Next auctions in Zurich:
22  - 27 March 2010

Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings, Old Master Drawings and Prints, Books and Autographs, Furniture, Jewelry & Wristwatches, Carpets, Porcelain and Silver (incl. Felber Collection), Asian Art
 
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Auctions 22 to 27 March 2010

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Old Master Paintings - Auction 26 March 2010
Highlights		  
  A152/3018
SOUTH NETHERLANDS, 16th c.
Extensive landscape with the vision of Saint Hubert.
Oil on panel. 72 x 78 cm.

CHF 150 000.- / 200 000.-
(€ 101 350.- / 135 140.-)

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  A152/3026
FRANCESCO BASSANO the younger
Allegory of the wind. Circa 1592.
Oil on canvas. 143 x 188 cm.

CHF 40 000.- / 60 000.-
(€ 25 150.- / 37 730.-)

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  A152/3033
ABRAHAM MIGNON
Fruit and floral still life with grapes, peaches, melons, corn poppy and insects on a stone table. Circa 1675.
Oil on panel. 38.4 x 3.2 cm.

CHF 60 000.- / 100 000.-
(€ 40 540.- / 67 570.-)

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  A152/3062
FRANCESCO GUARDI, 18th c.
Canale Grande with a view of the Fondaco dei Turchi.
Oil on canvas. 53.6 x 71.8 cm.

CHF 150 000.- / 200 000.-
(€ 101 350.- / 135 140.-)

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  A152/3065
MICHELE MARIESCHI, 18th c.
A pair: Capriccio with triumphal arch / Capriccio with Gothic portico and architectural elements. Oil on canvas. 54.5 x 72 cm each.

CHF 400 000.- / 600 000.-
(€ 270 270.- / 405 410.-)

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One of the highlights of the Old Master paintings auction is a small gem by 17th-century Dutch artist Abraham Mignon (lot 3033). The painting, a still life with fruit and flowers dating from the end of Mignon‘s short life, circa 1675, was only known to experts through a black-and-white photo until it was recently rediscovered in a Swiss collection. In remarkable condition, it is certain to create a sensation among aficionados of Mignon‘s work. A 16th-century landscape with St Hubert (lot 3018) is in the tradition of the great Flemish landscape artist Joachim Patinir (ca. 1480-1524). Patinir was among the first painters to make the landscape the main subject of his paintings, and this revolutionary development influenced generations of artists. The influence of Albrecht Dürer can also be detected in this stunning painting, which falls into the category of so-called „world landscapes“: rather then depicting an existing landscape, it represents the general beauty of nature in an idealized form. Also from the 16th century, a large allegorical composition by Francesco Bassano the Younger (lot 3026) combines the natural and supernatural: a richly illustrated scene from everyday life of the period crowned by an allegorical figure representing the wind. Other Old Master highlights include a pair of so-called “capriccio” views of imaginary cities with elaborate architectural elements by the 18th-century Venetian master Michele Marieschi (lot 3065), and a view of the Canale Grande in Venice by Marieschi‘s famous nephew, Francesco Guardi (lot 3062).
 
19th Century Paintings - Auction 26 March 2010
Highlights		    
  A152/3220
PAUL VON FRANKEN
The crane hunt. 1872.
Oil on canvas. 107 x 162 cm.

CHF 100 000.- / 150 000.-
(€ 67 570.- / 101 350.-)

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  A152/3223
JULIUS SERGIUS VON KLEVER
Birch forest. 1883.
Oil on canvas. 115.5 x 142.5 cm.

CHF 120 000.- / 150 000.-
(€ 81 080.- / 101 350.-)

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  A152/3227
ARTURO RICCI
Polite society in an interior.
Oil on canvas. 77 x 104 cm.

CHF 150 000.- / 180 000.-
(€ 101 350.- / 121 620.-)

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  A152/3272
JEAN-BAPTISTE CAMILLE COROT
Fontainebleau - aux Gorges d‘Apremont.
Circa 1830. Oil on panel. 32 x 44.3 cm.

CHF 100 000.- / 140 000.-
(€ 67 570.- / 94 590.-)

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An important work by German artist Paul von Franken, “The Crane Hunt” (lot 3220), stands out among the selection of 19th century paintings at Koller this spring. Von Franken traveled extensively throughout Russia and Eastern Europe during his career, but retained a particular fascination for the landscapes and peoples of the Caucasians, as demonstrated in this Romantic composition. An oil study by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (lot 3272), dates from circa 1830, when Corot was beginning to enjoy recognition as one of the most important landscape painters of his generation. Corot learned the technique of “open-air” painting from Achille-Etna Michallon and soon became one of its leading proponents, influencing several generations of artists, including the impressionists. In this charming wooded scene, probably painted near Fontainebleau, Corot captures the light and atmosphere of the moment in a surprisingly modern manner.
Furniture - Sale 25 March 2010
Highlights		    

1147   A152/1050
PAINTED CABINET ON STAND
Regence, Netherlands or England circa 1700/1720.

CHF 180 000.- / 280 000.-
(€ 121 620.- / 189 190.-)

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1147   A152/1080
BUREAU MAZARIN
Louis XIV, from a Parisian master workshop, circle of P. Gole, circa 1700.

CHF 160 000.- / 260 000.-
(€ 108 110.- / 175 680.-)

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1147   A152/1082
CONSOLE TABLE
Louis XIV, after models by D. Marot, Netherlands circa 1680/1700.

CHF 180 000.- / 280 000.-
(€ 121 620.- / 189 190.-)

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1147   A152/1200
„LE FUMEUR“ CLOCK WITH MUSICAL MOVEMENT
Empire, from a Parisian master workshop, probably by P.P. THOMIRE, the movement signed H. CAPT, circa 1810/1820.

CHF 120 000.- / 180 000.-
(€ 81 080.- / 121 620.-

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The Régence lacquer cabinet (lot 1050) featured in Koller‘s fine furniture auction this March is as much a work of art as a fine example of early 18th century cabinetmaking. Painted on all surfaces with exquisite floral still lifes, this extremely rare cabinet on stand epitomizes the highest quality among painted furniture in Holland and England of this period. A “bureau Mazarin” from the circle of the celebrated French cabinetmaker Pierre Gole (lot 1080) is remarkable for its extremely fine floral and foliate marquetry as well as its elegant and unusual herm scrolling legs. Gole, the leading cabinetmaker of the first half of Louis XIV‘s reign, is famous for the invention of this particular form of desk, named after Cardinal Mazarin, the effective ruler of France during the later period of the young Louis‘ regency, and his floral marquetry is equal to the finest still lifes painted by Dutch artists of the same period. Another exceptional Louis XIV period piece is the console table “Aux têtes de Romains” (lot 1082). Inspired by sketches by Daniel Marot. This piece nicely illustrates the cultural and artistic exchanges between the Netherlands and France during the second half of the 17th century. While France was the absolute focal point for culture and what we would call today “lifestyle” during Louis XIV‘s reign, many of the artisans who created these masterpieces were of Dutch origin: Pierre Gole, Oppenordt, and Boulle to name a few. On the other hand, the Netherlands looked to French designers, such as Daniel Marot, for inspiration. Marot actually finished his career in The Hague, where he emigrated like many other French Huguenots after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.

 

Jewelry and Wristwatches - Auction of 23 March 2010
Highlights

 

  

1147   A152/2078
DIAMOND RING
White gold 750.
1 oval diamond of 6.01 ct, E/VS2. 52 brilliant-cut diamonds of a total of ca. 0.2 ct.

CHF 180 000.- / 260 000.-
(€ 121 620.- / 175 680.-)

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1147   A152/2090
TANZANITE AND DIAMOND CLIP-PENDANT
White gold 750. 1 very fine fancy-cut Tanzanite of 40.46 ct, 147 brilliant-cut diamonds of a total of 8.07 ct, F/ IF.

CHF 40 000.- / 60 000.-
(€ 27 030.- / 40 540.-)

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1147   A152/2095
EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING, E. LOOSLI, circa 1950.
White gold 750. 1 single-cut very fine Columbian emerald of ca. 10.00 ct, 20 baguette-cut diamonds of a total of ca. 2.80 ct, 12 baguette-cut diamonds of a total of ca. 0.60 ct.

CHF 50 000.- / 80 000.-
(€ 33 780.- / 54 050.-)

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1147   A152/2180
DIAMOND RING, GÜBELIN.
White gold 750. Brilliant-cut diamond of 3.19 ct, D/IF.

Sold to benefit a charitable foundation.

CHF 120 000.- / 180 000.-
(€ 81 080.- / 121 620.-)

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1147   A152/2269
LADY‘S DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, PATEK PHILIPPE TWENTY-4.
White gold 750. 166 brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds of a total of ca. 1.13 ct.
The crown set with diamonds, the attaches set with 132 brilliant-cut diamonds of ca. 0.74 ct. The dial paved with 147 single-cut diamonds of a total of ca. 0.78 ct. Black satin strap with brilliant-cut diamonds of ca. 0.14 ct.

Sold to benefit a charitable foundation.

CHF 18 000.- / 28 000.-
(€ 12 160.- / 18 920.-)

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Visitors to the preview of Koller‘s jewelry auction this March are advised to wear their sunglasses: the quantity of diamonds and gold on display will provide a dazzling spectacle. Among the over 300 lots to be offered are a highly elegant diamond ring, boasting an oval diamond of over 6 carats (lot 2078), and another brilliant-cut diamond ring signed Gübelin (lot 2180), of which the sale proceeds will be donated to a charity foundation. Also sold to benefit the same foundation, a Patek Philippe “Twenty-4” white gold watch (lot 2269) is paved with no less than 445 diamonds. The diamond jewelry in this sale is in some cases accompanied by other impressive gemstones, such as an emerald and diamond ring by E. Loosli from circa 1950 (lot 2095) sporting a Colombian emerald of circa 10 carats and 20 baguette-cut diamonds, and a tanzanite heart-shaped pendant with 147 brilliant-cut diamonds (lot 2090), perfect for that belated Valentine‘s Day present.

Old Master Prints and Drawings - Auction 26 March 2010
Highlights

   
  A152/3564
SOUTH GERMAN, ca. 1420.
The Death of the Virgin.
Woodcut print in crimson, ochre, brown, grey and green. 26.3 x 37.5 cm
Extremely rare, of museum quality.

CHF 50 000 / 70 000
(€ 33 780 / 47 300)

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  A152/3435
HUBERT ROBERT
(1733 Paris 1808)
Antique monumental bridge.
Red chalk drawing.
Old inscription verso: Vente de Charles Morin, Paris 19 mars 1924 N.47
37.4 x 29.7 cm.

CHF 15 000.- / 20 000.-
(€ 10 140.- / 13 510.-)

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  A152/3455
School of HARMENSZ VAN RIJN REMBRANDT
(Leiden 1606-1669 Amsterdam)
Study for Jacob, who is brought the blood-covered coat, circa 1650/52.
Brown pen. On wove paper with watermark: coat of arms with bull.
15.7 x 13.5 cm.

CHF 15 000.- / 20 000.-
(€ 10 140.- / 13 510.-)

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  A152/3515
HEMISPHERE MAP
Andreas Cellarius (1596 - 1665).
Haemisphaerium Stellatum Australe Antiquum.
Old colored copper map. 43,5 x 51 cm.

CHF 2 000.- / 3 000.-
(€ 1 350.- / 2 030.-)

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  A152/3524
TURKEY - BURSA.
Johann Jakob Falkeisen
(1804 Basel 1883)
Lot of 6 sheets. Pen and watercolour. Circa 1843.

CHF 10 000.- / 15 000.-
(€ 6 760.- / 10 140.-)

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  A152/3539
ALBRECHT DÜRER
(1471 Nürnberg 1528).
Nemesis or The great fortune. 1501.
33.3 x 23.3 cm.

CHF 30 000.- / 50 000.-
(€ 20 270.- / 33 780.-)

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A sensation in this spring‘s old master prints auction at Koller is a Gothic color woodblock print from circa 1420, “The Death of the Virgin” (lot 3564), recently discovered in a Swiss collection. Only two copies of this print were known until now: a slightly more trimmed version in the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg, and a fragment in the Tiroler Landesmusem Ferdiandeum in Innsbruck. The beautifully conserved sheet at Koller is among the rarest examples of prints in the International Gothic style. Also featured in this auction is a richly inked example of Albrecht Dürer‘s “Nemesis oder Das grosse Glück” (The Great Fortune) from circa 1501 (lot 3539). Among the old master drawings in Koller‘s March auctions are a pen and ink study from the school of Rembrandt (lot 3455) from circa 1650-52, and two 18th-century sanguine drawings of ancient ruins by Hubert Robert (lots 3433 and 3455).
Books and Autographs - Auction March 2010
Highlights		    

3643  

A152/3628
Merian - Z[eiller], M[artin].
Topograhia Helvetiae, Rhaetiae, et Valesiae: Das ist, Beschreibung unnd eygentliche Abbildung der vornehmsten Stätte und Plätze in der Hochlöblichen Eydgnossschafft, Graubündten, Wallis, und etlicher zugewandten Orthen: In dieser andern Edition mit sonderm fleiss durchgangen,...corrigirt, vermehrt und gebessert. Frankfurt/M., M. Merians Erben 1654. Kupfertitel, Drucktitel S.5 - 90, [5] Bl. Register u. Kupferverzeichnis. Mit 2 doppelblattgr. gest. Karten u. 78 teilw. doppelblattgr. Kupfertafeln mit Ansichten u. Plänen. Etwas späterer HPgt. Bd. mit handschr. Rückentitel. Wüthrich IV, 4. Schuchard 64B.- Ganz komplettes Expl. der 2. deutschen Ausgabe der berühmten Schweizer Topographie mit dem gr. Panorama von Basel.-

CHF 5 000.- / 7 000.-
(€ 3 380.- / 4 730.-)

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Silver - Auction 22 March 2010
Highlights		    

1627

1627_innen

   A152/1627
TABATIÈRE probably Dresden, 18th c. Mother of pearl lid with gold and silver applied ornament. Interior with reverse glass miniature painting.

CHF 10 000.- / 15 000.-
(€ 6 800.- / 10 100.-)

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1606   A152/1606
GOBLET ON BALL FEET / HEART GOBLET Augsburg, end 17th c. Maker‘s mark Marx Schaller II.

CHF 4 000. / 8 000.-
(€ 2 700.- / 5 400.-)

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1652   A152/1652
TEA SERVICE Zurich circa 1780. Maker‘s mark Anton Manz.

CHF 12 000.- / 18 000.-
(€ 8 100.- / 12 200.-)

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Among the silver, a beautiful parcel-gilt and mother-of-pearl snuffbox from 18th-century Dresden (lot 1627) once belonged to the Austrian actress Katharina Schratt, friend of Emperor Franz Joseph I and his legendary wife Sissi.
Asian Art - Auction 27 March 2010
Highlights		    
  A152/111
TATHAGATA AMITHABA
Sino-tibetan, Kangxi, 17th c.
H 23.8 cm.

CHF 18 000.- / 25 000.-
(€ 12 160.- / 16 890.-)

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A152/147
„DING“ COVERED RECIPIENT
China, eastern Zhou-Dynasty, 6th/5th c. B.C.
H 39 cm.

CHF 40 000.- / 60 000.-
(€ 27 030.- / 40 540.-)


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  A152/253
MONKEY GROUP
Japan, Meiji period. Bronze. L 17.5 cm.

CHF 15 000.- / 25 000.-
(€ 10 140.- / 16 890.-)

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  A152/321
BUDDHA MUCHALINDA
Khmer, Lopburi, 12th/13th c.
H 105 cm.

CHF 60 000.- / 80 000.-
(€ 40 540.- / 54 050.-)

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  A152/339
STANDING PARVATI
South India, Vijayanagar, 15th c.
H 53 cm.

CHF 60 000.- / 80 000.-
(€ 40 540.- / 54 050.-)

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snuffbottles   A series of interior-painted snuff bottles, from the collection of René Naville, Swiss ambassador to Beijing.

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Two important sculptures dominate the Asian Art auction at Koller this spring: a large sandstone Khmer Buddha Muchalinda from the 12th/13th century (lot 321) from a private Swiss collection practically exudes an aura of peace and contentment. A graceful standing bronze figure of Parvati (lot 339) from Vijyanagar in southern India dates from the 15th century. Among the Chinese bronzes, a “ding” covered recipient from the eastern Zhou Dynasty (6th/5th century B.C.) is remarkable for its state of conservation and its beautiful blue-green patina (lot 147). Among the Sino-tibetan figures, a gilt bronze Tathagata Amithaba is particularly charming (lot 111), with lovingly chased and engraved details such as the lotus flowers to its flowing robes. A large series of interior-painted snuff bottles will be offered this time, coming primarily from the collection of René Naville, Swiss ambassador to Beijing from 1959 to 1962.
Carpets - Sale 25 March 2010
Highlights		    

1147   A152/1484
TEHERAN antique. Slight traces of wear, 325x475 cm.

CHF 10 000 / 15 000
(€ 6 710 / 10 070)

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Porcelain and Faience - Auction 22 March 2010
Highlights		    
  A152 / 1502
COFFEE POT WITH SILVER-GILT MOUNTS AND GOLD CHINOISERIE DECORATION Meissen, circa 1720/1724.

CHF 35 000.- / 40 000.-
(€ 23 650.- / 27 030.-)

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  A152/1509
PAIR OF PUG DOGS ON CUSHIONS
Meissen, the model by J.J. Kändler, circa 1740/1745.

CHF 10 000.- / 15 000.-
(€ 6 760.- / 10 140.-)

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  A152/1510
COFFEE- AND TEA SERVICE WITH „KAUFFAHRTEISZENEN“
Meissen circa 1730/1735.

CHF 30 000.- / 50 000.-
(€ 20 270.- / 33 780.-)

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  A152/1501
SNUFF BOX WITH CHINOISERIE DECORATION AND VERMEIL MOUNTS
Meissen ca. 1728/1730.
With gilt silver mounts and painted with polychrome chinoiserie scenes in the style of J.G. Hoeroldt.
7.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm.

CHF 8 000.- / 12 000.-
(€ 5 410.- / 8 110.-)

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The Felber collection will be held alongside Koller's regular auctions of porcelain and silver from various provenances. Numerous Meissen pieces will be featured in the porcelain auction, including a rare large coffeepot from circa 1720-24 with finely chased silver gilt mounts by Augsburg silversmith Paul Solanier (lot 1502), and a coffee and tea service with "Kauffahrteisszenen" motifs dating from circa 1730-35 (lot 1510).

Porcelain and Silver in the age of Enlightenment
The Zurich collection of Dr. René and Friederike Felber
Special auction of 22 March 2010, Preview 13 to 21 March 2010.		    
  S10/614
RARE "TÜRKENGRUPPE"
Zurich, the model circa 1770.

CHF 12 000 / 15 000
EUR 8 200 / 10 000

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689   S10/689
SILVER-GILT WINE TASTER
Augsburg 1682.

CHF 8 000 / 14 000
EUR 5 030 / 8 800

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693   S10/693
SILVER-GILT HUNTERS TRAVELLING SET
Augsburg circa 1700.

CHF 12 000 / 18 000
EUR 7 500 / 11 300

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706   S10/707
SET OF 6 CANDLE STICKS
Zürich um 1800.

CHF 18 000 / 28 000
EUR 11 300 / 17 600

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  S10/634
MONKEY RIDING A DOG
Zurich, the model circa 1775, circle of Valentin Sonnenschein.

CHF 15 000 / 20 000
EUR 10 000 / 14 000

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  S10/827
OFFICER WITH WHITE HORSE FROM THE ALLEGORY OF EUROPE
Zurich circa 1770/1775.

CHF 10 000 / 15 000
EUR 7 000 / 10 000

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One of the most important private collections of 18th century Zurich porcelain and silver ever to come to auction will be presented at Koller Zurich on 22 March 2010. René Felber, a doctor, and his wife Friederike, an art historian, were fascinated with the history of the Zurich porcelain manufactory, and for over 60 years collected Zurich porcelain works, interspersed with pieces from Zurich silversmiths. Numerous publications and exhibitions were either inspired or realized by the couple during this period. No Zurich collection of this importance has been auctioned since the 1970s, when the celebrated and often-cited Paul Schnyder von Wartensee collection, as well as that of Alfred Schwarzenbach came to the auction block. The Felber collection gives a nearly complete picture of the depth and diversity of the figures produced by this extraordinary manufactory in its brief, 30-year existence, and the adjective “rare” can be genuinely applied to almost every piece. Two particularly amusing Türkengruppen depicting the liberation of beautiful female slaves belong to a 5-piece set representing “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” (“The Abduction of the Harem”). A pair of extremely rare dancers in soft-paste porcelain from the circle of the Commedia dell'arte, as well as a pair of groups depicting allegories of Europe and Asia embody the charming and unique style of this manufactory. The collection also features a series of figural groups created by the artist Valentin Sonnenschein, especially known for the figures he made for the Einsiedler service. Particularly noteworthy is a rare object from his circle, representing a monkey riding on the back of a dog. A large series of Ausruferfiguren (figurines of street merchants) and exquisite genre figures such as a maid serving coffee combine to present an accurate portrayal of daily life in 18th-century Zurich. The couple's passion for hunting did not fail to leave its mark on their collection. Along with porcelain figures on this subject, the Felbers assembled an important collection of silver hunting accessories, such as hunting wine tasters by Zurich as well as by Augsburg silversmiths. For the refined hunter on the move, a complete 18th-century traveling set in its original leather case is a must, including finely chased goblets, eggcups and silverware.