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27 May
Christie’s Important European Furniture, Ceramics and Carpets
by Christies of Christies's Website in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, China-Dinnerware, Furniture, New-York-Auctions
Christie’s Important European Furniture, Ceramics and Carpets
New York - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sale no: 1987 - Top Ten
[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
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Sold: |
$6,687,238 |
£3,429,352
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€4,314,347
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Lots Sold: 238 |
Lots Offered: 349 |
Sold by Lot: 68% |
Sold by $: 79% |
| Exchange Rate: £ = $1.98 / € = $1.55 | |||
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Lot |
Description |
Estimate ($)
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Purchase Price |
Buyer |
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300 |
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted black and gilt Japanned bureau plat, stamped ‘I Dubois’ and ‘JME’, circa 1750 | 700,000-1,000,000 | $993,000 £509,230 €640,645 |
Anonymous |
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327 |
A Louis XVIII ormolu-mounted Sèvres porcelain mantel clock, 1820, designed by Jean-Charles-François Leloy, the plaques painted byJean-Baptiste Ignace Zwinger, the Ormolu by Boquet | 100,000-,150,000 | $409,000£209,743 €263,870 |
Anonymous |
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219 |
A bronze group of Ceres is search of Proserpine, attributed to Michel Anguier, second half 17th century | 100,000-150,000 | $337,000£172,820 €217,419 |
European Trade |
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351 |
A pair of Louis XVI ormolu three-branch wall lights, by Louis-Gabriel Feloix, circa 1787 | 150,000-250,000 | $277,000£142,051 €178,709 |
Anonymous |
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216 |
A pair of Sèvres ormolu-mounted maroon ground scroll-handled vases, 1844-1845, cameo bird painting by Didier Fils, figure painting by Moriot | 80,000-120,000 | $229,000£117,435 €147,741 |
Anonymous |
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261 |
A Roman specimen marble top, circa 1600, adapted from a larger table | 70,000-100,000 | $181,000 £92,820 €116,774 |
Private |
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385 |
A South American colonial hardwood, tortoiseshell, rosewood, brass and mother-of-pearl-inlaid cabinet, 18th century | 70,000-100,000 | $169,000£86,666 €109,032 |
US Advisor |
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345 |
A pair of Empire ormolu and patinated bronze urns, now mounted as lamps, circa 1805, made for the Russian market | 25,000-35,000 | $145,000£74,358 €93,548 |
European Trade |
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295 |
A set of eight Louis XV silvered fauteuils, circa 1755 | 60,000-100,000 | $109,000 £55,897 €70,322 |
European Private |
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296 |
A Louis XV cream painted paneled room, circa 1750 | 100,000-200,000 | $109,000£55,897 €70,322 |
South American Private |
| Will Strafford, Head of European Furniture and Jody Wilkie, Head of European Ceramics commented, “Quality and rarity in a variety of fields were recognized in today’s sale, as exemplified by the top lots which ranged from fine examples of Louis XV cabinet making, to exquisite 19th century Sèvres porcelain and a rare Louis XIV bronze. The fabled Rothschild name worked its magic as the superb Louis XV lacquer bureau plat by Dubois more than doubled the price it made when it sold in 1999 at Christie’s after the restitution to the Rothschild family. Museum quality pieces from the 19th century also demonstrated their increased allure in today’s market as demonstrated by the Louis XVIII mantel clock and pair of Sèvres vases.” | |
| Date and Location of Next Sale | London, 22 May 2008 |
