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DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

An impressive desk jewelry casket executed in the opulent palatial manner of French decorative art of the Restoration period. The complex curvilinear body is crafted from finely selected rosewood, veneered in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the sculptural volume and highlights the richness of the wood grain. The structure rests on four substantial sculptural feet in gilt bronze, modeled with pronounced Baroque scrolls and acanthus leaves.The surfaces are lavishly enriched with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts of high quality. Central to the decorative program are porcelain plaques from the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, set within ornate gilt bronze frames. The polychrome paintings, executed on a blue ground, are devoted to themes of amorous lyricism: lush floral bouquets and playful putti, evoking the refined gallant imagery of the 18th century reinterpreted through the lens of early 19th-century taste.Particular attention is drawn to the porcelain plaque adorning the lid, featuring an exceptionally delicate floral composition. The painting is signed “BARRE SÈVRES,” allowing attribution to the Sèvres painter Barre, active during the first third of the 19th century. Signed plaques of this kind were reserved for objects of high representational status and were frequently commissioned for prestigious pieces of furniture and decorative works intended for aristocratic interiors.The interior of the casket is designed for the storage of jewelry and precious objects. A hinged front panel provides convenient access while preserving the monumentality and coherence of the exterior form. The casket stands as a refined example of the synthesis of cabinetmaking, gilt bronze work, and porcelain painting characteristic of leading French workshops of the period.Marks: Signed porcelain plaque: “BARRE SÈVRES”.Dimensions: Height 32 cm; width 58 cm; depth 36 cm.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved. Minor signs of age and use. Gilt bronze with even period patina. Porcelain plaques without chips or cracks.Provenance: France. Likely produced for an aristocratic interior or a formal salon in the first half of the 19th century.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

Gold 18K ring with seventy-seven diamonds and five emeralds.

Gold 18K ring with seventy-seven diamonds and five emeralds.

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Baroque armchair 18th century

Baroque armchair 18th century

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach. Germany. 1950-1960s

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach. Germany. 1950-1960s

Large porcelain dish with Chinese motifs and dragon. Weimar. GDR. PHG Handgemalt.

Large porcelain dish with Chinese motifs and dragon. Weimar. GDR. PHG Handgemalt.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

Engraving

Gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds.

Gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds.

18K white gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds. Tanzanite: 40.51 carats. 96 diamonds 1.80 carats. GVS1. Ring size: 17.5. Weight: 11.45 g. Certificate included.

Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.

Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Porcelain figurine allegory Spring. Meissen.

Porcelain figurine allegory Spring. Meissen.

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.

Gilded wood frame.

Gilded wood frame.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

An original crystal dish on silver legs. Latvian version of Art Deco from the 1930s.

An original crystal dish on silver legs. Latvian version of Art Deco from the 1930s.

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

Original Chanel J12 Classic watch. Model H1174. Black ceramic case set with 24 natural diamonds. Black ceramic strap with folding buckle closure. Automatic self-winding movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Case size: 38 mm. Case thickness: 2 mm. Water resistant 200 meters, 660 feet. Comes with box and paperwork. Excellent condition.

Picture frame

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

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

Modern era frame. Early 20th century.

Modern era frame. Early 20th century.

D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.

D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.

Men`s watch Quantieme Perpetuel Haute Horlogerie. FVa10 Stainless Steel Black. Switzerland.

Men`s watch Quantieme Perpetuel Haute Horlogerie. FVa10 Stainless Steel Black. Switzerland.

Long gold earrings with aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds.

Long gold earrings with aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds.

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