Category Archives: Van Cleef & Arpels

Tiancheng International and the Seeds of Love

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Hydrangeas by Lin Fengmian (1900 to 1991), valued at between HK$1 and HK$1.2 million. Sold for HK$1.18 million (US$137,000 or 105,000 euros) at Tiancheng International’s April 2013 auction. Photo: © Tiancheng International

When it comes to art, the depiction of flowers in bloom is a favourite recurring theme. For instance, flower power was evident when art auction house Tiancheng International held their “Spring Fine Chinese Paintings” and “Modern and Contemporary Art” sale which was held in April 2013. The paintings of flowers by two Chinese artists, Lin Fengmian (1900 to 1991) and … More →

SPOT ON: The power of the colour orange

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So how was the recently concluded annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) held in Geneva at the end of January 2013? From what we observed during the watch fair, artistic pieces stood out even more for us this year. Interestingly, one colour also caught our attention – orange. Coincidentally, we spotted a butterfly with an orange spot on … More →