LACQUER CHEST OF DRAWERS. Louis XV, stamped M. CRIAERD (Mathieu Criaerd, Master 1738), Paris circa 1760. Lacquered on all sides with "laque de Chine" and decorated in the "goût chinois"; with bright figural scenes on red ground. The gently shaped front with 2 sans traverse drawers, exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts, applications and sabots and moulded "Campan" top. 129x62x84 cm. Provenance: - from a French collection - Galerie Koller on19.3.2002 (lot. 1135). - from a Paris collection
CHF 380 000 / 580 000 | (€ 391 750 / 597 940)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "AUX BACCHANTES MUSICIENNES", Louis XVI, one plaque signed KINABLE (Dieudonné Kinable, active circa 1790/1815), the enamel painting signed COTEAU INVE(NIT) F(ECI)T (Jean Coteau, Geneva 1740-1801 Paris), Paris circa 1785/90. Matte and polished gilt bronze and exceptionally finely painted enamel plaques with Neo-Classical depiction of a woman playing a harp and Cupid with a young woman. The case with eagle with outspread wings and finely painted moon phases over dial set in octagonal beaded frame, flanked by Bacchantes playing music. With enamel dial, 3 partly pierced hands. The signed plaque inscribed verso RUE PAUPE NO 7 QUART SAINT ANDRE, another plaque signed verso COTEAU and NO 5. 37x16x51 cm. Very important and rare. Illustrated in: J.D. Augarde, Les ouvriers du temps, Geneva 1996; p. 342. M. Angellini, Orologi antichi - Storia e produzione dal cinquecento all'ottocento, Milan 1993; p. 125. H.L. Tardy, French Clocks - The World over, Paris 1981; p. 210f. E. Niehüser, Die französische Bronzeuhr, Munich 1997; p. 215 (ill. 354).
CHF 250 000 / 450 000 | (€ 257 730 / 463 920)
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LYRE CLOCK, Louis XVI, the case presumed to be from the stock held by the widow of G. Courieult (Gabriel Courieult, died 1786) the enamel painting by J. COTEAU (Jean Coteau, Geneva 1740-1801 Paris), the silver coloured dial attributed to A.L. BREGUET (Abraham Louis Breguet, Neuchâtel 1747-1823 Paris) and inscribed verso B592, Paris circa 1788/90. Blue Sèvres porcelain known as "beau bleu". The lyre shaped case with Apollo bearing the enamel ring. The enamel ring with precisely painted star signs set in oval medallions, the months and the date, the dial with 4 finely pierced hands. Fine brass movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 27x15x59 cm. Provenance: formerly collection of Vincent Mulne, South Africa.
CHF 200 000 / 300 000 | (€ 206 190 / 309 280)
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SET OF 6 LARGE FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE", Régence, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1735/40. Finely carved beech with rocaille, cartouches, leaves and frieze, upholstered and with brown silk velour covers with floral pattern. 57x58x46x105 cm. Provenance: from a German collection A highly important suite of perfect quality in very good condition
CHF 150 000 / 250 000 | (€ 154 640 / 257 730)
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IMPORTANT CARTEL CLOCK WITH PLINTH, Régence, the case from a Paris master workshop, the front cartouche and the movement signed THURET A PARIS (Jacques III Thuret, 1669 Paris 1738), Paris circa 1710/20. Matte and polished gilt bronze, also blue tinted horn. The sides inlaid with exceptionally fine brass fillets and brown tortoiseshell in "contre partie". Richly shaped case "de forme violonnée", crowned with a putto bearing the attributes of Jupiter. The plinth with central portrait medallion on blue horn plaque. The clock with relief decorated bronze dial with 12 enamel dials, fine brass movement with "échappement à roue du rencontre", filament suspension and 1/2 hour striking on bell. Fine gilt bronze mounts and applications in the form of lions' heads, torches, shells, rosettes, palmettes and flowers. 36.5x15x5x110 cm. Provenance: from a Paris collection.
CHF 180 000 / 280 000 | (€ 185 570 / 288 660)
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DIAMOND RING, ca. 1950. Platinum 950. Classic model, the top is set with 1 brilliant-cut diamond of 4.30 ct E/VS1**, flanked by 2 trapeze-cut diamonds totalling ca. 0.60 ct. Size ca. 53, with a tension ring of white gold 750. With SSEF Report No. 12235, July 2006. ** With repolish to become loupe-clean. Type II.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
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IMPORTANT ROYAL CHEST OF DRAWES, Louis XV, sign. M. CRIAERD (Mathieu Criaerd, maitre 1730), the bronzes with "c couronné", with inventory stamp from CHATEAU DE MARLY, Paris circa 1745/50. Satinwood and amaranth veneer also finely inlaid with lozenge and diamond patterns. The centrally bombé front with 2 sans traverse drawers. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots, some replaced, and a richly shaped "Griotte Rouge"-top. 133x60x84 cm. Provenance: - formerly in the Royal collection at Château de Marly, France. - from a French collection.
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 123 710 / 185 570)
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PAIR OF CHESTS OF DRAWERS, Louis XVI, attributed to I. AND L. REVELLI (Ignazio Revelli, 1756-1836, and son Luigi, 1776-1858) Lombardy, circa 1790/1800. Walnut, rosewood and fine exotic precious woods in veneer and finely inlaid on all sides with depictions of vases, bowls of fruits, birds, garlands, figures, fillets and frieze. With 3 drawers, the bottom two drawers being sans traverse, with fine brass mounts and drop handles and "Vert de Mer" top. 126x60x88 cm. Provenance: from a Roman collection.
CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 123 710 / 185 570)
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ONYX, DIAMOND AND PLATINUM SET DUSAUSOY, Paris, ca. 1928. Platinum. Rare Art Déco set consisting of bracelet, pendant and ring. The bracelet consists of 7 rectangular links with a geometric pattern, platinum in the middle, surrounded by pave-set diamonds and decorated with a contrasting onyx border. 140 diamonds in total, totalling ca. 7.00 ct., L 17.5 cm. Pendant with a matching 'S'-shaped motif, decorated with 46 diamonds totalling ca. 1.90 ct. Ring with rectangular onyx flanked by 32 diamonds totalling ca 0.20 ct, signed No. 31484. Size 52. The House of Dusausoy was located on the boulevard des Capucines in Paris and produced jewellery of extraordinary quality in very small quantities. -Collectible, with original case. -Part of a private collection. -Christie's, May 1992, Lot 336.
CHF 50 000 / 80 000 | (€ 51 550 / 82 470)
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DIAMOND RING, GÜBELIN, ca 1950. Platinum 950. Elegant ring, the top set with an oval diamond of 7.774 ct, I/VS2, flanked by 4 cut diamond baguettes totalling ca 0.60 ct, 1 has a small chip. Inner tension ring in white gold. Size ca. 49. With SSEF-Report No. CH 12293, September 2006.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
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PAIR OF ENCOIGNURES "AUX INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE", Louis XVI, stamped P. PIONIEZ (Pierre Pioniez, maitre 1765), Paris circa 1770/75. Tulipwood, rosewood and partly dyed precious woods in veneer and fine inlay depicting musical instruments in oval medallion, cartouches, bows and fillets. Exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications and shaped "Brèche d'Alep" top. 74x51x90 cm. Provenance: from a German collection. In very good condition
CHF 90 000 / 140 000 | (€ 92 780 / 144 330)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT BRONZE CANDELABRAS "AUX VICTOIRES", Empire, attributed to P.P. THOMIRE (Pierre Philippe Thomire, 1759 Paris 1843) Paris circa 1810. Matte and polished gilt bronze and burnished bronze. With standing victory figure in antique style garments with 8 light branches in the form of cornucopias. Also Empire style pedestals with bronze applications. H Candelabras 92 cm, with pedestal 136 cm. Provenance: private collection, Belgium
CHF 80 000 / 140 000 | (€ 82 470 / 144 330)
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CHEST OF DRAWERS, Régence, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1710/30. Ebony and amaranth in veneer and inlaid with fine brass fillets and bands. The rectangular top edged in bronze with rounded front corners and salient back corners, 3 drawers, the top drawer divided into two, with exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 135x65x80 cm. Provenance: from a French collection.
CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK WITH CARILLON, Louis XVI, the movement signed I.E. BAUMGARTINGER MERGENTHEIM (Johann Erasmus Baumgartinger, 1748-1811), Germany circa 1785/90. Richly carved wood with flowers, leaves, garlands, laurel and frieze, and partly painted in gold and grey. The drum-shaped case with pierced floral cresting and floral sprays on pierced oval column with central medallion. The clock with enamel dial, 2 pierced hands, fine verge escapement with 4/4 striking on 2 bells, with carillon with 8 melodies and 11 bells released on the hour. H 130 cm. Provenance: from a Dutch collection.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 41 240 / 72 160)
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PAIR OF PAINTED DEMI-LUNE CONSOLES "AUX TETES DE LIONS", Louis XVI, G.M. attributed to BONZANIGO (Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo, 1745 Turin 1820) Turin circa 1780. Very finely carved wood, painted beige and parcel gilt. With "Carrara" top. 107x54x93 cm. Provenance: private collection, West Switzerland
CHF 25 000 / 45 000 | (€ 25 770 / 46 390)
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MAHOGANY CABINET ON CHEST, so-called "médailler", Empire, attributed to F.H.G. JACOB-DESMALTER (Francois Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter, 1770 Paris 1841) Paris circa 1810/15. With salient cornice and plinth. With narrow double door over 3 drawers. The interior with 52 removable compartments. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Inscribed "MEDAILLES". 60x36x173 cm.
CHF 48 000 / 68 000 | (€ 49 480 / 70 100)
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PAIR OF LARGE FAUTEUILS "A LA REINE", Louis XVI, stamped H. IACOB (Henri Jacob, maitre 1779), Paris circa 1770. Fluted and finely carved and gilt beech with bows, flowers and wave band, the seat "à chassis", the legs with twisted fluting and golden yellow silk covers with putti, leaves and frieze. 64x64x45x105 cm. Provenance: from a German collection.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 61 860 / 103 090)
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SUITE OF 8 PAINTED CHAIRS "A LA REINE", Louis XV, Venice circa 1760. Very finely carved wood, parcel gilt and painted light green. With light green fabric covers with lozenge pattern. 2 chairs of a later date. 48x43x50x97 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Geneva. A high quality suite in very good untouched condition, with perfect upholstery and covers.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 51 550 / 92 780)
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LARGE OVAL EXTENDING TABLE, Louis XVI, Paris circa 1785. Fluted and shaped mahogany with fine brass applications. The table set on casters. With 12 extension leaves at 45 cm and 1 leaf at 30 cm. 170x150x75 cm. L max. ca. 740 cm. Provenance: from an important Swiss private collection.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
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WRITING DESK "A FLEURS", Louis XVI, stamped D. DELOOSE (Daniel de Loose, maitre 1767), Paris circa 1775/80. Tulipwood and lemonwood in veneer and finely inlaid with lozenges, flowers, fillets and frieze. The top edged in bronze, with tapering legs and 1 drawer with leather lined cover and compartment for writing utensils. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and sabots. 55.5x36x5x70 cm. Provenance: from an important Paris private collection
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK WITH ORGAN MUSICAL MOVEMENT, Louis XVI, the bronzes probably by J.J. LEMOYNE (Jean-Jacques Lemoyne, maitre 1772), Paris circa 1780. Matte and polished gilt bronze. The rectangular case with two-handled vase and fine scrolled applications, set on plinth containing the musical movement. The clock with enamel dial and 3 small chapter rings for days of the week, date and month. Fine verge escapement striking the 1/2 hours on 2 bells. The organ movement with cylinder, bellows and 17 tin pipes for 6 melodies on request. Requires some restoration. 41x26x75 cm. Provenance: from a European private collection
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 41 240 / 72 160)
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PAIR OF MALACHITE AND GILT BRONZE PEDESTALS "AUX ESPAGNOLETTES", Louis XV style, Paris, 20th century. With "espagnolettes" in the style of F. Linke. Set on paw feet. 36x36x116 cm. Provenance: from an English collection
CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)
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DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BRACELET, CARTIER Paris, ca 1930. Platinum. Fancy bracelet, the rectangular slightly convex links are connected by intermediary diamond-set rings, the sides of each link are black enamelled. Total weight of the ca. 293 brilliant-cut diamonds ca. 8.00 ct, signed Cartier Paris No. 07562. The clasp has a later added eyelet. Enamel on the intermediary rings partially damaged, L ca. 17.4 cm. -From a private collection. -Auction Christie's New York 1993, Lot 256.
CHF 18 000 / 28 000 | (€ 18 560 / 28 870)
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IMPORTANT BED "AUX LIONS AILES", Empire, stamped IACOB D.R. MESLEE (collaboration between Georges Jacob and François Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter 1803-1813), Paris circa 1810. Flame mahogany support with ship-shaped sides and scrolled angles. With exceptionally fine matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications in the form of crouching lions, victory figures, masks, rams' heads and frieze. With new bed interior with light silk covers with golden Empire pattern. 210x136x128 cm. Provenance: private collection, Belgium
CHF 50 000 / 75 000 | (€ 51 550 / 77 320)
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HERIZ antique. Attractive item with pink central medallion on white ground and pink corner motifs, geometrically patterned with stylized plant motifs in attractive pastel colours, red border with palmettes, some signs of wear, otherwise in good condition, 405x308 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 20 620 / 30 930)
Vendu pour CHF 50 400 (frais inclus)
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