Enamored with Enamel

Christie’s auction house is featuring cloisonné enamel amidst the sale of Russian works of art on Monday, April 16. The pre-sale estimate is $3 – $4.3 million. Dish with scalloped rim, Ming dynasty, early 15th century China, Cloisonné from the Metropolitan...

Amazing Audubon

The work and reputation of John James Audubon is nothing new. What’s making news this week is that his four-volume set of enormous books, standing 3-1/2 feet high, is expected to sell this month at a Christie’s auction for $7 – $10 million. Birds of...