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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.

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

IVORY MANTEL CLOCK OF THE NAPOLEON III PERIOD FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

IVORY MANTEL CLOCK OF THE NAPOLEON III PERIOD FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Table set in the style of Napoleon III.

Table set in the style of Napoleon III.

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND MATCHBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL.MOSCOW, MASTER V. AKIMOV, 1899–1908

SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND MATCHBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL.MOSCOW, MASTER V. AKIMOV, 1899–1908

PAIR OF SWAN-MOTIF JARDINIÈRES FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SWAN-MOTIF JARDINIÈRES FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

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.

Bracelet in 18K yellow gold in the style of Chanel

Bracelet in 18K yellow gold in the style of Chanel

French console table from the Art Nouveau era in the Majorelle style.

French console table from the Art Nouveau era in the Majorelle style.

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.

A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

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.

18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.

Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.

Picture frame

Maison TAHAN. Magnificent liquor bar in a burl veneer body. France. The period of Napoleon III.

Maison TAHAN. Magnificent liquor bar in a burl veneer body. France. The period of Napoleon III.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

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.

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