Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration
Thursday 08 December 2005, 10.00 AM
GRAND-LYRE CLOCK "SQUELETTE" WITH MOONPHASE, Louis XVI, the dial signed. J. COTEAU (Jean Coteau, Geneva 1740-1801 Paris), the movement and plaque signed J.S. BOURDIER (Jean-Simon Bourdier, Master 1787), Paris circa 1785. Matte and polished gilt bronze also white marble. The lyre-shaped case, with rams' heads and floral garlands, enamel chapter ring, for numerals, days of the week and the planets, also enamel dial for moon phases, date and "Quantième". Oscillating movement "à cheville", striking the 1/2 hours on bell, "suspension à couteau". Exceptionally fine brone mounts and applications in the form. 31x10.5x70 cm.
CHF 180 000 / 280 000 | (€ 168 220 / 261 680)
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GRAND BUREAU-MINISTRE "AUX LIONS", Empire, in the style of P.A. BELLANGE (Pierre Antoine Bellangé, 1758 Paris 1827), Paris, mid 19th century Finely carved and parcel gilt mahogany, Slightly salient top on two supports with lions at the angles and tall plinths, broad front drawer, 6 lateral drawers each side, under sliding ledge, with the same arrangement verso, with exceptinally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 250x135x77 cm. Provenance: private collection Baden Baden
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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PAIR OF CHESTS OF DRAWERS, late Louis XV, after designs by J.M. HOPPENHAUPT (Johann Michael II Hoppenhaupt, 1709-1769) or J.M. KAMBLI (Johann Melchior Kambli, 1717-1783), Berlin/Potsdam, 19th century. Purple heart and mahogany veneer finely inlaid with lozenge and diamond motif and ivory stars. Bombé on all sides with prominent angles, shaped front with 2 drawers, the upper drawer divided into 2, gilt bronze mounts and sabots, moulded "Vert de Mer"-top. 96x56x96 cm. Provenance: from a Roman collection.
CHF 150 000 / 250 000 | (€ 140 190 / 233 640)
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GRAND CLOCK "LE COUPLE ENLACE", Directoire, von J.S. DEVERBERIE (Jean Simon Deverberie, gest. 1824), parts of the movement dated 1806, Paris circa 1806. Matte and polished gilt bronze and burnished bronze. With classical style couple. Enamel dial, also month and day indicator, 3 hands and so-called "Quantième", Paris movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell, original pendulum with double heart. Exceptionally fine mounts and applications. 53x17x57 cm.
CHF 150 000 / 250 000 | (€ 140 190 / 233 640)
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GRAND "COMMODE AUX TETES DE LIONS", Transition, signed J. DUBOIS (René Dubois, master 1755), guild stamp, Paris circa 1775/85. Kingwood veneer inlaid with reserves and fillets, 2 frontal sans traverse drawers, 1 door on each side, exceptionally rich matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications in the form of lions' heads, garlands, bands and frieze, moulded "Fleur de Pêche" top. 134x52x90 cm.
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 112 150 / 168 220)
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PAIR OF GRAND CONSOLES "AUX FEMMES AILEES", Louis XV, Romee circa 1750. Pierced and richly carved wood with shaped and moulded top, with 3 scrolled supports "aux femmes ailées" 130x65x85.5 cm.
CHF 100 000 / 150 000 | (€ 93 460 / 140 190)
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BUREAU CABINET, Baroque, probably Hanover circa 1710. Walnut, burlwood, birch and local fruitwoods, finely inlaid with ribbonwork, cartouches and frieze. Fall-front writing surface over 3 drawers and 4 smaller lateral drawers, the upper two drawers acting as supports for the writing surface, fitted interior with leather lined sliding ledge, compartments and drawers, recessed double door upper section, also with fitted interior, fine bronze mounts and drop handles 100x61x95x225 cm. Provenance: from a Roman collection.
CHF 90 000 / 140 000 | (€ 84 110 / 130 840)
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SET OF 4 FAUTEUILS "AUX DAUPHINS", Empire, stamped JACOB FRERES RUE MESLEE (the collaboration of François-Honoré-Georges and Georges II Jacob 1796 to 1803), Paris circa 1803. Carved mahogany finely inlaid "à l'antique" with rosewood and mother of pearl, with brown-black striped cushions. 56x44x42x87 cm.
CHF 12 000 / 18 000 | (€ 11 210 / 16 820)
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GRAND IMPERIAL CLOCK "LE TEMPLE DE DENDERAH", Empire, after a drawing by D.V. DENON (Dominique Vivant Denon, 1747-1825) 1802, with inventory number M 852 and M 596 des Château de Meudon, Paris, circa 1805/10. Iron, matte and polished gilt bronze and bronze with patina. The clock with enamel chapter ring "au cercle tournant", verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell, fine bronze mounts and applications. 54x27x34 cm. Provenance: - Château de Meudon, Danish private collection, Germany.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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BUREAU-PLAT, Louis XVI, stamped M. OHNEBERG (Martin Ohneberg, Master 1773), Paris circa 1780. Tulipwood and amaranth veneer and and finely inlaid with diamond pattern, fillets and reserves, the top lined with green gold-stamped leather and edged in bronze moulding, the front with 3 drawers and same but sham arrangement verso, gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 164x87.5x80 cm.
CHF 75 000 / 125 000 | (€ 70 090 / 116 820)
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FIVE-PART TABLE GARNITURE WITH PAIR OF BASKET-SHAPED BOWLS, Empire, P.P. THOMIRE (Pierre-Philippe Thomire, 1751-1843) attributed, Paris circa 1815/25. Matte and polished gilt bronze. With exceptionally fine bronze mounts and applications. Maximum length of lower section 254 cm, H of bowls 60 cm.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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SALON TABLE WITH LACQUER TOP, George III, R. ADAM (Robert Adam, Edinburgh 1728-1792 London) attributed, England circa 1775/80. Finely carved giltwood with leaves, garlands, beading and frieze, the top with central portrait medallion. 87x54x71 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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SET OF 4 LARGE FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE", Régence, Paris circa 1730. Finely carved beech, upholstered, with beige buttoned silk covers with decorative nail work, with cushion. 72x52x45x100 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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COMMODE AUX CARTOUCHES, Louis XV, signed J. TUART (Jean-Baptiste Tuart, master 1741), guild stamp, Paris circa 1760. Tulipwood and rosewood in veneer and finely inlaid with cartouches and reserves, slightly salient front with 2 sans traverse drawers, gilt bronze mounts and sabots, moulded "Rouge Royal" top. 147x65x85 cm.
CHF 45 000 / 75 000 | (€ 42 060 / 70 090)
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CLOCK "LE REMOULEUR", so-called"pendule de métier", Empire, after a model by J.A. REICHE (Jean-André Reiche, active in Paris), the dial signed. RIDEL A PARIS (Laurent Ridel, active circa 1800), the enamelling by J. COTEAU (Joseph Coteau, Geneva 1740-1801 Paris), Paris circa 1810/20. Matte and polished gilt bronze and "Vert de Mer" marble. With figure of knife grinder. Fine blue and gold painted enamel dial, with 3 hands, 1 for "quantième du mois", gilt brass movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell, exceptionally fine bronze mounts and applications on all sides. H 67x38x17 cm. Provenance: from a Paris collection.
CHF 35 000 / 55 000 | (€ 32 710 / 51 400)
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PAIR OF CANDELABRAS "AUX FEMMES AILEES", late Louis XVI, L.A.A. BEURDELEY (Louis Auguste Alfred Beurdeley, 1808 Paris 1882) attributed, after designs by F. REMOND (François Rémond, ca. 1745 Paris 1812), Paris circa 1860/80. Matte and polished gilt bronze, lapislazuli and fine biscuit medallion. H 58 cm.
CHF 28 000 / 48 000 | (€ 26 170 / 44 860)
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TAPESTRY FROM THE LIFE OF DON QUIJOTE, Régence, Manufacture Leyniers, after designs by J. V. ORLEY (Jean van Orley, 1665-1735) and A. COPPENS (Augustin Coppens, 1668-1740), Brussels circa 1720. With fine floral and foliate border. H 295 cm, width 395 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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CHEST OF DRAWERS, Louis XV, sign. CAREL (Jacques Philippe Carel, Master 1723), Paris circa 1740/50. Purple heart and kingwood veneer inlaid with lozenge and diamond pattern, centrally shaped front with 2 drawers, exceptionally fine bronze mounts, drop handles and sabots, moulded "Griotte Rouge"-top. 109x50x83 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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GLOBE TABLE, Biedermeier, probably after designs by J. PÖSSENBACHER (Joseph Pössenbacher, active circa 1810/30), Vienna circa 1815. Elm, cherry, yew and various fruitwoods in veneer and finely inlaid with fillets and frieze also partly ebonised. Hinged globe on 3 scrolled legs, architectural style fitted interior with mirror-lined central compartment between canopy and stepped drawer, flanked by cylindrical drawers. The lower section with removable compartment and secret drawer. D 43 cm, H 89 cm. Provenance: private collection, Germany
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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SET OF 3 LARGE FAUTEUILS AND 1 BERGERE "A LA REINE", Louis XV, sign. N. HEURTAUT (Nicolas Heurtaut, Master 1753), Paris circa 1760. Grey painted moulded wood, with light red silk covers with flowers and leaves, Bergère with cushion, Fauteuils 68x54x43x100 cm, Bergère 70x48x48x102 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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1 PAAR KLEINE SCHRÄNKE, sog. "armoirettes",
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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CHEST OF DRAWERS "AUX INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE", Transition, stamped G. KEMP (Guillaume Kemp, Master 1764), Paris circa 1775. Tulipwood, rosewood, maple and partly dyed precious wood in veneer and finely inlaid with musical instruments, flowers, leaves, fillets and frieze. The centrally salient front with 2 sans traverse drawers, fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots and moulded "Griotte Rouge"-top. 55x8x41.5x88 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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PENDULE "AUX NEGRES", Empire, France circa 1810/20. Matte and polished gilt bronze also partly burnished bronze. The case with figures conducting trade, exotic birds and ornament. The clock with enamel dial, Paris movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell, fine bronze mounts and applications. 28x11x36.5 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 18 690 / 28 040)
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CHEST OF DRAWERS, Louis XV, by M. FUNK (Mathäus Funk, Murten 1697-1783 Bern), Bern circa 1745. Walnut and burlwood in veneer and finely inlaid with lozenge and diamond patterns. The top edged in brass moulding, 3 frontal drawers, exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts, sabots and applications. Lined inside with blue paper, including original Herrenhuther Kleisterpapier. 115x65x88 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Netherlands. A very fine elegant chest of drawers in almost untouched condition. Lit.: H. von Fischer, Die Kunsthandwerker-Familie Funk im 18. Jahrhundert, Bern 1961. Ibid., Fonck.a.Berne, Bern 2001; p. 63 (ill. 68, similar piece).
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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LARGE FOUR PART SCREEN, mit so-called"cuir de Cordoue", Régence, Spain circa 1720. Finely painted with fruits and flowers on gold ground. Width 208 cm, H 216 cm.
CHF 28 000 / 48 000 | (€ 26 170 / 44 860)
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