Press Release - Results of the auctions of December 2020 • Besch Cannes Auction •

Press Release - Results of the auctions of December 2020

Pierre BONNARD "Table dans un jardin"
Sold : 144325€

Since 1989, the sale of December 30 (2:30 pm) is dedicated to painting and sculpture “Modern Paintings, Contemporary Art and Art of the Far East”, thus traveling various artistic currents with notably Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) who belongs to the group of Nabis, an avant-garde postimpressionist artistic movement that openly opposes the pictorial norms in force between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Considered one of the greatest colourists of the twentieth century by the richness of his palette, he also possesses a perfect mastery of light as illustrated by the «Table in a garden», oil on canvas dated 1908, signed in the lower right corner and from Ambroise Vollard and Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Paris (sold : 144355€ - Lot 163).

World-renowned artist, Bruno Romeda (1933-2017) remains one of the undisputed masters of parallelism and geometry. Adept at simple geometric shapes, the play of shadow and light and the search for a feeling of balance in his creations, the artist favors the harmony of proportions as well as the noble material that is bronze as evidenced by the two works presented in Cannes «Le Parallélépipède», titled "Perspective cubique", bronze dated 1972 and measuring 161 cm in height (sold : 29500€ - lot 156) and «La Colonne», bronze of 1976 measuring 188 cm, (sold : 8785€ - lot 153).

Other artists and not least, Kisling and Bernard Buffet, were also represented in this sale. A worthy representative of the École de Paris, Moïse Kisling (1891-1953) is essentially known for his depictions of naked women such as this «Model», oil on canvas signed at the bottom right (sold : 51455€ - lot 143). These canvases, thanks to which he pays tribute to the feminine beauty but which can also address other themes as shown by the «Still life with a bouquet», oil on canvas signed on the bottom right (sold : 37020€ - lot 142). Indian ink «Portrait of Alfred de Musset» by Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) soared to 33260€ out of an estimate of 15/20000€ (lot 146).

December Wednesday 30 at 2.30pm : Modern paintings, Contemporay Art, Decorative Arts

Pierre BONNARD (1867-1947) - "Table dans un jardin, 1908"

Oil on canvas signed at the bottom right - 39 x 44 cm

Provenance : Ambroise Vollard / Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Paris / Eardley Knollys, Londres / James Smith auction Christie's London, 06/07/1971 lot 50

Bibliography : J & H Dauberville, catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint (1906-1919) volume II p. 138 n° 525

Sold : 144325€ - Lot 163

The Parallelepiped, entitled «Perspective cubique», bronze dated 1972 and measuring 161 cm in height, estimated 30000€, chosen by the artist, to increase his visual language.

Sold : 29500€ - Lot 156

Moïse KISLING (1891-1953) - « Le modèle »

Oil on canvas signed at the bottom right - 41 x 33 cm

This work will be included in the «Volume IV et Additives aux Tomes I, II et III» of the Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre of Moïse Kisling in preparation by Monsieur Marc Ottavi

Sold : 51455€ - Lot 143

Moïse KISLING (1891-1953) - « Nature morte au bouquet »

Oil on canvas signed at the bottom right - 54,5 x 38 cm

This work will be included in the «Volume IV et Additives aux Tomes I, II et III» of the Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre of Moïse Kisling in preparation by Monsieur Marc Ottavi

Sold : 29500€ - Lot 142

Hans HARTUNG (1904-1989) - P1967-A48, 1967

Acrylic on barium cardboard signed and dated at bottom left - 50 x 73 cm

Sold : 50200€ - Lot 174

Bernard BUFFET (1928-1999) - Portrait d’Alfred de Musset, 1957

Indian ink and pencil on paper signed bottom left - 50 x 32,5 cm

Sold : 33260€ - Lot 146

December Thursday 31 at 1.30pm : Exceptional furs, Leather goods, Fashion accessories

Expert : Claire Chassine-Lambert - Expert Mode, Maroquinerie, Haute Couture agréé CECOA - Tél : +33 (0)6 75 03 05 93 – claire@clairechassinelambert.com

HERMES Paris made in France 1998

HERMES Paris made in France 1998. Kelly 32 bag in black crocodile porosus, clasps and fasteners in gold metal, handle, two keys under bell, covered padlock, black leather lining, double patch pocket and a zipped pocket. Good general condition, however wear on corners and handle, scratches underneath.

Sold : 8285€ - Lot 25

December Thursday 31 at 2pm : Important Diamonds - High Jewellery & Signed Jewels - Coloured Stones

Expert : Edouard De Garo - Expert diplômé du GIA - Tél : +33 (0)6 30 92 15 92 - expertise@de-garo.com

This exceptional two-tone gold ring features a pear-shaped natural pink diamond in its centre weighing 2,21 cts. It is surrounded by 9 navette diamonds for a total of approx. 1 ct of assumed D/E colour and assumed VVS/VS clarity punctuated with small pink brilliant cut diamonds, finished by a pavement of brilliant cut diamonds on the body of the ring

This ring comes with a GIA certificate stating that the diamond is natural Fancy Light Purplish Pink colour and SI1 clarity

Pink diamonds called "Fancy Pink" are the result of a reaction following the extreme pressure to which the diamond is subjected during its crystallization, abnormally compressing its atomic structure, thus creating a red or pink stone. It is estimated that only 1 out of 100000 diamonds can be classified as pink.

Sold : 115450€ - Lot 144

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Named "Rendez Vous" issued from its Haute Joaillerie collection, this elegant set in warm colors brings out a delicate and fine work with airy and light lines

This half set comes with :

a necklace of 37 white pearls, the last one encrusted with a brilliant cut diamond letting show just the pavilion (the point), holding a pendant that can be detached and worn as a brooch decorated with two leaves on top of which are set graduated tsavorites, orange garnets and shaded yellow sapphires for a total of approx. 5,50 cts as well as brilliant-cut diamonds of excellent quality for approx. 6,80 cts
a white gold ring decorated with two leaves on top of which are set graduated tsavorites, orange garnets and shaded yellow sapphires for a total of approx. 3 cts as well as brilliant-cut diamonds of excellent quality for approx. 4 cts

These two jewels are signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's mark AF

Provenance : Private collection

Sold : 18825€ - Lot 163

CARTIER

Named "Flocon" this magnificent Haute Joaillerie necklace made in platinum and set with brilliant cut diamonds for a total of approx. 25 cts ending with long tassels is entirely articulated Signed, numbered

Provenance : Private collection Mr. X purchased this necklace directly from Cartier Paris rue de la Paix in July 2015. It has remained in the family up to this day.

Will be issued to the purchaser its box, travel pouch as well as its certificate of authenticity

Sold : 61500€ - Lot 130

Great success for the collection Rosita DIAZ GIMENO

Cartier - Leaf brooch in yellow gold set with emeralds and rubies for approx 3,20 cts total and brilliant cut diamonds for about 1 ct.

Signed Cartier Paris, numbered and maker's mark SCA

Sold : 7155€ - Lot 126

This interesting selection of vintage and contemporary jewelry belonged to Rosita Díaz Gimeno, one of the great stars of Spanish cinema in the 1930s, and one of the first to have also succeeded in Hollywood, under contract with Fox Studios. All the works attracted a great deal of interest from international collectors, with all the estimates being largely exceeded.

After being arrested, imprisoned and almost shot during the beginning of the Spanish Civil War because she was the wife of the son of the President of the Republic Juan Negrin, Rosita was forced to flee abroad to save her life. A new stage began and she managed to pursue a great international career in film and theatre, working with the most renowned directors, including Jean Grémillon for example, alongside actors such as Maurice Chevalier.

A collection in line with the taste and know-how of the 40’s.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - COSMOS COLLECTION

Inspired by nature, the Cosmos collection combines the delicate shape of four classic Van Cleef & Arpels flower petals arranged to form various pieces of four-leaf clover. This playful touch of the ordinary brings to life unique pieces that celebrate femininity as a sign of luck.

"Cosmos" Collection : Large model, white gold ring representing a 4-leaf clover, the petals in the shape of hearts paved with brilliant cut diamonds for about 3,60 cts total (center approx. 0,50 ct) - Signed VCA, numbered

Sold : 10540€ - Lot 164

"Cosmos" Collection : Large model, white gold pendant/brooch representing a 4-leaf clover, the petals in the shape of hearts paved with brilliant cut diamonds for about 3,60 cts total (center approx. 0,50 ct) - Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's mark Pery & Fils

Sold : 10540€ - Lot 165

"Cosmos" Collection : Large model, white gold clip earrings representing two 4-leaf clovers, the petals in the shape of hearts paved with brilliant cut diamonds for about 7,20 cts total (centers approx. 0,40 ct each) - Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's mark Pery & Fils - Comes with its pouch

Sold : 25100€ - Lot 166

Burmese oval ruby weighing 8,66 cts mounted in a two-tone gold ring, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds for a total of around 2,20 cts

This ring comes with 2 certificates, GRS and SSEF, both stating that the ruby is natural from Burma with no indication of heat treatment

Sold : 50850€ - Lot 167

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