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Latest Acquisitions
- French, Louis XV style, painted and parcel gilded bed (Item 849)
With double cane. Late 19th century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Regency period, brass inlaid, rosewood center table (Item 847)
The circular tilt top with elaborate arabesque banding, finely molded apron, foliate carved and turned rosewood grained stem, incurvate triangular plinth, brass scroll feet, casters. Circa 1805.
Literature: see Margaret Jourdain's definitive book, Regency Furniture: 1795-1830 (revised by Ralph Fastnedge, 1965) illustrates a high-style rosewood center table with similar lobed pedestal, gadrooned collar and extensive brass inlay closely related to that on this lot, page 73, fig. 162.
- Edwardian, painted satinwood small sideboard (Item 846)
The top of serpentine outline painted with a musical trophy and floral garlands above a center drawer fitted for cutlery, flanked by a cupboard door and a deep drawer all painted with garlands and trophies, raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet painted with bell flower trails. First quarter of the 20th century.
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, carved giltwood mirror with parcloses (Item 844)
With original giltwood surface and original mercury glass. Mid-18th century.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period "Rocaille", Provençal commode (Item 842)
In solid, carved walnut with pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajourée") on front and both sides. From Nimes, circa 1750.
- Very fine, Italian, giltwood mirror of large dimensions (Item 841)
With original mercury glass. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Italian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical period fall-front secretary (Item 837)
With marquetry in walnut and fruitwood. Circa 1840.
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canape (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. 19th century.
- Fine, Louis XV, marquetry inlaid, gilt-bronze mounted, secretaire a abattant (Item 808)
In kingwood with beige marble top. Mid-18th century
- Pair of George III style gilt-wood girandoles (Item 560)
Each cartouche-form mirror plate within a conforming leafage and floral-carved frame with rocaille and floral crest, supporting four scrolling candle arms cresting in later sockets. One of opposing pair shown. 19th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Rare, French Provincial, Louis XV period buffet vitrine (Item 832)
In solid, carved walnut with original blown glass panels. Mid 18th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- Fine, French, Louis XV style, marble fireplace surround (Item 826)
In Carerra marble with arbalette front and chamfered corners. Mid-19th century.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical, painted and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror (Item 801)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Italian, Baroque period, scagliola panel (Item 817)
From Tuscany. Early 17th century. Originally an altar front, suitable for adaptation as a dining or coffee table.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Fine set of eight George III, satinwood and painted dining chairs (Item 814)
Comprised of two armchairs and six sidechairs, each with a shield shaped backrest, the splat painted with a flower filled urn, surrounded by foliate trails, above a padded seat, the rails painted with drapery, raised on square tapered legs. Possibly by Seddon, Sons, and Shackleton. Circa 1790.
Provenance: Frank Partridge, Esq.
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer and gilt bronze and and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
Armoires
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 749)
In solid, carved walnut. From the Rhone Valley. Mid 18th-century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 793)
In solid, carved walnut with double domed cornice. Mid-18th century fron Lyon.
- Very fine, French, Regence period armoire (Item 766)
In solid, carved cherry. From Rennes, Brittany. Signed "FAIT PAR IEAN BAPTIS DEPOUEZ AN 1721" ("Made by Iean Baptis Depousez in the year 1791")
- French, Nimoise, Regence period armoire (Item 776)
In solid, carved walnut. Shown here with chicken-wire. Early 18th century.
- French, Louis XV period armoire pantalonier (Item 699)
In solid, carved walnut. From Marseilles. 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal armoire (Item 640)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV period, marriage armoire (Item 639)
From Marseille. In solid carved walnut. Mid-18th century
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item 294)
In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.
- French, Louis XV period armoire (Item 142)
From Bresse, solid walnut with burl elm paneled doors, original hand forged hardware, full length door hinges, with a bottom drawer and beautifully scalloped apron ending in escargot feet.
Beds
- French, Louis XV style, painted and parcel gilded bed (Item 849)
With double cane. Late 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, crème-painted bed (Item 788)
Can be converted to queen size. Late 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style marriage bed (Item 691)
In solid, carved walnut with curved footboard. Early 20th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical style, painted and parcel-gilded bed of large dimensions (Item 677)
In solid, carved wood. Early 20th century.
Buffets, Vaiselliers & Buffet Deux Corps
- Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item 848)
In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, French Regence style buffet a deux corps (Item 839)
In solid, carved oak with a Bacchic mask centered over a molded, arched cornice and a pair of paneled doors carved with shells and delicate, scrolling foliage. 19th century.
- Rare, French Provincial, Louis XV period buffet vitrine (Item 832)
In solid, carved walnut with original blown glass panels. Mid 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Provençal buffet a glissant (Item 580)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century
- Louis XV period vaisellier (Item 433)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item 230)
In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning.
- Fine, French, Regence period vaisellier (Item 784)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period buffet (Item 778)
In solid, carved oak. 17th century.
- Matched pair of Arlesian kitchen boxes (Item 768)
At left a "boite a farine" (flour box) and at right a "boite a sel" (salt box). In solid, carved walnut with cabriole legs. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period buffet a glissant (Item 762)
In solid, carved walnut with original hardware. Late 18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- Louis XV period buffet deux corps from Lorraine (Item 539)
Consisting of two matched enfilades, one placed on top of the other. In solid walnut. Late-18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal enfilade (Item 626)
In solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- Regence period buffet de chasse (Item 604)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 486)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period, Provençal buffet de chasse (Item 592)
In solid, carved walnut with gray marble top having fluted, chamfered corners and pierced bottom apron comprised of garlands, ribbons, and bows. Late 18th century.
- French Provincial buffet deux corps (Item 153)
From Normandy in solid, blond oak. Mid-19th century.
- Italian, Renaissance credenzia (Item 482)
In solid walnut with three frieze drawers over three panel doors flanked by scroll and fluted pilaster decoration. Center door features a carved armorial. Raised on paw feet. Late 16th century.
- Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period vaisellier from Bresse (Item 545)
In solid walnut inset with elm burl panels. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV period enfilade (Item 542)
From Lorraine, in solid, carved cherry. Mid-18th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV period double buffet (Item 498)
In solid walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item 492)
In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).
- Louis XV style buffet deux corps (Item 407)
In solid cherry. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period buffet vaisselier (Item 354)
In solid cherry. 18th century.
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period buffet (Item 346)
In carved walnut. 18th century.
- Louis XV period buffet (Item 338)
18th century Provençal buffet in solid cherry.
- Painted, Provençal period buffet (Item 337)
18th century, Louis XV period buffet hand-painted in subtle gray-blue and off-white tones.
- French, Louis XV buffet deux corps (Item 321)
In carved walnut from Provence having two drawers above two cabinet doors, a pull-out work table or cutting board, "chapeaux de gendarme" upper cabinet doors, and original pierced hardware. Mid-18th century.
- French Provincial buffet (Item 108)
In solid walnut, early 18th century.
- French Provincial, Restoration period buffet (Item 76)
In solid cherry, inset with elm burl panels. Early 19th century.
- French Provincial, Louis XV buffet (Item 12)
Solid walnut and elm burl, pierced key plates, three small drawers, two cabinets. Circa 1780's.
Chairs
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. 19th century.
- Set of six French, Louis XV style chaises (Item 834)
In solid, carved walnut with leather upholstery. 19th century.
- Fine set of eight George III, satinwood and painted dining chairs (Item 814)
Comprised of two armchairs and six sidechairs, each with a shield shaped backrest, the splat painted with a flower filled urn, surrounded by foliate trails, above a padded seat, the rails painted with drapery, raised on square tapered legs. Possibly by Seddon, Sons, and Shackleton. Circa 1790.
Provenance: Frank Partridge, Esq.
- Set of eight, very fine Northern Italian, painted and parcel-gilded dining chairs (Item 806)
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Pair of Italian, Renaissance period armchairs (Item 644)
In solid carved walnut with period tapestry upholstery. Early 17th century.
Provenance: By repute, these chairs were part of the furnishings of the Herbert Pratt House at 1027 Fifth Avenue.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- Pair of Louis XV style Fauteuils a la Reine (Item 395)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Companion pair of French Regence Fauteuils (Item 464)
In solid, carved beechwood. 18th century.
- Set of Twelve fine, Venetian, painted and parcel gilded, tall-back dining chairs (Item 787)
Comprising ten side chairs and two fauteuils. Scalloped and carved on all four sides. Third quarter of the 19th century
- Pair of French, Jacob period, painted and parcel-gilded fauteuils (Item 720)
One of identical pair shown.
Stamped "Jacob Freres Rue Meslee." Circa 1800.
Provenance: Collection of Old Versailles
New York, New York
- Pair of French, Provincial, Louis XV style bergeres (Item 782)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 19th century.
- Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Regence style, carved giltwood and caned fauteuils (Item 661)
One of identical pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XV style fauteiuls (Item 754)
In solid, carved beechwood. 19th century.
- Pair of Provençal ladder-back fauteuils (Item 753)
In beechwood and elm with rush seats. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
- Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item 709)
Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date.
- Set of six Venetian, Louis XV style, tall-back dining chairs (Item 660)
Painted in yellow with crème accents. Leather seats. 19th century.
- Set of ten French, Louis XVI style, giltwood, lyre-back dining chairs (Item 684)
Newly upholstered. 19th century.
- Set of eight, English, George III, dining chairs (Item 622)
In solid, carved mahogany. Six side chairs being 18th century, with the two armchairs being later, 19th century additions to the set.
- French, Louis XVI style, painted vanity chair (Item 459)
- Pair of large, Louis XV style, wingback chairs (Item 454)
In carved walnut. 19th century.
- Pair of 19th century, carved walnut corner chairs (Item 220)
In the Renaissance style, decorated with caryatids and carved putti.
- French, Louis XIII style bench and two arm chairs (Item 188)
- French, Louis XV style piano stool (Item 75)
Carved walnut, late 19th century.
Clocks & Barometers
- Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item 802)
With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century.
- Normandy clock (Item 213)
French, 18th century, Louis XVI period, tall case clock from Normandy. In solid oak with brass and pewter works. Signed by "Mortier."
- William and Mary, floral marquetry inlaid, tall case clock (Item 615)
Movement signed "Will Nickolls, London." Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period, tall-case clock ("horloge de parquet") (Item 509)
Violin form in solid, carved walnut. In working condition. Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV, Provençal, tall case clock (Item 410)
In solid black walnut with original, functioning mechanism and glass. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XVI period tall case clock (Item 303)
From Normandy in blond oak with brass and pewter face. Adorned with carved ribbons, bows, torcheres and urns characteristic of the Louis XVI period. 18th century.
Commodes
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period "Rocaille", Provençal commode (Item 842)
In solid, carved walnut with pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajourée") on front and both sides. From Nimes, circa 1750.
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item 825)
- French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item 225)
In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV-XVI Transition style commode (Item 391)
With Neo-classical marquetry in numerous exotic woods. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French, Regence period commode (Item 279)
In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century.
- Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item 553)
In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style commode (Item 347)
In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century.
- French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item 261)
In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers.
Corner Pieces
- Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item 564)
With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown)
- Louis XV period encoinure (corner piece) (Item 594)
In solid, carved beechwood. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of Louis XV period, carved giltwood corner consoles (Item 558)
With original giltwood surface and marble top. Identically carved, one of slightly larger dimension. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item 285)
Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish.
- Pair of Louis XVI style corner cabinets (Item 250)
In mahogany with brass banded doors.
Desks
- Edwardian, painted satinwood small sideboard (Item 846)
The top of serpentine outline painted with a musical trophy and floral garlands above a center drawer fitted for cutlery, flanked by a cupboard door and a deep drawer all painted with garlands and trophies, raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet painted with bell flower trails. First quarter of the 20th century.
- Italian, Neoclassical period fall-front secretary (Item 837)
With marquetry in walnut and fruitwood. Circa 1840.
- Fine, Louis XV, marquetry inlaid, gilt-bronze mounted, secretaire a abattant (Item 808)
In kingwood with beige marble top. Mid-18th century
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Bureau Plats
- Edwardian, painted satinwood small sideboard (Item 846)
The top of serpentine outline painted with a musical trophy and floral garlands above a center drawer fitted for cutlery, flanked by a cupboard door and a deep drawer all painted with garlands and trophies, raised on square tapered legs ending in spade feet painted with bell flower trails. First quarter of the 20th century.
- Louis XVI, ormolu and brass-mounted, mahogany bureau à cylindre (Item 823)
The white marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above three frieze drawers, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a black leather-lined writing surface, each side with a writing slide; with four drawers around a kneehole, raised on round tapered brass-fluted legs ending in toupie sabots fitted with casters.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Regence period, black lacquer and gilt bronze bureau plat (Item 751)
With gold-embossed, leather blotter, giltwood border, and legs terminating in bronze sabots (hoof feet). Early 18th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item 680)
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item 414)
With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- French Provençal, Louis XVI style desk (Item 113)
Carved cherry with four drawers on each side. 19th century.
Secretaries
- Fine, Louis XV, marquetry inlaid, gilt-bronze mounted, secretaire a abattant (Item 808)
In kingwood with beige marble top. Mid-18th century
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Italian, painted, lacca contrafatta, and parcel-gilt secretaire bookcase (Item 586)
- Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item 781)
In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period, painted scriban (Item 761)
With double chapeau de gendarme cornice and fold-down writing surface. Upper compartment comprised of two doors which open to reveal six drawers. Bottom, fold-down writing compartment opens to reveal five additional drawers. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item 394)
Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Important, French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period scriban (Item 525)
From the port city of Nantes. In solid, carved acacia (mimosa tree). Third quarter of the 18th century.
- Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item 439)
Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item 350)
In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century.
- William IV style fall-front secretary/bookcase (Item 292)
In flame mahogany with satinwood inlay. Early 20th century.
- English Davenport (Item 45)
Walnut veneer with satinwood stringing, slant top, leather writing surface, carved fret work gallery. Circa 1860's.
Faience
Fireplace Mantels & Accessories
Garden Accessories & Iron Furniture
Libraries & Vitrines
- Louis XV-XVI Transition period vitrine (Item 441)
In solid, carved walnut with carved flora and fauna motifs representative of the Louis XV form and musical instruments characteristic of the Louis XVI form. 18th century.
- Rare, French Provincial, Louis XV period buffet vitrine (Item 832)
In solid, carved walnut with original blown glass panels. Mid 18th century.
- Louis XV period, provençal bibliothèque (Item 642)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XV style, Arlesian verrio (Provençal hanging curio cabinet) (Item 544)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 19th century.
- 19th century, Austrian, Biedermeier vitrine (Item 158)
In walnut with original mirrored back, with new two glass shelves.
- French, Henry II style library/bookcase (Item 47)
Having two glass paneled doors that open to a large storage space fitted with three adjustable shelves above a single drawer across the bottom.
Lighting
- Pair of George III style gilt-wood girandoles (Item 560)
Each cartouche-form mirror plate within a conforming leafage and floral-carved frame with rocaille and floral crest, supporting four scrolling candle arms cresting in later sockets. One of opposing pair shown. 19th century.
- Venetian, Louis XV style, gilt metal and cut crystal chandelier (Item 789)
- French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item 710)
With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century.
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- French, Charles X style, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 453)
With porcelain medallions. Circa 1850.
- French, Louis XV style, hand-forged iron chandelier (Item 205)
With scrolls and irises. Four candles. Early 20th century
- Italian, painted and parcel-gilded six-light chandelier (Item 679)
In solid, carved wood. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Neoclassical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-arm chandelier (Item 681)
With patinated bronze cherubs playing trumpets. Mid-19th century.
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- Charles X period, bronze d'ore six light chandelier (Item 673)
With crystal fabricated by the Montcenis factory (1796-1832), predecessor to Baccarat. Baccarat purchased the Montcenis factory in 1832. Early 19th century.
- French Restauration style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, twenty-two light chandelier (Item 659)
- French, Louis XV style, gilt-iron and crystal, nine-arm chandelier (Item 655)
With amethyst and clear crystals. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Green and gilt tole and cut glass, eight light chandelier (Item 617)
- Viennese, Biedermeier period, giltwood, six-light chandelier (Item 609)
- Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item 565)
Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Pair of Louis XV style, carved, giltwood, three-arm mirror/sconces (Item 536)
One of symmetrical pair shown. Original glass and original surface. Early 19th century.
- French, Empire chandelier (Item 531)
Sculpted in solid bronze. 19th century.
- Venetian (Murano) blown-glass chandelier (Item 511)
- Art Deco chandelier (Item 356)
Bronze d' ore and crystal with garlands. Early 20th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, bronze d'ore lantern (Item 499)
With garland and urn motif characteristic of the Louis XVI style. Electrified. 19th century.
- French, Art Nouveau, bronze d'ore chandelier (Item 404)
With frosted glass iris globes. Late 19th century.
- French, forged iron chandelier (Item 207)
- French Quimper urn converted to lamp (Item 102)
Mirrors
- George III period, oval, carved giltwood mirror (Item 845)
With pierced framework carved with rose branches and husk swags amidst s and c-scrolls and surmounted by ho ho birds at the shoulders, centering a tiered scrollwork crest. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Very fine, French, Louix XV period, carved giltwood mirror with parcloses (Item 844)
With original giltwood surface and original mercury glass. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Italian, giltwood mirror of large dimensions (Item 841)
With original mercury glass. Mid-18th century.
- Pair of George III style gilt-wood girandoles (Item 560)
Each cartouche-form mirror plate within a conforming leafage and floral-carved frame with rocaille and floral crest, supporting four scrolling candle arms cresting in later sockets. One of opposing pair shown. 19th century.
- Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item 831)
With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois
- Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical, painted and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror (Item 801)
With original mercury glass. Late 18th century.
- Rare and Fine Venetian polychrome painted and parcel-gilded mirror on stand (Item 810)
In the Louis XV style. Supporting stand in bombè form with single drawer. Original painted surface and original mercury glass. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Rare pair of Art Nouveau period, carved, giltwood mirrors (Item 575)
With beveled glass. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- Italian, Regence period silver-leaf mirror (Item 387)
With original mercury glass. Early 18th century.
- French, Regence period, carved, giltwood mirror (Item 510)
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
- Regence period, carved giltwood mirror (Item 573)
With some of the original mercury glass. Early 18th century.
- Pair of Louis XV style, carved, giltwood, three-arm mirror/sconces (Item 536)
One of symmetrical pair shown. Original glass and original surface. Early 19th century.
- Florentine, Baroque, carved giltwood mirror (Item 420)
With some original surface. Late 17th century.
- English, George III period, gilded oval mirror (Item 412)
Miscellaneous
- Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item 833)
In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois
- French globe of large dimensions on ebonized and gilded metal stand (Item 818)
- Italian, Baroque period, scagliola panel (Item 817)
From Tuscany. Early 17th century. Originally an altar front, suitable for adaptation as a dining or coffee table.
- Rare and Fine Venetian polychrome painted and parcel-gilded mirror on stand (Item 810)
In the Louis XV style. Supporting stand in bombè form with single drawer. Original painted surface and original mercury glass. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- Matched pair of Arlesian kitchen boxes (Item 768)
At left a "boite a farine" (flour box) and at right a "boite a sel" (salt box). In solid, carved walnut with cabriole legs. Late 19th or early 20th century.
- French, Provençal, Louis XV style mangadou (garde manger) (Item 712)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-19th century.
- French, Regence period bureau en pente (Item 667)
Early 18th century and later. In solid, carved oak with legs terminating in "pied de sabots."
- Flemish, Renaissance period tapestry (Item 682)
Second half of the 16th century.
- French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item 596)
A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century.
- Louis XV style, Arlesian verrio (Provençal hanging curio cabinet) (Item 544)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 19th century.
- 18th century, French, cast iron urn (Item 136)
Painted green with scrolled arms, deep gadrooning around the top, middle and bottom edges, surrounded by detailed grape vines.
- French, Napoleon III ink stand (Item 103)
Bronze d'ore and marble. Circa late 19th century.
Petrins & Panetieres
Sofas, Benches, Canapé & Settees
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canape (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item 807)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- Rare, George IV period, giltwood and upholstered confidante (Item 803)
- French, Louis XV style, carved giltwood chaise longue (meridian) (Item 476)
19th century. Newly reupholstered.
- French, Louis XV style canapé (Item 551)
Fine, 19th century carved walnut Canapé with beautifully carved pierced apron. Upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry.
- French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item 674)
In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century.
- William IV period, carved mahogany recamier (Item 538)
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 716)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. Attributed to Pierre Nogaret.
Provenance: Collection de M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois ("Castle of the Green Forest")
- Louis XV period canape (Item 627)
In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century.
- French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item 649)
In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century.
- French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item 653)
- George III, painted, satinwood and caned settee (Item 646)
- Austrian, Biedermeier sofa (Item 167)
In carved walnut and walnut veneer, 19th century.
- French, Louis XVI canapé (Item 123)
Original paint stamped Pillot.
- Regence style canapé (Item 595)
In solid, carved oak. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- George III period, chair-back settee (Item 506)
In mahogany with slightly curved, five shield-form backrest, each with bellflower and white carved splat continuing to downward sloping arm rests and supports, above a padded seat, raised on rosette capped fluted straight tapering legs ending in spade feet. 18th century.
- Regence period canapé (Item 485)
In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century.
- Charles X period lit de repos (Item 417)
In solid walnut with four carved panels depicting dolphins supporting shields. Early 19th century.
- Louis XV period duchesse brisee (Item 397)
From Lyon in solid walnut with floral carving. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV period ottoman (Item 281)
Very rare sofa in carved giltwood having the characteristic corbeille shaped back and outward curved seat. 18th century.
- French, Louis XIII style bench and two arm chairs (Item 188)
- French, Louis XVI period triple bench (Item 169)
From Provence, in carved walnut with turned legs and stretcher and an old rush seat in very good condition.
- Dutch, marquetry settee (Item 53)
Mahogany and satinwood, floral motif, very good condition. Circa early 19th century.
Recamiers, Chaise longues, and Duchesse Brisee
Tables
- Very fine, Regency period, brass inlaid, rosewood center table (Item 847)
The circular tilt top with elaborate arabesque banding, finely molded apron, foliate carved and turned rosewood grained stem, incurvate triangular plinth, brass scroll feet, casters. Circa 1805.
Literature: see Margaret Jourdain's definitive book, Regency Furniture: 1795-1830 (revised by Ralph Fastnedge, 1965) illustrates a high-style rosewood center table with similar lobed pedestal, gadrooned collar and extensive brass inlay closely related to that on this lot, page 73, fig. 162.
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Italian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item 824)
Circa 1820.
Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Italian, Baroque period, scagliola panel (Item 817)
From Tuscany. Early 17th century. Originally an altar front, suitable for adaptation as a dining or coffee table.
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer and gilt bronze and and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Italian scagliola tabletop (Item 800)
Rectangular top with black ground inlaid with a central cartouche of a couple riding in a boat-chariot drawn by seahorses within a surround decorated with fantastic sea creatures and putti. 20th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- French, Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item 683)
With marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- Louis XVI period, brass mounted, walnut and kingwood console desserte (Item 612)
Late 18th century. Twice stamped "J. Stoeckle" (Joseph Stoeckle maître 1775) ebeniste for Louis XVIII (Le Compte de Provence), brother of Louis XVI.
- French, Louis XVI period tric-trac table (Item 718)
In solid, carved mahogany with flame mahogany veneer, gilt bronze trim, and tapered, fluted legs. Backgammon surface in ebony with ivory inlay. Leather top reverses to reveal felt playing surface for cards. Circa 1780.
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Extraordinary, Jacob period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 650)
In solid walnut with turned legs ending in brass castors. Fourteen center legs, seventeen original leaves in stained pine. Closed, 63" diameter seats 10-12; seats 45 people when fully opened with original extension mechanism to 32 foot length. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- French, Provençal, Neoclassical period, oval dining table (Item 588)
In solid walnut with "pied Jacob" and drop leaves. Can extend to accommodate five leaves (seating for 16). Early 19th century.
- George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item 572)
With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 563)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- Pair of Louis XV period, carved giltwood corner consoles (Item 558)
With original giltwood surface and marble top. Identically carved, one of slightly larger dimension. Mid-18th century.
- French, Provençal (Beaucaire), Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item 530)
With Breche violet, beveled marble. 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- French, Louis XVI period dining table (Item 490)
In solid walnut with three finished leaves. 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Italian, Directoire period console table (Item 416)
With marble top. Painted and parcel gilded with the original gold and silver leaf. From the last five years of the 18th century.
- French, Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 708)
In solid Honduran mahogany with reeded legs terminating in casters. Early 19th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- French, 20th century, Louis XV nightstand (Item 275)
Transition style, walnut and kingwood veneer nightstand with faux book paneled doors below a pull-out writing board.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- Austrian center table (Item 51)
Solid cuban mahogany, hand carved. Each leg depicts a different stage of life. Circa 1860's.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
Center Tables
- Very fine, Regency period, brass inlaid, rosewood center table (Item 847)
The circular tilt top with elaborate arabesque banding, finely molded apron, foliate carved and turned rosewood grained stem, incurvate triangular plinth, brass scroll feet, casters. Circa 1805.
Literature: see Margaret Jourdain's definitive book, Regency Furniture: 1795-1830 (revised by Ralph Fastnedge, 1965) illustrates a high-style rosewood center table with similar lobed pedestal, gadrooned collar and extensive brass inlay closely related to that on this lot, page 73, fig. 162.
- Austrian center table (Item 51)
Solid cuban mahogany, hand carved. Each leg depicts a different stage of life. Circa 1860's.
Consoles
- Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item 843)
With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725.
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Italian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.
- Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item 812)
With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown.
- Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item 771)
With marble top. 19th century.
- French, Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item 683)
With marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Louis XVI period, brass mounted, walnut and kingwood console desserte (Item 612)
Late 18th century. Twice stamped "J. Stoeckle" (Joseph Stoeckle maître 1775) ebeniste for Louis XVIII (Le Compte de Provence), brother of Louis XVI.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- French, Rocaille period, console table (Item 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.
- Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.
- French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item 563)
In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top.
- Pair of Louis XV period, carved giltwood corner consoles (Item 558)
With original giltwood surface and marble top. Identically carved, one of slightly larger dimension. Mid-18th century.
- French, Provençal (Beaucaire), Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item 530)
With Breche violet, beveled marble. 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Italian, Directoire period console table (Item 416)
With marble top. Painted and parcel gilded with the original gold and silver leaf. From the last five years of the 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
- Italian, Charles X period console (Item 14)
Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825.
Dining Tables
- Very fine, Regency period, brass inlaid, rosewood center table (Item 847)
The circular tilt top with elaborate arabesque banding, finely molded apron, foliate carved and turned rosewood grained stem, incurvate triangular plinth, brass scroll feet, casters. Circa 1805.
Literature: see Margaret Jourdain's definitive book, Regency Furniture: 1795-1830 (revised by Ralph Fastnedge, 1965) illustrates a high-style rosewood center table with similar lobed pedestal, gadrooned collar and extensive brass inlay closely related to that on this lot, page 73, fig. 162.
- Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 828)
In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780.
- Italian, Renaissance period, walnut refectory table (Item 819)
In solid, carved walnut. Suitable for use as a large desk. 16th century with restorations.
- Rare, Northern European, Gothic period refectory table (Item 811)
In solid, carved oak. Circa 1525-1550.
- Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item 794)
In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century.
- Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 638)
In solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneer with fluted, tapering legs above castors. Extends to 22 feet (seats 22). Early 19th century.
- Rare, Florentine, Renaissance period refectory table (Item 763)
In solid, carved black walnut. Late 16th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Extraordinary, Jacob period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item 650)
In solid walnut with turned legs ending in brass castors. Fourteen center legs, seventeen original leaves in stained pine. Closed, 63" diameter seats 10-12; seats 45 people when fully opened with original extension mechanism to 32 foot length. Early 19th century.
- French, Louis XV style, extension dining table (Item 643)
In solid, carved walnut. Second half of the 19th century.
- Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item 598)
In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris).
- French, Provençal, Neoclassical period, oval dining table (Item 588)
In solid walnut with "pied Jacob" and drop leaves. Can extend to accommodate five leaves (seating for 16). Early 19th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- French, Louis XVI period dining table (Item 490)
In solid walnut with three finished leaves. 18th century.
- French, Restauration period, extending dining table (Item 708)
In solid Honduran mahogany with reeded legs terminating in casters. Early 19th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- French, Louis XVI style, demi-lune fold-over table (Item 164)
Opens to a 54" round in solid walnut with rosewood banding around the apron, bronze florets above each leg and brass capped feet. 19th century.
End Tables, Night Tables, & Coffee Tables
Game Tables
- Very fine, Chinese export, black lacquer and Parcil gilt games table (Item 822)
Featuring chess surface in mother of pearl and ebony and recessed backgammon board in the interior. Second quarter of the 19th century.
- Fine, French, Napoleon III period, black lacquer and gilt bronze and and incised gilt brass table a jeu (game table) (Item 813)
Opens to reveal felt playing surface. Circa 1860.
- Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item 757)
In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century.
- French, Louis XV style, bronze mounted tric trac table (Item 775)
In mahogany with mahogany, pearwood, and ebony veneers. Top chess/checkers surface reverses to reveal leather writing surface. Inside reveals inlaid backgammon surface. With drawers at each side to hold gaming pieces. Late 18th or early 19th century.
- Renaissance style extending game table ("table a jeu") (Item 398)
In solid walnut with casters and multiple inlaid playing surfaces for backgammon, checkers, chess, and a roulette wheel. 19th century from Paris.
- Very fine, French, Louis XVI period tric trac table (Item 759)
In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with brass trim. Gold-embossed leather writing surface reverses to reveal felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Tapered, fluted legs ending in brass casters. Two drawers hold matching white and green-tinted ivory playing pieces. Late 18th century.
- French, Louis XVI period tric-trac table (Item 718)
In solid, carved mahogany with flame mahogany veneer, gilt bronze trim, and tapered, fluted legs. Backgammon surface in ebony with ivory inlay. Leather top reverses to reveal felt playing surface for cards. Circa 1780.
- Rare, French, Jacob period tric-trac table (Item 686)
Gold-embossed leather writing surface, which reverses to a green felt card-playing surface. Inside reveals original ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. Matching, white and green-tinted ivory pieces. Early 19th century.
Vanity Tables
Writing Tables
- Italian, Louis XV period "cartonnier" (Item 614)
Crème painted with ebonized accents, having four leather drawers above the writing surface and separated by a display alcove (shown here with Item 316, Greco-Roman, porcelain urn). 18th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
- French, Transition Louis XV-XVI writing desk (Item 20)
Pearwood, mahogany, ebony, and rosewood parquetry. Single drawer, brass-banded edge, finished back. Circa 1780's.
Trunks, Cassone, Caixa & Coffres
- Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item 836)
The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations.
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item 623)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item 678)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item 664)
In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.
- Italian, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid and paneled cassone (Item 648)
In solid, carved walnut with dome top and intarsia-inlaid, string banding. Center panel inlaid with family crest. With original iron key. 16th century.
Art Deco & Art Nouveau
Baroque
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- Spanish, iron-mounted, polychrome, parcel-gilt and bone-inlaid Vargueño (travelling trunk on stand) (Item 821)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. The rectangular case enclosing fourteen drawers and two cupboard doors, on a later walnut stand fitted with two small drawers and with later carved embellishments.
- Rare, Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 820)
In solid, carved walnut with boxwood inlay. Having original hinged top of a single walnut board opening to reveal a partial compartment, the front with a hidden cupboard door opening to reveal three drawers. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque period, scagliola panel (Item 817)
From Tuscany. Early 17th century. Originally an altar front, suitable for adaptation as a dining or coffee table.
- Catalan, Baroque period, marquetry-inlaid, slant-front bureau (Item 816)
In walnut veneer with boxwood inlay, monogram surmounted by a crown. Two small external drawers above three long drawers, with an additional six interior drawers behind fold-down writing compartment. First half of the 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item 658)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period buffet (Item 778)
In solid, carved oak. 17th century.
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- Companion pair of Catalan, Baroque period caixa (Item 713)
In solid, carved walnut. 17th century.
- Catalan, Baroque period refectory table (Item 514)
In solid carved walnut with lyre-shaped legs and wrought-iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century.
- Italian, Baroque style, painted pine, ten-light Chandelier (Item 562)
With circular corona having urn-form finials supporting a tapering round tier cresting in leafage carved scrolling candle arms. 19th century.
- Flemish, Baroque period refectory table (Item 493)
In solid oak with draw leaves at both ends. First half of the 17th century.
- Florentine, Baroque, carved giltwood mirror (Item 420)
With some original surface. Late 17th century.
- Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item 465)
From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored).
- Spanish refectory table (Item 309)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. Late 17th or early 18th century. Extensive provenance available.
- 17th century, Spanish refectory table (Item 307)
Catalan refectory table with characteristic lyre-shaped legs in carved walnut and forged iron stretcher. The land is one solid walnut board.
Biedermeier
Charles X
Directoire
Empire
- Important, French, Empire period, bronze d'ore, tole, and crystal chandelier (Lustre Argand) (Item 739)
With crystal de Montcenis (predecessor to Baccarat). With original oil-burning mechanism invented by Swiss inventor François-Pierre-Ami Argand. Early 19th century.
Provenance: Property of a French Nobleman, Le Compte de Amxxx
- French Empire style, bronze and silver-plated (argenté) chandelier (Item 668)
Second half of the 19th century.
- Very fine French, Empire period, gilt-bronze and patinated bronze bouillote lamp (Item 780)
With hand-chased detail and very dark green tole shade. Circa 1805.
- Fine, French, Empire commode (Item 282)
In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century.
- Empire Style, Patinated and gilt-bronze chandelier (Item 715)
- Empire period, circular scagliola top (Item 703)
With three doves surrounded by arrow and wheat motif border. Early 19th century.
- French, Empire style chandelier (Item 274)
- Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item 280)
- French, Empire chandelier (Item 531)
Sculpted in solid bronze. 19th century.
Henry II
Louis Philippe
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
- Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item 840)
Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown)
- French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canape (Item 665)
In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century.
- Pair of French, Louis XIV style fauteuils a la Reine (Item 835)
In solid, carved walnut with les os de moutons stretchers, arched back, and foliate scrolled arms. 19th century.
- Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
- French, Baroque period Malle (Coffre) (Item 769)
Embossed leather with floral, metal studs. Late 17th century or early 18th century.
Provenance: Chateau de Celery, Famiille Davies
- French, Louis XIV period buffet deux corpes of small dimensions (Item 764)
In solid, carved black walnut with bun feet. Late 17th century.
- French, Louis XIV style, bronze d'ore, six-arm chandelier (Item 676)
- French, Regence period, carved, giltwood mirror (Item 510)
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