Gourd and Wine' tazza, Mark and period of Yongzheng...
Lot 470. A blue and white 'Gourd and Wine' tazza, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 112,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith shallow rounded sides raised on a...
View ArticleVan Cleef & Arpels. Emeraude en majesté collection. Twist Emeraude bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels. Emeraude en majesté collection. Drawing of Twist Emeraude bracelet.Van Cleef & Arpels. Emeraude en majesté collection. Twist Emeraude bracelet in white gold, diamonds, mauve...
View ArticleNelson-Atkins to unveil renovated Bloch Galleries of European Art in winter 2017
Vincent van Gogh, Restaurant Rispal at Asnières, 1887. Oil on canvas, 28 7/8 x 23 5/8 in. Gift of Henry W. and Marion H. Bloch, 2015.13.10.KANSAS CITY, MO.- In March 2017, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of...
View ArticleA yellow-glazed saucer dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 467. A yellow-glazed saucer dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Lot sold 75,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith deep rounded sides and a flaring rim, the interior...
View ArticleA red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 431. A red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 HKD. Lot sold 75,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith shallow rounded sides on a slightly tapered foot, applied...
View ArticleA red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 524. A red-glazed dish, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot sold 118,750 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith a slightly tapered foot and everted rim, applied overall...
View ArticleA celadon-glazed bowl, Seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 542. A celadon-glazed bowl, Seal mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Lot sold 93,750 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith wide everted sides resting on a straight foot, the...
View ArticleA celadon-glazed dish, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Lot 543. A celadon-glazed dish, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 100,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 137,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith rounded sides set on a low tapered foot, covered...
View ArticleA robin's egg-glazed dish, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 551. A robin's egg-glazed dish, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 75,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'swith shallow rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a lipped...
View ArticleA large carved celadon-glazed vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 586. A large carved celadon-glazed vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 75,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sthe ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck...
View ArticleAn incised yellow-enamelled bowl, Seal mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850)
Lot 599. An incised yellow-enamelled bowl, Seal mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Lot sold 25,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sincised with two scaly five-clawed dragons...
View ArticleA Blanc-de-Chine figure of Zhenwu, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 496. A Blanc-de-Chine figure of Zhenwu, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Lot sold 25,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'smodelled as Zhenwu seated in a powerful stance on jagged...
View ArticleA Dehua 'Blanc-de-Chine' beaker vase, gu, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period...
Lot 497. A Dehua 'Blanc-de-Chine' beaker vase, gu, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Unsold. Photo: Sotheby'sof archaic bronze form, supported on a splayed foot and...
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