Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration
Monday 17 March 2008, 10.00 AM
DOUBLE GLOBE CLOCK,Louis XVI, the dial inscribed and stamped INVENIT P. HAHN ECHTERDINGEN (Philipp Matthäus Hahn, Esslingen 1739-1790 Echterdingen), the globes stamped JOH.GAB. DOPPELMAIERI M.P.P. EXHIBITUW JOH.GEORG PULCHNERO CHALCOGR. JÖRIB.A. 1736, Echterdingen circa 1785. Shaped and finely carved mahogany with acanthus leaves, lotus flowers, beading and egg and dart moulding. The clock with enamel dial, the numerals in brown for the daylight hours and blck for the nighttime hours, indicators for days of the week and months and the planetary symbols. The globe turns once a day and has rings for solar hours, times of the year, sunrise and sunset. Fine mechanism with hook movement and count wheel, with 4/4 striking on 2 bells, the small bell can be tilted. Clapper over shaft, double count wheel, calendar movement. The clock and astronomical work connected by gear wheels. 50x28x70 cm. Provenance: - collection of the Prämonstratenkloster Geras, Upper Austria. - Sobek collection, Vienna. -Time Museum Rockford, Illinois. - Collection of E. Mannheimer, Zürich. - Swiss private collection
CHF 180 000 / 280 000 | (€ 168 220 / 261 680)
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IMPERIAL ROUND GUÉRIDON "AUX CYGNES" WITH "VERRE EGLOMISE" TOP,Empire, from a Paris master workshop , circa 1810. Matte and polished gilt bronze support with swan motifs and paw feet, the top with exceptionally fine behind-glass painting depicting golden rosettes, palmettes and frieze against an emerald green ground in a polychrome frame with swans and foliate work. With exceptionally fine bronze applications. D 64 cm, H 77 cm. Provenance: private collection, Monaco
CHF 300 000 / 500 000 | (€ 280 370 / 467 290)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT SIDEBOARDS "ASPASIA ET LE PHILOSOPHE",late Louis XIV, stamped ALIX A PARIS (Georges François Alix, 1846-1906), after models by A.C. BOULLE (André Charles Boulle, 1642-1732), Paris circa 1880. Ebonised wood finely inlaid with brass fillets in "contre partie. Decorated additionally with exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 124x49x130 cm. Provenance: from a European collection
CHF 200 000 / 300 000 | (€ 186 920 / 280 370)
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CHEST OF DRAWERS "A FLEURS", Louis XV, stamped H. HANSEN (Hubert Hansen, maitre 1747), guild stamp, Paris circa 1750. Satinwood, amaranth, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer, finely inlaid on all sides with birds, flowers, leaves and frieze. The centrally bombé front with 2 sans traverse drawers and exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 131x63x86.5 cm. Provenance: from a German collection. A highly important chest of drawers notable for the exceptionally fine bronze mounts.
CHF 140 000 / 240 000 | (€ 130 840 / 224 300)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "DIANE CHASSERESSE",Louis XVI, the drawing for this design probably by J.D. DUGORC (Jean Dumosthène Dugorc, active 2nd half of the 18th century), the bronzes from a Paris master workshop, probably by P.P. THOMIRE (Pierre Philippe Thomire, 1759-1843), with monogram and mark, the dial signed PHILIPE MOREL A LYON (active 1788 Rue des Augustins), verso dated 1792, Paris. Matte and polished gilt bronze and "Vert de Mer" marble. With figure of Diana with hunting dogs. The clock with enamel dial and anchor escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Exceptionally rich bronze mounts and applications. 80x35x87 cm. Provenance: - E. Chappey collection, Paris. - Paris auction 29.4.1907 (Lot No.935). - Galerie Didier Aaron, Paris. - from a highly important European private collection.
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 112 150 / 168 220)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "AUX CERCLES TOURNANTS",Louis XVI, stamped FURET HGER DU ROI (Jean-Baptiste André Furet, maitre 1746), the model by R. OSMOND (Robert Osmond, maitre 1746), Paris circa 1800. Blue Sèvres porcelain, gilt bronze and black and white marble. The vase-shaped case with swan handles. The clock with two turning bronze rings with enamel cartouches, horizontal gilt movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell and exceptionally fine gilt bronze mounts and applications. 39x21x74 cm. Provenance: - from the collection of an international association. - Sotheby's Parke Bernet New York 7.4.1979 (lot 23).
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 112 150 / 168 220)
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IMPORTANT SKELETON CLOCK "PHASES DE LA LUNE",Directoire, the enamel painting attributed to J. COTEAU (Jean Coteau, Geneva 1741-1801 Paris), Paris circa 1800. Matte and polished gilt bronze and white marble, together with finely painted enamel. The pyramid shaped case with moon phase aperture and movement between 2 women with lyres, the plinth with chapter ring for days of the week. The clock with a fine enamel dial and a fine skeleton verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Decorated with exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. A fine sun pendulum and a later class case and wooden plinth. 45x18x58 cm.
CHF 100 000 / 150 000 | (€ 93 460 / 140 190)
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PAIR OF ATHENIENNES,late Empire, after designs by C. PERCIER (Charles Percier, 1764-1838) and P. FONTAINE (Pierre F.L. Fontaine, 1762-1853), in the style of JACOB FRERES RUE MESLEE Paris, 19th century Burl elm veneer. With 3 winged caryatids and bowl, set on a three-sided plinth. D 42 cm, H 100 cm. Provenance: from a French collection
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 112 150 / 168 220)
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LACQUER CHEST OF DRAWERS,Louis XV, with the signature MIGEON (Pierre II Migeon, maitre 1739) and guild stamp, Paris circa 1750. Wood lacquered on all sides in "the Chinese style"; with idealised park and pagoda landscapes on a black ground. The centrally bombé front with 2 sans traverse drawers, fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots and shaped "Brèche d'Alep" top. 120x63x84.5 cm. Provenance: - In the 19th century in the collection of Comte Jacques de Vienne, Paris. - Private collection, Australia.
CHF 100 000 / 150 000 | (€ 93 460 / 140 190)
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BUREAU-PLAT "AUX ESPAGNOLETTES" WITH "PIETRA DURA" INLAY,Régence style, probably by BEFORT JEUNE (active circa 1860/1890), Paris circa 1880. Ebonised pearwood finely inlaid with "Pietra Dura" in the form of flowers and birds. The top inlaid with tulipwood and rosewood in the form of flowers, leaves, cartouches fillets and frieze in the style of A.C. Boulle. The shaped top edged in bronze, the front with 3 drawers and the back with the same but sham arrangement. Decorated with exceptionally rich matte and polished gilt bronze mounts, sabots and applications. 155x84x79 cm. Provenance: from an English collection
CHF 68 000 / 88 000 | (€ 63 550 / 82 240)
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BANQUETTE, known as a "bergère à l'italienne",Louis XVI, attributed to C. CHEVIGNY (Claude Chevigny, maitre 1768) after designs by J.C. DELAFOSSE (Jean Charles Delafosse, 1734-1789), Paris circa 1770. Fluted, shaped and richly carved gilded beech. The covers in velour with panther pattern. 72.5x51x45x73.5 cm. Provenance: private collection, Paris
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT CANDELABRAS "AUX LIS",Louis XVI, after the model by J.F. FORTY (Jean-François Forty, designer and draughtsman for ornament at the end of the 18th century ), Paris circa 1790/1795. Gilt bronze and white marble. H 82 cm.
CHF 45 000 / 65 000 | (€ 42 060 / 60 750)
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PAIR OF FIREPLACE CHENETS "AU CHINOIS",Louis XV, with "c couronné" Paris circa 1745/49. Matte and polished gilt bronze. With Chinese figures and a dragon. 30x13x34 cm. Provenance: from a Paris collection
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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MARQUETRY DECORATED ASTRONOMICAL LONGCASE CLOCK Louis XV, the movement signed DEHEMENT A PARIS (Charles Nicolas de Hément, maitre 1750), the case signed L. BOUDIN (Léonard Boudin, maitre 1761), Paris circa 1760/65. Tulipwood, amaranth and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and inlaid with parrots, butterflies, flowers, leaves and scrolls. The shaped case with cartouche-shaped aperture and scrolled feet; the clock with enamel dial, indicators for hours, minutes, moon phases, sunrise and sunset, days of the week and star signs. The original movement "à complications" striking the 1/2 hours on bell. With a large pendulum with mask. Decorated with later gilt bronze mounts and applications. 60x30x236 cm. Provenance: from a German collection . An important clock in very good serviced condition
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT CONSOLES,late George II, England, 19th century Richly carved giltwood consoles with pink-grey speckled marble tops. 175x74x89 cm. Provenance: from an English collection
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 56 070 / 84 110)
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MAHOGANY FAUTEUIL DE BUREAU "MINISTRE",Empire style , from a Paris master workshop, 19th century. Shaped mahogany pivoting seat with columnar legs and paw feet. With worn brown leather covers and exceptionally rich matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 50x50x51x80 cm. Provenance: from a French collection
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 23 360 / 42 060)
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SKELTON CLOCK "A L'AIGLE",Directoire, the cartouche stamped FOLIN L'AINE A PARIS (Nicolas Alexandre Folin, maitre 1789), Paris circa 1785/95. Finely painted enamel in "bleu turquoise" with stylised stars and matte and polished gilt bronze together with white marble. The clock with a fine enamel chapter ring, a gilt anchor escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Decorated with matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 24x12x41 cm. Provenance: from a Paris collection
CHF 65 000 / 95 000 | (€ 60 750 / 88 790)
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OVAL GUÉRIDON, Louis XV, stamped C. TOPINO (Charles Topino, maitre 1773), Paris circa 1775. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer also finely inlaid with cups, vessels, feathers and frieze. The "Carrara" top edged in a pierced brass rail, one leather-lined sliding ledge at the front and 1 drawer at the side. Gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 60x41x72 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Gismondi, Paris. - from a highly important Eurpean collection. A fine guéridon in very good condition.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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SMALL LADY'S DESK,Louis XV, from a Paris master workshop, probably by B. VAN RISENBURGH (Bernard II Van Risenburgh, maitre 1735) or J. DUBOIS (Jacques Dubois, maitre 1742), circa 1760. Tulipwood and rosewood veneer also finely inlaid in "bois de bout" with flowers, leaves and frieze. The desk with bombé form on all sides with tall shaped legs and a sloped leather-lined writing surface, the fitted interior with drawers and compartment with a secret compartment. Decorated with fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Freestanding. 56x40x(open 67)x88 cm. Provenance: from an important European collection
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE CHENETS "AU SPHINX",Louis XVI, Paris circa 1775. L 41 cm, H 44 cm.
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 23 360 / 42 060)
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OVAL GUERIDON "AUX BOUQUETS DE FLEURS", Louis XV, stamped I. DUBOIS (Jacques Dubois, maitre 1742), guild stamp, Paris circa 1750. Tulipwood, rosewood and various precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid on all sides with vases of flowers, leaves, fillets and frieze. The top edged with a pierced brass rail. One drawer at the front. Gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Restored. 47x41x74 cm. Provenance: from a Paris collection.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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IMPORTANT LONGCASE CLOCK,Louis XVI, the dial signed F. BERTHOUD A PARIS (Ferdinand Berthoud, Planchemont 1717-1802 Groslay), the case probably by B. LIEUTAUD (Balthazar Lieutaud, maitre 1749), Paris circa 1785/1790. Mahogany in veneer and as shaped wood. The case glazed on three sides, the clock with a fine enamel dial partly gold painted, a fine 60 day anchor escapement with a notable compensation pendulum. Decorated with fine bronze brass mounts. H 218 cm. Provenance: from a European collection
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 46 730 / 84 110)
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PIETRA DURA TOP,Louis XVI, Rome circa 1800. Various stones and semi-precious stones in a later wrought iron mount with columnar legs. 113x53.5x49 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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PAIR OF FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE", Louis XVI, stamped G. IACOB (Georges Jacob, maitre 1765), Paris circa 1780. Fluted and finely carved beech frames with rosettes, leaves and beading. Brown leather covers with decorative nail work. 66x51x44x90 cm. Provenance: - formerly collection of Quirinale, Rome. - from an important Paris collection. Highly important pair in unrestored condition.
CHF 45 000 / 65 000 | (€ 42 060 / 60 750)
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GUERIDON "AUX SPHINGES" WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUE,Empire style, Paris circa 1870 and later. Porcelain, lapislazuli and gilt bronze. The twelve-sided top painted in "bleu Celeste" and with flowers, set on sphinx supports. D 60 cm, H 82 cm.
CHF 10 000 / 15 000 | (€ 9 350 / 14 020)
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