PAIR OF IMPORTANT CANDELABRA "CUPIDON ET INNONCENCE",Louis XVI, attributed to F. REMOND (François Rémond, circa 1745-1812), most likely in collaboration with D. DAGUERRE (Dominique Daguerre, died 1796), the figures after designs by E.M. FALCONET (Etienne-Maurice Falconet, 1716-1791), Paris circa 1790/95. Matte and polished gilt bronze, burnished bronze, and "Griotte Rouge" marble. H 100 cm. Provenance: - Private collection, USA. - Christie's New York auction, 24.11.2009 (Lot No. 189).
CHF 180 000 / 250 000 | (€ 185 570 / 257 730)
Vendu pour CHF 384 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPRESSIVE RED TORTOISESHELL CLOCK WITH PLINTH,Louis XV, the case signed GOSSELIN (Antoine Gosselin, maitre 1752, or Adrien Antoine Gosselin, maitre 1772), the dial signed MARTIN A PARIS (Jean Martin, maitre 1746), Paris circa 1760. Red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze. Enamel dial. Verge escapement with 4/4 striking on 2 bells. Exceptionally rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications, partly supplemented in the cresting. 74x35x169 cm. Provenance: - Sotheby's Monaco auction, 3.3.1990 (Lot No. 246). - T. and C. de Chirée collection, France. - Me Aguttes auction, Paris, 30.3.2011 (Lot No. 66).
CHF 110 000 / 160 000 | (€ 113 400 / 164 950)
Vendu pour CHF 240 000 (frais inclus)
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MANTEL CLOCK "A L'ELEPHANT",Louis XV, the dial and movement signed ETIENNE LE NOIR A PARIS (Pierre Etienne Lenoir, 1724-1789), the bronzes from a Paris master workshop, circa 1750. Burnished bronze with matte and polished gilt bronze. Restored enamel dial. 2 fine gilt and engraved hands. Brass movement with verge escapement and striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Silk thread suspension. Gilt mounts and applications. 31x18x43.5 cm. Provenance: - Castle collection in northern France. - Christie's Paris auction, 14.4.2010 (Lot No. 306).
CHF 130 000 / 220 000 | (€ 134 020 / 226 800)
Vendu pour CHF 228 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK WITH SKELETON MOVEMENT, CALENDAR AND MOON PHASE,Directoire, the enamel painting attributed to J. COTEAU (Jean Coteau, Geneva 1740-1801 Paris), Paris circa 1795. Enamel, matte and polished gilt bronze, and white and gray marble. The enamel dial edged in fine relief-decorated ring. 1 blued and 2 gilt hands. Above, enamel disc with 29-1/2-day calendar and moon phase window in "grisaille". Exceptionally fine, 8-day skeleton brass movement with 1/2 hour striking on bell. Large sun pendulum. Gilt bronze mounts and applications. 35x17x50 cm. Provenance: - Me Doutrebente auction, Paris, 11.7.2008 (Lot No. 134, bi). - Me Doutrebente auction, Paris, 11.6.2010 (Lot No. 231).
CHF 120 000 / 200 000 | (€ 123 710 / 206 190)
Vendu pour CHF 186 000 (frais inclus)
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BIRD CAGE CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX,Louis XVI, the circle around JAQUET-DROZ (Pierre Jaquet-Droz, 1721-1790) and H. MAILLARDET(Henri Maillardet, born 1745), La Chaux-de-Fonds circa 1800. Gilt bronze, brass and painted metal. The base painted with landscape scenes in medallions, flowers, volutes and cartouches. Enamel dial underneath. 1 blued and 2 fine gilt hands. The movement with 4/4 striking on 2 bells. The cage with a sitting, singing and moving goldfinch. 1-hour trigger with different melodies. Drive mechanism with bellows and 10 tin pipes. The movement requires servicing. The dial chipped. H 50 cm. Provenance: Swiss private collection. An automaton clock of the highest rarity and outstanding quality, as they are actually known only from Jaquet-Droz and H. Maillardet.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 61 860 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 175 200 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT TALL CANDELABRA "AUX VICTOIRES",Empire, signed P. CHIBOUST (Pierre Chiboust, active between 1806 and circa 1824), Paris circa 1810. Matte and polished gilt bronze with burnished bronze. H 116.5 cm. Provenance: - Sotheby's London auction, 24.11.1988 (Lot No. 1988). - Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York. - Private collection, New York. - Sotheby's New York auction on 21.4.2004 (Lot No. 124).
CHF 100 000 / 150 000 | (€ 103 090 / 154 640)
Vendu pour CHF 174 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF CANDELABRA "AUX GRIFFONS",Consulat, by F. REMOND (François Rémond, 1747-1812), Paris, late 18th/early 19th century. Matte and polished gilt bronze with relief decoration. H 45 cm. Provenance: - Probably Tajan auction, Paris, 20.6.2001 (Lot No. 99). - Tajan auction, Paris, 18.12.2007 (Lot No. 82).
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 72 160 / 123 710)
Vendu pour CHF 168 000 (frais inclus)
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UNMOUNTED DIAMOND. Unmounted single-cut diamond of 5.40 ct, G/VVS2, emerald-cut. With SSEF Report No. 13571, January 2011.
CHF 150 000 / 200 000 | (€ 154 640 / 206 190)
Vendu pour CHF 168 000 (frais inclus)
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DIAMOND RING, GÜBELIN. White gold 750. Classic solitaire model, set with 1 brilliant-cut diamond of 3.05 ct, D/IF-VVS*, minimal signs of wear, set in a classic 6-prong chaton. Size ca. 53, with size adjustment insert. With copy of GIA Report No. 8513211, October 1994. Tested by Gemlab, * potentially IF. With case.
CHF 150 000 / 200 000 | (€ 154 640 / 206 190)
Vendu pour CHF 168 000 (frais inclus)
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DIAMOND NECKLACE, ca. 1950. White gold 750, 60g. Fancy Rivière necklace set with 46 old European cut diamonds, graduated from 0.76 to 5.70 ct, weighing ca. 79.00 ct, average colour ca. J-K and average purity ca. SI1-P1, in a classic 8-prong chaton setting and connected to one another by fine gold bars. L ca. 48 cm. With Gemlab descriptions of the individual stones, 2010.
CHF 150 000 / 200 000 | (€ 154 640 / 206 190)
Vendu pour CHF 156 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT CANDELABRA "AUX EGYPTIENNES",Empire, from a Paris master workshop, after designs by C. PERCIER (Charles Percier, 1764-1838), circa 1805/10. Burnished bronze with matte and polished gilt bronze. Modifications to the cat figures. H 67 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's London auction, 9.7.2009 (Lot No. 43).
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 72 160 / 123 710)
Vendu pour CHF 132 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPORTANT TABLE ORNAMENT,Edwardian, maker's mark: ELKINGTON & CO, 22 REGENT ST LONDON, London, 1906. Chased, cast, embossed and engraved silver with cut glass. H 37 cm. L 92 cm. Approx. 10 000 g.
CHF 65 000 / 95 000 | (€ 67 010 / 97 940)
Vendu pour CHF 122 400 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF COLUMN PEDESTALS "AUX SYMBOLES DE L'EMPEREUR",Empire, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1810/20. Shaped mahogany. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. Restorations. H 120 cm.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 61 860 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 117 600 (frais inclus)
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SET OF 4 IMPORTANT TALL CANDELABRA "AUX PATTES DE LION",Empire/Restauration, in the style of P.P. THOMIRE (Pierre Philippe Thomire, 1751-1843), Paris circa 1815/30. Matte and polished gilt bronze and burnished bronze. H 108 cm. Provenance: - From a private collection, USA. - Christie's New York auction, 24.11.2009 (Lot No. 232).
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 61 860 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 102 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF TALL CANDELABRA "AUX LIONS AILES",Restauration, from a Paris master workshop, circa 1825/35. Matte and polished gilt bronze. H 128 cm.
CHF 65 000 / 95 000 | (€ 67 010 / 97 940)
Vendu pour CHF 96 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF IMPORTANT VASES WITH BRONZE FINIALS,Louis XV, the porcelain China, Kangxi, late 17th century, the bronze Rome, 18th century. Exceptionally finely painted porcelain with idealized park and pagoda landscape and figural scenes. The cover with fine bronze bud. H 65 cm.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 72 160 / 123 710)
Vendu pour CHF 93 600 (frais inclus)
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LARGE RED TORTOISESHELL CLOCK WITH CARILLON and plinth,Louis XV, Neuenburg circa 1760. Red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze. Enamel dial. Fine verge escapement with 4/4 striking on 2 bells, carillon with 13 bells and brass cylinder triggered on the hour and on demand. Rich bronze mounts and applications. 52x27x128 cm.
CHF 70 000 / 120 000 | (€ 72 160 / 123 710)
Vendu pour CHF 78 000 (frais inclus)
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IMPORTANT CLOCK "LE SACRIFICE A L'AMOUR",Louis XVI, the model and the bronzes by F. REMOND (François Rémond, 1747-1812), the movement probably by J. REVEL (Joseph Revel, maitre 1775), the relief plaque probably by E. MARTINCOURT (Etienne Martincourt, died 1796), Paris circa 1785/95. White marble with matte and polished gilt bronze. Detachable front with arched window for 2 rotating, dark blue enamel rings. Rare, exceptionally fine spring-driven brass movement with complex trigger for the clockwork and striking mechanism. Rich, very fine gilt mounts and applications in the form of a relief plaque depicting a sacrificial scene, garlands, branches, flowers, rosettes, acanthus decoration, beading and decorative frieze. 31.5x17x52.5 cm. A highly important clock of perfect quality. Illustrated in: H.L. Tardy, Les plus belles pendules françaises, Paris 1994; p. 256.
CHF 65 000 / 100 000 | (€ 67 010 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 78 000 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF TALL IMPERIAL LACQUER CABINETS,Kangxi (1662-1722), China. Shaped and finely lacquered wood. Iron mounts. 110x54x274 cm.
CHF 60 000 / 100 000 | (€ 61 860 / 103 090)
Vendu pour CHF 72 000 (frais inclus)
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NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, ca. 1930. Platinum. Elegant ear studs, each of 1 drop-shaped, slightly baroque natural pearl of ca. 16 x 11.7 x 10 mm, flexibly mounted below 3 diamonds and 1 diamond-set lily-of-the-valley motif. Total diamond weight ca. 1.90 ct. L ca. 4 cm.
CHF 5 000 / 8 000 | (€ 5 150 / 8 250)
Vendu pour CHF 69 600 (frais inclus)
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MANTEL SET "A POTPOURRI",Empire, the dial signed DUPAS A PARIS (active 1791-1817), the model attributed to J.B. HERICOURT (Jean Baptiste Héricourt, 1756-1849), Paris circa 1815. Matte and polished gilt bronze with "Griotte Rouge" marble. The clock with enamel dial edged in fine ring, 3 hands and Paris escapement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. Exceptionally rich mounts and applications. Clock: 18x18x58 cm. Vases: H 47 cm.
CHF 40 000 / 70 000 | (€ 41 240 / 72 160)
Vendu pour CHF 68 400 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF MALACHITE MEDICI VASES,Empire style, Russia, probably late 19th century. Some chips. H 113 cm. Provenance: - Traditionally considered to be from a princely palace in St. Petersburg. - M. Segoura, Paris. - From a highly important European private collection.
CHF 60 000 / 90 000 | (€ 61 860 / 92 780)
Vendu pour CHF 67 200 (frais inclus)
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PAIR OF CAST IRON FIGURES "AUX ENFANTS",Napoléon III, attributed to the FONDERIE VAL D'OSNE, circa 1860/80. Patinated cast iron. H 105 cm.
CHF 50 000 / 90 000 | (€ 51 550 / 92 780)
Vendu pour CHF 67 200 (frais inclus)
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IMPORTANT BUREAU PLAT WITH BOULLE MARQUETRY,Regence style, stamped PRETOT A PARIS (Hippolyte Edme Pretot, 1812-1855), Paris circa 1845/50. Ebony, red tortoiseshell and brass exceptionally richly inlaid in "premiere partie" and "contre partie". The rectangular top lined with gold-stamped, green leather and edged in bronze. The front with central drawer, flanked on each side by 1 large drawer. Exceptionally rich, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts, applications and sabots. Stamped BRVB in the frame. 200x100x83 cm.
CHF 58 000 / 88 000 | (€ 59 790 / 90 720)
Vendu pour CHF 66 000 (frais inclus)
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SMALL BUREAU PLAT,Louis XV, Potsdam circa 1750. Rosewood in veneer. The top lined with gold-stamped, black leather and edged in brass. The front with 3 adjacent drawers. Same, but sham arrangement verso. 1 lateral drawer on each side. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications, as well as brass trim. 107x70x79 cm. Provenance: from a German private collection, acquired in Maastricht in 2002.
CHF 50 000 / 80 000 | (€ 51 550 / 82 470)
Vendu pour CHF 60 000 (frais inclus)
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