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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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LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD
LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD
3500 EUR
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
7500 EUR
LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
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MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY
MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY
CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY
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MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
2500 EUR
Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895
Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895
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Porcelain console. Dresden.
Porcelain console. Dresden.
400 EUR
Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.
Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.
8500 EUR
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.
3500 EUR
SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
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White gold ring with diamonds and enamel in Art Deco style. 20th century.
White gold ring with diamonds and enamel in Art Deco style. 20th century.
3500 EUR
Gold ring with diamonds.
Gold ring with diamonds.
9500 EUR
SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY
SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY
5500 EUR
Two Sitzendorf Parrots.
Two Sitzendorf Parrots.
380 EUR
Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910
Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910
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Art Deco style ring in 900 platinum with diamonds and sapphires.
Art Deco style ring in 900 platinum with diamonds and sapphires.
3500 EUR
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.
15500 EUR
Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.
Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.
6750 EUR
Spiral-shaped gold ring with sapphires and diamonds.
Spiral-shaped gold ring with sapphires and diamonds.
3300 EUR
Lotus earrings, white gold with diamonds, in the form of blossoming lotus flowers.
Lotus earrings, white gold with diamonds, in the form of blossoming lotus flowers.
6500 EUR
GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND
GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND
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Louis XVI style showcase
Louis XVI style showcase
880 EUR
Paired lamps of gilded bronze with cupids playing music.
Paired lamps of gilded bronze with cupids playing music.
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VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY
VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY
2500 EUR
CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841
CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841
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