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Mallams: Silver, Gold, Jewellery, Watches, Furniture & Clocks

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 02:20 Written by a2e Tuesday, 25 May 2010 02:20

Silver, Gold, Jewellery, Watches, Furniture And; Clocks
Jun 3, 2010, 11:00 AM GMT
Mallams: Oxford, UK
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Lavery Painting for Sotheby’s Irish Sale

Last Updated on Friday, 16 April 2010 11:00 Written by a2e Friday, 16 April 2010 11:00

An important portrait by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941) and undoubtedly the most important early masterpiece by Louis le Brocquy (b. 1916) will headline Sotheby’s annual Irish Sale in London on Thursday, 6 May 2010. Over 65 works from the sale are to be part of an extensive touring exhibition which starts at Lismore Castle Arts, Co. Waterford, on 17-18 April, and then continues in Dublin between 20-21 April and Belfast from 23-24 April.

he Gold Turban by Sir John Lavery (lot 30) is considered one of the finest portraits by the artist of his wife Hazel (1880-1935). Painted in 1929, it is the most significant late portrait of one of Lavery’s most glamorous subjects and his favourite model. Estimated at £400,000-600,000 (€441,000-665,000), the picture showcases the artist’s skilful handling of paint in the sitter’s headwear – rendered in shimmering tones – luminescent skin and slash of red lipstick. These elements are accentuated by the contrasting dark background and costume. Married in July 1909, the couple was renowned in London society, playing host to the Churchills, the Coopers, the Asquiths and many other glitterati of the period. Hazel Lavery was photographed by the renowned society photographer Cecil Beaton, the face of an early Pond’s Cold Cream advertising campaign and achieved present and posthumous fame as Kathleen ni Houlihan on Irish banknotes. Throughout her twenty-five year marriage, she posed for full-lengths, half-lengths, ovals and head studies, culminating in The Gold Turban. Following Lavery’s election to the Royal Academy in 1911, one of his early exhibits was a portrait of Hazel entitled The Silver Turban, which was succeeded by a calvacade of portraits noted for their colour harmonies, including Hazel in Black and Gold and Hazel in Rose and Gold. In the present work the ‘belle allure’ of the earlier portraits reaches an intensity not seen elsewhere in Lavery’s oeuvre. Swathed in fur, Lady Lavery glances to her side, her Uhlan-style headwear shadowing her eyes. With this work, Lavery demonstrated his ongoing formal and ‘artistic’ concerns, yet he also imparted to his wife a seductive, animated quality, something many of her portraits had not yet revealed. The Gold Turban will also grace the front cover of Kenneth McConkey’s monograph, Lavery, A Painter and his World, published by Atelier Books in April 2010.

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Fine Jewelry, Gems and Watches Auction

Last Updated on Saturday, 27 March 2010 10:20 Written by a2e Saturday, 27 March 2010 10:20

Fine Jewelry, Gems and Watches Auction, to be held March 31st at 1pm. This diverse sale features over 125 stunning jewelry lots ranging from rings, bracelets and necklaces to brooches, pendants and earrings. Of particular note is a David Webb ladies 18 kt yellow and white gold, diamond melee ring, a piece that is remarkable for its bold shape and arrangement. A preeminent American jewelry designer, David Webb is known for his enigmatic, colorful and dramatic jewelry pieces- particularly those featuring animals, as evidenced in Lot 53, A David Webb white enameled and ruby frog ring. This ring perfectly captures Webb’s sense of whimsy, while illustrating his skillful craftsmanship.

Also featured is a beautiful single strand Tahitian grey pearl necklace, particularly arresting for the pink overtone found in the pearls. The necklace pairs nicely with a number of grey pearl earring sets, including Lot 96, a pair of ladies 18 kt white gold, black pearl and diamond drop earrings, or Lot 94, a pair of 18 kt yellow gold and Tahitian pearl stud earrings.

Further offerings include an incredibly unique Carved Russian Agate Cameo. The piece features an 18 kt yellow gold, European cut diamond and Akoya pearl frame with black and white enamel. The size of the piece, coupled with its intricately detailed carving make it a truly remarkable piece to behold.

Rounding out this diverse selection is an elegant Piaget, Van Cleef and Arpels ladies wristwatch with 18 kt yellow gold bezel and braided band and featuring a beautiful coral dial.

This sale marks Gray’s first online only auction, and features live internet bidding available on 3 different platforms including; www.graysauctioneers.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, and www.icollector.com. As always, bidding is also offered via phone and absentee. A fully illustrated catalog is available at www.graysauctioneers.com. Gray’s showroom will be open for preview Wednesday the 24th through Friday the 26th from 10-5pm, as well as the following week Monday the 29th 10-5pm through the sale date on Wednesday the 31st.

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Antiquorum Watch and Clock Auction Results

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 05:45 Written by a2e Thursday, 25 March 2010 05:45

The auction of 467 timepieces including ‘The Arman Collection’ from world renowned artist Arman attracted a record number of 584 registered internet bidders, the most ever in Antiquorum history. Enthusiastic room bidding, in addition to telephone and internet bidding came from countries such as Spain, Russia, China, Canada, Italy as well as the United States. Remarkable prices were achieved resulting in an impressive 90% of the lots being sold – representing one of the highest sell thru rates in Antiquorum’s history.

The “Top Lots” for Antiquorum’s March 10th & 11th auction are as follows:

LOT 220
Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3970 EP. Made in 2004, sold July 14th, 2005. Very fine and important, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
SOLD 141,600 USD

LOT 218
Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 White Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5970 G. Sold on January 1st, 2007. Very fine, astronomic, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, tachometer, sapphire crystal back and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
SOLD 138,000 USD

LOT 308
Breguet Platinum Minute Repeater – Perpetual Calendar Breguet, Ref. 5447. Made circa 2006. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, minute-repeating, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, retrograde months, phases and age of the moon and a platinum deployant clasp.
SOLD 126,000 USD

LOT 282
Panerai Pam 203 Luminor 1950 8 Day Return of a Legend Officine Panerai, “Luminor 1950 8 Day,” Ref. OP 6624. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces in 2005. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel, military-type diver’s wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle.
SOLD 108,000 USD

LOT 219
Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 Pink Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3970 E. Made in the early 1990’s. Very fine and important, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
SOLD 90,000 USD

LOT 467
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3970 PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3970EG. Sold by de Galanta Jewelers, Trento, Italy, circa 2002. Very fine and important, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
SOLD 87,600 USD

LOT 465
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1415 WORLD-TIME Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 1415 HU. Made in 1949, sold on May 12, 1949. Production of this reference started in 1939. Fine and very rare, World Time, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
SOLD 84,000 USD

LOT 466
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3971 PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3971 E. Made in 1989. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
SOLD 84,000 USD

LOT 216
A. Lange & Söhne Platinum Double Split Flyback A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., “Double Split Flyback,” Ref. 404.035. Made in 2007, sold October 18th, 2008. Production of this reference started in 2005. Very fine, rare and important, platinum wristwatch with square button split-seconds and split-minutes fly-back chronograph, register, tachometer, power-reserve indication and an A. Lange & Söhne platinum deployant clasp.
SOLD 84,000 USD

LOT 375
Patek Philippe Ref. 5059 Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5059 P. Made in 2005, sold March 23rd, 2006. Very fine and rare, Officer-style, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, retrograde date, and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
SOLD 69,600 USD