Aso O. Tavitian: Chinese Objet d’Art from the Collection of a Renowned Armenian-American Philanthropist
Sotheby’s will present The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian, a collection reflecting the diverse interests of Aso Tavitian, an avid collector. This collection will be offered in four sales during Master’s Week New York in early February 2025. The quality
“The Blood of Armenia”: French Icon Émile Gallé’s Artistic Advocacy for Armenia’s Struggle
Design and art serve as powerful symbolic languages, voicing resistance against atrocities and human devastation while advocating for those silenced by oppression.A poignant example of this is a remarkable piece of furniture housed at Le Petit Palais Museum in Paris,
The May 2024 issue of Vogue China features Cate Blanchett
The May 2024 issue of Vogue China features acclaimed actor Cate Blanchett on the cover, exquisitely styled by Lisa Jarvis and photographed by Szilveszter Mako. The shoot features hair by Souleiman and makeup by Mary Greenwell. The accompanying interview was
The view of Chinese theatre through the lens of the early 20th-century American art
Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950) was a distinguished American artist who achieved acclaim for his meticulous and vivid depictions of ancient artwork, particularly the Egyptian tomb reliefs. In addition to his artistic achievements, Smith was also a founding member of the
Klimt’s painting, influenced by Chinese art, was sold for the record-breaking £85.3m
Gustav Klimt’s painting Dame mit Fächer (Lady with a Fan) has sold for a record-breaking £85.3m at Sotheby’s, becoming the most valuable work of art ever sold at auction in Europe. The richly decorated background is an essential element of the
The female artist of the prominent Pissarro family drew inspiration from Chinese culture
Orovida Camille Pissarro, Lucien, and Esther Pissarro's only child was the first woman in the Pissarro family and the first of her generation to become an artist. Born in Epping, England, in 1893, she lived and worked predominantly in London,
A witty and whimsical modern interpretation of the Chinese blue-and-white
Cleverly and comically named Calamityware, Don Moyer‘s series of plates puts a modern spin on the ceramic craft. Featuring blue and white ornamentation inspired by Chinese pottery, the plates, at first glance, do not suggest anything out of the ordinary.