Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration
Monday 19 May 2008, 10.00 AM
SET OF 6 LARGE FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE",Régence, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1730/40. Finely carved gilt beech with rocaille, flowers and leaves. With light beige gold-embroidered silk covers with flowers and leaves. 75x54x46x108 cm. Provenance: from an important French collection
CHF 240 000 / 360 000 | (€ 224 300 / 336 450)
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IMPORTANT GRAND PIANO,Louis XVI style, signed and numbered ERARD 63572, die Bronzen probably by H. DASSON (Henry Dasson, 1825-1896), Paris circa 1880. Tulipwood, rosewood and purpleheart veneer finely inlaid with lozenge pattern and frieze. With ivory and ebony keys over 7 octaves, with "Erard" mechanism. Decorated with fine gilt bronze mounts depicting allegory of peace, flowers, garlands, wave bands and frieze. Some losses to the veneer. L 220 cm. Provenance: private collection , Switzerland .
CHF 28 000 / 48 000 | (€ 26 170 / 44 860)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT GILT AND BURNISHED BRONZE CANDELABRAS "AUX EGYPTIENNES",Empire, by P.P. THOMIRE (Pierre Philippe Thomire, 1751-1843), after drawings by C. PERCIER (Charles Percier, 1764-1838) from 1802, Paris circa 1810/30. Matte and polished gilt bronze and burnished bronze. The richly adorned Egyptian woman bearing the central shaft. H 116 cm. Provenance: - Daxer & Marschall, Munich . - from an important German private collection.
CHF 150 000 / 250 000 | (€ 140 190 / 233 640)
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TABLE CLOCK WITH LION AUTOMATON,Renaissance, Augsburg, 17th century Matte and polished gilt bronze and ebonised wood. The lion with sceptre and crown, also moveable eyes and muzzle. The clock with 2 small dials, enamel dial with Roman numerals and verge escapement with striking mechanism. Requires restoration. 21x12x35 cm. Provenance: from an important German private collection. The pair to this piece is in the Württembergisches Landesmuseum in Stuttgart and illustrated in: R. Mühe / H.M. Vogel, Alte Uhren, Munich 1976; p. 57, ill. 21.
CHF 12 000 / 18 000 | (€ 11 210 / 16 820)
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PAIR OF ROYAL COROMANDEL LACQUER CORNER CABINETS,Louis XV, the lacquer panels China, 17th century, Dresden circa 1740. Wooden cabinets with coromandel lacquer on all sides: with polychrome flowers, leaves, vases and frieze on a black ground. With double doors at the front over 2 drawers. Inscribed "1750 ... WIEN.." and "SECUNDOGENIT(UR)" under crown. 107x52x242.5 cm. Provenance: - formerly in the Royal Saxon collection. - from a German collection.
CHF 70 000 / 90 000 | (€ 65 420 / 84 110)
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RED LACQUERED DESK,Louis XV, stamped MIGEON (Pierre II Migeon, Maitre 1739), Paris circa 1745/50. Lacquered on all sides with exceptionally fine park and pagoda landscapes in delicate gold tones on a red ground. With a fall front writing surface lined with green leather, enclosing an ebonised fitted interior with large central compartment, drawers and further compartment, including secret compartment. With fine gilt bronze mounts and sabots. The lacquer painting partly restored. 92x51x(open 85)x95 cm. Provenance: from a Paris private collection.
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 112 150 / 168 220)
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IMPORTANT CABINET WITH FLORAL MARQUETRY,Baroque , J. VAN MEKEREN (Jan van Mekeren, Tiel 1658-1733 Amsterdam) attributed, The Netherlands circa 1695/1700. Tulipwood, purpleheart, olivewood, rosewood, sycamore and various other precious woods finely inlaid on all sides with motifs of floral bouquets, vases, consoles, birds, butterflies and frieze. With double door front and a fitted interior with drawers and ledge. Gilt bronze mounts and wooden knobs. 170x66x225 cm. Provenance: from a Paris private collection.
CHF 110 000 / 150 000 | (€ 102 800 / 140 190)
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IMPORTANT CHANDELIER AND CLOCK WITH 4 DIALS,Empire, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1810. Matte and polished gilt bronze and blue-painted brass. The chandeier decorated with putti and suspended on 4 chains ceiling crown. The clock with enamel dial and fine movement "à complications" on three levels, with "échappement à balancier cicurlaire" and 4/4 striking on 2 bells. H 95 cm, W 75 cm. Provenance: - formerly collection of the Maréchal and Comte Jean Rapp (Colmar 1771-1821 Rheinsweiler). - from a European collection.
CHF 100 000 / 160 000 | (€ 93 460 / 149 530)
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IMPORTANT GILTWOOD MIRROR WITH CARTOUCHES AND FASCES,Baroque, Rome circa 1660. Pierced and finely carved giltwood frame with cartouche atop enclosing oval portrait of "Anna of Austria". H 165 cm, W 135 cm. Provenance: from a Paris private collection.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT CANDELABRAS ON COLUMNS Louis XVI style, signed and dated HENRY DASSON 1882 (1825-1896), Paris. Matte and polished gilt bronze, burnished bronze, porphyry and "Griotte Rouge" marble. With putti bearing torches. Fitted for electricity . H total 233 cm. Provenance: from an English collection.
CHF 100 000 / 150 000 | (€ 93 460 / 140 190)
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EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF LOUIS XIV,Louis XIV, after the model by G. DE GROFF (Gullielmus de Grof, Antwerp ca. 1680-1742 Munich ), Paris circa 1710. Gilt bronze and brown tortoiseshell with fine brass fillets inlaid in "contre-partie". King Louis XIV is depicted in fine armour on a tall plinth with corner masks and paw feet. 40x26x62 cm. Provenance: - Gismondi, Paris. - from a highly important European private collection.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 46 730 / 84 110)
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SET OF 10 CHAIRS, 2 WITH ARMRESTS,Empire/Restauration, Russia circa 1820/40. Mahogany with fine brass inlay. With light yellow silk cushion. 1 chair later. Fauteuils 48x48x45x89 cm, Chairs 48x42x45x89 cm. Provenance: from an English collection.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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ROUND MARQUETRY DECORATED GUERIDON,Louis XV, stamped C. TOPINO (Charles Topino, Maitre 1773), Paris circa 1760/70. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid on all sides with flowers, vases, kitchen utensils and frieze. The top edged in a bronze rail, the tall shaped legs on casters, the front with 1 door before 3 drawers. With gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Restored. D 33 cm, H 70 cm. Provenance: from a French collection.
CHF 80 000 / 140 000 | (€ 74 770 / 130 840)
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PAIR OF CANDELABRAS "AUX AMOURS",Louis XVI, J.L. PRIEUR (Jean Louis Prieur, active circa 1760/80) attributed, Paris circa 1780. "Vert de Mer" marble and parcel gilt and burnished bronze. With putto with bow and arrow, rose and torch. H 79 cm.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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SET OF 4 LACQUERED DOORS,Louis XV, the painting attributed to J. PILLEMENT (Jean Pillement, 1728 Lyon 1808) Paris circa 1760. Finely carved and shaped wood, lacquered on all sides with exceptionally fine pagoda landscapes in delicate gold tones on a red ground. The doors with shaped panels. Also painted verso. Brass knobs. The paint restored. H 245 cm, W each 63 cm. Provenance: - formerly in the collection of the Château de Champlâtreux, France . - Fischer-Böhler, Munich . - from an important German private collection.
CHF 50 000 / 80 000 | (€ 46 730 / 74 770)
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SUITE OF CHAIRS "A L'ANTIQUE",late Louis XVI, probably Russia , end of the 19th century Comprising 1 two-seater canapé, 1 pair of fauteuils and 1 pair of chairs. Fluted, shaped and very finely carved parcel-gilt tulipwood frames with vases, garlands, flowers and leaves. The canapé and the fauteuils with fine Wedgwood medallion depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The covers in light blue silk with fine flowers and leaves. Canapé 136x60x45x99 cm, Fauteuils 62x55x45x99 cm, chairs 52x46x45x96 cm. Provenance: from an English private collection.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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SET OF 4 IMPORTANT GILT BRONZE APPLIQUES "AUX TETES DE CHAMEAUX",Directoire/Empire, attributed to F. REMOND (François Rémond, 1745-1812), Paris circa 1800. H 62 cm. Provenance: from a French collection
CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 56 070 / 74 770)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "A L'EGYPTIENNE",Empire, attributed to A.A. RAVRIO (Andre Antoine Ravrio, 1759-1814), the dial signed and inscribed J.D. HAUCHAR ELEVE DE BREGUET (active circa 1800), Paris circa 1805/15. "Griotte Rouge" marble and gilt and burnished bronze. With Egyptian figure before a stele. The clock with enamel dial and 1/2 hour striking on bell. H 54 cm.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 56 070 / 84 110)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "LE CHAR D'APOLLON",Empire, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1810/20. Matte and polished gilt bronze in two tones, burnished bronze and partly silvered bronze, also "Griotte Rouge" marble. With Apollo in a chariot drawn by 2 horses. The clock with a bronze chapter ring with paste ornament and Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. 55x15x56.5 m. Provenance: - Ader/Picard/Tajan auction 1988. - P. Izarn, Paris. - The Fellowship of Friends, USA. - from a European collection.
CHF 55 000 / 85 000 | (€ 51 400 / 79 440)
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PORCELAIN COVERED VASE WITH BRONZE MOUNT,Louis XV, the porcelain China, Kangxi (1661-1722), the bronzes Paris, circa 1750/60. Blue porcelain and matte and polished gilt bronze. H 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection , Geneva.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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TOILETRY CASKET,Louis XIV, Paris circa 1780. Brown tortoiseshell finely inlaid with engraved mother of pearl. A central reserve with an antique style figural scene, flowers, leaves, cartouches and frieze. The lid glazed inside. Some small losses. 49x48x14 cm. Provenance: - Didier Aaron, Paris. - from an important European private collection.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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SMALL BUREAU-PLAT WITH BOULLE MARQUETRY,Régence style, BEFORT JEUNE (active circa 1880/1890) attributed, Paris circa 1870/90. Red and blue tortoiseshell finely inlaid with brass fillets in "contre-partie" after designs by J. Bérain. The top edged in bronze moulding, with 1 central drawer flanked by 1 drawer each side, with the same but sham arrangement verso. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications including "espagnolettes", bands and sabots 122x69x80 cm. Provenance: from an English collection.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 56 070 / 84 110)
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COMMODE "A LA TOPINO",Transition, stamped J.A. LECLERC (Jacques Antoine Leclerc, maitre 1779), Paris circa 1770/80. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid with reserves and fillets. The shaped chest with rounded angles and 3 drawers at the front. The upper drawer narrower and with traverse, also with 1 compartment with door on each side. Decorated with fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots and with a shaped "Griotte Rouge" top. 101x50x88 cm. Provenance: Belgian private collection.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 46 730 / 84 110)
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BUREAU-PLAT "A L'ASTRONOMIE",Louis XVI style by F. LINKE (François Linke, 1855-1946), after designs by J.H. RIESENER (Jean-Henri Riesener, Maitre 1768), Paris circa 1890. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid with depictions of Urania and globe, flanked by Kalliope with further allegories and emblems. The top edged in bronze moulding, with fine pyramid legs, a central drawer opening with push button mechanism, and the same but sham arrangment verso. With exceptionally rich gilt bronze mounts, applications and sabots. 124x63x78 cm. Provenance: from an English collection.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 46 730 / 84 110)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "A CASSOLETTE",Louis XVI, the dial signed LEPINE HORLOGER DU ROI A PARIS (Jean-Antoine I Lépine, Challex 1720-1814 Paris), the movement signed and dated LEPINE HORLOGER DU ROI A PARIS No. 4018 and dated 11 AVRIL 1783, Paris circa 1780/85. Matte and polished gilt bronze and "Carrara" marble. The rectangular case with applied scrolls and a striking tripod base "aux béliers". The clock with a fine enamel dial with hours, minutes and date, 3 hands and a fine brass movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. 55x20x65 cm. Provenance: private collection, West Switzerland
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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