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SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A museum-quality secrétaire created in the Parisian workshop of Paul Sormani, representing an outstanding example of French furniture of the second half of the 19th century, executed in the spirit of Historicism with refined references to the Louis XV style. The carcass is made of solid wood and veneered with kingwood, carefully selected for its grain and tone and laid in a precise geometric pattern that emphasizes the architectural clarity of the form.The secrétaire stands on tall cabriole legs richly adorned with gilt-bronze mounts. The flowing curves of the legs and their bases are accentuated by bronze elements with vegetal motifs, lending the piece visual lightness and elegant dynamism.The principal artistic focal point is the large painted panel set into the fall-front, depicting classical lovers running toward a fountain, surrounded by cupids. Executed in the academic tradition, the composition displays finely modelled figures, soft chiaroscuro and a painterly depth of landscape background. The panel is framed by an elaborate gilt-bronze mount with rocaille scrolls, floral tendrils and corner mascarons in the form of female heads organically integrated into the decorative structure of the façade.Beneath the fall-front is a drawer decorated with undulating bronze foliage and refined handles. The interior is rationally and functionally arranged: the upper section divided by a shelf, the lower fitted with four small drawers in mahogany, two of which lock with a key. The writing surface is lined with green velvet, creating a noble contrast with the warm tones of the wood and gilt bronze.The upper section of the secrétaire is finished with a broad horizontal surface enclosed by an elegant gilt-bronze balustrade, reinforcing the ceremonial character of the piece and the completeness of its composition. The lockplate bears the maker’s signature with the Paris workshop address.Marks: Maker’s lockplate signed “Paul Sormani, 10 r. Charlot, Paris”.Dimensions: Height: 137 cm. Width: 87 cm. Depth: 39 cm.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private European collection.

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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.

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)

Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.

Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.

A unique stove, decorated with artistic tiles made in Art Nouveau style. A magnificent image of style, warmth and animation of the home. The slender façade, assembled in classical proportions, carries the blissful freshness of a flowering field and the blossoming emblem of life in the cartouche of the entablature. The flanking corners of the acroteria violet refer us to the always youthful neo-Greek style. Tiles. Glazed ceramics. Latvia. Early 20th century.250X140X60cm.

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

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

GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE SCREEN IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE SCREEN IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

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Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Front of Fireplace Andirons

Front of Fireplace Andirons

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.

Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

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Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Art Nouveau cobalt conical glass vase.

Art Nouveau cobalt conical glass vase.

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Corkscrew T-shaped

Corkscrew T-shaped

Gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds

Gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds

RUSSIAN SILVER VASE WITH A CRYSTAL BOWL, THE FIRM OF IGNATY SAZIKOV RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1870

RUSSIAN SILVER VASE WITH A CRYSTAL BOWL, THE FIRM OF IGNATY SAZIKOV RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1870

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Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service. 1900

PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

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Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Porcelain group Allegory of Art

Porcelain group Allegory of Art

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Carved wooden table in neo-Rococo style from the turn of the 19th century.

Carved wooden table in neo-Rococo style from the turn of the 19th century.

Portrait of a girl.

Portrait of a girl.

BOULLE STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

BOULLE STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY

SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY

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Girl with a tambourine. OSWALD LORENZ

Girl with a tambourine. OSWALD LORENZ

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

Perchonice with six glasses

Perchonice with six glasses

Box with erotic scene. 19th century

Box with erotic scene. 19th century

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Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

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Crystal decanter in Art Deco style.

Crystal decanter in Art Deco style.

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Cup for poached egg

Cup for poached egg

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