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PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

The pair of sculptural compositions known as “The Marly Horses”, also referred to as “The Horse Tamers”, represents a highly accomplished bronze interpretation of one of the most celebrated works of French court sculpture of the 18th century. The compositions derive from the original marble group created by Guillaume Coustou the Elder for the terrace of the royal château of Marly-le-Roi during the reign of Louis XV.The sculptures depict nude youths exerting great effort to restrain rearing horses. The dramatic tension of the scene is conveyed through the powerful contrast between the untamed energy of the animals and the academically precise treatment of human anatomy. The figures are conceived in complex spatial movement, creating a strong sense of continuous action and internal dynamism characteristic of the finest examples of French monumental sculpture.The bronzes are cast with exceptional attention to detail. The musculature of the human figures, the animated manes and strained necks of the horses, as well as the expressive gestures and corporeal plasticity, are all rendered with remarkable clarity. The surfaces retain a deep, even patina of a warm tone, enhancing the sculptural relief and the play of light and shadow. Each figure is mounted on a shaped marble base of harmonious coloration, lending the ensemble a distinctly ceremonial and interior-oriented presence.Material: Bronze; marble.Dimensions: Height – 66 cm; Width – 53 cm; Depth – 48 cm (each sculpture).Condition: Good.Provenance: Photo archive of a private collection. Formerly part of a private collection displayed in the Liechtenstein palaces, Stadtpalais Vienna and Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 1945.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Picture frame. 19th century.

Picture frame. 19th century.

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY

DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY

SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY

SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY

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Silver water jug with engraved glass.

Silver water jug with engraved glass.

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.

18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period, gilded bronze and crystal glass with decorative cutting. With three cupids with various fruits in their hands around a fountain, funnel-shaped leg. On three legs of a faun. Bronze re. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS. Height 22.5 cm. D. 26 cm. France. Around 1900

White gold ring with diamonds.

White gold ring with diamonds.

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Small table with drawer

Small table with drawer

Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.

Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.

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Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903

PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903

A unique example of a gold pocket watch, created in collaboration between the Swiss manufacture Le Phare and the legendary Imperial Court Supplier Pavel Bure. This extremely rare timepiece features a minute repeater, moon phase indicator, chronograph, Cyrillic calendar apertures, and a rare bridge movement with two hammers and two gongs. Case No. 72647, 59 mm in diameter, crafted in 14K rose gold, is adorned with exquisite guilloché engraving and a partially enameled Russian imperial double-headed eagle crest. The inner lids bear two historically significant inscriptions: — Dedication in Cyrillic: To dear Mitya in gratitude and 30 years of loyal friendship from V. Voronov. 1882–1912 — Signature: Pavel Bure, Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty, confirming the item’s high status.The enamel dial features Roman numerals, Cyrillic calendar apertures for days and months, a date indicator, moon phase aperture, and a 30-minute chronograph counter. Signed: Tchétine et Fils. The movement is a complex bridge caliber with lever escapement, compensated balance wheel, and Swiss patent engraving No. 334. The finishing includes gilding, blued screws, and finely executed surfaces. Marks:— Le Phare with exhibition medals— Pavel Bure— Swiss and Russian assay marks (585 / 14K and 56 zolotnik) Dimensions: 59 mmWeight: 149 g Provenance: Russia / Switzerland, circa 1903Mechanism: Minute repeater, moon phase calendar, chronograph, manual wind

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Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century

Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century

Latvia. Order of Three Stars, 2nd class 1920-30. V. F. Muller.

Latvia. Order of Three Stars, 2nd class 1920-30. V. F. Muller.

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Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s

Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Mantel clock in Louis XV style

Mantel clock in Louis XV style

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Couple photo frames

Couple photo frames

French crystal jug with silver.

French crystal jug with silver.

French silver tea set, for 12 persons, in the original box Boulle. Frontier of the 19th and 20th centuries.

French silver tea set, for 12 persons, in the original box Boulle. Frontier of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Antique display case

Antique display case

Still life with flowers

Still life with flowers

Wall vase. PS Dresden

Wall vase. PS Dresden

GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND

GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND

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ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL OKLAD, ART NOUVEAU STYLE. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL OKLAD, ART NOUVEAU STYLE. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN 1972 GRAND CURVED. LADY’S DIAMOND ROSE GOLD WATCH SWITZERLAND, LATE 20TH – EARLY 21ST CENTURY

VACHERON CONSTANTIN 1972 GRAND CURVED. LADY’S DIAMOND ROSE GOLD WATCH SWITZERLAND, LATE 20TH – EARLY 21ST CENTURY

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

BOULLE STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

BOULLE STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN SILVER SUGAR BOWL IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896-1908

RUSSIAN SILVER SUGAR BOWL IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896-1908

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PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

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