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Lamp, Iznik, Turkey, ca. 1557
Lamp, Iznik, Turkey, ca. 1557. Fritware, polychrome underglaze painted, glazed. Height: 48 cm, Diameter: 31 cm. Museum number: 131-1885 © V&A Images.Large pear-shaped ceramic mosque lamp, with a...
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Frick presents first U.S. exhibition on Renaissance artist Piero della...
Piero della Francesca (1411/13–1492), Saint Apollonia, 1454–1469. Oil and tempera on poplar panel, 15.3 x 11 inches. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.NEW YORK, NY.- Piero della Francesca was...
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Chalice, Moskow, 1679.
Chalice, Moskow, 1679. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Snuffbox with musical mechanism, Switzerland, early 19th C.
Snuffbox with musical mechanism, Switzerland, early 19th C. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Cross- Religuarium and casket , Russia, 1680 (cross), 19 c (casket)
Cross- Religuarium and casket , Russia, 1680 (cross), 19 c (casket). The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Gold – box, St. Petersburg, P.F. Theremen, c. 1800.
Gold – box, St. Petersburg, P.F. Theremen, c. 1800. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Casket with inscription on a gift, London, J. Benson, 1874.
Casket with inscription on a gift, London, J. Benson, 1874. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Jug, Philip Küsel, Augsburg.
Jug, Philip Küsel, Augsburg. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Watch and chatelaine, London, 1730-s.
Watch and châtelaine, London, 1730-s. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Pendant Cupid, Netherlands, 1580-s.
Pendant Cupid, Netherlands, 1580-s. The State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Jan Van Kessel l'ancien, Guirlandes, festons et masques en coquillages, 1656
Jan Van Kessel l'ancien, Guirlandes, festons et masques en coquillages, 1656
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Chinese paintings, calligraphy and fine snuff bottles abound at Bonhams Asian...
A white jade snuff bottle with carved decoration, 1780-1840. 2 3/8in (6cm) high. Est. USD1,500-2,000. Image: Courtesy of Bonhams.SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Bonhams announced the Year of the Snake’s first...
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Fragmentary bronze portrait of the emperor Caracalla, ca. 212–217 A.D....
Fragmentary bronze portrait of the emperor Caracalla, ca. 212–217 A.D. Mid-Imperial, Severan. Roman Bronze © 2000–2012 The Metropolitan Museum of ArtH. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Gift of Norbert Schimmel...
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A very fine and rare celadon vase with carved decoration, China, Kangxi...
A very fine and rare celadon vase with carved decoration, China, Kangxi six-character mark and period (1661-1722). Photo Auktionshaus StahlPorcelain with light green glaze. Bellied body with tall neck....
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A fine 'Teadust' water-jar, Six character Qianlong mark, China, 18th cent....
A fine 'Teadust' water-jar, Six-character Qianlong-mark, China, 18th cent. (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). Photo Auktionshaus StahlCeramic with finely dusted, olive-green glaze. Square-cut shape with domed...
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A 'Teadust' censer with plastical handles, Six character Qianlong mark....
A 'Teadust' censer with plastical handles, Six character Qianlong mark. China, Qing-dynasty (1644-1911). Photo Auktionshaus StahlCeramic with finely spotted, olive-green glaze. Bellied shape with 2...
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A Dehua vase 'GU'. Six-character Xuande apocryphal mark. China, Qing dynasty...
A Dehua vase 'GU'. Six-character Xuande apocryphal mark. China, Qing-dynasty (1644-1911). Photo Auktionshaus StahlWhite porcelain (Blanc-de-Chine). Very lean shape with characteristic trumpet neck. The...
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A Qingbai seated figure 'Guanyin'. China, probably Southern Song-dynasty...
A Qingbai seated figure 'Guanyin'. China, probably Southern Song-dynasty (1127-1368). Photo Auktionshaus StahlCeramic with fine turquoise glaze. Seated figure of Bodhisattva Guanyin with crossed legs...
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Dovima in Balenciaga, 1950. Photo: Richard Avedon.
Dovima in Balenciaga, 1950. Photo: Richard Avedon.
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Dovima by Richard Avedon, October 1950, Balenciaga couture
Dovima by Richard Avedon, October 1950, Balenciaga couture
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