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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.
9809 USD
PORCELAIN PLAQUE WITH A GENRE SCENE “CARD SHARPS” KPM, BERLIN, TURN OF THE 19TH–20TH CENTURIES
PORCELAIN PLAQUE WITH A GENRE SCENE “CARD SHARPS” KPM, BERLIN, TURN OF THE 19TH–20TH CENTURIES
3693 USD
Marilyn. Print on paper. Andy Warhol (United States, 1928-1987).
Marilyn. Print on paper. Andy Warhol (United States, 1928-1987).
2539 USD
Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.
Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.
1501 USD
Elegant silver vodka set in the neo-Russian style, workshop S.M. Ikonnikov.
Elegant silver vodka set in the neo-Russian style, workshop S.M. Ikonnikov.
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Mantel clock.
Mantel clock.
1997 USD
Luxurious decorative dish with a view of Zwickau. Meissen. 1815-1860.
Luxurious decorative dish with a view of Zwickau. Meissen. 1815-1860.
1501 USD
A pair of superb carved mahogany banquettes in the George II style. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
A pair of superb carved mahogany banquettes in the George II style. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
2654 USD
Ring 14K Whitegold with Spinel and Diamonds
Ring 14K Whitegold with Spinel and Diamonds
1547 USD
Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.
Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.
231 USD
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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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.
866 USD
Floral tapestry in Aubusson style. The end of the 19th century.
Floral tapestry in Aubusson style. The end of the 19th century.
2308 USD
Table lamp Putti.
Table lamp Putti.
635 USD
Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.
Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.
520 USD
Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.
Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.
4039 USD
Porcelain group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.
Porcelain group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.
1004 USD
Oval coffee table in Louis XVI style, model Adam Weisweiler. France 19th century
Oval coffee table in Louis XVI style, model Adam Weisweiler. France 19th century
Oval coffee table in mahogany and gilded bronze in the Louis XVI style. Late nineteenth century based on the model of Adam Weisweiler. The table top has a shape close to an oval with four semicircular protrusions, to which figured elegant table legs with gilded mascarons are attached in the lower part. Bronze overlays and linear edging of the edge of the lid and its wooden sides (table waist) are made with high quality casting, embossing and gilding. The table top is decorated over the entire surface with a geometric marquetry pattern, which contrasts beautifully with the gilded edging of the table. The decor uses motifs traditional for the era of classicism, made in the antique spirit - ribbon and floral patterns, flower heads, cornucopia, figurines of lying rams, maiden heads. The table legs are completed at the bottom with bronze shoe-shaped plates with a relief foliage pattern. In the front part of the table (at the waist) there is a drawer lid. It, due to the decor, similar to the decor repeating the gilded bronze decor of other sides of the table waist, is carefully hidden. Material: wood, mahogany veneer, carving, polishing, bronze, casting, embossing, Dimensions: 99 x 64 x 72 cm.
7501 USD
Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.
Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.
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Meissen porcelain dish.
Meissen porcelain dish.
Bidding is completed
Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.
Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.
93 USD
Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
4847 USD
Disc music box Symphonion. Germany. End of the 19th century.
Disc music box Symphonion. Germany. End of the 19th century.
3116 USD
Bulldog. Royal Doulton
Bulldog. Royal Doulton
404 USD
Porcelain turkey. Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain turkey. Royal Copenhagen
208 USD
Girl drinking water. Rosenthal
Girl drinking water. Rosenthal
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