“contemporary” About 15

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  Honoré Sharrer (1920–2009) Roman Landscape, 1990 Oil on canvas, 20 x 17 in.

  Few artists have the intelligence, skill, and courage to challenge America’s patriarchy like Honoré Sharrer. Her refined technique and acerbic wit have earned her cult status among contemporary artists and enthusiasts alike. In “Roman Landscape,” of 1990, our “hero” is giddy with delight—he’s a macho toreador about to claim his prize. But through his lust he fails to see how his conquest mocks him with her knowing confidence and power. The pink triumphal arch tells us all we need to know about the true victor on this day. Hypocrisy, chauvinism, misogyny don’t stand a chance against the artist’s brush. Sharrer knew. —Tom Parker, Associate Director
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  Lady’s 14 kt Diamond and Sapphire Ring

  A lady’s diamond and sapphire fashion ring in good condition consisting of: One approximate 0.85 carat (calculated weight, approximate measurement 8.7 x 5.2 x 3.2 millimeter), marquise brilliant cut natural diamond judged to be of fair cutting (62% table; thin to very thick girdle; normal crown angle; good polish and fair symmetry), G.I.A. “I” color and “I2” clarity. This diamond exhibits a medium blue fluorescence. Six approximate 0.05 to 0.06 carat (gauged 2.4 to 2.6 millimeter, estimated total weight 0.33 carat), round brilliant cut natural diamonds judged to be of good cutting, G.I.A. “I” and “J” color and “VS2” and “I1” clarity. Six approximate 0.07 carat (gauged 2.5 millimeter, estimated total weight 0.42 carat), round faceted mixed cut, transparent blue stones judged to be natural corundum (sapphire) of good proportioning and finish (10 to 30% brilliancy), G.I.A. colored stone description grade “4” tone and “3” saturation, Type II, “SI2” and “I1”. The above-mentioned stones are set into a 14 karat (judged by testing) yellow gold, cast, die struck and assembled, contemporary bark finish design mounting, tapering from 16.4 to 4.15 millimeters. This mounting features a four prong white gold basket center head flanked by the smaller diamonds the sapphires in four prong settings. There is no trademark and this is judged to be of good overall quality. The gross weight of this ring is 12.72 grams and the detail of the design is pictured below. REPLACEMENT COST NEW $ 3,700.00
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  Large / Magnificent Masoud Yasami Contemporary Painting

  Masoud Yasami (American, b. 1949), oil and acrylic on canvas painting entitled, "Composition with an Open Door", dated 1990 CE. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner, a brilliant contemporary painting by Masoud Yasami, an artist who creates abstract multi-dimensional compositions that magically orchestrate space and color resulting in remarkable works that play with physical illusions, walking a tightrope between reality and the supernatural, balance and chaos. Yasami constructs and transforms geometric shapes capturing scenes from the natural world juxtaposed in a seemingly unnatural yet surprisingly classical manner - in this case cloudy skies at sunset or sunrise, a flowing waterfall, a silhouette of a fern leaf, and a mesmerizing funnel-like vortex of white that one may interpret as a dramatic splash of whitewater, a surreal calla lily blossom, or a moving cloud form. Size: 68" L x 60" W (172.7 cm x 152.4 cm) Adding to the theatrical quality of the composition are the overlapping blue and aqua bars on the lower right as well as the red and white cornered sheaths and blue bands below that appear to be cornering and/or interrupting the organic elements of the composition. Indeed the artist has stated, "For many years I have dealt with gravitational force as the drama in my work; for example creating the illusion of forcing a rod to bend or a sphere to fall out of its position of balance and harmony." The following is the artist's statement on his artwork as presented on www.yasami.com: "My paintings are from an intuitive connection to understanding of both peace and upheaval. A wordless message through imagery by blending the natural beauty of disorder with the disciplined order of both balance and unity. Flawless compositions to draw your attention to the simplistic and the complex, an intellectual journey without losing the natural knowing of things. What is the message? Where does it originate from? I suggest, stay even in your experiences, be either uplifted by praise or grounded by criticism. Feelings kept in check to and tested to see if they are important enough to act upon…
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  Lapis/Talon Dress Cane

  Contemporary- A heavy cast signed sterling handle which has a talon gripping 1 3/8" lapis ball, very fine detailed work, silver ornate collar, ebony shaft and a brass ferrule. H.- 2 1/4" x 2" O.L.- 37"
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  Wang Chengyun Turnover in Water Large Acrylic on Canvas

  Wang Chengyun (Chinese, b. 1959) “Turnover in Water,” 2006, contemporary Chinese art, large acrylic on canvas, signed and dated on reverse. 54.75” H x 66.125” W; unframed.