Christie’s Online Magazine 5/26/18

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    ‘Little citizens of the feathered tribe’

    An exceptional example of Audubon’s The Birds of America, the most valuable illustrated book ever produced

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    Peggy Rockefeller’s engagement ring

    The dramatic Raymond Yard diamond ring with which David Rockefeller proposed to his future wife ▸

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    Cartier cufflinks that tick all the boxes

    A brief history of cufflinks, the three defining factors that interest collectors, plus a selection of handsome examples

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    Debussy’s long-lost musical love letter

    ‘When we saw it, we were absolutely astonished’ — the rediscovery of a score by one of history’s great composers

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    Why Monet turned to stations and steam

    The curator of the National Gallery’s acclaimed exhibition looks at the artist’s paintings of Gare Saint-Lazare

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    China’s most sought-after gemstone

    An expert guide to jadeite, prized for its translucency and for what the Chinese refer to as its ‘water content’


    Editor’s picks



    Images of everyday America: 10 things to know about the photography of Stephen Shore



    A future saviour of mankind — up close with a very special, 1,400-year-old gilt bronze Buddha



    More stories

    Trending on Christies.com



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    Qin Feng
    Series Desire Scenery No. 5141

    Estimate: HK$1,800,000-2,800,000
    28 May, Hong Kong


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    Rolex
    An exceptionally rare 18k gold chronograph wristwatch with ‘Paul Newman Lemon’ dial

    Estimate: HK$3,800,000-6,000,000
    28 May, Hong Kong


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    Charles de Gaulle
    An autograph letter dated December 1949

    Estimate: €1,500-2,000
    29 May, Paris


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    Igor Mitoraj
    Sonno Tatuato

    Estimate: $50,000-70,000
    6 June, New York


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    Plan your visit to Christie’s



    Hong Kong
    Browse stunning pieces by jewellery’s greatest houses, offered in our Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale, 26-29 May


    London
    View rare works by Fabergé, 19th and 20th-century pictures, religious icons and more in our Russian Art auction, 31 May to 3 June


    Paris
    Illustrated letters from Picasso, Matisse and Giacometti, plus Egyptology highlights in Rare Books and Manuscripts, 26-29 May
     
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