1. Brooch watch by Patek Philippe
Created in 1957, the exquisite brooch watch by Patek Philippe is set with 18-caret yellow gold, enamel ‘leaves’ and diamonds.
Created in 1957, the exquisite brooch watch by Patek Philippe is set with 18-caret yellow gold, enamel ‘leaves’ and diamonds.
An iconic work by one of Impressionist art’s greats, the Le Bassin aux Nymphéas (Waterlily Pond) was painted near the end of Monet’s life in 1919. A passionate gardener, Monet’s famous waterlily pond became the almost exclusive subject of his art.
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A series of vintage photographs by celebrated photographer and film director Fan Ho will be exhibited at the show. Fan Ho’s works of Hong Kong’s street scenes, stalls, alleys and wet markets taken in the 1950s and 1960s remain some of the most iconic images of the city ever photographed.
Made by silversmith Paul Storr in London from 1819 to 1821, the vase was presented to James Athill, Chief Justice of Antigua, to commemorate his patriotism and is mentioned in his will of 1822. The piece bears the crest of Athill in the presentation inscription.
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This rare pair of Imperial yellow silk hangings date back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and has been privately owned by a European family since 1920.
Fine Art Asia will be held from September 30 to October 3. For more details, visit fineartasia.com.
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