This Loks like Fun if your in Bangkok vitist the Bangkok Art Biennale to see the " Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026, May 9-August 2, 2026

The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 Collateral Event of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, Venice 9 May 2026 – 2 August 2026

The Spirits of Maritime Crossing II, 2025. Single screening, stereo, 42 min. Commissioned by Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation. Courtesy of the artists. © Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation. Still from video

Bangkok | Venice | The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation presents the Collateral Event The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026, an international group exhibition curated by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale. Supported by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) and One Bangkok, the exhibition will be held from 9 May to 2 August 2026 at Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, Venice. Bringing together 20 artists from Southeast Asia, as well as artists from Ireland, Serbia, and beyond, the exhibition explores themes of identity, displacement, diaspora, memory, and spiritual resilience in a world shaped by migration and global transformation. Participating artists include Marina Abramović, Pichet Klunchun, Martha Atienza, Ong Kian Peng, Nadiah Bamadhaj, Le Hien Minh, Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch, Sornchai Phongsa, and more. Spanning performance, film, installation, painting, and sculpture, the exhibition reflects on how artists transform shared experiences of loss, rupture, and transition into poetic forms of connection. Highlights include new collaborative works and a short film created especially for the exhibition, directed by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda. Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Curator, explains: “I am deeply honoured that The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 returns to Venice as one of the Collateral Events of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. In this edition, 20 artists from Southeast Asia, Serbia, and Ireland examine cultural flows through migration, diaspora, and dislocation as a result of colonization, war, and environmental detriment. The hum in minor keys of the voiceless from distant places are brought to Venice. Shifting a slower gear with meditative deep breaths, viewers experience through film, performance, sound, painting, and installation multiple interpretations of spirits of maritime crossing." At the heart of the presentation is Marina Abramović’s performance Sea Punishing, staged with hundreds of participants whipping the sea in reference to King Xerxes’s act of punishing destructive waters—a poignant remembrance of the Andaman Sea tsunami. The new film The Spirits of Maritime Crossing Part II follows Abramović alongside Pichet Klunchun, Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai, Aleksandar Timotić, and Amanda Coogan on a spiritual journey between Venice and Bangkok, tracing themes of suffering, solitude and transcendence. Marina Abramović shares: “I am delighted to participate in The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 on the theme of spiritual journey through maritime crossing that explores painful journeys of colonization, diaspora, migration and slavery. As I performed in the film with choreographer Pichet Klunchun in temples and many sites in Bangkok the experience was most challenging and contemplative. For the 2026 edition, the film takes on a new painful journey with myself, Klunchun, and performers Amanda Coogan, Aleksandar Timotić and Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai who struggle in desire, torment and karma. Additionally, my video Sea Punishing (2005) inspired by the tsunami that destroyed thousands of lives on the Andaman Seas will be shown with works related to trauma and dislocation by emerging artists from Southeast Asia.” A major theme throughout the exhibition is the navigation of personal mythologies and collective memories: Martha Atienza’s underwater film merges Catholic rituals with maritime processions; Ong Kian Peng envisions Singapore submerged by rising currents through disruptive AI imagery; Tcheu Siong stitches Hmong cosmologies into monumental embroideries; and Sornchai Phongsa’s paintings confront Mon ancestral rituals and queer identity. Across the exhibition, artists reflect on migration, spirituality, environmental fragility and cultural inheritance: from Nadiah Bamadhaj’s reinterpretation of Calon Arang to Le Hien Minh’s paper sculptures of post-war memories, Soe Yu Nwe’s surreal ceramics of hybrid creatures, and Parada Wiratsawee’s haunting sculptures of sea life in distress. Ong Kian Peng notes: “In my work, I examine how water acts as an oscillating force between present realities and possible futures shaped by rising seas and engineered resilience. This movement between the known and what is imagined echoes the exhibition’s inquiries into journeys, memory, and the porous connections between places—how coastlines shift, how histories traverse oceans, and how bodies navigate uncertain horizons. The shared vulnerabilities of Singapore and Venice show how island cities live in a constant state of ecological anxiety, suspended between adaptation and fragility.”  Themes of ecological collapse and ancestral resilience reverberate throughout The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026, with Ruangsak Anuwatwimon’s fragile floating soil diorama and Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch’s ceramic residues of ancient trade routes, while Torlarp Larpjaroen’s Spiritual Spaceships evoke nostalgic vessels arriving in Venice. Arahmaiani’s participatory Flag Project and Yasmin Jaidin’s soil-based works engage communities and universities in sustainable artmaking. Contrastingly, in Ode to Joy – Thai Sign Language (2024), Amanda Coogan performed the piece in collaboration with Thai youths with hearing disabilities, where they participated in the silent choir at the concert led by Coogan at the historic white stupa at Prayurawongsawat Temple in Thonburi, offering a breath of hope. Throughout the vernissage and opening weeks, live performances by artists intertwining Italian-Slav opera, Irish ballads, Thai mask dance and spiritual chants form a shared vocabulary of minor tones and minor care. Through layered narratives of faith, race, migration and neo-colonial realities, The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 reflects on a world in flux, offering moments of quiet resistance and poetic resilience.   NOTES TO EDITORS CURATOR Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda has curated and directed international art exhibitions across Asia, Europe, USA and Oceania including Traditions/Tensions, New York; Thai and Australian sections, Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art; Asian section, São Paulo Biennial; Thai section, Istanbul Biennial; Commissioner, Thai Pavilion, the 50st, 51st and 52st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia; Tout à Fait Thai, Paris; as well as five editions of the Bangkok Art Biennale (2018–2026), and the first chapter of The Spirits of Maritime Crossing at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (2024). ARTISTS The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026 presents artists from Southeast Asia and beyond, including Marina Abramović (Serbia), Ruangsak Anuwatwimon (Thailand), Arahmaiani (Indonesia), Martha Atienza (the Philippines), Nadiah Bamadhaj (Malaysia), Amanda Coogan (Ireland), Yasmin Jaidin (Brunei), Pichet Klunchun (Thailand), Torlarp Larpjaroensook (Thailand), Le Hien Minh (Vietnam), Soe Yu Nwe (Myanmar), Ong Kian Peng (Singapore), Mutmee Pimdao Panichsamai (Thailand), Sornchai Phongsa (Thailand), Tcheu Siong (Laos), Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch (Thailand), Swannie (Myanmar), Aleksandar Timotić (Serbia), Samboleap Tol (Cambodia/The Netherlands), and Parada Wiratsawee (Thailand). VENUE Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal near the Accademia, is one of the city’s most striking examples of Venetian Gothic and 17th-century architecture. Originally built by the illustrious Contarini family — who produced eight doges of Venice — the palace embodies centuries of history and cultural grandeur. Expanded in the 17th century by architect Vincenzo Scamozzi to unite Gothic and Baroque styles, it later became the residence of the Rocca family, hosting royal figures, artists, and intellectuals. Carefully preserved to this day, the palazzo remains a living testament to Venice’s architectural and social legacy. Today, the palazzo will be hosting the Collateral Event The Spirits of Maritime Crossing 2026, transforming its historic chambers into a space of artistic encounter between past and present, East and West.   THE BANGKOK ART BIENNALE FOUNDATION (BAB)  Founded in 2017, the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation (BABF) is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural exchange among artists and creative practitioners worldwide. Through its diverse programs, the Foundation creates opportunities for artists to develop their practices, produce new work, and gain greater visibility on the international stage. The Foundation’s activities encompass a rich program of public engagement, including conferences and symposiums, artist talks, workshops, guided visits, publications, and digital initiatives. Among its key educational initiatives are BAB Academy, which supports learning and professional development for art students and practitioners, and Dek BAB, a program that enables students and emerging cultural workers to gain hands-on experience by working alongside Thai and international artists.  The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation (BABF) was founded by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) with the support of public and private sector partners. Established under the patronage of Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Director and Group CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, the current Board of BABF comprises Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Nitikorn Kravixien, Director of Arts and Culture at Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, pioneering curator of Asian art, Wiruch Maksumpun, Managing Director of Bangkok Art Biennale and Dhospaak Company Limited, and Pattaya Changsriyawong, Advisor to the CEO and President of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited.  The project is supported by key public sector partners including the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), alongside leading private sector partners Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited, Siam Piwat, Siam Paragon, Icon Siam, and Amarin Group. Artist participation is further made possible through the generous support of regional partners: Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&NL), exclusive sponsor for artists from Singapore; Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB), exclusive sponsor for artists from Malaysia; and Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO), exclusive sponsor for artists from Vietnam. Ong Kian Peng and Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch developed their installations in collaboration with Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, engaging with research on art and sustainability. #bangkokartbiennale#spiritsofmaritimecrossing,#ineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#art funforever!!!

Eco. Art Awareness: The Center for Biological Diversity News Letter highlights for Legal action to save protected species.

 Eac-Art Awareness is understanding that the beauty of our environment enhances our quality of life. Wildlife habitat engenders peace ad joy. Viewing the Seals or Whales along the shore line is an ancient understanding of how to unite within the surroundings  of our beautiful blue planet. I hope you enjoy this nature update from the CBDm, and the Endangered Erat OnLine News . Jamie Forbes, environmental advocate, Publisher FineArtMagazineBlog.bogspot.com , and SunStormFineartmagazine.com  

No. 1,344, April 9, 2026

Suit Filed to Save Northern Fur Seals  The Center for Biological Diversity just sued NOAA Fisheries for failing to protect northern fur seals on St. Paul Island, Alaska, from decline due to prey competition with the Bering Sea’s massive pollock trawl fishery.   Every summer northern fur seals bear and nurse their pups on St. Paul Island, primarily eating local pollock. But their main feeding areas overlap with the summer fishing grounds of the industrial fleet. Fur seals on the island have declined by 70% since the 1970s, with new science showing competition from the fishery is a key reason.   “We’re asking for sensible safeguards to ensure northern fur seal mothers can find the food they need to raise healthy pups and rebuild this declining population,” said the Center’s Alaska Director Cooper Freeman. “The federal government is legally required to ensure industrial fishing doesn’t devastate these seals — yet it’s failed to take action for decades.”   Help us defend northern fur seals and other Alaska wildlife with a gift to the Future for the Wild Fund.

Win: Court Voids Bad North Carolina Forest Plan In a major victory for endangered species and nature lovers in North Carolina, a court ruled April 1 that federal agencies erred in creating a controversial plan for the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.   In 2024 the Center and allies sued the U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service over the plan, which would’ve quintupled logging in the forests, including in habitat for Indiana bats.   “This is a massive win for wildlife and the millions of people who visit these cherished forests,” said Will Harlan, our Southeast director. “The Forest Service’s aggressive and illegal logging plans completely ignored science and the public, who overwhelmingly support protecting these forests.”

Help Uncle Pappy — and Us — Fight Extinction By now you’ve probably heard: Last week the Trump administration’s Extinction Committee excused all oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico from complying with the Endangered Species Act — which could wipe out iconic and endangered species like Rice's whales, down to a population of only 51.   Lots of folks heard about it from Instagram and TikTok influencer Uncle Pappy, who’s been spreading the word to his million-plus followers. We want to thank him for uplifting the issue — while perfectly explaining its implications and importance.   Do you have a big audience and want to raise awareness on important environmental topics and Center work? Email us to get matched with an expert to help you nail the nuances.   And no matter who you are, if you live in the United States and haven’t yet taken action against the Extinction Committee, join 12,000 others in telling Congress to stand against this unprecedented threat to endangered species.

Legal Victory Protects Florida Wetlands We’re celebrating for wood storks, panthers, crocodiles, and other wetlands wildlife: A federal appeals court just declared that permits to build in Florida wetlands should stay in the hands of federal regulators. Florida had been trying for years to grab control of the permitting process, which would’ve let it take shortcuts around federal environmental law — namely, the Endangered Species Act — when approving destructive developments. So the Center and allies sued to stop it.   “I’m glad the court rejected Florida’s attempt to put industry over treasured wildlife and wild places,” said the Center’s Jason Totoiu. “Florida’s wetlands and wildlife deserve all the protection they can get.”

Suit Filed to Protect Rare Alabama Fish Freshwater fish called coal darters, in Alabama’s Mobile River basin, are threatened by dams, pollution, coal mining, logging, and climate change — so on Tuesday we sued the Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize their protection under the Endangered Species Act.   In 2023 the Service finally responded to our 2010 petition by proposing to protect the darters, but it never made good on that proposal. Our lawsuit aims to right that wrong.   “The presence of these small but mighty fish is a sign that a river is healthy,” said Danny Waltz, a senior Center attorney. “Safeguarding them will help protect all the people, animals, and plants who depend on clean water.”

Revelator: How Crypto Threatens South America A law signed by the Trump administration could boost global cryptocurrency demand, increasing pressure on hydropower-rich countries like Brazil and Paraguay and threatening forests and biodiversity.   Read more in The Revelator.     And if you haven’t yet, make sure you’re subscribed to The Revelator’s free weekly newsletter.

That's Wild: Ravens Do Meal Planning A new study of 69 common ravens in Yellowstone National Park shows these highly intelligent birds, with their excellent spatial memory, don’t simply follow predators like wolves around to dine on their leftovers but instead keep mental maps of where wolves frequently hunt and make their scavenging rounds accordingly.   Rather than simply being opportunistic, the ravens seem to plan based on remembered historical patterns — one individual, for example, spent a week at a landfill before flying more than 90 miles to dine on a wolf-killed elk carcass.   Read more and watch a raven-wolf video at BBC Wildlife. #centerforbiologicaldiverisity#endangeredeartonline#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine#happyearthmonth#artenviornmentalfun

Phillipes Highlights GENEVA Jewels Auction :IV Celebrating Phillips 230 anniversary.

PHILLIPS UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM

THE GENEVA JEWELS AUCTION: VI

Celebrating Phillips’ 230th Anniversary, the Geneva Jewels Auction Introduces a

New Section, ‘Collections & Provenance’, Featuring Historic Jewels and Objects

from The Vanderbilt Family, the Kings of Bavaria and European Noble Houses

Alongside Signed Jewels from Renowned Maisons

Van Cleef & Arpels, Coral, chrysoprase and diamond necklace/bracelet combination, ‘Zip’

Estimate: USD 320,000–600,000 / CHF 260,000–480,000

GENEVA – 8 APRIL 2026 – Phillips is delighted to reveal highlights of The Geneva Jewels Auction: VI, taking place

on 11 May 2026. This season’s sale introduces a new section titled ‘Collections & Provenance’, placing a special

emphasis on period jewels, signed pieces and objects of distinguished provenance. This will include historic objects

and jewels from The Vanderbilt Family, the Kings of Bavaria, and further noble jewels from prominent European

families.

Leading the sale is a Burmese Sapphire Ring weighing 19.93 carats, alongside a selection of iconic designs from

the world’s most celebrated maisons, including a rare Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Zip’ necklace, and pieces by Cartier,

Boucheron, Bulgari, Graff and Sterlé. Highlights from the auction will tour internationally to Singapore, Taipei, NewYork and London, before concluding in Geneva, where the full exhibition will be on view at the Hôtel President from

6 to 11 May ahead of the sale.

Benoît Repellin, Phillips’ Worldwide Head of Jewellery, said, “We are immensely proud to present The Geneva

Jewels Auction: VI, where the spotlight falls on both rare jewels of historical provenance and exceptional signed

creations. Marking Phillips’ 230th anniversary, we are particularly pleased to introduce our new section, ‘Collections

& Provenance’, inspired by Phillips’ long-standing legacy. Following the success of The Vanderbilt Family Jewels,

which was 100% sold in November last year, we are delighted that members of the family have once again entrusted

us with pieces from their collections. This curated offering tells stories of heritage, craftsmanship and legacy, coming

to market at a time of strong global appetite for period and signature jewels.”

Exceptional Gemstones

The sale presents a refined selection of exceptional gemstones, distinguished by their

rarity, size and remarkable natural qualities. Leading this group is a superb Burmese

sapphire ring weighing 19.93 carats, unheated and of impressive scale, alongside a

pair of Ceylon sapphire earrings of similarly exceptional character, also free from heat

treatment. Further highlights include a magnificent ruby and diamond necklace and a

striking Colombian emerald ring of 14.69 carats.

Sapphire ring weighing 19.93 carats, Burma, no heat

Estimate: USD 395,000–600,000 / CHF 320,000–480,000

Pair of sapphire earrings weighing 12.31 and 12.69

carats, Ceylon, no heat

Estimate: USD 185,000–240,000 / CHF 175,000–

190,000

Ruby and diamond necklace

Estimate: USD 300,000–500,000 / CHF

240,000–400,000

Emerald ring weighing 14.69 carats,

Colombia, no indications of clarity

modification

Estimate: USD 280,000–350,000 / CHF

230,000–280,000

Also on offer is a pair of Burmese pink sapphire and diamond

ear clips by M. Gérard, notable for their vivid colour (estimate:

USD 110,000–150,000 / CHF 90,000–120,000), and a Paraiba

tourmaline and diamond ring/pendant combination weighing

14.15 carats (estimate: USD 70,000–100,000 / CHF 60,000–

80,000). Renowned for its electrifying neon hues and extreme

rarity, Paraiba tourmaline ranks among the most sought-after

gemstones by collectors today.

Iconic Jewels from Renowned Jewellery Maisons

The sale brings together a selection of signed jewels spanning the 20th century to the present day. Alongside the

iconic Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Zip’ necklace, the Maison is further represented by exceptional creations showcasing its

celebrated craftsmanship, including a vibrant ‘Les Jardins’ necklace set with sapphires, coloured sapphires, garnets

and diamonds, as well as refined ruby and diamond jewels employing the iconic Serti mystérieux technique.Van Cleef & Arpels

Coral, chrysoprase and diamond necklace/bracelet

combination, ‘Zip’

Estimate: USD 320,000–600,000 / CHF 260,000–

480,000

Van Cleef & Arpels

Sapphire, coloured sapphire, garnet and

diamond necklace, 'Les Jardins'

Estimate: USD 120,000–240,000 / CHF

95,000–190,000

Van Cleef & Arpels

Pair of ruby and diamond earrings

Estimate: USD 80,000–120,000 /

CHF70,000–95,000

Cartier contributes both elegance and versatility, from a pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings to a striking gold,

amethyst, turquoise and diamond demi-parure from the 1940s, while a rare ruby and diamond ring by Chaumet,

dated 1904, exemplifies early 20th-century Parisian refinement. Further highlights reflect the breadth of design

across leading maisons, from the bold colour combinations of a Bulgari coloured sapphire, rock crystal and diamond

demi-parure to the sculptural creativity of Sterlé, represented by a whimsical mother-of-pearl and diamond ‘Bird’

brooch and a gold and diamond ‘Leaf’ brooch created for Chaumet in the 1960s. Also included are creations by

Mauboussin and Boucheron.

Bulgari

Coloured sapphire, rock crystal and diamond demi-

parure

Estimate: USD 120,000–180,000 / CHF 95,000–

140,000

Monture Cartier

Pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings

Estimate: USD 110,000–150,000 / CHF

90,000–120,000

Sterlé for Chaumet

Gold and diamond brooch, ‘Leaf’, circa 1967

Estimate: USD 22,000–35,000 / CHF

18,000–28,000

Collections & Provenance

Objects from the Vanderbilt Family

Evoking the grandeur of the Gilded Age, Objects from the Vanderbilt Family

reflect a moment when the American elite looked to 18th-century European

nobility when it came to furnishing their homes. This transatlantic dialogue is

embodied in a group of silver-gilt objects, many of which were used at The

Breakers, the Vanderbilt family’s celebrated Newport residence.

Set of 12 silver-gilt dessert plates, Paul de Lamerie, 1746-1747

Estimate: USD 16,000–20,000 / CHF15,000–20,000The offering includes a refined group of 18th-century

objects: silver-gilt plates by Paul de Lamerie, London,

circa 1746–1747; a pair of silver-gilt flasks by Pierre

Harache, circa 1700; a pair of silver-gilt candelabra by

Edward Wakelin, London, 1751–1752; and an enamel

and gold French snuff box dated 1752. Together, these

objects exemplify the taste and collecting vision of the

Vanderbilts, who sought to recreate the ceremonial

splendour of European courts within their American

residences. Complementing this group is an elegant

Cartier vanity case from the 1920s, formerly belonging

to Gladys Vanderbilt, Countess Széchényi.

Pair of silver-gilt candelabras, Edward Wakelin, 1751-1752

Estimate: USD 40,000–45,000 / CHF 32,000–36,000

Gold and enamel box, 1752

Estimate: USD 24,000–28,000 / CHF

22,000–26,000

Pair of silver-gilt flasks, Pierre Harache,

circa 1700

Estimate: USD 17,000–24,000 / CHF

16,000–22,000

A Royal collection: Jewels and Objects from the Kings of Bavaria

A remarkable group of jewels and objets d’art from the Kings of

Bavaria offers a rare glimpse into the artistic patronage and refined

tastes of the 19th-century Bavarian court, closely intertwined with

figures such as King Ludwig I, King Ludwig II and the composer

Richard Wagner. The selection includes finely crafted gold, enamel

and diamond boxes, as well as jewels bearing royal monograms

and portraits. Among the highlights is an exceptional enamel,

diamond and gold pocket watch featuring a miniature portrait of

King Ludwig II, traditionally presented to Wagner on the occasion

of the premiere of The Ring of the Nibelung at Bayreuth in 1876.

Together, these pieces embody the cultural and personal

exchanges of a royal circle where art, music and craftsmanship

converged at the highest level. Cartier, Gold, enamel diamond and sapphire vanity

case, 1920s

Estimate: USD 8,000–12,000 / CHF 7,500–11,000

Enamel, diamond and gold pocket watch, 19th century

Estimate: USD 40,000–60,000 / CHF 32,000–48,000Gold and diamond snuff box, 19th century

Monogramed with two intertwined Cs set with

diamonds, under a royal crown

By tradition, this box was given in 1860 by King

Ludwig II of Bavaria to Richard Wagner

Estimate: USD 50,000–60,000 / CHF 40,000–45,000

Gold, gem-set and enamel purse, 19th

century. Bearing a miniature portrait of

King Ludwig I of Bavaria in military dress

wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece

Estimate: USD 30,000 – 40,000 / CHF

24,000 – 30,000

Gold and enamel box from Hanau, bearing

the monogram of King Ludwig I of Bavaria

(1830-1848)

Estimate: USD 20,000–25,000 / CHF 16,000–

20,000

A Royal Provenance

A jewel imbued with both personal and dynastic significance, the

present brooch was previously offered in the landmark Royal

Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family sale and was gifted to

Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria, later Princess Elie of Bourbon

Parma, by her brother, Archduke Albrecht of Austria, on the

occasion of her 17th birthday. The brooch appeared in a 1913

photograph of the Princess, from which the order of the Starry Cross

was suspended.

Diamond brooch, late 19th century

Estimate: USD 26,000–38,000 / CHF 20,000–30,000

Noble jewels, coming from European noble families

Further enriching the Collections & Provenance section is a refined

selection of noble jewels and objects from European noble families.

Among the highlights is an elegant ruby and diamond necklace from

the 1870s, originally part of the wedding basket of a French noble

bride. Also featured is a Cartier desk clock, presented by the Duke

de Talleyrand to the Count and Countess Eltz on the occasion of

their marriage, to mention a few.

Ruby and diamond pendent necklace, circa 1877

Estimate: USD 40,000–60,000 / CHF 32,000–48,000

AUCTION

11 May 3pm CEST 2026

Auction viewing: 6–11 May 2026

Location: Hotel President Wilson, Quai Wilson 47, Geneva, 1211

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