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Oak console table with richly carved and openwork

101 - Oak console table with richly carved and openwork decoration. The ornate molding features a design of floral garlands, leaves, shells, and stylized bat wings. It rests on four arched legs with foliage scrolls adorned with winged dragon heads. Top in royal red Flemish marble. Regency period. H. 80 cm – W. 140 cm – D. 62 cm (missing pieces, sun-faded, wear, previous restorations)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A pair of armchairs in carved walnut, molded with

102 - A pair of armchairs in carved walnut, molded with small flowers and acanthus leaves. The ornate backrest, armrests, and waistband rest on small, curved legs. Louis XV period. Floral upholstery in petit point. H: 94 cm - W: 71 cm - D: 61 cm (damage, missing pieces, restorations, wear)

Estimation

€800 - 1,500

17th-century Flemish School, follower of Frans Sny

103 - 17th-century Flemish School, follower of Frans Snyders (1579–1657) Still Life with a Hunting Trophy Oil on canvas (re-stretched, restored) H. 128 cm - W. 181 cm

Estimation

€8,000 - 12,000

A tomb-style chest of drawers made of violetwood a

104 - A tomb-style chest of drawers made of violetwood and rosewood veneer, featuring four drawers arranged in three rows. Rich rocaille ornamentation in gilded bronze, including espagnolette-style scrolls and bearded figures, lock plates, drawer pulls, apron, and feet. Top in royal red marble (restored, chipped). Louis XV period, stamped “NB” on a side panel at the back, for Nicolas Berthelmi, a cabinetmaker who became a master in 1735. H. 87 cm - W. 129 cm - D. 65 cm (Previous restorations, miss

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A sedan chair made of molded wood and finished in

105 - A sedan chair made of molded wood and finished in gray lacquer. The door and side panels feature openwork designs with sliding glass frames. Domed roof. 18th century. Interior upholstery in blue-ground silk damask (tears and wear). H. 160 cm - W. 73 cm - D. 86 cm (wear and damage)

Estimation

€1,200 - 1,500

Pair of carved, molded, and gilded wooden mirror b

106 - Pair of carved, molded, and gilded wooden mirror back panels with three light arms made of embossed sheet metal, decorated with floral arabesques and stylized clasps. Probably Italian, 18th century. H. 70 cm - W. 38.5 cm (wired for electricity; has damage, missing pieces, and restoration)

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Carved, lacquered, and gilded wooden planter decor

107 - Carved, lacquered, and gilded wooden planter decorated with foliage, gadroons, flowers, acanthus leaves, and lambrequins. It rests on two inverted console legs. A 19th-century piece composed of older elements. H. 76 cm - W. 105 cm - D. 34 cm (scratches, chips, and wear; some parts have been regilded)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A veneered wooden bookcase with a lattice design,

108 - A veneered wooden bookcase with a lattice design, featuring two scalloped, glazed doors on the front. The upright posts rest on a plinth base with a central step. 18th century H. 134 cm - W. 168 cm - D. 44 cm (rear glass panes, small veneer chips and missing sections; previous restorations)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,500

18th-century French school, after François de Troy

109 - 18th-century French school, after François de Troy; Presumed portrait of Teresa Kunegunda Sobieska; Canvas; H.: 82 cm - W.: 65 cm

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Large corner armchair with gilded, carved wooden w

110 - Large corner armchair with gilded, carved wooden wings featuring rich Rococo decoration of stylized shells and foliage. The ornate backrest, armrests, and waistband rest on small, curved legs. Upholstered in red silk velvet in the Regency style, 19th century. H. 99 cm - W. 88 cm - D. 94 cm (signs of wear, damage to the gilding)

Estimation

€600 - 800

18th-century French school, follower of Robert LEV

111 - 18th-century French school, follower of Robert LEVRAC-TOURNIÈRES (1667–1752) The Letter Oil on canvas H. 49 cm - W. 40 cm

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Carved and gilded wooden console table; the ornate

112 - Carved and gilded wooden console table; the ornate band features an openwork medallion depicting a woman’s profile, bordered by baskets of flowers, stylized bat wings, and a garland of flowers. The foliage-decorated legs feature tightly coiled scrollwork and bearded male heads joined by a crossbar with a large openwork shell motif. The top is made of Campan marble. Regency period, circa 1730, attributable to the work of Jean-Bernard-Honoré Turreau, known as Toro. H. 83 cm - W. 112 cm - D. 59

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Large six-panel folding screen made of carved and

113 - Large six-panel folding screen made of carved and gilded wood, decorated with naturalistic foliage and flowers. Upholstered in green damask. Louis XV style, 19th century. Height: 186.5 cm; Width: 59 cm per panel

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

An exceptional, very significant, and rare French

114 - An exceptional, very significant, and rare French carpet, Aubusson, circa 1920. Made of wool velvet on a cotton backing, featuring remarkable decoration and beautiful design reminiscent of 17th-century Persian carpets known as Safavid carpets (from the Safavid dynasty under Shah Abbas the Great, the “Louis XIV of Persia”). The field is old rose, decorated with rows of stylized geometric palmettes and floral bulbs in old gold, bluish gray, tobacco, and pale blue, surrounded by foliage and fin

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

Large, flat, blackened wooden desk with two drawer

115 - Large, flat, blackened wooden desk with two drawers. The frame rests on four ornate legs. Louis XV period. Gilded bronze ornamentation, including lock plates, pull handles, and feet. Top covered in red morocco leather with gold trim and small metal studs (signs of wear). H. 73 cm - W. 188 cm - D. 102 cm (scratches and previous restorations; one leg has been reattached)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Large mirror with a carved and gilded wooden frame

116 - Large mirror with a carved and gilded wooden frame. The ornate pediment, decorated with foliage scrolls, shells, and profiles of bearded men, rests on a rectangular Berain-style frame with foliage-decorated spandrels. Regency period. H. 187 cm – W. 100 cm (damage, missing pieces, and previous restorations)

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

A pair of Chinese porcelain coolers decorated with

117 - A pair of Chinese porcelain coolers decorated with birds and peonies painted in green-family glazes, with handles shaped like fô dog heads mounted on gilt-bronze fluted bases in the Regency style, featuring handles shaped like facing dolphins. 18th-century porcelain from the Kangxi period. Height: 21 cm. Diameter: 24.5 cm

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

Attributed to Nicolas MIGNARD, known as MIGNARD d’

118 - Attributed to Nicolas MIGNARD, known as MIGNARD d’AVIGNON (Troyes 1606 – Paris 1668) Portrait of a Young Girl with Red Ribbons Original canvas, oval frame H.: 67 cm W.: 53 cm (previous restorations)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A standing writing desk made of rosewood and satin

119 - A standing writing desk made of rosewood and satinwood marquetry veneer. The top opens via a slanted flap trimmed with green leather. There is a pull handle on each side. The sinuous uprights and legs are held in place by two crossbars. Gilded bronze ornamentation, including lock plates, finials, and feet. Louis XV period. Original label bearing the number 119213. H.: 129.5 cm - W.: 74 cm - D.: cm (Previous restorations, small areas of missing veneer, one foot needs to be reattached)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A pair of cabinets in rosewood and amaranth wood m

120 - A pair of cabinets in rosewood and amaranth wood marquetry veneer, featuring two drawers and two hinged doors on the front, decorated with a radiating pattern of butterfly wings. The upper section features a dovetail profile; the rounded side panels and straight waistband rest on small, arched feet. Gilded bronze rocaille ornamentation adorns the lock plates, finials, feet, and aprons. Peach-blossom marble top. Louis XV style. Bears a Wolff hallmark. H. 178 cm - W. 133 cm - D. 148 cm (signs of w

Estimation

€3,000 - 6,000

French School, circa 1800 Portrait of Charles de G

121 - French School, circa 1800 Portrait of Charles de Gontaut, Duke of Biron (1562–1602) Canvas, extended on all four sides by approximately 3 cm; Height: 70 cm - W.: 60 cm Inscribed on the reverse: “Purchased at the auction of the Château de Rosny (belonging to the Duchess of Berry) by the Count of Gontaut.” 18th-century carved wooden frame, regilded (historical restorations)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

French School, circa 1800. Portrait said to be of

122 - French School, circa 1800. Portrait said to be of Bertrand de Preissac, the first of that name, Baron of Esclignac and Encausse. Original oval canvas: H.: 105 cm - W.: 89 cm. Period Louis XVI frame

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Italy or Nevers. Head of a bearded man in white gl

123 - Italy or Nevers. Head of a bearded man in white glazed earthenware, wearing a pleated ruff and a laurel wreath. 17th–18th century. Height: 38 cm. (Chips and missing pieces)

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

Pair of large console tables in molded and carved

124 - Pair of large console tables in molded and carved oak with rich Rocaille decoration featuring shells, scrollwork, and foliage. The undulating band rests on curved legs. Breccia marble top. 19th-century piece; H. 87 cm - W. 187 cm - D. 70 cm (damage, missing parts, and restorations)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A wall hanging composed of three wool-and-silk tap

125 - A wall hanging composed of three wool-and-silk tapestries inspired by the Iliad. These three tapestries are arranged to resemble a trompe-l’œil loggia opening onto a wooded landscape. Each panel is framed by two composite columns resting on a base adorned with mascarons; the shafts are decorated with garlands of fruit and topped with Corinthian capitals. The straight entablature supports a double garland, also laden with fruit, held in place by rings and featuring a midnight-blue cabochon a

Estimation

€12,000 - 15,000

Very large Japanese (Arita) porcelain dish with pe

126 - Very large Japanese (Arita) porcelain dish with peacock decoration, circa 1700. A very large circular porcelain dish with a widely flared rim, decorated in the Imari style with underglaze blue, iron red, polychrome glazes, and gold. In the center, within a large circular medallion, two peacocks are depicted among rocks and a plum tree. The rim features a rich compartmentalized design, organized into large panels alternately filled with floral compositions and birds perched on the branches of flo

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Two cylindrical vases with “black mirror” glaze, m

126-B - Two cylindrical vases with “black mirror” glaze, made of Chinese porcelain. Qing Dynasty, probably from the Kangxi period (1662–1722). Height: 47 cm and 45.5 cm (wear on the gilding)

Estimation

€600 - 800

Pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases decorated

127 - Pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases decorated with figures in an interior setting. The openwork base is made of chiseled and gilded bronze with a foliage scroll motif and features two floral handles. Louis XV period. H.: 22.5 cm; W.: 20 cm; D.: 15 cm (Restorations, drainage holes)

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

A lacquered desk inkwell; the top features a Chine

128 - A lacquered desk inkwell; the top features a Chinese-style design of figures near a pagoda, framed by a chiseled and gilded bronze ingot mold. The top is adorned in the center with a basket featuring branches of carved and gilded bronze that end in a candlestick, accented with blooming flowers in polychrome porcelain; on either side are an inkwell and a sandbox, both in polychrome porcelain. The base is made of chiseled and gilded bronze with a foliage scroll design. Louis XV period. H.: 14 cm;

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Chest of drawers in Chinese lacquer and Parisian v

129 - Chest of drawers in Chinese lacquer and Parisian varnish, curved on three sides and featuring two drawers. The Kangxi-period Chinese lacquer, with a black background, is decorated in gold with landscapes, pagodas, rocks, and birds. Richly ornamented with chiseled and gilded Rocaille-style bronze work. Molded breccia marble top. Louis XV style, with antique elements. Bears a DF mark for Jean Desforges.

Estimation

€20,000 - 30,000

Carved, openwork, and gilded wooden console table.

130 - Carved, openwork, and gilded wooden console table. The ornate band features scrollwork, foliage, and garlands of flowers. It rests on curved legs adorned with two parakeets, leaves, and friezes of incised channels, all joined by a wide rocaille crossbar. Louis XV period. H. 85 cm - W. 115 cm - D. 51 cm (damage and missing pieces; chips in the gilding; previous restoration)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Attributed to Claudio COELLO (Madrid 1642–1693) Po

131 - Attributed to Claudio COELLO (Madrid 1642–1693) Portrait of a Court Lady Holding a Fan Oil on canvas H.: 130 cm - W.: 97 cm We associate this portrait with those held at the Bilbao Museum (three portraits of Maria Anna of Neuburg and one portrait of Francesca Mudarra) by Coello, who served as court painter from 1685 to 1693, succeeding Juan Carreño de Miranda. Our portrait was formerly identified as that of Marie-Christine, daughter of Marie-Thérèse, sister of Marie-Antoinette, married to A

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

Cornelis SAFTLEVEN (Gorkum, 1607 – Rotterdam, 1681

132 - Cornelis SAFTLEVEN (Gorkum, 1607 – Rotterdam, 1681) Noah’s Ark Oak panel, three boards, unparqueted Height: 73.2 cm Width: 106.5 cm Signed lower left.

Estimation

€20,000 - 30,000

Italian school, probably Florence, 17th century Wa

133 - Italian school, probably Florence, 17th century Walking bull Bronze sculpture with brown patina, traces of old gilding H.: 11 cm – L.: 13.5 cm without the base. (wear on the patina)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A pair of oval-shaped mirrors made of molded, carv

134 - A pair of oval-shaped mirrors made of molded, carved, and gilded wood, featuring a light bracket made of sheet metal adorned with foliage and flowers. The frame is decorated with a frieze of heart-shaped rays and cascading floral foliage. 18th century. H. 70 cm - W. 51 cm (damage, restorations, missing pieces)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A broken duchesse chair, known as a “boat” chair,

135 - A broken duchesse chair, known as a “boat” chair, made of molded walnut carved with flowers, foliage, and scrollwork. The bergère and footstool feature dynamic backs and belts. They rest on four and six arched legs, respectively. Louis XV period. Overall dimensions: H. 93 cm - W. 212 cm - D. 84 cm (damage, chips, and restorations) Bergère: H. 93 cm - W. 85 cm - D. 84 cm Footstool: H. 93 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 84 cm

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A bookcase made of rosewood veneer, featuring a tw

136 - A bookcase made of rosewood veneer, featuring a two-panel lattice-work front. The rounded posts rest on a base with a recessed plinth. Gilded bronze ornamentation, including lock plates, finials, and moldings. Marble top. 18th century. H. 197 cm - W. 132 cm - D. 37 cm

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A set of four armchairs made of carved, molded woo

137 - A set of four armchairs made of carved, molded wood, refinished in gray and repainted in blue with a floral motif. The curved backrest and the armrests with cuffs rest on a fluted band and arched legs. Louis XV period. H. 93 cm - W. 65 cm - D. 65 cm (signs of wear, damage, minor losses)

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Pair of molded, carved, and polychrome wooden mirr

138 - Pair of molded, carved, and polychrome wooden mirrors decorated with a mascaron, clasps, and stylized shells set against a background of cascading flowering foliage. Probably Italian, 18th century. H. 85 cm - W. 47 cm (damage, restorations, missing pieces)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Carved wooden coffee table, painted and gilded in

139 - Carved wooden coffee table, painted and gilded in blue on a chamomile-colored background, decorated with cascading flowers. The band and the ornate legs are joined by a scroll-shaped crossbar decorated with lambrequins and small flowers. Lumachelle marble top (restored). Italy, 18th century; H. 82 cm – W. 118 cm – D. 62 cm (signs of wear and previous restorations)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,500

A wall-mounted fountain in veined red and gray mar

140 - A wall-mounted fountain in veined red and gray marble; the undulating, scroll-patterned panel is adorned with a mascaron depicting a child’s head blowing water, and the shell-shaped basin rests on a console base. 18th century H. 160 cm - W. 74 cm - D. 48 cm (damage, restorations, and wear, particularly in the upper section)

Estimation

€5,000 - 7,000

Jannis van Der STRATEN (circa 1620–1671) The Marri

141 - Jannis van Der STRATEN (circa 1620–1671) The Marriage of Mars and Venus Oil on panel, three joined boards Signed and dated 55 in the lower right corner 57 x 68 cm

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A chest of drawers made of Chinese lacquer and Par

142 - A chest of drawers made of Chinese lacquer and Parisian varnish, decorated with lake landscapes and flowers. It features two front drawers; the ornate side panels and waistband rest on curved legs. Rocaille ornamentation in gilded bronze, including drop motifs, lock plates, pull handles, and feet. Louis XV-era marble top. H: 85.5 cm - W: 113.5 cm - D: 50.2 cm (Damage and missing parts; restored)

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

19th-century school, in the 18th-century style Cha

143 - 19th-century school, in the 18th-century style Charles André DESEINE (1740–1823) Bust of a Woman with Rose Garlands Plaster with a terracotta-style patina H. 77 cm (minor wear)

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

A pair of armchairs in walnut, molded and carved w

144 - A pair of armchairs in walnut, molded and carved with small flowers and foliage. The backrest, armrests (with cuffs), and the ornate waistband rest on curved legs. Louis XV period. In the style of the works of Pierre Nogaret, who was admitted as a master craftsman in Lyon in 1745. Upholstered in Aubusson tapestry featuring a motif from La Fontaine’s fables (?). H. 97 cm - W. 67 cm - D. 62 cm (restored; reinforced; signs of wear)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Large pairs of gilded bronze sconces with three le

145 - Large pairs of gilded bronze sconces with three leaf-motif arms, decorated with polychrome porcelain parrots on rocky mounds. 19th century. H. 61 cm - W: 34 cm - D: 24 cm (wear to the gilding, damage, and missing pieces)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A library table made of walnut, molded and carved

146 - A library table made of walnut, molded and carved with small flowers and foliage. The intricately shaped top, trimmed with leather, rests on a base that opens to reveal four drawers on two sides and on four curved legs. Louis XV period: H.: 74 cm - W.: 142 cm - D.: 106 cm (signs of wear, sun-faded)

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Large console table in molded and carved oak, deco

147 - Large console table in molded and carved oak, decorated with lambrequins, moldings, floral trellises, and stylized flowers. The body, with a slight central recess, rests on slightly curved legs. Features a substantial top of red Languedoc marble (restored). Regency period H. 81.5 cm - W. 185 cm - D. 79 cm (restorations, missing pieces, wear, minor imperfections)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

An exceptional, large, and finely woven wool and s

148 - An exceptional, large, and finely woven wool and silk tapestry from the Royal Manufactory of Mortlake (England), second half of the 17th century, circa 1650–1670. Title: Children’s Bacchanal with a Goat, or The Triumph of Bacchus as a Child. Design by the painter Francis Cleyn (Clein), official draftsman of the Royal Manufactory of Mortlake appointed by King Charles I of England (1638), inspired by an Italian model (Jules Romain, a pupil of Raphael, 1530) and Flemish compositions. Part of th

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

A large carved and gilded wooden mirror with rich

149 - A large carved and gilded wooden mirror with rich Rocaille decoration featuring seashells, garlands of flowers, leafy scrolls, a Berain-style frieze, and a frieze of canals. Louis XV period. H. 221 cm - W. 136 cm (minor chips, wear to the gilding, previous restorations)

Estimation

€5,000 - 8,000

French School, circa 1760. Portrait of the Count o

150 - French School, circa 1760. Portrait of the Count of Gontaut, Governor of Bigorre. Original canvas. Height: 99.5 cm. Width: 78 cm. Bérain-style frame.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

French School, circa 1750; Portrait said to be of

151 - French School, circa 1750; Portrait said to be of the Countess of Gontaut (1717–1806); Original canvas; Height: 75 cm; Width: 60 cm; Damage

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Alexandre Hesse (1806–1879) Full-length portrait o

152 - Alexandre Hesse (1806–1879) Full-length portrait of Fernand de Rohan Chabot, Prince of Léon, Colonel of the Hussars of the Royal Guard (1789–1869). Watercolor on paper, signed “Hesse Fils” in the lower right corner. Height (visible portion): 35.5 cm; Width (visible portion): 27 cm (Some foxing, large tear)

Estimation

€600 - 800

Henri Joseph HESSE (1781–1849) Portrait of Alexand

153 - Henri Joseph HESSE (1781–1849) Portrait of Alexandre-Louis Auguste de Rohan-Chabot, Duke of Rohan (1761–1816), and portrait of his wife Anne-Louise-Madeleine-Eléonore de Montmorency, Duchess of Rohan (1771–1828) Ink, ink wash, black chalk, and highlights in white gouache; both signed and dated in the lower right corner “hesse, 1812. in 2 sessions. ”, in oval picture frames decorated with a palmette frieze by Maison Alphonse Giroux. Viewing area: 18 x 14 cm (Age spots, minor discolorat

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

French school, first half of the 19th century. Por

154 - French school, first half of the 19th century. Portrait of Duke Anne Charles de Montmorency, Peer of France (1768–1846). Oval-shaped watercolor on paper depicting the Duke of Montmorency in a three-quarter view, dressed in the costume of the Peers of France. Height (as seen): 20.5 cm; Width (as seen): 17.2 cm (A few pinholes and foxing spots)

Estimation

€600 - 800

From the collection of Madame Labille-Guiard (1749

155 - From the collection of Madame Labille-Guiard (1749–1803). Portrait of a young woman wearing a muslin headscarf adorned with a bouquet of flowers. Oil on canvas. 46.50 x 38 cm

Estimation

€1,200 - 1,500

A pair of carved and gilded wooden armchairs decor

156 - A pair of carved and gilded wooden armchairs decorated with a heart-and-stem frieze. The curved backrest, the armrests with cuffs shaped like inverted consoles, and the slightly curved waistband rest on tapered, fluted legs. Louis XVI period; H. 86 cm - W. 57 cm - D. 48 cm

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

A four-panel screen made of carved, openwork, and

157 - A four-panel screen made of carved, openwork, and gilded wood, each panel featuring a stepped top, with a frame adorned with interlaced rings and foliage. The spandrels are carved with a waterleaf motif. Upholstered in blue and silver silk lampas decorated with medallions depicting facing peacocks surmounting leafy arabesques and garlands of pearls, which in turn crown a richly flowered vase flanked by putti. Louis XVI period. Panel dimensions: H: 137 cm - W: 51 cm (Minor losses and imperfection

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Large display cabinet made of wood, brass, and gil

158 - Large display cabinet made of wood, brass, and gilded bronze, opening with two doors and a single panel. Rests on four tapered legs with spindle-shaped bases. Interior lined with red velvet. Louis XVI style, 19th century. H. 182 cm - W. 100 cm - D. 50 cm

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Set of three pairs of red wool velvet curtains, li

159 - Set of three pairs of red wool velvet curtains, lined, edged with matching twisted fringe on two sides (minor imperfections), 365 x 115 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 600

James ROBERTS (c. 1740–1809) Bust portrait of Sign

160 - James ROBERTS (c. 1740–1809) Bust portrait of Signora Storace, opera singer; black chalk, red chalk, stump, and highlights in wash; 15 x 12 cm, oval shape; inscribed and dated “1791” at the bottom center on the mount ” Former label on the back of the frame: “M. de Porges, personal” Slightly sun-faded, small spots Nancy Storace, known as Selina Storace (London 1765–Dulwich 1817), was an opera singer (mezzo-soprano)

Estimation

€400 - 600

Pair of wooden side tables with molded, carved, an

161 - Pair of wooden side tables with molded, carved, and gilded surfaces, the rim featuring medallions of flourets flanked by grained laurel leaves; the tripod base features a frieze of pilasters supported by a crossbar topped with a burst pomegranate, ending in goat’s feet. The top is made of gray marble with white veining. Louis XVI style, 19th century. H.: 88 cm - Top diameter: 30 cm (Minor imperfections)

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

A large pair of ovoid Chinese porcelain vases with

162 - A large pair of ovoid Chinese porcelain vases with ruby-red bases, decorated with a “Famille Rose” enamel painting of chrysanthemum sprigs and reserved areas adorned with roosters, birds, and foliage on a chiseled and gilded bronze mount in the Louis XVI style, with a button handle and a base featuring an acanthus leaf frieze. The set is bordered at the foot and shoulder by bands featuring green latticework motifs punctuated by floral cartouches. The vases are likely from the Yongzheng perio

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

A large pair of chiseled and gilded bronze candela

163 - A large pair of chiseled and gilded bronze candelabra with three leaf-decorated arms featuring scrollwork and chains resting on the heads of dromedaries stretching out in the shape of goat’s hooves, held in place by a wreath of flowers arounda quiver and resting on three reclining faun figures supporting a blued cassolette. The entire piece rests on a triangular base adorned with a drapery featuring tassels and on three spinning-top feet flanked by a frieze of acanthus leaves. Louis XVI style,

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Louis BINET (Paris 1744–1800) A montage comprising

164 - Louis BINET (Paris 1744–1800) A montage comprising 10 vignettes, illustrating “Les Contemporaines de Restif de la Bretonne.” Pen and black ink, gray wash over black pencil lines; 13.7 x 8.7 cm each; Dimensions of the montage: 40 x 50 cm Each vignette is captioned at the bottom in a label on the montage: the women who bring misfortune to their husbands, Augusta, or the girl who rejects her lover for her lover, the mistress sisters, the beautiful lemonade seller, the pretty restaurant owner,

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Attributed to Louis BINET (Paris 1744–1800) Two mo

165 - Attributed to Louis BINET (Paris 1744–1800) Two mounts, each containing two vignettes; genre scenes. Pen and black ink, sepia wash. 13.2 x 9.3 cm each; 20.5 x 28 cm (mount dimensions). Annotated on the back of the frame: “Illustrations for the works of Restif de la Bretonne by Binet” Scattered foxing, slightly sun-faded

Estimation

€300 - 400

Nicolas-André MONSIAU (Paris, 1754–1837) Illustrat

166 - Nicolas-André MONSIAU (Paris, 1754–1837) Illustration sketch depicting a naval ceremony in the classical style. Pen and brown ink, brown wash over black pencil lines. 14.4 x 9 cm. Signed lower center in the margin. Small spots; slightly sun-faded

Estimation

€400 - 600

Attributed to Augustin de SAINT-AUBIN (Paris 1736–

167 - Attributed to Augustin de SAINT-AUBIN (Paris 1736–1807) La toilette Pen and black ink over black pencil lines, gray wash 17 x 21.5 cm

Estimation

€1,200 - 1,500

François QUEVERDO (Josselin 1748–Paris 1797) Alleg

168 - François QUEVERDO (Josselin 1748–Paris 1797) Allegory Dedicated to the Duchess of Rohan Black pencil and stump on vellum 19 x 13.5 cm Signed and dated 1765 in the lower left corner, titled “Dedicated to the Duchess of Rohan” at the bottom center ” Slight waviness in the vellum, small spots Annotated on the back of the frame: “9/5/10 Porges”

Estimation

€600 - 800

A canopy bed known as a “pulpit bed,” made of mold

169 - A canopy bed known as a “pulpit bed,” made of molded, carved, and gray-lacquered wood; the canopy features a rounded step at the front, decorated with a frieze of corbel consoles and friezes of pearls and foliage. The ten-foot imperial bed features twisted fluting and an Ionic capital; the armrest consoles are shaped like baskets and adorned with scrolls of acanthus leaves. The back of the imperial chair is topped with a fire pot garlanded with roses; its upholstery is made of cream-colored

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Pair of chairs made of molded, carved, and gilded

170 - Pair of chairs made of molded, carved, and gilded wood, with a caned medallion backrest topped with pine cones, fluted side posts, a curved, caned seat, and a belt featuring a pearl frieze, a stylized heart-and-bud frieze with connecting blocks featuring small floral motifs. The legs are tapered and fluted. Louis XVI period. Stamped “C. Chevigny,” for Claude Chevigny, who was admitted as a master craftsman on April 27, 1768. H.: 85 cm - W.: 44 cm - D.: 42 cm (Re-gilded, some minor imperfecti

Estimation

€600 - 1,000

18th-century School of the East; Bust of the Virgi

171 - 18th-century School of the East; Bust of the Virgin; Canvas; Height: 66 cm; Width: 49 cm; Inscribed on the stretcher: “From the Château de Grambois, which belonged in the 17th century to Monsieur de Roquesante, counselor to the Parliament of Provence” 18th-century frame, carved and gilded wood

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Attributed to Jens JUEL (1745–1802), Danish School

172 - Attributed to Jens JUEL (1745–1802), Danish School. Portrait of Louise Augusta of Holstein, wife of Frederick Christian II of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg. Oil on oval canvas. 71 x 52 cm (old molded and gilded wooden frame)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A wooden armchair with molded, carved, and gilded

173 - A wooden armchair with molded, carved, and gilded details. The medallion-shaped backrest features a frieze of stylized heart-shaped motifs; the armrests have cuff-style consoles; and the seat, bordered by a frieze of pilasters with flower-shaped connecting blocks, rests on tapered, fluted legs. Louis XVI period. Stamped “Jacob,” for Georges Jacob, who was admitted as a master on September 4, 1765. The upholstery is in blue lampas fabric decorated with vases of flowers, fruit, and garlands of

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

18th-century French school, a follower of Donatien

174 - 18th-century French school, a follower of Donatien NONOTTE; Portrait said to be of Madame de Montmorency-Luxembourg, in a brown habit; Original canvas and stretcher; H.: 65 cm - W.: 53 cm (Carved and gilded wooden frame from the Louis XV period)

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

A drop-front secretary desk made of rosewood, amar

175 - A drop-front secretary desk made of rosewood, amaranth, and precious wood veneers, richly decorated with marquetry depicting bouquets of flowers, birds, fruits, a Greek fret frieze, and a large central medallion adorned with a basket of fruit. It opens with a belt drawer; a drop-down panel at the top reveals three compartments and six drawers, and two doors at the bottom. The side posts are beveled, the legs are tall and straight with splayed bases, and the belt is straight. Significant gilded b

Estimation

€5,000 - 7,000

Carved, molded, and gray-lacquered wooden bench. T

176 - Carved, molded, and gray-lacquered wooden bench. The straight backrest rests on tapered legs. Louis XVI period. Upholstered with floral fabric. H. 30 cm - W. 136 cm - D. 51 cm (wear, missing pieces, and restorations; one side is wider than the other)

Estimation

€400 - 600

Attributed to Johann Michael BAADER (1736–1792) Po

177 - Attributed to Johann Michael BAADER (1736–1792) Portrait said to be of Louise Françoise, Princess of Bauffremont. Oil on canvas. Height: 60 cm. Width: 45 cm. “Louise-Françoise-Benigne-Octavie-Marie-Jacqueline-Laurence, Princess of Bauffremont, Countess of Remiremont, Dame of the Order of the Starry Cross, Grand Cross of Malta, born in Paris on November 4, 1750, died in Cey on September 17, 1803, married in Scey-sur-Saône on November 24, 1762, to Joseph Prince de Beaufremont (known as the

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

In the style of Pieter Pourbus. Portrait of a Lady

178 - In the style of Pieter Pourbus. Portrait of a Lady Holding a Letter. Oak panel, marquetry. Height: 95 cm. Width: 71 cm. Previous restorations, lifting, and missing sections.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

A half-moon-shaped console table made of carved, m

179 - A half-moon-shaped console table made of carved, molded, and lacquered wood, richly decorated with interlaced friezes featuring small flowers, rows of pearls, heart motifs, and cascading garlands of knotted flowers. It rests on four tapered legs with fluted, asparagus-shaped grooves, joined by a crossbar edged with interlacing and adorned with a covered vase and flowering branches. Louis XVI period, attributable to Georges Jacob. H. 86.5 cm - W. 117.5 cm - D. 59.5 cm (restorations, damage, and m

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

19th-century school, in the style of Holbein. Port

180 - 19th-century school, in the style of Holbein. Portrait of Henrico van der Borcht (1583–1651). Oak panel, single plank, unparqueted. Height: 30 cm. Width: 22 cm. Venetian-style frame

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

A richly chased and gilded bronze and porcelain ma

181 - A richly chased and gilded bronze and porcelain mantelpiece set in the Sèvres style, featuring a royal blue background enhanced with gold and enamel, comprising a clock and a matching pair of candelabra. The clock’s circular porcelain dial is painted with two cherubs in the clouds holding a garland of flowers, signed “F. BARBEDIENNE / A PARIS,” surrounded by an hour ring with white cabochons and Roman numerals on a blue background. It is supported by a drapery with fringes and tassels and

Estimation

€7,000 - 10,000

A low, four-panel folding screen made of carved an

182 - A low, four-panel folding screen made of carved and gilded wood, decorated with a frieze of ribboned foliage; the velvet trim features alternating bands of flowers and pearls and pagodas from the 18th century. Louis XVI style, 19th century. H.: 109.5 cm - W.: 51 cm per panel

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

From the circle of Jean-François COLSON (1733–1803

183 - From the circle of Jean-François COLSON (1733–1803) Presumed portrait of the singer Marie-Joséphine Laguerre (1754–1783) Pastel. 65 x 52 cm

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

A wooden sofa with molded, carved, and gilded deta

184 - A wooden sofa with molded, carved, and gilded details, featuring friezes of ribboned rushes, pearls, and medallions. The gendarme-hat-shaped backrest and the armrests with cuffs rest on legs supported by inverted consoles. The curved apron, featuring floral-motif connecting blocks, rests on six tapered, fluted, and serrated legs. Louis XVI period. The upholstery is in blue, yellow, and crushed strawberry-colored striped lampas, decorated with floral and foliage motifs. H. 96 cm - W. 135 cm - D.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Zoe de Rothschild (1863–1916) Portrait of Betty Lo

185 - Zoe de Rothschild (1863–1916) Portrait of Betty Louise de Rothschild (1863–1947) Pastel and oil pastels on cardboard, 55 x 45 cm Signed and dated “Rothschild Lambert, April 1892” in the upper left corner

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

An articulated cuff bracelet in 18k gold (750e), f

186 - An articulated cuff bracelet in 18k gold (750e), featuring a central rosette set with a star of rose-cut diamonds against a radiant green enamel background, the surrounding border embellished with crowned roses, the wristband finely chased with foliage and flanked by geometric motifs enhanced with matching enamel. It features an adjustable ratchet clasp. Napoleon III-era piece. Gross weight: 48.80 g. Internal dimensions: 5.8 x 5 cm.

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

19th-century school, after Edme Bouchardon (1698–1

187 - 19th-century school, after Edme Bouchardon (1698–1762). The Four Seasons. A series of four painted plaster bas-reliefs imitating terracotta, based on those created for the fountain on Rue de Grenelle. H. 74 cm - W. 97 cm; In painted wooden frames. (Damage; restorations and repainting)

Estimation

€800 - 1,500

Set of five hexagonal lanterns made of black and g

188 - Set of five hexagonal lanterns made of black and gold lacquered metal, each with three light arms. Modern piece. H. 79 cm - W. 45 cm (scratches; signs of wear)

Estimation

€3,000 - 6,000

French School, circa 1760, circle of Louis Michel

189 - French School, circa 1760, circle of Louis Michel VAN LOO; Portrait said to be of the Countess of Preissac d’Esclignac; Original canvas; Height: 80 cm; Width: 65 cm; On the reverse, bears a stenciled inscription: “MADAME LA COUNTESS / D’ESCLIGNAC.” Carved and gilded wooden frame, Louis XV period

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A wooden bergère chair with molded, carved, and gi

190 - A wooden bergère chair with molded, carved, and gilded details, featuring a stylized heart-and-vine frieze; a curved backrest; and armrests topped with detached, fluted baluster-style cuffs. The curved apron rests on tapered, fluted legs. The upholstery is in gold silk lampas featuring a floral vase motif within an oval medallion framed by a wreath of foliage. Louis XVI period. H.: 88 cm - W.: 61 cm - D.: 70 cm (Missing parts and damage; upholstery missing from the cushion)

Estimation

€500 - 800

A wooden daybed with molded, carved, and gilded pa

191 - A wooden daybed with molded, carved, and gilded panels; the backrest is slightly curved and topped with a ribbon-adorned escutcheon featuring an interlaced frieze and connecting medallions with floral motifs; the headboards feature a frieze of pilasters ending in a foliage scroll. It rests on eight tapered, fluted legs. The silk damask upholstery features arabesques with a bouquet motif in a lime-green medallion. H. 129 cm - W. 208 cm - D. 119 cm (Damage to the silk upholstery)

Estimation

€3,000 - 5,000

Late 18th-century to early 19th-century school. *F

192 - Late 18th-century to early 19th-century school. Flower Baskets. Series of five oil-on-canvas paintings. H. 162 cm - W. 100 cm / H. 162 cm - W. 160 cm / H. 165 cm - W. 156 cm / H. 162 cm – W. 100 cm / H. 163 cm - W. 148 cm (restorations; repainting and wear)

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

18th-century ITALIAN school, after TITIAN: Venus B

193 - 18th-century ITALIAN school, after TITIAN: Venus Blinding Cupid’s Eyes. Oil on canvas. Height: 48 cm. Width: 61 cm. Previous restorations. A reinterpretation of Titian’s composition, now in the Borghese Gallery.

Estimation

€600 - 800

A pair of benches made of carved, molded wood, pai

194 - A pair of benches made of carved, molded wood, painted blue with gilded accents. The ornate armrests rest on fluted shafts and leaf-decorated balusters. The rail, adorned with a frieze of interlaced floral motifs, rests on eight tapered legs that are fluted and leaf-decorated at the front and cylindrical at the back. Italy, late 18th–19th century. H. 88 cm – L. 212.5 cm – D. 51 cm

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

A blue-and-white Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped

195 - A blue-and-white Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped vase decorated with a phoenix surrounded by peonies, mounted as a lamp. The gilded bronze frame is in the Rocaille style. The porcelain dates from the Kangxi period; the frame is from the 19th century. Height: 85 cm with the frame (the vase: approx. 37 cm) (signs of wear, restorations)

Estimation

€500 - 800

Pair of ovoid Chinese porcelain vases decorated in

196 - Pair of ovoid Chinese porcelain vases decorated in white and blue with birds amid lush vegetation. Kangxi period. Gilded bronze mount, early 19th century (one lid missing). Total height: 28 cm

Estimation

€600 - 800

A Chinese porcelain vase, known as “Wucai,” in a b

197 - A Chinese porcelain vase, known as “Wucai,” in a baluster shape, decorated with a dragon chasing flaming pearls, mounted as a lamp. The gilded bronze mount is in the Louis XVI style. The porcelain is likely from the 17th century, and the mount from the 19th century. Height: 66 cm with the mount (the vase: approx. 24 cm) (significant damage, re-glued, restored)

Estimation

€400 - 800

After François Boucher, 19th century *The Chinese

198 - After François Boucher, 19th century The Chinese Garden Terracotta group, bearing a signature and date on the terrace: “Leriche .ft. 1773 ” H. 40.5 cm - W. 53 cm - D. 28 cm (minor damage, restorations)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

An eight-panel mahogany folding screen with simple

199 - An eight-panel mahogany folding screen with simple molding, a solid-panel base, and gilded bronze hinges. One side is adorned with painted Chinese silk panels featuring a design of peony scrolls, late 18th century; the other side is covered with six panels of Louis XV-style lampas, a polychrome silk fabric in the style of JB Pillement, depicting a Chinese couple seated beside a flower-filled vase amid scrolls of flowers, butterflies, and an exotic bird perched on a branch. The outer leaves are a

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

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