This exquisite portrait by Bouguereau portrays a young girl with a wistful smile
Bouguereau often depicted the underprivileged with hopes of inspiring charity
One of the finest painters of the human form in all of art history, his figures come to life
His work has become increasingly popular, commanding incredibly high prices at auction
Signed and dated W. Bouguereau 1868, lower left
Dated 1868
Canvas: 40.7" high x 29" wide
Frame: 50" high x 38 1/2" wide
This magnificent work by CJR Colinet depicts the ride of the Valkyrie
Crafted of chryselephantine with exceptional detail, this figure exudes great energy and passion
Signed "CJR Colinet" on base
Circa 1925
22" length x 18 1/2" high
A stunning Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet
The bracelet boasts approximately 18.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds
Approximately 8.00 carats of bright blue sapphires lend color and shimmer to this fine bracelet
The band is crafted of platinum
1" wide x 7 1/2" length
Width:
4 3/8 Inches
Height:
2 Inches
Depth:
2 3/4 Inches
Period:
20th Century
Origin:
Switzerland
This magnificent Swiss gilt silver singing bird box exhibits artistic beauty and mechanical skill of the highest order. When a key is turned, this medallion opens and a brightly feathered bird rises from beneath a gold oval opening to chirp a lovely tune while moving his beak and flapping its wings. When the birdsong is complete, the tiny creature simply slips back into the box and the lid automatically closes behind it. Delightful bird boxes, or tabatières, such as this were originally collected by royalty and wealthy noblemen in the 18th century, and are today highly sought after by collectors. A painstaking and costly process is required to create just one of these elaborately ornamented treasures, and each piece is wonderfully unique.
Marked
Circa 1900
4 3/8" wide x 2 3/4" deep x 2" high
A breathtaking tree-form brooch boasting 56 colored diamonds
The colored diamonds total approximately 10.00 carats
The diamonds display an array of pinks, yellows and blues in round, marquise, pear and oval cuts
The tree trunk is enveloped in white diamonds
18K white and yellow gold
This captivating Cartier brooch commemorates the liberation of Paris
Comprised of a carved ruby bird and a diamond and sapphire cage, this brooch is an Art Deco wonder
"Freedom of Paris" jewelry such as this is extremely rare to find on the market today
Signed "Cartier"
This stunning silver flatware service was created by Tiffany & Co.
Crafted in the famed English King pattern, this exquisite service for 12 comprises 108 pieces
Housed in its fitted case with matching stand, this service reflects the elegance of the Gilded Age
Each piece is marked "TIFFANY & CO/STERLING/PAT. 1885/M" for Edward C. Moore
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