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Pair of Zitan compound cabinets and hatchests, 

Sijiangui, 19th century,

Each cabinet is of massive rectangular form. The hatchest has square panel doors, elaborately carved in deep relief with a single dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds, above the larger cabinet set with single-panel doors finely carved with four five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst swirling clouds, below a single horizontal panel carved with dragons confronting a flaming pearl. 

The doors are centered around a removable stile, and open to reveal the shelved interior, above the shaped apron carved en suite with confronting dragons. Each cabinet is fitted withbaitong metal hardware and the feet are clad in baitong sabots.

Constructed from the precious hardwood, zitan, the present pair represent an extremely luxurious use of a rare wood that was highly valued during the Qing dynasty. Zitan is a general term which includes numerous species of wood, however, it is commonly agreed that it belongs to the genus Pterocarpus. A purplish-black, fine-grained hardwood, zitan was considered the most prized hardwood by the Chinese. 

The density of the wood makes this material especially suitable for fine and intricate carving. The wood’s scarcity was compounded by the fact that the trees themselves are slow growing and require centuries to fully mature into usable material. Although local sources of zitan exist in the southern provinces of Yunnan, Guangdong and Guangxi, much of the material was imported from Southeast Asia. 

As an imported commodity, its use was scrupulously monitored and carefully restricted at the Imperial workshops.

94 3/8 in. (239.8 cm.) high, 45 in. (114.3 cm.) wide, 21 3/8 in. (54.4 cm.) deep. 

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Jesus Rafael Soto, “Penetrabile Earrings,” 1968,

9k white & red gold with clips,

9.8 x 6.1 x 9.3 cm, 35g

Edition of 25 / Signed, numbered and stamped with makers mark for GEM Montebello

Courtesy of Louisa Guinness Gallery

“Circles 31 (Elusive)” acrylic on panel, 36 x 48" currently shown in the atrium at 100 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA. Inquiries to Artingiving.com, a foundation that dedicates 50% of all sales to childhood cancer research. #instaart #collectors #contemporaryart #exhibit #cambridgeart #painting #geometricabstract #interconnected #artingiving

Detail from “Circles 31 (Elusive)” acrylic on panel, 36 x 48" currently shown in the atrium at 100 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA. Inquiries to Artingiving.com, a foundation that dedicates 50% of all sales to childhood cancer research. #instaart #collectors #contemporaryart #exhibit #cambridgeart #artingiving #painting #geometricabstract #interconnected

“Circles 22” acrylic on panel, 36 x 48" currently shown in the atrium at 100 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA. Inquiries to Artingiving.com, a foundation that dedicates 50% of all sales to childhood cancer research. #instaart #collectors #contemporaryart #exhibit #cambridgeart #lucad #lesleyuniversity #painting #geometricabstract #interconnected

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World’s Fair Necklace!

The World’s Fair Necklace pays homage to the Tiffany necklace that was made for the World’s Fair in 1939. 

The reimagined piece which was two years in the making, features a total of 578 diamonds, including 353 round brilliant stones and 224 custom-cut baguettes.

The pièce de résistance is the “Empire Diamond” named after a fellow New York City icon, the Empire State Building. This 80-carat D color flawless diamond takes the place of the original’s aquamarine stone at the center of the necklace.

The oval-shaped rarity is the largest and most expensive diamond ever offered for sale by Tiffany.

Courtesy: Tiffany

POKÉMON X FRAGMENT DESIGN X BACCARAT $27K GLASS PIKACHU

It will have a limited edition of 25 units and is made of Baccarat crystal by the artist Hiroshi Fujiwara

Pyromorphite Crystals, Saint-Salvy Mine, Occitanie, France,

Image Credit: Lindita Odjoska

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“Astaneh-ye-ferdaws” (Gate of Paradise) &  “Halo of Light” spectacles, 

Late 19th century,

“Gate of Paradise,” are believed to have been cut from a Colombian emerald weighing over 300 carats.

“Halo of Light” spectacles, are believed to have been cleaved from a single 200-carat diamond found in Golconda, a region in the present-day Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The gemstones were highly prized in Islamic and Indic traditions, where they had strong associations with spirituality. Diamonds were associated with “celestial light” and “enlightenment” in Indic societies, as the bright stones were believed to be “vehicles for astral forces” that could channel the auspicious intentions of the universe.

Green is also a color closely linked to paradise, salvation and eternal life in Islam, the religion practiced by the Mughal rulers. Viewing the world through these emerald-tinted glasses would, therefore, have had special significance

Credit: Courtesy of Sotheby’s

Rolex Deep Sea Special!

In November, Philips will offer one of the rarest Rolexes of all time, a Deep Sea Special, as a lot in its Geneva watch auction. One of just 35 examples ever made, the timepiece is water-resistant to a depth of over 35,000 feet.

Courtesy: Phillips

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Tableau vivant chez Halard, Arles, featuring Fang masks.
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A salon in the residence of French businessman and collector of Chinese modern art John Dodelande.
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Artworks left to right by He Xiangyu, Zhang Zhenyu, Wang Guangle, and sculptures by Wang Sishun and Wang Yuyang. Artworks: © He Xiangyu. © Zhang Zhenyu, courtesy the artist and New Galerie, Paris. Wang Guangle, 150315, 2015 © Wang Guangle, courtesy Pace Gallery. Wang Guangle, 180504, 2018 © Wang Guangle, courtesy Pace Gallery. © Wang Sishun, courtesy of the artist and Long March Space. Courtesy of artist Wang Yuyang.
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It was fantastic to be setting up shop again at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair. It was just great to be at a toy fair again really. As always there’s so much to see and buy and it’s an absolute trip back in time as well as a good jolt of plastic geekiness, this time at a much larger venue! 

You can find out more about the event here

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, to give me their money, who helped out with the stall, who gave me their money, who assisted with pack up, and those who bought stuff and gave me their money! :p 

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