A Guan-type faceted hu-form vase, 18th century
Lot 1360. A Guan-type faceted hu-form vase, 18th century. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.The two bow-string bands that encircle the neck are interrupted by the pair...
View ArticleMary Katrantzou, Dress, spring-summer 2014, Prêt–à–Porter
Mary Katrantzou (British, born Athens, 1983). Dress, spring-summer 2014, Prêt–à–Porter. Machine–sewn blue and purple digitally printed polyester satin twill, bonded to neoprene; hand–embroidered with...
View ArticleThe Graff Eternal Twins
With unwavering dedication to the transformation of a rare diamond from its rough state into a polished masterpiece, Graff has cut and polished two identical stones of beautiful proportions and quality...
View ArticleHans Memling's Triptych of Jan Crabbe reunited in exhibition at The Morgan
Hans Memling (Flemish, ca. 1440–1494), The Triptych of Jan Crabbe, ca. 1467-70. Oil on panel. Center panel: Image courtesy of Pinacoteca Civica di Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza. Left and right panels: ©...
View ArticleSotheby's New York announces Chinese Art, Asia Week, September 2016
NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s autumnal offerings of Asian Art collate in Asia Week, 9-17 September 2016. The auctions will kick off in New York on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 with Chinese Art Through the Eye...
View ArticleParmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna...
Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna of Santa Margherita, c. 1529-1530. Oil on canvas, 204 × 149 cm. Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna.
View ArticleParmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna...
Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna and Child with Saints, circa 1530. Oil on wood, 75.5 × 60cm. Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze.
View ArticleParmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna...
Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna of The Rose, circa 1528-1530. Oil on panel, 75.5 × 60cm. Gemäldegalerie, Dresden.
View ArticleParmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna...
Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503-1540), Madonna With The Long Neck, circa 1534 - 1535. Oil on wood, 216 × 132 cm. Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze.
View ArticleVan Cleef & Arpels tribute to Noah’s Ark.
Van Cleef & Arpels tribute to Noah’s Ark. (Source Instagram)
View ArticlePowerful color unites a rare dish and a Rothko painting at the Smithsonian's...
Untitled - Seagram Mural sketch; Painting; Artist: Mark Rothko; 1959; Oil and acrylic on canvas; Gift of the Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc.; National Gallery of Art; ELS2016.8.2.Dish with copper-red...
View ArticleA ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th Century
Lot 136. A ceremonial sword, Vietnam, 19th Century. Estimate €1,000-€1,500. Photo Czerny International Auction House Ltd.Straight, double-edged, silver blade; silver hilt embossed with a dragon;...
View ArticleA Vietnamese Sword, 19th century
Lot 137. A Vietnamese Sword, 19th century. Estimate €2,600 – €2,900. Photo Czerny International Auction House Ltd.Simple, double-edged blade; silver hilt, embossed with dragon and floral motifs, silver...
View ArticleAn inlaid crucifix, Vietnam, late 19th Century
Lot 229. An inlaid crucifix, Vietnam, late 19th Century. Estimate €400-€500. Photo Czerny International Auction House Ltd.Ebony cross, finely decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays (small missing...
View ArticleTwo Dragon Temple Roof Sculptures, Vietnam, 19th century
Lot 249. Two Dragon Temple Roof Sculptures, Vietnam, 19th century. Estimate €1,000 – $1,500. Photo Leland Little Auctions.clay with green, blue, white and yellow glazes, very expressive facial features...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Damo, 19th-20th century
Lot 292. A 'Dehua' figure of Damo, 19th-20th century. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sthe luohan balancing atop a slender reed above a base of swirling waves, with hands clasped beneath the...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, attributed to Huijiang Shanren
Lot 293. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, attributed to Huijiang Shanren. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sthe standing bodhisattva with finely modeled hands joined in front...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, 19th century, Qing dynasty
Lot 294. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, 19th century, Qing dynasty. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sfinely modeled in a pose of 'royal ease', adorned in loose robes and a single-strand...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Tudi Gong, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 295. A 'Dehua' figure of Tudi Gong, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sseated on a throne, wearing a tall scholar's hat and voluminous robes belted...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Budai, 19th-20th century
Lot 296. A 'Dehua' figure of Budai, 19th-20th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'smodeled wearing loose-fitting robes ribbon-tied below a well-rounded stomach, the jovial deity holding...
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