Exhibition presenting the art of Marcel Duchamp and Salvador Dalí opens in...
Duchamp and Dali playing chess during filming for A Soft Self-Portrait, 1966 (photograph, 21×31 cm). Photo by Robert Descharnes and Paul Averty. ©Descharnes & Descharnes sarl 2016. Archivo...
View ArticleA rare relief-carved white-glazed 'Dragon' bottle vase, seal mark and period...
Lot 3603. A rare relief-carved white-glazed 'Dragon' bottle vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 28.7 cm, 11 1/4 in. Estimate 900,000 — 1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,000,000 HKD. Photo:...
View ArticleA fine teadust-glazed bottle vase, incised seal mark and period of Qianlong
Lot 3665. A fine teadust-glazed bottle vase, incised seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 33.8 cm, 13 3/8 in.. Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,687,500 HKD. Photo:...
View ArticleA Guan-type 'Three rams' vase, zun, seal mark and period of Qianlong
Lot 3612. A Guan-type 'Three rams' vase, zun, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 23.4 cm, 9 1/4 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,062,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. the tapering...
View ArticleA rare clair-de-lune glazed vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong
Lot 3659. A rare clair-de-lune glazed vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 13.8 cm, 5 3/8 in. Estimate 800,000 — 1,200,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,000,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.elegantly potted...
View ArticleA copper-red glazed vase, yuhuchunping, seal mark and period of Qianlong
Lot 3654. A copper-red glazed vase, yuhuchunping, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 30 cm, 11 3/4 in. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Lot sold 600,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.well potted...
View ArticleA rare turquoise-ground white-enamelled wall vase, seal mark and period of...
Lot 3716. A rare turquoise-ground white-enamelled wall vase, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 20.6 cm, 8 1/8 in. Estimate 450,000 — 550,000 HKD. Lot sold 562,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.the...
View ArticleJean Honoré Fragonard exhibition unites fantasy figures and newly discovered...
Jean Honoré Fragonard, Young Girl Reading, c. 1769, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Mrs. Mellon Bruce in memory of her father, Andrew W. Mellon.WASHINGTON, DC.- Combining...
View ArticleA peachbloom-glazed beehive waterpot, Mark and period of Kangxi
Lot 3662. A peachbloom-glazed beehive waterpot, Mark and period of Kangxi, 12.5 cm, 4 7/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 437,500 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.of classic domed 'taibai zun' form,...
View ArticleA white-glazed 'rice-grain' bowl, seal mark and period of Qianlong
Lot 3663. A white-glazed 'rice-grain' bowl, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795), 13.3 cm, 5 1/8 in. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot sold 375,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.the deep rounded sides...
View ArticleA pair of anhua-decorated white-glazed winecups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
Lot 3656. A pair of anhua-decorated white-glazed winecups, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), 9.3 cm, 3 5/8 in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot sold 375,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.each...
View ArticleA white-glazed carved 'mallow' cup and saucer, marks and period of Yongzheng
Lot 3660. A white-glazed carved 'mallow' cup and saucer, marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot sold 375,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.delicately potted with deep...
View ArticleA copper-red 'dragon' bowl, mark and period of Kangxi
Lot 3692. A copper-red 'dragon' bowl, mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722), 14.8 cm, 5 7/8 in. Estimate 280,000 — 380,000 HKD. Lot sold 650,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.the deep rounded sides rising from...
View ArticleA copper-red 'Phoenix Medallion' bowl, seal mark and period of Daoguang
Lot 3691. A copper-red 'Phoenix Medallion' bowl, seal mark and period of Daoguang (1821-1850), 14.6 cm, 5 3/4 in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 125,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.the deep rounded...
View ArticleRijksmuseum stages first show of Johan Maelwael
La Grande Pietà ronde, Johan Maelwael, c. 1400© 2009 Musée du Louvre, Erich LessingAMSTERDAM - From 6 October 2017 until 7 January 2018 the Rijksmuseum honors the first Northern Netherlandish painter:...
View ArticleDiamond Ring, Graff
Lot 9196. 9.01 carats Emerald-cut Diamond Ring, Graff. Estimate 3,000,000 — 4,000,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sSet with an emerald-cut diamond weighing 9.01 carats, flanked on each side by a shield-shaped...
View ArticleDiamond Pendent Necklace
Lot 9197. 6.77, 5.30 and 3.01 carats Square Emerald-cut Diamond Pendent Necklace. Estimate 2,500,000 — 3,500,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sSuspending a line of three square emerald-cut diamonds weighing...
View ArticleFancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Lot 9208. 8.31 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring. Estimate 2,300,000 — 3,000,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sSet with a square emerald-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 8.31 carats, to...
View ArticleDiamond, Onyx, Ruby and Emerald Pendent Necklace, 'Panthère', Cartier
Lot 9210. Diamond, Onyx, Ruby and Emerald Pendent Necklace, 'Panthère', Cartier. Estimate 1,600,000 — 2,200,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sDesigned as a pavé-set circular-cut diamond panther with onyx spots...
View ArticleJadeite and Diamond Pendent Necklace
Lot 9200. Jadeite and Diamond Pendent Necklace. Estimate 1,800,000 — 2,200,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby'sSet with a highly translucent jadeite hoop of bright emerald green colour, suffused with intense...
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