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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.

French floor lamp made of gilded and patinated bronze. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

French floor lamp made of gilded and patinated bronze. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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18K yellow gold ring with diamonds.

18K yellow gold ring with diamonds.

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.

Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.

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IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

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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.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

This magnificent Cave à liqueur, made in the third quarter of the 19th century by TAHAN, is an example of outstanding craftsmanship and elegance. Its unique design, decorated with brass and tortoiseshell inlays in the Boulle style, makes it an outstanding attribute of a man’s study, created for leisurely conversations and the enjoyment of fine drinks. The bar has a removable gilded insert that holds four bottles for spirits, decorated with golden designs of flowers and stars. The set also includes sixteen faceted glasses, decorated in the same style. Signature on the lock: “Tahan Ft Rue de la Paix” Dimensions when closed: height 26 cm, width 34 cm, depth 26 cm. Completely professionally restored.

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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

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.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.

A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.

Magnificent holidays with a passionate row, an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of icons of the Mother of God - a kind of encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. A majestic monument to Christianity and late Russian icon painting, where in one image the annual and Mother of God universe of Orthodoxy is revealed, full of sacrifice. With the epicenter of suffering and resurrection, the testimony of all the upcoming saints and with hope in the miraculous images of the intercessor. The Virgin Mary series is interrupted by the marks of Unexpected Joy, Joy of All Who Sorrow, the Sign and Coronation of Mary - milestones of the communion and growth of spiritual truths. The Passion Series is composed of: the Ascension of Mary, the Old Testament Trinity, the Entry into Jerusalem, the Raising of Lazarus, the Washing of the Feet, the Last Supper, the Flagellation of Christ, the Imposition of the Crown of Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment. Particularly attractive is the rare completeness of the lists of icons of the Mother of God, which can serve as an encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. The bright decorative painting on a golden background sounds excitingly solemn and life-affirming. Cypress board, gesso, tempera, gilding. Russia. Second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 53x44 cm.

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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.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

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

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

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.

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

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