Christie's to offer a Pop Art masterpiece: Roy Lichtenstein's Woman with...
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), Woman with Flowered Hat. Magna on canvas, 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm). Executed in 1963. Estimate in the region of $30,000,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2013.New York...
View ArticleThe Canterbury Auction Galleries to sell rare imperial porcelain pheasant...
Rare Imperial Chinese bowl to be auctioned... after its 'twin' sold for £195k. Photo courtesy http://www.kentonline.co.ukHaving returned from his exhibition at Maastricht and the successful Sotheby’s...
View ArticleRare Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘windswept’ jar, ‘Guan’. Ming Dynasty -...
Rare Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘windswept’ jar, ‘Guan’. Ming Dynasty - second half of 15th Century. Photo courtesy Canterbury Auction Galleries(hairline crack to rim and warped). 13ins (330mm)...
View ArticleLarge Chinese blue and white porcelain “Dragon” jar, Wanli period (1573-1619)
Large Chinese blue and white porcelain “Dragon” jar, Wanli period (1573-1619). Photo courtesy Canterbury Auction Galleriessmall area of restoration to neck); 14ins (356mm) high - Estimate: £5,000 -...
View ArticleA Kesi silk panel, 17th Century
A Kesi silk panel, 17th Century. Photo courtesy Canterbury Auction Gallerieswoven with a lotus bloom, within a Ruyi-shaped quatrefoil cartouche and scrolling clouds,above a pair of cranes confronting...
View ArticleGold, turquoise, garnet and diamond necklace, 1850s
Gold, turquoise, garnet and diamond necklace, 1850s - Sotheby'sDesigned as an articulated serpent set with cabochon turquoise, the head decorated with rose diamonds and garnet eyes, length...
View ArticleA Magnificient and Rare wucai 'Fish' Jar, Mark and period of Jiajing
A Magnificient and Rare wucai'Fish' Jar, Mark and period of Jiajing - Sotheby'sof broad shouldered form, the stoutly potted body rising to a short neck with lipped rim, painted in vivid iron red and...
View ArticleGold, Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring
Gold, Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring - Sotheby'sCentered by a round demantoid garnet weighing 7.66 carats, framed by 12 round diamonds of light brown hue weighing approximately 4.20 carats and...
View ArticlePlatinum, Carved Colored Stone and Diamond Double-Clip Brooch, Marcus & Co. -...
Platinum, Carved Colored Stone and Diamond Double-Clip Brooch, Marcus & Co. - Sotheby'sOf openwork design, set with numerous round, baguette and trapeze-cut diamonds weighing approximately 27.60...
View ArticleA jade Vase and Cover, 18th-19th century
A jade Vase and Cover, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Swordersin the form of an archaic bronze hu with two pierced dragon handles, the pear body with well carved taoteih and relief scroll studs,...
View ArticleA Chinese mottled white jade Vase, 19th century
A Chinese mottled white jade Vase, 19th century. Photo courtesy Swordersarved in high relief with four chilong, lingzhi clouds, the neck with archaic dragon handles, 14cm high. Estimated Price: £4000 -...
View ArticlePair of 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Pearl and Diamond Earclips, Jar, Paris -...
Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Pearl and Diamond Earclips, Jar, Paris - Sotheby'sThe spherical earclips set with numerous single-cut diamonds, accented by numerous button-shaped pearls, with maker's...
View ArticleA Chinese jade Box and Cover, 18th-19th century
A Chinese jade Box and Cover, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Swordersin the form of a peach joined together with a circular ring, the branches and foliage in relief, the stone of celadon tone, 8cm...
View ArticleAn unusual mottled grey jade trompe l'oeil Ruyi Sceptre, 19th century
An unusual mottled grey jade trompe l'oeil Ruyi Sceptre, 19th century. Photo courtesy Swordersof flat, but typical form, carved with peach, finger citron and bats, on fixed silver-inlaid rosewood...
View ArticleSuite of 18 Karat Gold, Coral, Onyx and Diamond Jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels -...
Suite of 18 Karat Gold, Coral, Onyx and Diamond Jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels - Sotheby'sComprising a necklace composed of coral plaques carved with floral motifs, spaced by onyx rings, set with...
View ArticleA Chinese white jade Buckle, 18th century
A Chinese white jade Buckle, 18th century. Photo courtesy Swordersthe stem carved in relief with a crawling dragon, the hook also in the form of a dragon's head, 12.2cm long, and a calcified jade...
View ArticleA jade oval Plaque, early Ming
A jade oval Plaque, early Ming. Photo courtesy Sworderscarved with a rose with serrated leaves, a flower and buds, a pheasant perched amongst them, all well carved and pierced, chips to rear and...
View ArticleA jade oval openwork Plaque, Ming dynasty
A jade oval openwork Plaque, Ming dynasty. Photo courtesy Sworderscarved with a flying crane amongst lotus above waves, the stone of celadon tone, 8.3cm long. Estimated Price: £600 - 800Sworders Fine...
View ArticleLéopard entier sur rocher ayant capturé une petite antilope
Léopard entier sur rocher ayant capturé une petite antilope. Photo Beaussant-LefèvreCIC : FR 1305000016- K. Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 €Collection Béziat.Beaussant-Lefèvre. Mardi 16 avril 2013. Drouot...
View ArticleGuépard (Acinonyx jubatus)
Guépard (Acinonyx jubatus). Photo Beaussant-LefèvreBien connu comme étant le mammifère le plus rapide. CIC : 08NL092444/20. Estimation : 3 000 / 5 000 €Beaussant-Lefèvre. Mardi 16 avril 2013. Drouot...
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