LACQUER LADY'S DESK "EN VERNIS MARTIN", Louis XV, BVRB (Bernard II Van Risenburgh, maitre 1735) attributed, Paris circa 1750/55. Wood painted on all sides in "vernis Martin" in the "Chinese style"; with polychrome decoration of exotic birds, butterflies and flowers on sky blue ground. The interior with fine marquetry in tulipwood in "bois de bout". The fall front leather lined writing surface enclosing fitted interior. Exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. Freestanding. 80x44x(open 73)x90 cm. Provenance: from a European private collection
CHF 500 000 / 900 000 | (€ 515 460 / 927 840)
Vendu pour CHF 591 500 (frais inclus)
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BUREAU-PLAT, Louis XV, stamped BVRB, The bronzes with "c couronné", Paris circa 1745/49. Highly important hitherto unknown bureau-plat by the most important royal cabinet maker of the mid 18th century, of perfect quality and elegance. The almost identical pair to this piece is today in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art (Inventory number. 44123). Provenance: Private Collection, West Switzerland.
CHF 500 000 / 800 000 | (€ 515 460 / 824 740)
Vendu pour CHF 580 000 (frais inclus)
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CENTRE TABLE "AUX BACCHUS" WITH "PIETRA DURA" TOP, Napoléon III, signed F. BARBEDIENNE (Ferdinand Barbedienne, Saint-Martin de Fresney 1810-1892 Paris), Paris circa 1870. Matte and polished gilt bronze and black jade. The top finely inlaid with malachite, lapislazuli and various semi-precious stones. 126x70x83 cm. Provenance: private collection, West Switzerland.
CHF 80 000 / 140 000 | (€ 82 470 / 144 330)
Vendu pour CHF 442 000 (frais inclus)
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GIOVANNI RICHTER
CHF 300 000 / 500 000 | (€ 309 280 / 515 460)
Vendu pour CHF 407 500 (frais inclus)
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RACHEL RUYSCH
CHF 380 000 / 480 000 | (€ 391 750 / 494 850)
Vendu pour CHF 350 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPERIAL COMBINATION MAP DESK "AUX LIONS", Empire, attributed to F.H.G. JACOB-DESMALTER (Francois Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter, 1770 Paris 1841) indistinctly inscribed in pencil LEC... and dated 1809, Paris circa 1805/10. Cuban flame mahogany. The hinged top lined with leather and height-adjustable with crank mechanism. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 175x117x89 cm. Provenance: -formerly collection of Emperor Napoleon I. during his stay at Schloss Mondsee 1809. -by endowment from around 1809 to 1838, collection of Prince Carl Philipp von Wrede. -by inheritance, the princely collection at Mondse, then by marriage to the collection of count Alm -German castle collection. -Galerie Koller Zurich on 28.03.2001 (Lot No. 830 -European private collection.
CHF 250 000 / 450 000 | (€ 257 730 / 463 920)
Vendu pour CHF 292 500 (frais inclus)
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PETER GERTNER
CHF 180 000 / 220 000 | (€ 185 570 / 226 800)
Vendu pour CHF 281 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPORTANT SKELETON CLOCK "A L'AIGLE".
CHF 200 000 / 300 000 | (€ 206 190 / 309 280)
Vendu pour CHF 269 500 (frais inclus)
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CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 20 620 / 30 930)
Vendu pour CHF 235 000 (frais inclus)
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PORCELAIN VASIFORM CLOCK "AUX TETES DE FEMMES", Louis XVI, the porcelain from a Paris factory, the dial signed DUPONT LATE.EMERYS (active circa 1780 in London), Paris circa 1785. Polychrome painted and parcel gilt porcelain with medallions depicting songbirds, flowers, lozenges and frieze. The vasiform case supported by female busts. The clock with enamel dial, fine English escapement with "petite sonnerie" and 3/4-striking on 2 bells. Exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 21x14x43 cm. Provenance: - formerly collection of John Pierpont Morgan. - Parke Bernet auction New York 8.1.1944 (lot 490). - from a Paris collection.
CHF 110 000 / 180 000 | (€ 113 400 / 185 570)
Vendu pour CHF 223 500 (frais inclus)
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CONSOLE "AUX GUIRLANDES", Louis XVI, Northern Italy circa 1780. Pierced and finely carved giltwood with medallion, garlands, vases and flowers, with moulded "Verde Antico" top. 84x44x95 cm. Exceptionally fine console in very good condition.
CHF 28 000 / 48 000 | (€ 28 870 / 49 480)
Vendu pour CHF 223 500 (frais inclus)
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WRITING DESK "A FLEURS", Louis XV, stamped RVLC (Roger Vandercruse, called Lacroix, maitre 1755), guild stamp, Paris circa 1765. Tulipwood and purple heart, also rosewood in veneer and finely inlaid with flowers, leaves, cartouches and "cubes sans fonds". The shaped top edged in bronze and the frieze with sliding ledge lined in leather. 1 drawer at the side. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 79x47x71.5 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris.
CHF 160 000 / 260 000 | (€ 164 950 / 268 040)
Vendu pour CHF 200 500 (frais inclus)
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WILLEM CLAESZ. HEDA
CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)
Vendu pour CHF 189 000 (frais inclus)
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JOHANN CONRAD SEEKATZ
CHF 80 000 / 100 000 | (€ 82 470 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 177 500 (frais inclus)
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JOHANN CONRAD SEEKATZ
CHF 80 000 / 100 000 | (€ 82 470 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 171 750 (frais inclus)
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BUREAU-PLAT, Louis XV, stamped P. PLEE (Pierre Plée, maitre 1767), Paris circa 1760/65. Purple heart in veneer. The top lined in brown gold stamped leather and edged in bronze. With broad central drawer flanked by 1 drawer each side. The same but sham arrangement verso. With fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 165x80x78 cm. Provenance: private collection, Tessin.
CHF 50 000 / 80 000 | (€ 51 550 / 82 470)
Vendu pour CHF 154 500 (frais inclus)
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VERY LARGE "GUI" TYPE INCENSE BURNER With cloisonné on copper. The lid gilt. China, 1st half of the 19th century. H 160 cm. Three slight dents and small chips. From a Belgian private collection
CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)
Vendu pour CHF 148 750 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF GRAND CANDELABRAS "AUX ANGELOTS". Late Louis XV, Paris, 2nd half of the 19th century Silver plated bronze. H 110 cm. Provenance: from an English collection, acquired in South America. Matches following lot.
CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)
Vendu pour CHF 143 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT CANDELABRAS "AUX ANGELOTS". Late Louis XV, Paris, 2nd half of the 19th century. Silver-plated bronze. The screws on the nozzles replaced. H 110 cm. Provenance: from an English collection, acquired in South America. Matches previous lot.
CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)
Vendu pour CHF 143 000 (frais inclus)
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LARGE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI. High quality gilt bronze. The hair painted blue, the lips and eyes with remains of cold painting. A well proportioned and high quality piece. Tibet, 15th century. . H 37 cm. Acquired by the current owner in May 1977 at Galerie Koller
CHF 40 000 / 60 000 | (€ 41 240 / 61 860)
Vendu pour CHF 137 250 (frais inclus)
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LACQUER CHEST OF DRAWERS. Louis XV, stamped DUBOIS (Jacques Dubois, Master 1742), Paris circa 1760. Wood lacquered on all sides in "Japanese style"; with polychrome figural scenes on black ground. With 2 frontal sans traverse drawers, exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots and richly moulded "Brèche d'Alep" top. 110x50x90 cm. Provenance: - Castle collection, West Switzerland. - Galerie Koller Zurich 24.6.2004 (lot. 1103). - Swiss private collection. Very important high quality chest of drawers. An almost identical chest of drawers by J. Dubois was offered at Christie's New York on 25.5.1993 (lot. 128).
CHF 80 000 / 140 000 | (€ 82 470 / 144 330)
Vendu pour CHF 120 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF CHESTS OF DRAWERS "AUX INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE", Transition style, after designs by P. ROUSSEL (Pierre Roussel, maitre 1745), Paris. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid. The centrally shaped front with 2 sans traverse drawers. With rich matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots and shaped white marble top. 212x56x89 cm. Provenance: from a German collection
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 51 550 / 92 780)
Vendu pour CHF 114 000 (frais inclus)
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GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BHAISHAJYAGURU With dark painted hair. The lips with remains of red paint. With finely crafted face. The back of the lotus plinth with remains of halo support. Tibet, 15th century. H 27.5 cm. From a Swiss private collection
CHF 18 000 / 25 000 | (€ 18 560 / 25 770)
Vendu pour CHF 108 000 (frais inclus)
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FRANCESCO FRANCIA
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
Vendu pour CHF 108 000 (frais inclus)
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Attributed to NICOLAS LOIR
CHF 80 000 / 140 000 | (€ 82 470 / 144 330)
Vendu pour CHF 108 000 (frais inclus)
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