LONDON.- Edwin Davies OBE has donated one of the world’s finest collections of Japanese cloisonné enamels to the V&A. Thanks to his significant gift, the V&A is now able to show the most wide-ranging selection of cloisonné masterpieces existing …
The Seven Treasures: Exhibition of Cloisonné from the V&A and the Edwin Davies Gift
LONDON.- Edwin Davies OBE has donated one of the world’s finest collections of Japanese cloisonné enamels to the V&A. Thanks to his significant gift, the V&A is now able to show the most wide-ranging selection of cloisonné masterpieces existing …
Hunterian Acquires Important Glasgow Style Candlestick and Expressionist Portrait
GLASGOW.- The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has recently boosted its Mackintosh and Expressionist collections with help from the Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions. The Hunterian is home to one of the finest university collections…
Hunterian Acquires Important Glasgow Style Candlestick and Expressionist Portrait
GLASGOW.- The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has recently boosted its Mackintosh and Expressionist collections with help from the Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions. The Hunterian is home to one of the finest university collections…
Christie’s Hong Kong Chinese Works of Art Sales Achieve a Combined Total US$106,700,995
HONG KONG.- Christie’s Spring 2011 Chinese Ceramics Works of Art Sale in Hong Kong achieved a combined total of HK$829,712,250/US$106,700,995 from its four sales on 1 June, 2011. The top lot of the day was a fine and extremely rare falangcai …
Christie’s Hong Kong Chinese Works of Art Sales Achieve a Combined Total US$106,700,995
HONG KONG.- Christie’s Spring 2011 Chinese Ceramics Works of Art Sale in Hong Kong achieved a combined total of HK$829,712,250/US$106,700,995 from its four sales on 1 June, 2011. The top lot of the day was a fine and extremely rare falangcai …
Stunning Fabergé Bracelet Belonging to the Nobel Family Highlights Russian Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning diamond Fabergé bracelet is one of the highlights of the Russian Sale, taking place at Bonhams on 8th June at New Bond Street. The bracelet is estimated to sell for £70,000 – 100,000. Created by senior Fabergé workmaster Aug…
Study by Paleontologists Says Ancient Pre-Human ‘Nutcracker Man’ Really Ate Grass
WASHINGTON (AP).- Nutcracker Man didn’t eat nuts after all. After a half-century of referring to an ancient pre-human as “Nutcracker Man” because of his large teeth and powerful jaw, scientists now conclude that he actually chewed grasses instead. The …
Important European Silver, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu Offered at Sotheby’s in Paris
PARIS.- The sale of Important European Silver, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu at Sotheby’s Paris on May 17 will include exceptional items from all over Europe. The finest piece in the sale is an extremely rare French 12th century silver drinking cu…
Important European Silver, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu Offered at Sotheby’s in Paris
PARIS.- The sale of Important European Silver, Gold Boxes & Objects of Vertu at Sotheby’s Paris on May 17 will include exceptional items from all over Europe. The finest piece in the sale is an extremely rare French 12th century silver drinking cu…