Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration
Thursday 03 December 2009, 10.00 AM
MESSERSCHMIDT, F.X. (Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, 1736 Pressburg 1783), early 19th century. Alabaster and plaster. Character head No. 23, "Starker Geruch". Cast of a "Charakter Kopf" from the collection of Prince Leichtenstein in Feldsberg, Southern Moravia. H 34 cm. With expertise from Dr. M. Krapf, Vienna, October 2009.
CHF 240 000 / 360 000 | (€ 224 300 / 336 450)
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MESSERSCHMIDT, F.X. (Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, 1736 Pressburg 1783), early 19th century. Alabaster and plaster. Character head No. 31, "Geruch, der zum Niesen reizt". Cast of a "Charakter Kopf" from the collection of Prince Leichtenstein in Feldsberg, Southern Moravia. H 34 cm. With expertise from Dr. M. Krapf, Vienna, October 2009.
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PAIR OF COMMODES "A FLEURS",Louis XV, by J.F. and H.W. SPINDLER (Johann Friedrich 1726-1799, Heinrich Wilhelm, 1738 until circa 1800), Berlin circa 1760. Various, partly dyed fruitwoods with exceptionally fine inlays on all sides. Front with 2 drawers sans traverse. Gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Shaped, red/grey speckled marble top. 1 back panel and 1 leg replaced. 130x64x85 cm. Provenance: - Fischer-Boehler, Munich. - Private collection, Germany. Expertise: Ms. T. Cornet, Munich.
CHF 200 000 / 300 000 | (€ 186 920 / 280 370)
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PAIR OF HALF-HEIGHT CABINETS WITH LACQUER PANELS,late Louis XVI, with signature B. MOLITOR (Bernard Molitor, maitre 1787), Paris circa 1800/1830. Tulipwood in veneer and inlaid with lacquer panels in "gout chinois"; depiction of a golden pagoda landscape with people, rocks, trees and ships on a black background. Fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts. Shaped, gray/pink/brown speckled marble top. Restorations. 120x44x102 cm. Provenance: - From a Paris collection. - Galerie Koller Auction on 17.9.1997 (Lot No.. 666). - From a highly important European private collection.
CHF 150 000 / 250 000 | (€ 140 190 / 233 640)
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IMPORTANT IMPERIAL CENTER TABLE "A LA ROENTGEN",Louis XVI, Russia circa 1790/1800. Fluted mahogany "mouchete" veneer. Large bronze relief medallion depicting a couple in neo-classical pose. Front with a large Wedgwood plaque depicting Hercules and Deianira, dancing satyr and suits of armor. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Old inventory label N(?) 89 on the inside of the frame. Restorations. 149x90.5x(max.)95 cm. Provenance: - Traditionally considered to be formerly part the collections of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. - French private collection. - Private collection, Germany. A highly important center table of perfect quality and construction in an excellent, restored condition. A detailed expertise from U. Dobler, Augsburg, 23.10.2003, is available..
CHF 90 000 / 140 000 | (€ 84 110 / 130 840)
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IMPORTANT FIVE-PIECE MANTEL SET "AUX CHINOIS",Louis XV style, the dial signed JQUES GUDIN A PARIS (Jacques Gudin, maitre 1750), Paris circa 1850/1870. Gilt bronze, colorfully painted in part. Clock: with enamel dial, 2 fine hands and Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Candelabras: 2. Fireplace chenets: 2. Clock 38x23x57 cm. Candelabras H 56 cm. Fireplace chenets 37x35 cm (base), L approx. 66 cm.
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SET OF 4 STOOLS,known as "sgabelli", Louis XV, Sicily circa 1760. Shaped and carved beech, gilt and silver-plated. Red silk cover. Gilding restored. 40x40x63 cm.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 56 070 / 93 460)
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BUREAU MAZARIN, Louis XIV/Regence, Paris circa 1710/30. Brown tortoiseshell and partly engraved brass fillets, finely inlaid in "contre partie". The rectangular top lined with bordeaux-red, gold-stamped leather and edged in bronze. Same, but sham arrangement verso. Some losses, restoration required. 180x75x80 cm.
CHF 24 000 / 34 000 | (€ 22 430 / 31 780)
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SET OF 7 PAPIERS PEINTS,Louis XVI, China circa 1800/20. Polychrome painted paper. Mounted. Requires some restoration. H 232 cm, W 840 cm.
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IMPORTANT CABINET "AU MASCARON",Louis XIV style, after designs by A.C. BOULLE (Andre Charles Boulle, 1642-1732), probably from the workshop of J. CREMER ( Joseph Cremer, born 1811), Paris, 19th century, parts with older elements. Ebony, exceptionally finely inlaid with tortoiseshell and engraved brass fillets in "premiere partie". Front with double doors, inside also with fine marquetry. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts. Requires restoration. 145x48x200 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 37 380 / 65 420)
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SET OF 12 CHAIRS,2 with armrests, Louis XV style, in the style of F. LINKE (Francois Linke, 1855-1946), Paris. Mahogany veneer. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Golden yellow silk covers with flowers and leaves. Fauteuils 65x50x53x98 cm, Chairs 60x50x53x98 cm.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 46 730 / 84 110)
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ROUND CENTER TABLE "AUX SPHINGES",Napoleon III, stamped G. GRANDI (Giuseppe Grandi, 1843-1894), Florence circa 1860/70. Walnut, various partly dyed precious woods and finely engraved ivory with exceptionally fine inlays. Some restoration required. D 92 cm, H 84 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 60 000 | (€ 37 380 / 56 070)
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LARGE TABLE TOP "L'ASSEMBLEE DES DIEUX",Revival Style, Vienna circa 1880. Enamel and gilt bronze. 13 fine, colorful plaques with figures from Greek and Roman mythology - in the center large assembly of the gods, the edge with various scenes, including "Le sacrifice d'Iphigenie", "Le triomphe de Galathee", "Apollon et le muses" and "La naissance de Venus". D 54 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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MARBLE SCULPTURE OF PAULINE BORGHESE AS VENUS VICTRIX,late Empire, after the sculpture by A. CANOVA (Antonio Canova, 1757-1822), probably Rome, 19th century. "Carrara" marble. 85x24x44 cm.
CHF 8 000 / 14 000 | (€ 7 480 / 13 080)
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TURRET CLOCK,Renaissance, Augsburg circa 1600. Gilt brass, exceptionally finely engraved on all sides. On a later pivoting base. The front with silver dial, engraved with Roman and Arabic numerals for hours and minutes, above a smaller dial with Roman numerals for the quarter hours. Alarm disc verso. Partly glassed sides. Fine verge escapement with striking on 2 bells. 15x15x35.5 cm. With base 23x23x42 cm.
CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 28 040 / 46 730)
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LIBRARY VITRINE,Regence/Louis XV, stamped M. CRIAERD (Mathieu Criaerd, maitre 1738), Paris circa 1730/50. Fluted wood, later lacquered black on all sides. Exceptionally rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Restorations. 132x45x182 cm.
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ROUND SALON TABLE "AUX PATTES DE LIONS",Empire, Paris circa 1810/1830. Matte and polished gilt bronze and burnished bronze. "Giallo di Siena" top. D 108 cm, H 79 cm.
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IMPORTANT VASE CLOCK "AUX CARIATIDES",Empire, the model attributed to C. GALLE (Claude Galle, maitre 1786), the dial signed THIERY A PARIS (active 1810/1830 Rue de Harley), Paris circa 1815. Gilt bronze, brass, and "Vert de Mer" marble. The clock with enamel dial Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Gilt mounts and applications. 18x18x59 cm.
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT PITCHERS "AU DRAGON" WITH BRONZE MOUNTS,Regence style, attributed to E.H. BALDOCK (Edward Holmes Baldock, 1777-1845), England, 19th century. Dark blue china-porcelain with matte and polished gilt bronze. H 65 cm.
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MANTEL CLOCK "LA NOURRICE AFRICAINE",Empire, the model by J. CROUTELLE (Louis Croutelle, 1765 Paris 1829), Paris circa 1808/10. Gilt and burnished bronze. The clock with enamel dial, 2 fine hands and Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Gilt mounts and applications. 24x12x40 cm.
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 23 360 / 42 060)
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PAIR OF BRONZE HORSES,known as "Chevaux de Marly", Regence style, after the originals by G. COUSTOU (Guillaume Coustou, 1677-1746), Paris, 19th century. Burnished bronze. On rectangular base with fine boulle marquetry. H 79 cm.
CHF 10 000 / 15 000 | (€ 9 350 / 14 020)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT VASES "AUX ENFANTS" ON COLUMN PEDESTALS,Louis XV style, the bronze probably Paris, the glass Bohemia. H 204 cm.
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LARGE COMMODE, Louis XV, stamped M. CRIAERD (Matieu Criaerd, maitre 1738), Paris circa 1745/50. Purpleheart veneer, finely inlaid with diamond pattern and decorative frieze. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Profiled "Rouge Royal" top. Restorations. 160x62x93 cm. Provenance: - Formerly Liber & Castor, Paris. - From an American collection.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 18 690 / 28 040)
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IMPORTANT LONG CASE CLOCK "AUX AMOURS",Louis XVI style, after designs by J.H. RIESENER (Jean Henri Riesener, maitre 1768), the dial incompletely signed PA (...) A PARIS, Paris circa 1880. Shaped mahogany. The clock with enamel dial and anchor escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Exceptionally rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Requires servicing. H 227 cm.
CHF 28 000 / 38 000 | (€ 26 170 / 35 510)
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MANTEL CLOCK WITH BOULLE MARQUETRY,known as a "tete de poupee", Regence, the dial and movement signed BALTAZAR MARTINOT A PARIS (Balthazar II Martinot, 1636-1714), Paris circa 1670. Red tortoiseshell, inlaid with partly engraved brass and ebonized wood. The front lined with old, dark velvet and with silver chapter ring. Fine verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Gilt mounts and applications. 29x17x56 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 18 690 / 28 040)
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