6 SEPTEMBER 2011
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NINETEEN TO NOW INCLUDING TOPOGRAPHICAL OBSERVATIONS
20 SEPTEMBER 2011
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THE DECORATIVE ARTS SALE
4-5 OCTOBER 2011
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JEWELS
12 OCTOBER 2011
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Diversity is key as the September and October sales in Amsterdam present a collection of contemporary and 19th century artworks, furniture design and jewels. An eclectic collection of works from Jan and Monique des Bouvrie combines fascinating objets d’art, fine art and contemporary pieces, while the annual inclusion of Topographical works into the Nineteen to Now Sale reveals a stunning spectrum of Dutch views and compositions of Russian and Indonesian landscapes. Four prototypical chairs of the 20th century trace iconic design in the Decorative Arts Sale, while rare 16th century metal detector finds illuminate the Jewels Sale.
Eclectic Sensibility
The Collection of Jan and Monique des Bouvrie is an exciting addition to the September/October sales. Presenting eye-catching pieces against a vibrant, colourful and modern setting, the result is one of eclectic sensibility that both inspires and captivates as fellow buyers and collectors are invited to explore the realm of possibilities for their own artistic landscape.
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Exotic and Domestic Views
Spanning a number of regions, including Indonesia, Russia and of course the Netherlands, the September sale of Nineteen to Now pays particular attention to its annual topographical section featuring beautiful Dutch city views alongside charming urban Russian paintings. Artists including Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès, Sergey Ossovsky and Lambertus Hardenberg explore the diverse cultural settings that form the inspiration for their works.
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Iconic Design
Four iconic chairs take centre stage in the October sale of Decorative Arts, as touchstones of 20th century design representing the key styles and techniques of craftsmen from Le Corbusier to Arne Jacobsen. Carved oak furniture from 18th century Liege features alongside pieces from the collection of noted architect, Abe Bonnema, responsible for some of the most prominent structures in the Netherlands.
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Historic Beauty
Celebrating the era of beauty in all its glory, the 12 October Jewels sale presents an exquisite range of earrings, necklaces and bracelets from the magnificent Belle Époque. To entice the tastes of those true romantics, however, is the inclusion of rare treasures unearthed from the 16th century, including an intriguing gold pendant and a ring bearing a sentimental inscription.
Uncover the fascinating story behind these rare 16th century jewels
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