Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts

Koller’s history is inextricably linked with the decorative arts, beginning with our first auction in 1958. Furniture, silver, porcelain and sculpture are among our oldest core areas of expertise, and many highly important works of decorative art have been auctioned by Koller over the years. The bureau plat by André-Charles Boulle illustrated below is today considered to be the piece by which all other creations by the celebrated ébéniste to King Louis XIV are measured.

No other European auction house organises twice-annual auctions with such a high concentration of quality furniture and decorative arts from the 15th to the 19th centuries, including masterworks in silver and gold, and rare early Meissen porcelain.

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Stephan Koller

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8031 Zurich
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Giordana Schmid

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8031 Zürich
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Upcoming auctions

A188 - Furniture, Porcelain & Silver
28.03.2019 01.30 PM
ibid102 - Ibid Furniture Part 1
03.04.2019 10.00 AM
ibid102 - Ibid Clocks
03.04.2019 9.00 AM
ibid102 - Ibid Furniture Part 2
03.04.2019 01.00 PM

Past auctions

A186 - Furniture & Sculptures
27.09.2018
 
A184 - Furniture, Porcelain & Silver
22.03.2018
   
A182 - Furniture, Porcelain & Silver
21.09.2017
   
A180 - Furniture, Porcelain & Silver
30.03.2017
   
A RARE "LACCA POVERA" BUREAU CABINET,

A RARE "LACCA POVERA" BUREAU CABINET,

Northern Italy, Baroque, Probably Venice, mid-18th century.
Wood painted in ivory colour and parcel gilt. Rich decoration in the Arte Povera manner. The upper section with mirrored double doors, both reveal decorated inner doors and later-added mirror wall. The lower section with slanted writing surface above 4 drawers. The hinged writing surface opening to 4 drawers and 1 compartment. The brass mounts partly later. Restored. Losses and traces of wear, the gilding renewed. The decoration on the interior of the inner doors as well as in the writing compartment probably later. 1 key.
139x58(92)x238 cm.

CHF 100 000 / 150 000

A188 / 1045 - March 2019
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A RARE "LACCA POVERA" BUREAU CABINET,
A PAIR OF DEMILUNE CONSOLES "AUX AIGLES" WITH "SCAGLIOLA" TOPS,

A PAIR OF DEMILUNE CONSOLES "AUX AIGLES" WITH "SCAGLIOLA" TOPS,

Louis XVI, from a Roman master workshop, c. 1785/90.
Gilt wood, fluted and exquisitely carved with eagles, palmettes, meander band, garland and decorative frieze. "Scagliola" top with"faux porphyre" edge. Restorations.
143.5x65x89.5 cm.

CHF 80 000 / 120 000

A188 / 1205* - March 2019
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A PAIR OF DEMILUNE CONSOLES "AUX AIGLES" WITH "SCAGLIOLA" TOPS,
AN IMPORTANT SAFE CABINET WITH IMPERIAL COAT OF ARMS,

AN IMPORTANT SAFE CABINET WITH IMPERIAL COAT OF ARMS,

signed HAFFNER FRERES, 8 PASSAGE JOUFFROY PARIS, probably C.G. DIEHL (Charles Guillaume Diehl, Steinbach 1811-1885 Paris) or G.GROHE (Guillaume Grohe, Wintersheim 1808–1885 Paris), Paris c. 1860.
Ebony with exceptionally fine inlays of green and red tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and engraved brass fillets in "Boulle" technique. One-door front with medallion set in bronze band. The interior fitted with with central drawer between double doors and 2 adjacent drawers. The interior of the door with etched depiction of the Paris stock exchange. Rich and fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. "Vert de Mer" top edged in bronze. 8-bolt lock. 1 safe key. Right lock removed. Marble top repaired, some losses.
100x52x150 cm.

CHF 50 000 / 70 000

A188 / 1283 - March 2019
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AN IMPORTANT SAFE CABINET WITH IMPERIAL COAT OF ARMS,
A SIDEBOARD,

A SIDEBOARD,

known as a "commode à porte avec tiroirs à l'anglaise", Directoire/Empire, attributed to JACOB FRERES RUE MESLEE (collaboration between George II and François Honoré George Jacob, 1796-1803) , Paris c. 1800/03.
Flame mahogany. The front with double-doors. Fitted interior with 4 drawers "à l'anglaise". Rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. "Carrara" marble top. Veneer supplements on the doors, later profile moulding on the cornice.
148x65x92 cm.

CHF 40 000 / 60 000

A188 / 1255* - March 2019
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A SIDEBOARD,
A SIDEBOARD "AUX PATTES DE LION",

A SIDEBOARD "AUX PATTES DE LION",

Consulat, signed JACOB FRERES RUE MESLEE (collaboration between François Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter and Georges II Jacob between 1796 and 1803), Paris c. 1800.
Flame mahogany carved with winged paw feet. The front with wide door and blind door front, flanked by 1 narrow door. The interior with 3 drawers "à l'anglaise". Exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. "Vert de mer" marble top.
117x52x110.5 cm.

CHF 40 000 / 60 000

A188 / 1248* - March 2019
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A SIDEBOARD "AUX PATTES DE LION",
A PAIR OF PORTE-TORCHERES "AUX SPHINGES",

A PAIR OF PORTE-TORCHERES "AUX SPHINGES",

Louis XVI, Paris c. 1790.
Gilt and parcel patinated finely carved wood. Round, violet/rose speckled marble top, probably replaced.
D 49 cm. H 114 cm.

CHF 40 000 / 60 000

A188 / 1251* - March 2019
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A PAIR OF PORTE-TORCHERES "AUX SPHINGES",
A SET OF 3 TAPESTRIES "D'ENTRE DEUX",

A SET OF 3 TAPESTRIES "D'ENTRE DEUX",

Louis XVI, Aubusson, c. 1770.
Each with an allegorical medallion above figural depictions pursuing pastoral activities. Trimmed, one with larger supplement. Areas of loss.
Each 265x193 cm.

CHF 30 000 / 50 000

A188 / 1199 - March 2019
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A SET OF 3 TAPESTRIES "D'ENTRE DEUX",
A PENDULUM CLOCK "AU LION",

A PENDULUM CLOCK "AU LION",

Louis XVI, the model by F. VION (François Vion, 1764 Paris c. 1800), the dial and movement signed POCHON A PARIS (Jean Charles Pochon, maître c. 1770), Paris c. 1770.
Matte and polished gilt bronze and "Carrara" marble. Enamel dial. 2 fine, pierced gilt hands. Movement with anchor escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell.
27x15x42 cm, H with plinth 45.5 cm.

CHF 35 000 / 48 000

A188 / 1207* - March 2019
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A PENDULUM CLOCK "AU LION",
A RARE CROSS-SHAPED NECK WATCH WITH ROCK CRYSTAL,

A RARE CROSS-SHAPED NECK WATCH WITH ROCK CRYSTAL,

probably Conrad Kreizer, Germany, end of the 16th century.
Gilt copper gilt, brass and translucent enamel champlevé in the form of stylised tendrils and leaves. Cross-shaped case with hinged, faceted rock crystal cover. The fine movement with spindle escapement hinged, the dial and backplate with decoration in translucent champlevé enamel, stylised leaves and tendrils. Spring escapement with chain and worm wheel. The rear housing section replaced, originally probably in rock crystal. Fine hanging eye with engraved leaf decoration. Leather-covered case in the form of a cross. Small breakout on the dial, losses and additions to the enamel.
4.5x3.3x1.7 cm.

CHF 25 000 / 35 000

A188 / 1003* - March 2019
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A RARE CROSS-SHAPED NECK WATCH WITH ROCK CRYSTAL,