Estates & Collections

Collections are formed and grow over the course of a lifetime, or even over several gener­ations. Connoisseurs often spend many years thoroughly studying their personal area of inter­est, as well as its artistic, social and historical background. They visit auctions and dealers around the world, exchange information and works with fellow collectors, and constantly ameliorate their collections with new additions. When such a collection is sold, we often have the sense that what comes up for auction is not merely the sum of the individual objects, but an entire life history. The auction catalogue is also often a documentation of a life’s work, and serves as a reference for future generations of collectors. At Koller we have had the privilege of offering numerous collections at auction, from many different categories. Our wide range of special­ist departments – over twenty distinct collecting categories – allows us to catalogue and present collections from the most diverse fields in an accurate and professional manner.

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Hardturmstrasse 102
8031 Zurich
skoller@kollerauctions.com
+41 44 445 63 20

Sabine Neumaier

Hardturmstrasse 102
8031 Zurich
neumaier@kollerauctions.com
+41 44 445 63 12

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Past auctions

S16 - Fabergé & Objets de Vertu Compulsory auction
05.12.2019
S16 - Modern & Contemporary Art Compulsory auction
05.12.2019
A178 - Faience Col. Schmitz-Eichhoff
19.09.2016
   
S14 - Canes
16.09.2016
   
LIDDED VASE WITH APPLIED FLOWERS AND INSECTS,
CHF 10 625

LIDDED VASE WITH APPLIED FLOWERS AND INSECTS,

Höchst, ca. 1750.
Faience, painted white and colors. No mark.
H 45.5 cm. Flowers and edge restored and supplemented. (2)

Sold for CHF 10 625 (including buyer’s premium)

A178 / 1783*
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LIDDED VASE WITH APPLIED FLOWERS AND INSECTS,
TROMPE L'OEIL PLATE WITH EGGS,
CHF 9 375

TROMPE L'OEIL PLATE WITH EGGS,

Northern France, mid-18th century.
Faience with applied eggs, painted yellow. No mark.
D 22.5 cm.

Sold for CHF 9 375 (including buyer’s premium)

A178 / 1751*
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TROMPE L'OEIL PLATE WITH EGGS,
LIDDED TUREEN DESIGNED AS A CAULIFLOWER,
CHF 9 375

LIDDED TUREEN DESIGNED AS A CAULIFLOWER,

Brussels, 2nd half of the 18th century.
Faience, colorfully painted in yellow and green, the cover with a bird finial. No mark.
D 26 cm. Minimal restoration and chipped. (2)

Sold for CHF 9 375 (including buyer’s premium)

A178 / 1758*
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LIDDED TUREEN DESIGNED AS A CAULIFLOWER,
THREE FIGURES OF A CHINESE 'BONZ' AND TWO CHINESE WOMEN,
CHF 8 125

THREE FIGURES OF A CHINESE 'BONZ' AND TWO CHINESE WOMEN,

Berlin, Manufactory Gerhard Wolbeer, ca. 1700-1725.(Restored!)
Faience, painted in blue, green and iron-red. No marks. Red inventory number 1866 on two figures.
H 24 cm, 25 cm, 28 cm. Restorations.

Sold for CHF 8 125 (including buyer’s premium)

A178 / 1717*
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THREE FIGURES OF A CHINESE 'BONZ' AND TWO CHINESE WOMEN,
TWO 'PIKE' TUREENS 'SNOEKPOTJES',
CHF 7 000

TWO 'PIKE' TUREENS 'SNOEKPOTJES',

Delft, mid-18th century and later.
Faience, the bowl and cover each designed as a scrolled fish, colorfully painted in shades of green and blue, accentuated in yellow. No marks.
D 12 cm / 13 cm. Restorations and supplements, BOTH covers associated. (4)

Sold for CHF 7 000 (including buyer’s premium)

A178 / 1734*
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TWO 'PIKE' TUREENS 'SNOEKPOTJES',
BOOK ILLUMINATOR, FROM THE CIRCLE OF MEO DA SIENA (MASTER OF THE MONTELABATE CROSS?) Historiated initial M with the three Marys at the empty tomb of Christ. Vellum. Perugia, ca. 1320-25. 105 x 110 mm. Provenance: - 1994, London Sam Fogg. - in the current collection since that date. Bibliography: - Gaudenz Freuler, Italian Miniatures from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Centuries, Milan 2013, p. 624. - Friedrich G. Zeileis, Più ridon le carte (3.ed.), Rauris 2014, p. 280-281 This most delicately painted initial M, with a dainty depiction of the arrival of the three Marys at the empty grave in the centre, opens the third response of the first nocturn for Easter Monday. The hybrid style of this painting leads us to assume that this historiated initial was produced around 1320-25. In the work of this illuminator we witness those elements which enabled a style of illumination with its own identity to emerge in Perugia, and which led to masters such as Vanni di Baldolo and Matteo di Ser Cambio.
CHF 60 500

BUCHMALER AUS DEM GEFOLGE DES MEO DA SIENA (MEISTER DES MONTELABATE KREUZES?)

Bildinitiale M mit den drei Marien am leeren Grab Christi. Perugia, ca. 1320-25.

Sold for CHF 60 500 (including buyer’s premium)

A174 / 113*
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BOOK ILLUMINATOR, FROM THE CIRCLE OF MEO DA SIENA (MASTER OF THE MONTELABATE CROSS?) Historiated initial M with the three Marys at the empty tomb of Christ. Vellum. Perugia, ca. 1320-25. 105 x 110 mm. Provenance: - 1994, London Sam Fogg. - in the current collection since that date. Bibliography: - Gaudenz Freuler, Italian Miniatures from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Centuries, Milan 2013, p. 624. - Friedrich G. Zeileis, Più ridon le carte (3.ed.), Rauris 2014, p. 280-281 This most delicately painted initial M, with a dainty depiction of the arrival of the three Marys at the empty grave in the centre, opens the third response of the first nocturn for Easter Monday. The hybrid style of this painting leads us to assume that this historiated initial was produced around 1320-25. In the work of this illuminator we witness those elements which enabled a style of illumination with its own identity to emerge in Perugia, and which led to masters such as Vanni di Baldolo and Matteo di Ser Cambio.
MASTER OF THE DOMINICAN EFFIGIES Leaf from an antiphonary with the initial V and the figure of John the Evangelist. Vellum. Florence, ca. 1340. 495 x 355 mm (historiated initial 115 x 115 mm). Provenance: - Castelfiorentino, Pieve dei Santi Ippolito e Biagio. - 1960, New York, Mortimer Brandt. - 1996, Paris, Les Enluminures. - thence to the current collection Bibliography: - Richard Offner, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/VII Florence 1957, p.70. - Miklòs Boskovits, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/IX, Florence 1984, p. 287. Les Enluminures, Cat. 5, Paris 1996, p. 18. - Friedrich G. Zeileis Più ridon le carte (3.ed.), Rauris 2014, pp. 210- 211.
CHF 48 500

MASTER OF THE DOMINICAN EFFIGIES Leaf from an antiphonary with the initial V and the figure of John the Evangelist. Vellum. Florence, ca. 1340. 495 x 355 mm (historiated initial 115 x 115 mm). Provenance: - Castelfiorentino, Pieve dei Santi Ippolito e Biagio. - 1960, New York, Mortimer Brandt. - 1996, Paris, Les Enluminures. - thence to the current collection Bibliography: - Richard Offner, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/VII Florence 1957, p.70. - Miklòs Boskovits, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/IX, Florence 1984, p. 287. Les Enluminures, Cat. 5, Paris 1996, p. 18. - Friedrich G. Zeileis Più ridon le carte (3.ed.), Rauris 2014, pp. 210- 211.

Blatt aus einem Antiphonar mit der Initiale V und der Figur des Evangelisten Johannes. Pergament 495 x 355 mm (Bildinitiale 115 x 115 mm).

Sold for CHF 48 500 (including buyer’s premium)

A174 / 121*
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MASTER OF THE DOMINICAN EFFIGIES Leaf from an antiphonary with the initial V and the figure of John the Evangelist. Vellum. Florence, ca. 1340. 495 x 355 mm (historiated initial 115 x 115 mm). Provenance: - Castelfiorentino, Pieve dei Santi Ippolito e Biagio. - 1960, New York, Mortimer Brandt. - 1996, Paris, Les Enluminures. - thence to the current collection Bibliography: - Richard Offner, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/VII Florence 1957, p.70. - Miklòs Boskovits, A Critical and Historical Corpus of Florentine Painting, III/IX, Florence 1984, p. 287. Les Enluminures, Cat. 5, Paris 1996, p. 18. - Friedrich G. Zeileis Più ridon le carte (3.ed.), Rauris 2014, pp. 210- 211.
VALET DE CHASSE (LOUIS XV) ET SA HARDE.Darkly patinated bronze, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1869. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 66.5x75x39 cm.
CHF 25 200

VALET DE CHASSE (LOUIS XV) ET SA HARDE.Darkly patinated bronze, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1869. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 66.5x75x39 cm.

Bronze dunkel patiniert.
Das Modell war ausgestellt am Pariser Salon 1870 (später im Musée du Louvre), an der Weltausstellung 1873 in Wien sowie an der Weltausstellung in Paris von 1900.

Sold for CHF 25 200 (including buyer’s premium)

A163 / 1806
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VALET DE CHASSE (LOUIS XV) ET SA HARDE.Darkly patinated bronze, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1869. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 66.5x75x39 cm.
VENEUR LOUIS XVI À CHEVAL.Bronze finished in a reddish patina, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1874. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 60x53.5x24 cm.
CHF 11 400

VENEUR LOUIS XVI À CHEVAL.Bronze finished in a reddish patina, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1874. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 60x53.5x24 cm.

Bronze mit rötlicher Patina.
Dieses Modell war ausgestellt am Pariser Salon 1872 sowie an der Weltausstellung in Paris von 1878. Die rötliche Patina dieser Gruppe ist typisch für die Arbeiten Mênes der Zeit von 1870-1890. Der Künstler war einer der wenigen, der eine solche Patina herzustellen wusste, worauf er auch sehr stolz war.

Sold for CHF 11 400 (including buyer’s premium)

A163 / 1941
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VENEUR LOUIS XVI À CHEVAL.Bronze finished in a reddish patina, signed P.J. MÊNE. 1874. Workshop of P.J. Mêne (1869-1879). 60x53.5x24 cm.
A RICHLY DECORATED COMBINATION TOOL, Nuremberg, circa 1580. Iron with fine etched decoration. The tool can be used as pliers, hammer, nail-puller or mini-anvil. L 21.5 cm.
CHF 45 000

A RICHLY DECORATED COMBINATION TOOL, Nuremberg, circa 1580. Iron with fine etched decoration. The tool can be used as pliers, hammer, nail-puller or mini-anvil. L 21.5 cm.

Nürnberg, um 1580.
Eisen mit reichem Ätzdekor in Form von Blumen und Blattranken. Das Werkzeug kann als Zage, Hammer, Nagelauszieher oder Miniamboss verwendet werden. L 21,5 cm.

Sold for CHF 45 000 (hammer price)

S11 / 573
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A RICHLY DECORATED COMBINATION TOOL, Nuremberg, circa 1580. Iron with fine etched decoration. The tool can be used as pliers, hammer, nail-puller or mini-anvil. L 21.5 cm.
A PRECISION SUNDIAL, Southern Germany, late 18th c. With monogram JPF (possibly J.P.Fischer). Engraved and gilt brass, iron and enamel. Semi-circular steel frame on rectangular wooden shaft holding the moveable mechanical sundial with meridian arc and fixed polar axis. With 3 cogwheels connected to clock dial showing the hours and minutes. H 40 cm.
CHF 45 000

A PRECISION SUNDIAL, Southern Germany, late 18th c. With monogram JPF (possibly J.P.Fischer). Engraved and gilt brass, iron and enamel. Semi-circular steel frame on rectangular wooden shaft holding the moveable mechanical sundial with meridian arc and fixed polar axis. With 3 cogwheels connected to clock dial showing the hours and minutes. H 40 cm.

süddeutsch, Ende 18. Jh. Mon. JPF (wohl J. P. Fischer).
Messing graviert und vergoldet, Eisen und Email. Halbkreisförmiger Stahlrahmen auf rechteckigem, profiliertem Holzschaft. Daran beweglich hängend die mechanische Sonnenuhr mit Meridianring und starrer Polachse. Der Rahmen ist durch 3 Zahnräder mit einem Uhrzifferblatt verbunden, deren Zeiger Stunden und Minuten angeben. H 40 cm.

Sold for CHF 45 000 (hammer price)

S11 / 449
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A PRECISION SUNDIAL, Southern Germany, late 18th c. With monogram JPF (possibly J.P.Fischer). Engraved and gilt brass, iron and enamel. Semi-circular steel frame on rectangular wooden shaft holding the moveable mechanical sundial with meridian arc and fixed polar axis. With 3 cogwheels connected to clock dial showing the hours and minutes. H 40 cm.
A RARE TURNING LATHE WITH A NUMEROUS TOOLS IN 2 LARGE AND 3 SMALL BOXES, by the company Holzappfel, London, 1824. Mahogany, cast iron, brass and steel. Pedal driven.
CHF 40 000

A RARE TURNING LATHE WITH A NUMEROUS TOOLS IN 2 LARGE AND 3 SMALL BOXES, by the company Holzappfel, London, 1824. Mahogany, cast iron, brass and steel. Pedal driven.

IN 2 GROSSEN UND 3 KLEINEN KÄSTEN, HOLTZAPFFEL, London, 1824.
Mahagoni, Gusseisen, Messing und Stahl. Mit Antrieb über Pedal. Seltenes Modell, die Werkbank mit Zylinderverschluss. Diverse für die Drechselarbeit notwendige Werkzeuge, Klingen und Ersatzstücke. Mit Anleitung in 5 Bänden, TURNING AND MECHANICAL MANIPULATION, by Charles Holtzappfel.

Sold for CHF 40 000 (hammer price)

S11 / 710
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A RARE TURNING LATHE WITH A NUMEROUS TOOLS IN 2 LARGE AND 3 SMALL BOXES, by the company Holzappfel, London, 1824. Mahogany, cast iron, brass and steel. Pedal driven.
AN ELEGANT TREPANNING SET, France, possibly 19th c. Shaped and engraved, partly gilt steel. Consisting of a trepan with screw-handle showing Chronos, 7 drill bits, 3 elevators, 5 scrapers, etc. some instruments inscribed IOANNES GANTE. In walnut case with brass mounts lined with red suede (lid warped and cracked). 34.5x20.5x5.2 cm.
CHF 22 000

AN ELEGANT TREPANNING SET, France, possibly 19th c. Shaped and engraved, partly gilt steel. Consisting of a trepan with screw-handle showing Chronos, 7 drill bits, 3 elevators, 5 scrapers, etc. some instruments inscribed IOANNES GANTE. In walnut case with brass mounts lined with red suede (lid warped and cracked). 34.5x20.5x5.2 cm.

Frankreich, wohl 19. Jh.
Stahl geschnitten und graviert sowie teils vergoldet. Bestehend aus Bohrer mit aufschraubbarem Knauf mit der Darstellung von Chronos, 7 verschiedenen Bohrköpfen, 3 Hebern, 5 Schabern mit vergoldeten Griffen geschnitten mit Akanthusblättern und Blumen, 1 Bürste, 1 Schraube mit durchbrochen gearbeitetem Kopf sowie einem ähnlichen Aufsatz. Die Instrumente teils bez. IOANNES GANTE. In Nussbaumschatulle mit Messinggriff und -beschlägen, innen mit rotem Wildleder ausgeschlagen. Der Deckel der Schatulle verzogen und gerissen. 34,5x20,5x5,2 cm.

Sold for CHF 22 000 (hammer price)

S11 / 554
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AN ELEGANT TREPANNING SET, France, possibly 19th c. Shaped and engraved, partly gilt steel. Consisting of a trepan with screw-handle showing Chronos, 7 drill bits, 3 elevators, 5 scrapers, etc. some instruments inscribed IOANNES GANTE. In walnut case with brass mounts lined with red suede (lid warped and cracked). 34.5x20.5x5.2 cm.
A FINE IVORY PAPERKNIFE, possibly Dieppe, circa 1890. Ivory finely and partly openwork carved with a female bust, rose garlands and acanthus leaves, silver band in the shape of 2 acanthus leaves. Flattened, pointed blade. L 36 cm.
CHF 20 000

A FINE IVORY PAPERKNIFE, possibly Dieppe, circa 1890. Ivory finely and partly openwork carved with a female bust, rose garlands and acanthus leaves, silver band in the shape of 2 acanthus leaves. Flattened, pointed blade. L 36 cm.

wohl Dieppe, um 1890.
Elfenbein fein und teils durchbrochen geschnitten mit Frauenbüste, Rosenranken sowie Akanthusblättern, Silberband ebenfalls in Form von Akanthusblättern. Abgeflachte, vorne zugespitzte Klinge. L 36 cm.

Sold for CHF 20 000 (hammer price)

S11 / 894
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A FINE IVORY PAPERKNIFE, possibly Dieppe, circa 1890. Ivory finely and partly openwork carved with a female bust, rose garlands and acanthus leaves, silver band in the shape of 2 acanthus leaves. Flattened, pointed blade. L 36 cm.
MAJESTAS DOMINI,Limoges, beginning of the 13th century. Finely engraved bronze plaque with champlevé enamel and embossed and gilt copper. With an applied, embossed and gilt copper figure of Christ enthroned. 24.5x13.5 cm. Some losses.
CHF 60 000

MAJESTAS DOMINI,Limoges, beginning of the 13th century. Finely engraved bronze plaque with champlevé enamel and embossed and gilt copper. With an applied, embossed and gilt copper figure of Christ enthroned. 24.5x13.5 cm. Some losses.

Limoges, Anfang 13. Jh.
Fein gravierte Bronzeplakette mit Grubenschmelz-Email sowie Kupfer getrieben und vergoldet. Hochrechteckige, oben bogenförmige Plakette mit Grubenschmelz-Email Dekor in Form von Rosetten und geometrischen Motiven in den Farben Blau, Grün und Rot. Applizierte, getriebene und vergoldete Kupferfigur des thronenden Christus mit Buch und segnendem Gestus. Über der Christusfigur die Buchstaben Alpha und Omega. In mit feiner Schlangenlinie ziselierter Umrandung. 24,5x13,5 cm. Fehlstellen.

Sold for CHF 60 000 (including buyer’s premium)

A144 / 2394
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MAJESTAS DOMINI,Limoges, beginning of the 13th century. Finely engraved bronze plaque with champlevé enamel and embossed and gilt copper. With an applied, embossed and gilt copper figure of Christ enthroned. 24.5x13.5 cm. Some losses.