Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration
Thursday 18 June 2009, 10.00 AM
IMPORTANT COMMODE "EN BUREAU",Regence, by A.C. BOULLE (Andre Charles Boulle, 1642-1732) and his sons, with restoration signature of E. LEVASSEUR (Etienne Levasseur, maitre 1766), Paris after 1723. Ebony and brown tortoiseshell finely inlaid with engraved brass fillets. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. "Rouge Languedoc" top edged in bronze. 151x65.5x89 cm. Provenance: - Formerly part of the collection of a French castle. - From a Parisian private collection. - Private collection, Switzerland. Dendrochronologcal expertise: Prof. Dr. P. Klein, Hamburg. Detailed historical analysis: J.N. Ronfort, Paris, May 2009.
CHF 700 000 / 1 200 000 | (€ 654 210 / 1 121 500)
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SET OF 6 PAINTED FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE",Louis XV, Mainfranken probably Wurzburg circa 1740/50. Shaped, pierced and exceptionally finely carved walnut, polychrome painted and parcel gilt. Burgundy/grey silk velour covers with flowers and leaves. 67x54x46x96.5 cm.
CHF 250 000 / 450 000 | (€ 233 640 / 420 560)
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COMMODE "A FLEURS",Louis XV, stamped P. ROUSSEL (Pierre Roussel, maitre 1745), France, 18th century. Tulipwood, rosewood, and partly dyed precious woods in veneer, richly inlaid on all sides. Front with 2 drawers sans traverse. Rich, gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Shaped, grey/beige speckled marble top. 145x66x89 cm.
CHF 135 000 / 185 000 | (€ 126 170 / 172 900)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT FAUTEUILS "D'APPARAT",Napoleon III, probably Rajasthan (India) circa 1870. Wood with silver, parcel gilt and decorated with gemstones. Pierced upper section with coat of arms, crown, monogram, putti and decorative frieze. Blue silk covers with royal coat of arms. 64x75x60x175 cm.
CHF 90 000 / 140 000 | (€ 84 110 / 130 840)
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IMPORTANT CONSOLE "AUX DRAGONS",Regence, probably after designs by N. PINEAU (Nicolas Pinau, 1684-1754), attributed to J.B.H. TORO (Jean Bernard Honore Turreau, called Toro, 1672-1731), Paris circa 1730. Pierced and exceptionally finely carved gilt wood. Shaped "Breche Rose" top. 114x55x100 cm.
CHF 130 000 / 180 000 | (€ 121 500 / 168 220)
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LACQUER COMMODE,Louis XV, probably Berlin/Potsdam circa 1750. Exceptionally finely carved wood, lacquered red and partly silvered. Front with 3 drawers, the top drawer divided into two. Gilt bronze mounts. Replaced, shaped pink/grey speckled marble top. Paint restored. 135x76x83 cm. Provenance: - Fischer-Boehler, Munich (with the reference that the commode came from Schloss Moritzburg). - Private collection, Germany. Exhibition: Europaeisches Rokoko - Kunst und Kultur des 18. Jahrhunderts, 15.6-15.9.158 in the Munich Residenz (Catalog No. 863).
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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IMPORTANT PAINTED CABINET,Louis XV, by J.A. NAHL (Johann August Nahl, 1710-1781), Potsdam circa 1750/60. Exceptionally finely carved wood, painted ivory color and partly silvered. Interior painted red. 200x66x246 cm. Provenance: - Fischer-Boehler, Munich. - Private collection, Germany.
CHF 90 000 / 120 000 | (€ 84 110 / 112 150)
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BUREAU PLAT WITH BOULLE MARQUETRY,Regence style, stamped GERARD (active circa 1856-1862), Paris circa 1862. Brown tortoiseshell finely inlaid with partly engraved brass fillets in "premiere-partie". Rectangular top lined with gold-stamped red leather and edged in bronze. Front with broad central drawer, flanked on each side by 1 drawer. Same, but sham arrangement verso. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts, applications and sabots. 144x83x75 cm.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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IMPORTANT MALACHITE FIREPLACE BORDER,Louis XV style, probably Russia. Malachite with matte and polished gilt bronze. 180x47x126 cm
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 65 420 / 112 150)
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TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK,Renaissance, Augsburg, 16th century. Exceptionally finely engraved bronze and brass. Drum-shaped case with a removable upper section. Finely engraved dial. Fine movement with striking on bell. In original, gold-pressed, brown, leather case. H 11.5 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 18 690 / 28 040)
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BUREAU CABINET, known as a "trumeau", Baroque, Rome circa 1730. Walnut, burlwood and local fruitwoods in veneer and richly inlaid with birds, flowers, leaves, cartouches and frieze. With 4 secret drawers. Bronze knobs and mounts. 117x65x(open 95)x273 cm.
CHF 70 000 / 90 000 | (€ 65 420 / 84 110)
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LARGE TAPESTRY "TELEMAQUE VISITANT CALYPSO",Louis XV, from the Manufacture d'Aubusson, after the novel by F. DE SALIGNAC (Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Menelon, 1651-1715), France circa 1760. Exceptionally fine flower and leaf border. H 320 cm, W 500 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Gerard Orts, Paris. - Geneva collection.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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IMPORTANT BUREAU PLAT "AUX BUSTES DE ROMAINS",Napoleon III, stamped E. POTEAU 59 RUE DE TURENNE PARIS (Edmond Poteau, active 1854 -1874), Paris circa 1870. Tulipwood and mahogany in veneer. Gold-pressed, brown leather-lined top. Front with broad central drawer, flanked on each side by 1 drawer. Exceptionally rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 215x105x80 cm.
CHF 45 000 / 75 000 | (€ 42 060 / 70 090)
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IMPORTANT CENTER TABLE,Napoleon III, by the brothers FALCINI (Luigi 1794-1861, Angiolo 1801-1850), Florence circa 1860/70. Mahogany, ebony, fruitwoods, mother of pearl and horn with exceptionally fine inlays. With merchant signature BEVEREN / KORTE WALLE. 151x78x84 cm.
CHF 45 000 / 75 000 | (€ 42 060 / 70 090)
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PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES "LES DANSEUSES",Empire style, after models by A. CANOVA (Antonio Canova, Possagno 1757-1822 Venice), Italy. Burnished bronze. On "en faux marbre" column base. H with base 250 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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ASTRONOMICAL TABLE CLOCK,Renaissance, the movement signed, dated and inscribed JACOB WIDENMAN AUGSPURG 1662 (probably Jacob II. Widenmann, active in Augsburg from 1603). Exceptionally finely engraved bronze, brass and silver. Hinged base with fine brass movement with striking on bell. 11.5x11.5x11.5 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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PAIR OF PAINTED BERGERES,Louis XV, stamped OTHON (Pierre Othon, maitre 1760), Paris circa 1760. Shaped and finely carved beech, painted light grey. Grey silk cover with colorful flowers and leaves. 70x54x47x98 cm.
CHF 45 000 / 75 000 | (€ 42 060 / 70 090)
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ROUND MALACHITE TABLE "AUX LIONS AILEES",Empire style, probably Russia. Gilt and burnished bronze, and malachite. Bronze mounts and applications. D 130 cm, H 72 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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TABLE CLOCK, Baroque, the movement signed JO SIMON BETZMAYR DANTZIG (Johann Simon Betzmayr), Germany circa 1750. Gilt brass, bronze and silver. Silver "Champleve" dial decorated with polished granite stones set in rose gold. Hour rack striking mechanism with advance and repeat button. Striker movement with speed adjustment and hammer with mask. In original, gold embossed, dark red leather case with fine brass handle and magnifying viewing window. D 12.5 cm, H 9 cm. Case D 15 cm, H 11.5 cm. Provenance: - Part of an aristocratic collection since the 20th century. - E. Dreyfus collection, USA. - Private collection, Germany.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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SET OF 4 PAINTED IMPORTANT DOORS,Regence, Paris circa 1730. Exceptionally fine carved oak, painted ivory color and parcel gilt. Formerly part of a boiserie. H 243 cm, W 83 cm. Provenance: - Fischer-Boehler, Munich. - Private collection, Germany.
CHF 40 000 / 60 000 | (€ 37 380 / 56 070)
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PAIR OF DEMI-LUNE CONSOLES "AUX GUIRLANDES",Louis XVI, Paris circa 1780. Fluted and finely carved wood. Shaped "Breche d'Alep" top. 120x48x96 cm.
CHF 38 000 / 58 000 | (€ 35 510 / 54 210)
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PAIR OF MALACHITE PEDESTALS "AUX ESPAGNOLETTES",Louis XV style, after models by F. LINKE (Francois Linke, 1855-1946), probably Russia. Malachite with matte and polished gilt bronze. 34x34x117 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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TERRACOTTA GROUP "AUX CHINOIS", Louis XVI, after designs by F. BOUCHER (Francois Boucher, 1703-1770), dated and inscribed 1799 ROME. On oval, gilt wood plinth. H 47 cm, W 45 cm.
CHF 38 000 / 58 000 | (€ 35 510 / 54 210)
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COMMODE "A FLEURS",Louis XV, stamped H. HANSEN (Hubert Hansen, maitre 1747), Paris circa 1750. Purpleheart and tulipwood in veneer, inlaid in "bois de bout" on all sides. Front with 2 drawers sans traverse. Rich, gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Chipped "Rouge Royal" top. Requires restoration. 148x60x87 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 18 690 / 28 040)
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MALACHITE CONSOLE "AUX SPHINGES",Empire style, probably Russia. Malachite, mahogany and bronze. Bronze mounts and applications. 122x60x90 cm.
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 23 360 / 42 060)
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