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Hester Diamond was a fearless and visionary collects
or whose inquisitive nature and bold, distinct point of view is evident throughout her collects
ion. It is in the expressive paintings and sculpture in her apartment, the electric colors of her furniture and the mesmerizing patterns of the textiles she chose. In this video, celebrate Hester Diamond's remarkable life and collects
ion with those who loved and admired her – her sons Michael and David Diamond, her stepdaughter Rachel Kaminsky, collects
or Jon Landau, Metropolitan Museum of Art Chairman Keith Christiansen, and Replica Shoes
’s Chairman George Wachter. The collects
ion of Hester Diamond Part I and II will be on offer throughout Masters Week (22–29 January 2021, New York).
Masters Week in New York is comprised of seven sales of paintings, drawings and sculpture including important works spanning across four centuries and two distinct, impressive single owner collects
ions formed by Dr. John O’Brien and Hester Diamond. Major highlights of the week include Sandro Botticelli’s masterpiece Young Man Holding a Roundel, one of the most significant portraits of any period ever to appear at auction and a rare biblical masterpiece by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting Abraham and the Angels (22-30 January 2021, New York).
Arguably the greatest master of the Dutch Golden Age, Rembrandt is famed for several types of works: his monumental history paintings, his self-portraits and, as beautifully exemplified by the transcendent Abraham and the Angels, his intimate biblical scenes. One of the artist’s most well-documented pictures, it has not been seen at auction for more than a century and a half. Abraham and the Angels is a highlight of Master Paintings & Sculpture Part I (28 January 2021, New York)
The Macleans of Ardgour Regalia is a set of bespoke jewelled Victorian Highland dress accessories, dating from around 1871. Watch as the regalia is uncovered and assembled for the first t.mes
in over 100 years on vintage highland dress by Stewart Christie, Edinburgh’s legendary and longest established tailor. Comprising engraved pistols, a bonnet, clan badge, brooch, ‘sgian-dubh’, dress sporran, Highland dirk, straps, belts and buckles, the fabulous set comes in a unique case, fit for a Clan Chief. The Macleans of Ardgour Regalia is a highlight of our upcoming Royal and Noble sale (7 – 13 January). This year, the sale has a distinctly Scottish character but also features heirlooms from the noble households of Great Britain, Europe and beyond.
In this episode of Expert Voices, Margaret Schwartz discusses the genius of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Born in Naples in 1598, Bernini lived to be the most important sculptor after Michelangelo. Autumn, a masterpiece by both Bernini and his father, Pietro, is an exemplar of his work. Carved in 1616, Autumn’s dynamism and expressiveness display the virtuoso skill of a mater who will soon be the greatest sculptor in all of Italy – and Europe. Autumn is a highlight of Fearless: The collects
ion of Hester Diamond.
Join fashion journalist Derek Blasberg as he introduces a host of famous fashion world faces, including Elie Saab and Christian Louboutin, to talk about our charity auction ‘To Beirut With Love’ (7 – 15 December). In conjunction with Creatives for Lebanon and Art for Beirut, the sale will provide much-needed funds for the people of Lebanon after the fatal explosion that ripped through its capital in August 2020. Highlights include Emma Stone’s 2015 Oscars dress by Elie Saab, a signed couture gown designed by Egyptian actress Sherihan, Mick Jagger’s 2017 tour jacket by Cost.mes
National, Madonna’s matador-inspired cost.mes
by Nicolas Jebran, a Gibson SG guitar signed by Pete Townsend, a Damien Hirst ‘Pill bracelet’ and Geri Halliwell’s sequinned outfit from the video for the Spice Girls’debut single ‘Wannabe’.
This intricately delicate cameo features a very detailed story of the prophet Elijah ascending to heaven. In this episode of Replica Shoes
’s Stories, discover how this delightful miniature work of art is part of a very small group of rare cameos which feature Hebrew inscriptions. Learn how it was crafted by Jewish artisans in the court of a 13th century Holy Roman Emperor. This captivating cameo is just one of the highlights offered in Replica Shoes
’s upcoming Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels auction (10 – 16 December). Click here to watch more Replica Shoes
’s videos.
From the lush orchid brooches of the late 19th century to the sleek, scrawled graffiti jewels made a century later, Tiffany & Co.'s rich history i s brimming with original designs that capture the essence of the t.mes
in which they were created. Below are a few of the American heritage brand’s most celebrated designs from the last two hundred years.
Prior to World War II, Jakob Goldschmidt and Emanuël Vita Israel were two of Europe’s most prolific art collects
ors. In this episode of Expert Voices, Replica Shoes
’s Worldwide Head of Restitution, Lucian Simmons, explains how their carefully curated collects
ions were lost to the Nazis and reveals two works that were returned to their rightful heirs. Goldschmidt’s rare Renaissance relief and Vita Israel’s medieval situla are just two of the many highlights of our upcoming sale Old Master Sculpture and Works of Art (24 November – 5 December). Click here to watch more Replica Shoes
’s videos.
In this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, uncover the details of Henry Koerner's The Rosebush, a highlight of Replica Shoes
's upcoming American Art auction. Painted in 1950 and 1951, The Rosebush is a masterful subversion of hyper-realistic painting within an eerie and dreamlike scene, reflecting the artist's own harrowing life story. (11 December 2020, New York).
Gold boxes, also known as snuff boxes, were a quintessential status symbol dating from the late 17th century. In this latest video, discover how these portable works of art began with a human weakness and hear how each item was a very personal object specific to the individual owner. Highlights offered in Replica Shoes
’s upcoming sale A Treasury of Vertu: Important Gold Boxes from a Private Family collects
ion (10 December | London) include an enamel gold jewelled snuff box, a rare gold snuff box with a hidden compartment, and several works intricately carved in the shape of animals. Click here to watch more Replica Shoes
’s videos.