From George III to JAR: 250 years of jewelery as art
Explore more than 40 pieces from a single collection, featuring a diamond brooch made around 1770 and Cartier and Suzanne Belperron jewelry once owned by Cole Porter and Diana Vreeland. The art of jewelry.
Jean Fournier — dealer who championed Sam Francis, Joan Mitchell, and other American artists living in postwar Paris
Château Mouton Rothschild 2022: Revealing the artists chosen to create the latest vintage labels
Names to know: Intimate Studies by Ghada Amel and Reza Falconde, Greenhouse Flowers by Alina Pérez, and more
Why Jean Royère’s designs matter — from this chic Cachalot low table to the iconic Polar Bear sofa
Nouririm Estate in Victoria’s wine country: “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a luxurious piece of 19th-century Australian history”
Editor’s picks
Ernest Lawson was born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1873 and trained as an artist in New York before moving to France where he was influenced by Impressionism. Winter — A snowy view of New York with Madison Square Garden in the distance This work was painted upon his return to Manhattan, where he settled in his mid-twenties and remained for the next twenty years.
Prices on request
private sale
This Qing Dynasty Cloisonné magpie 18th or 19th century. This pair would make an auspicious gift, as magpies are a symbol of joy in Chinese culture. The bird’s feathers are meticulously detailed, and the perch’s floral and foliage decorations are delicately rendered in shades of turquoise, blue, olive green, and terracotta red.
Estimation: 6,000-8,000 euros
December 11th, Paris
Now’s a good time to remember the 1958 cult classic, as a new Tim Burton version of the film is reportedly in the works. 50 foot woman attack. this original poster, Reynold Brown’s film follows Alison Hayes’ hulking protagonist as she straddles freeway overpasses (and picks up passing cars) seeking revenge on her cheating husband.
Estimated: £12,000-18,000
Online until December 12th
The Vienna Secession brought fundamental changes to European art in the early 20th century. Leopold Forstner was a key figure in this, establishing a mosaic workshop in Vienna in 1906. As well as creating his own work, he also created pieces like this amazing piece. mosaic From around 1910 — Forsner collaborated with other major figures such as Gustav Klimt and Otto Wagner
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
December 11th, New York
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chanel handbag — Why is there more to this iconic accessory created by the rebellious Coco Chanel and shaped by Karl Lagerfeld than meets the eye?
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chinese ceramics: Everything you need to know about shapes, palettes, glazes, government marks and more, from functional products to treasures fit for an emperor.
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cartier: A guide to the jewelery that has epitomized glamor for more than a century, from the Art Deco era to the Tutti Frutti and Panthère collections.
In frame: Ingrid Donat
The Paris-based sculptor and furniture designer currently has a solo exhibition in New York. Some of her great works are design December 11th sale
What piece of art has changed the way you see things?
ID: African and Oceanian art has had a huge influence on my design and the way I perceive form. Creators like Andre Groot and Armand Albert Ratau taught me to see design as an immersive experience. There, every detail contributes to a consistent aesthetic.
Which artists and designers do you follow?
ID: Right now I’m particularly drawn to the work of Nacho Carbonell. I really love his exhibition in London. run away before. He also purchased pieces from Frederic Molenschott’s Studio Molen for his home and continues to follow Roger Herrmann’s unique creativity.
What is the most memorable show you saw this year?
ID: Brancusi, initiator of art At the Pompidou Center in Paris. The way Brancusi’s works were displayed, especially the recreation of his studio, left a strong impression on me. It was very moving.
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