FIDEL SPIELENDE FIGUR

In Anlehnung an die Gotik, 16./17. Jh.

Buchsbaum vollrund geschnitzt. Der bärtige Mann sitzend mit übereinander geschlagenen Beinen, auf einer Fidel spielend. Montiert auf mit Samt bezogenem Sockel. Mit alter Inventarnummer 317. Auf der Unterseite der Skulptur alte Sammlungsetikette bez. A 5273 Der fiedelnde ... David. KJA 44413. Zollmarke.

H 20,5 cm.

CASSONE (MARRIAGE CHEST)

Renaissance, Florence, 15th century.

Wood and stucco, relief-decorated and gilt. Decorated with lions and lilies. Rectangular chest with a slightly curved front. Hinged cover. Red-patterned velvet display cushion.

152 × 41 × 49.5 cm.

LATE GOTHIC CLOCK WITH MOON PHASE BY LIECHTI

Winterthur, monogrammed EL (Erhard Liechti, deceased in 1591) and dated 1775.

Open iron case, the corner pillars decorated with spherical ornaments. Pierced bell cage, decorated with blossoms. Architecturally painted, probably original dial with moon phase, on top of the chapter ring. Alarm disc. The dial, dated 1775. Movements arranged one behind the other. Movement with verge escapement and wheel balance (replaced), striking mechanism, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Small alarm movement, striking on bell. Wooden console, later. Iron weights.

15 × 17 × 39 cm.

FIGURE OF CERES,

Renaissance, Venice ca. 1600. The plinth monogrammed IC, probably from the workshop of Girolamo Campagna (1549-1625).

Dark patinated bronze. On a pink and black stone base.

Figure H 35 cm.

CARVED CHAIR,

Renaissance, France, second half of the 16th century.

Opulently carved walnut. Portal-shaped backrests. Seat, modified, presently with removable cushion.

43 x 44 x 93 cm.

GILT AND SILVER-PLATED BRONZE BOX

Renaissance, Southern Germany, Nuremberg or Augsburg, probably of the 19th century.

Metal and bronze, gilt and silver-plated. Rectangular body, the base with one drawer. Architecturally structured on all sides and decorated with herms, putti and mythical beasts, within a border of tendrils. Set with polychrome glass and turquoise cabochons. Hinged cover with analogous design, the inside lined with red velour. Mounted on a later wooden plinth, lined with red velour. The rear and front with four niches, probably originally featuring figures. The inside with old inventory number (805). Small key.

18 × 13 × 12 cm.

NECKLACE,

in part using elements from Roman Antiquity, 2nd/3rd century A.D.

Amber and gold. Oval medallion with cabochon, probably garnet.

L 42 cm.

RELIQUIENBÜSTE

Barock, Italien, 2. Hälfte 17. Jh.

Holz vollrund gearbeitet sowie gefasst und teilvergoldet. Im unteren Teil eine ovale Nische für eine Reliquie.

H 18 cm.

CABINET

Venice, Renaissance, 16th/17th century.

Ebony, walnut and softwood, carved with caryatids, pilasters and meander band, and lacquered black. Opulently painted with tendrils and scrolls in gold. With applied mother-of-pearl, agate, amber, lapis-lazuli and other semi-precious stones. Rectangular body with slightly protruding, hinged top, the inside applied with a mirror, opening up into a compartment. Architectural front with thirteen drawers and a central door.

63.5 × 39 × 57 cm.

TAPESTRY FROM A SERIES ON THE HISTORY OF TELEMACHUS

Urbain and David Leyniers, Brussels 1730. After the story by François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, known as François Fénelon (1651–1715) and after designs by Jean van Orley (1665–1735) und Augustin Coppens (1668–1740).

Scene from the story of Telemachus, probably the battle between Telemachus and Adrastus Menelaus. The two combatants, surrounded by numerous soldiers.

325 × 626 cm.

ALLEGORIC TAPESTRY

Brussels, 17th century. Signed François van den Hecke (active in Brussels ca. 1625–1675).

Depiction of a young man, surrounded by Jupiter and Minerva (Wisdom), on the right: a bare-chested woman (Luxury) and a woman holding a bridle (Moderation). Framed by pillars on the sides, and the top with fruit- and flower garlands.

337 × 347 cm.

SMALL CABINET

Late Renaissance, probably Grisons, dated 1663.

Softwood, pine, walnut and various, in part tinted, fruitwoods, inlaid in geometric friezes and reserves and fleurons. Front with hinged cover, inlaid with two birds on leafy branches. Monogram IF. The leaf, on the inside, inlaid with musical instruments and a book, surrounded by tendrils, and opening up into a central door, framed by seven drawers. The central door opens up into a large compartment and two small drawers. The fronts of the drawers, inlaid with animals, architectural elements and mythological scenes. The door features a putto and a harp. Iron carrying handles. 1 key.

43.5 × 29 × 34 cm.

A SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO ARMCHAIRS

Italy, 17th century.

Walnut. Padded seat. Backrest with leather lining. Brown leather cover and copper bullen nails.

Chairs: 50 × 46 × 112 cm; Fauteuils: 63 × 60 × 119 cm.

LARGE TAPESTRY FROM AN EIGHT-PIECE SERIES ABOUT THE LIFE OF MARCUS AURELIUS,

Workshop of Michiel Wauters (1648 -1679) or one of his successors, after a drawing by A. van Diepenbeeck (Bois-le-Duc 1596-1675 Antwerp) and P.P. Rubens (Siegen 1577-1640 Antwerp), Antwerp ca. 1655/70.

From the eight-piece series about the life of Marcus Aurelius: A battle scene, featuring the Roman general on horseback in the middle of the action, surrounded by fighting soldiers on horseback and on the ground. Extraordinarily broad border with a central coat-of-arms cartouche. Border, trimmed on the side.

H 405 cm, W 546 cm.

GREEN HORN CLOCK with plinth,

Louis XV, Paris ca. 1750. The movement signed GILLE L'AINE A PARIS. Pierre II. Gilles-Quentain, maître 1746.

Ebonized wood with green horn and gilt bronze. The case, glazed on three sides. Relief-decorated brass dial with 24 enamel cartouches and 2 blued hands. Fine movement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Gilt mounts and applications.

36 x 18 x 98 cm.

CABINET ON A STAND

Late Renaissance, probably Germany, 17th century.

Walnut, plum and in part tinted fruit woods and exotic woods, opulently and finely inlaid with animals and architectural motifs. Rectangular body. Front with eight drawers, 2 doors and a double-door. The double-door opens up into four drawers and a compartment. Later stand, with twisted legs connected by an H-stretcher.

94 × 36 × 68 cm.

LARGE BOULLE PENDULE ON BASE,

Régence/Louis XV, France, Paris, ca. 1730/40. The dial signed Bunon à Paris (probably Antoine Robert Bunon).

Curved case, decorated with brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with engraved brass flowers and tendrils. Gilt bronze mounts. Dial with enamel cartouches. Movement with verge escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. 1 key.

50 x 25 x 111 cm.

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BÜSTE EINES ALTTESTAMENTARISCHEN KÖNIGS

Bodenseeraum, 1. Hälfte 18. Jh.

Holz vollrund geschnitzt, weiss gefasst sowie teilvergoldet. Der Heilige in Hermelin-Umhang und mit orientalisch anmutender Krone. Er trägt einen Anhänger mit geflügelter Kugel. Auf gestuftem Barocksockel mit Monogramm B. Fehlstellen an der Fassung.

H 53 cm.

IRON CLOCK WITH FRONT PENDULUM

Probably Italy, ca. 1700.

Enclosed case, the dial painted with a star on a red ground. Pierced top. Iron movement in pillar design, with verge escapement, striking the hour on bell. Repetition on demand. Weights, missing.

21 × 15 × 36 cm.

HEILIGER HIERONYMUS

Tirol, Ende 17. Jh.

Zirbe geschnitzt im Relief. Hieronymus mit Kreuz kniend im Freien, daneben der schlafende Löwe. Kleine Durchbrechung.

21,5 × 14,5 cm.

DECORATIVE IRON CLOCK WITH FRONT PENDULUM

Baroque, Italy, probably Bologna, 17th/18th century.

Open, iron movement in pillar design. Sheet-metal dial, later painted with scrolled leaves, the top, pierced and decorated with scrolled leaves and a vase. Movement with verge escapement and rake striking mechanism, striking the hour on bell. Weights, missing.

18 × 18 × 36 cm.

FINELY INLAID COMMODE

Baroque, probably Franconia ca. 1750/60.

Walnut, burlwood and maple, inlaid in rectangular reserves, bands, leaves and tendrils. The top features a reserve, depicting a cachepot with lilies and a bird. Curved front "en arbalète" with three drawers. Brass mounts. 1 key.

100 × 66.5 × 79 cm.

A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

German ca. 1750.

Round barrel with embossed dotted pattern (barrel length 27 cm, Cal. 15 mm). Brass side. Lock plate and cock, flat, edged and engraved with tendrils. Brass trim, gilt, engraved Late Baroque decoration. Two ramrod sleeves. Thumb rest with engraved, crowned coat of arms of the owner. Walnut stock, carved. Original ramrods with horn stopper.

L in total 44 cm.

SMALL BRACKET CLOCK WITH DATE AND 1/4-HOUR STRIKING MECHANISM

Bohemia, 18th century. Signed Joseph Kerber Karlsbad (mentioned in Augsburg in 1722 and 1753).

Rectangular, blackened wooden case, glazed all-around. Gilt fronton with silvered chapter ring, within a border of applied, relief-decorated tendrils. Above, a silvered chapter ring for adjusting the striking mechanism, with an applied angel on each side. Pierced area in the dial, for displaying the small counter-pendulum and for the date. Two-day movement with verge escapement on small rear pendulum, striking the 4/4-hour on two bells. Repetition on demand. Striking mechanism can be turned off.

19.5 × 14.5 × 32 cm.

RELIGIEUSE WITH FRONT PENDULUM

Neuchâtel, ca. 1740/50.

Enclosed wooden case, painted dark. White enamel dial, featuring the hours in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. Movement with verge escapement, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Monogrammed DLC IC. 2 iron weights and counter-weights.

30 × 18 × 37 cm.