A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 297. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 1,000 — 2,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sthe bodhisattva seated on a rockwork throne cradling a child, flanked...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of a seated Buddha, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 298. A 'Dehua' figure of a seated Buddha, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD.Photo: Sotheby'sdepicted seated in dhyanasana on a foliate-incised double-lotus base, wearing a...
View ArticleA diamond bangle bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger
Lot 254. A diamond bangle bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger. Estimate: $30,000–50,000. Price Realised USD 161,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016Set at the top with variously-sized circular-cut...
View ArticleA diamond flower necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: $40,000–60,000.
Lot 243. A diamond flower necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: $40,000–60,000. Price Realised USD 143,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016The three graduated detachable clip brooches,...
View ArticleA diamond brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels
Lot 214. A diamond brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: $20,000–30,000. Price Realised USD 93,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016Designed as a stylized flower head, the dome-shaped pistil set...
View ArticleKoller Zurich to offer museum-quality paintings and fascinating trompe-l'oeil...
Abel Grimmer, (ca. 1570 Antwerp 1620), Five Allegories of the months of February, March, April, October and December . Oil on panel. Diameter of each 25 cm. Estimate CHF 500 000 / 700 000. Photo...
View ArticlePortland Art Museum announces exhibition and repatriation of Korean Buddhist...
Korea, unknown artist, Five Buddhas, 1725, ink and mineral pigments on hemp, Songgwangsa Temple; conserved by Robert and Sandra Mattielli.PORTLAND, ORE.- The Portland Art Museum announces an...
View ArticleGemstones: Aquamarine to Zircon on display at University of Delaware's...
Spodumene, Mawi, Afghanistan, crystal (8.5 cm) and cut stone (317.96 cts). Image courtesy of Tom Spann. NEWARK, DE.- The University Museums of the University of Delaware displays gemstones from the...
View ArticlePaul Kasmin Gallery to open its inaugural exhibition of acclaimed...
Robert Polidori, Dharavi #1, Mumbai, 2008. Archival UV cured ink on linen canvas.NEW YORK, NY.- Paul Kasmin Gallery announces its inaugural exhibition of acclaimed photographer Robert Polidori, on...
View ArticleMaiko Takeda (Japanese, born 1986) . “Atmospheric Reentry”, Headpiece and...
Maiko Takeda (Japanese, born 1986) . “Atmospheric Reentry”, Headpiece and Bolero, 2013. Headpiece: Hand–cut transparent blue–ombré acetate fringe, hand–woven with machine–cut clear acrylic squares,...
View ArticleParcours des Mondes 2016 du 6 au 11 septembre
PARIS - Parcours des Mondes, le célèbre salon des arts premiers, reconnu comme le plus exigeant dans sa spécialité en termes d’offre et de sélection, a élargi son prisme l’année dernière en proposant...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' winepot, 17th-early 18th century
Lot 299. A 'Dehua' winepot, 17th-early 18th century. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'sof globular form set to one side with a small, curved spout and raised on three bracket feet, the six...
View ArticleA pair of 'Dehua' cockerels, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Lot 300. A pair of 'Dehua' cockerels, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'smodeled in mirror image, each with one leg perched on a rockwork support, together with a...
View ArticleA 'Dehua''European subject', figural group, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period...
Lot 301. A 'Dehua''European subject', figural group, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'sa grimacing lion standing foursquare, supporting two European...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 303. A 'Dehua' figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'sseated with one leg raised, wearing long robes, the voluminous...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Guandi, 17th-18th century
Lot 304. A 'Dehua' figure of Guandi, 17th-18th century. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'sthe deity seated on a tiger-skin draped throne, wearing molded armor beneath a long capacious robe...
View ArticleA 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, 17th-18th century
Lot 305. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin and child, 17th-18th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby'sthe seated bodhisattva holding a child, wearing long flowing robes open at the chest...
View ArticleA pink-ground famille-rose jardiniere, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 263. A pink-ground famille-rose jardinière, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.of quadrilobed form raised on four ruyi-form feet, the flaring...
View ArticleA rare yellow-ground 'yangcai''lotus' bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period...
Lot 265. A rare yellow-ground 'yangcai''lotus' bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'sthe deep rounded sides rising from a short slightly...
View ArticleA gilt-decorated celadon-glazed tripod incense burner, Qianlong seal mark and...
Lot 267. A gilt-decorated celadon-glazed tripod incense burner, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 USD. Photo Sotheby'srobustly potted with a compressed globular body...
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