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Galerie Uzal
Jean Delville (Louvain, 1867 - Forest, 1953) La Libération 1936 Oil on canvas Signed and dated 188,5 x 240,5 cm (Framed) Exhibition : Bruxelles, Salon de la Société des Beaux-Arts - Salon de Printemps 1936. In a letter addressed to the former owner and dated 1 July 1947, Jean Delville described the work as follows: “Man, in flight, frees himself and escapes towards broader horizons and spaces of freedom, while the forces of evil hold him back in the lower spheres of the world, where the inert mass of beings remains imprisoned by their prejudices, desires, passions and selfishness.”
Franck Anelli Fine Art
Transition period secretary in wardrobe stamped Charles TOPINO (1742-1803) and Jurande hallmark Rectangular in shape, the front uprights with cut sides, the front legs arched, the hind legs straight, the oak frame, it opens with a drawer, two leaves and a flap revealing a compartmentalized interior of seven drawers and four compartments. Top of breccia marble from Aleppo. Inlaid decoration in rosewood, amaranth, holly, sycamore, lemon tree, stained wood, tobacco wood, drawing lattices on the uprights and the upper drawer, those of the latter, embellished with flowers, and trompe-l'oeil on the front and on the sides, a decoration of garlands of oval cartouches of stylised acanthus leaves uniting the panels of the toilet seat and the leaves, each also presenting, in the upper part, a leafy garland that can be found on the side panels. The latter are decorated with two gadrooned urns close to the flowered vases of the leaves. The toilet seat has a trompe-l'oeil perspective decoration, an orangery whose open shutters give a glimpse of a wooded landscape in the distance, a perspective accentuated by the checkerboard paving, also present on the leaves. Eight boxes of fruit trees are spread around a table on which are placed two flowered vases and under which is a watering can. The interior reveals six side drawers in three rows, inlaid with a floral vase pattern, as well as a central drawer. Stamped TOPINO and hallmark of Jurande Charles TOPINO received master in 1773 The art of marquetry The bronzes are discreet on our desk and this is intended to give pride of place to marquetry, qualified as wooden painting. If it is possible and tempting - rightly to link a cabinetmaker to his marquetry and this is regularly the case for Topino whose utensil marquetry inspired by the borders of Chinese Coromandel lacquer screens of the time is a characteristic of the artist - it turns out that the models circulated and that inlaid panels could be used by the same circle of cabinetmakers. If the vases, potiches, flowers, utensils reproduced, invented, associated, allow us to recognize Topino's art, it should be noted that the framing motif made up of oval reserves with quartefeuilles and spandrels can be found on secretaries, a chest of drawers and a dressing table stamped Jacques Bircklé. By this same cabinetmaker, a secretary also presents the same vases present on our furniture. Very similar marquetry panels. both in their compositions and in their frames can be found on a chest of drawers attributed to Jacques Bircklé, illustrated in the book by Pierre Kjellberg, who also defines the paving pattern as Bircklé's "almost exclusiveness". our secretary thus witnessed the circulation of drawn or engraved models -
Willow Gallery
André Lhote (Bordeaux 1885-1962 PAris) Pique-nique à Mirmande, 1939 Oil on paper, laid down on canvas 106 x 127 cm Signed lower right Provenance: Simone Lhote, Paris (wife of the artist); Suzanne Bermann, Paris (by descent from the above); Soufer Gallery, New York (acquired from the above, 1988); Acquired from the above by the late owner, March 1991; private collection, Chicago This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Dominique Bermann Martin and will be included in the forthcoming Lhote catalogue raisonné currently in preparation. Exhibition: New York, Soufer Gallery, André Lhote: Cubism and Later Periods, April-May 1988 (ill. in colour; dated 1927)
Stern Pissarro Gallery
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841 – 1919) Coco mangeant sa soupe Executed in 1905 Oil on canvas 46.3 x 37.9 cm Signed lower right, Renoir. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard, Paris Private collection, Zürich, circa 1930 Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, March 1942 (on loan from a Private collection) Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, Los Angeles, 1943-1949 Van Diemen-Lilienfeld Galleries, New York, 1953 Chapin and Mary Alexander Riley, Malibu/Worcester, acquired in 1953 Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts (inventory no. 1991.238) (one third gifted in 1992 and a second third gifted in 1997) Literature: Principales acquisitions des musées en 1992, Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 1993, p. 65 G.-P & M. Dasuberville, Renoir: Catalogue raisonné des tableaux pastels, dessins et aquarelles, no. 3415 Exhibitions: Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Vincent van Gogh en zijn Tijdgenooten, 1930, no. 269 San Diego, Fine Arts Gallery, 1942 Los Angeles, Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, Renoir (1841-1919), 1943, no. 5 Los Angeles, Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, A Superb Exhibition: Modern French Masters, 1949, p. 5 (travelled to New York, Barbizon Plaza Hotel) Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Renoir: Intimidad, 18 October 2016 - 22 January 2017, p. 149 (travelled to Bilbao, Museo de Gellas Artes de Bilbao, 7 February - 15 May 2017)
Galerie des Modernes
Geer Van Velde (Lisse 1898-1977 Cachan) Composition, circa 1950 Oil on canvas 80 x 85 cm Signed lower right with the artist’s initials Provenance: artist’s studio, Cachan; private collection, The Netherlands; private collection, France Certificate of authenticity by Pierre-François Moget To be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of the works of Geer van Velde currently in preparation by Pierre-François Moget.
Anthony Short Antiques
Exceptional and Very Rare 18th-Century George III Thomas Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase *English, circa 1770 – all original and highly authentic* An outstanding and extremely rare 18th-century George III period mahogany bookcase, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, a true statement piece that combines refined architectural design, exceptional craftsmanship and superb, entirely original condition. The upper section is crowned by an impressive broken arch pediment above a finely carved blind fret frieze, giving the bookcase great presence and elegance. Below, a pair of beautifully panelled cupboard doors, retaining their original brass escutcheons, key and fully working lock, open to reveal generous shelving, ideal for books or treasured objects. The lower section is equally distinguished, fitted with two short and three long graduated oak lined drawers, all retaining their original swan neck brass handles. The whole is raised on classic original blocked ogee bracket feet, which, together with the original panelled oak backboards, confirm the authenticity and integrity of this important piece. Made in England circa 1770, this bookcase displays a superb, rich mahogany colour and a warm, mellow patina developed over more than two centuries. The surfaces, proportions and details are all in remarkable original condition, clearly reflecting the skill of the Georgian cabinetmaker and the careful stewardship it has enjoyed throughout its life. Bookcases of this calibre, period and originality are exceptionally scarce on the market. A very fine example of Georgian library furniture in the Chippendale tradition, this piece offers a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely period, all authentic masterpiece that unites grandeur, elegance and practicality. A superb focal point for a drawing room, library or study, and an ideal choice for any serious collector or refined interior seeking a museum quality statement piece of outstanding 18th?century craftsmanship. Height 197cm (77.6in) Width 108cm (42.5in) Depth 54cm (21.3in)
Snackers Antiques & Fine Art
Walter Pompe (Lith 1703-1777 Antwerp) Cross with ivory corpus, Antwerp 1770 Carved wood and ivory H 57,5 x W 27 x D 11 cm Signed Comes with CITES document Walter Pompe was a very well-known sculptor, especially of Buxus/Palm and Ivory carvings. The richly decorated Calvary features ivory bones, skull, and the snake with apple. With CITES document.
Klaas Muller
Gerard Ter Borch (Zwolle 1617 - Deventer 1681) Portrait of a Man with a Black Hat Around 1650 Oil on Oval Panel 19.9 × 16.5 cm Gerard ter Borch (1617–1681) was one of the most refined painters of the Dutch seventeenth century. Born in Zwolle, he received his first training from his father, Gerard ter Borch I, within a household where drawing and copying formed an essential part of daily artistic practice. Several of his siblings also became artists, contributing to a rich familial archive that documents the development of the Ter Borch workshop. After extensive travels through Amsterdam, Haarlem, London, Madrid and Münster, Ter Borch settled in Deventer, where he became a respected member of the city’s elite. Ter Borch is celebrated for his intimate genre scenes and portraits, distinguished by a subtle palette, delicate handling of light, and a keen sensitivity to gesture and expression. His paintings are marked by elegance, psychological depth, and exceptional technical skill, particularly in the rendering of skin and textiles. This portrait of a man wearing a black hat, painted on an oval panel, exemplifies these qualities. The sitter faces the viewer directly and meets our gaze with quiet self‑confidence, creating a sense of immediacy and silent dialogue. His restrained pose and understated attire suggest dignity without ostentation. The refined and harmonious colour scheme, composed of carefully balanced tones, is characteristic of Ter Borch’s portrait practice. The subtle fall of light gently models the face, giving the features clarity and depth without strong contrasts. The smooth surface of the panel enhances the precision of Ter Borch’s brushwork and contributes to the intimate character of the work. Rather than a display of status, the portrait becomes a concentrated study of presence and inner life. We are grateful to Marjorie Wieseman, who endorsed the attribution on the basis of a photograph, and to Guido Jansen, who confirmed the attribution after examining the painting in person.
Finch & Co
A Rare Ancient Celtic Bust of a Radiate Deity ‘Sol Invicta’ Wearing a Halo of the Rays of the Sun Limestone British 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 42cm high, 40cm wide, 20cm deep - 16½ ins high, 15¾ ins wide, 8 ins deep Provenance: Ex Private collection West Country U.K. Ex Finch and Co, item number 1, catalogue number 30, Summer 2018 Ex Private collection cf: Dr Anne Ross ‘Pagan Celtic Britain’ no. 916, for a similar Stone Radiate Deity
Galerie Flak
Okvik 'Madonna' Okvik culture, Old Bering Sea, 250 BC – 100 AD Archaic Eskimo, St. Laurent Island (Sivuqaq), Alaska Marine ivory 15,9 cm Provenance: collection Perry J. Lewis, USA; collection Galerie Flak, 2021; private collection, acquired from the above Exhibition & Literature: 'Espíritus del Agua', Fundación La Caixa, Madrid & Barcelone, 1999-2000, pl. 2, p. 76; Arctic Dreams, Parcours des Mondes, 2021 (Galerie Flak)
Repetto Gallery
Artist: Lucio Fontana (1999 - 1968) Title: Madonna col Bambino Dates: 1953-1954 Medium: glazed and painted terracotta: white, light blue and blue Dimensions: 24,5 × 13,5 × 9 cm Signed on the reverse: “L. F.” COA on photograph by Fondazione Lucio Fontana, no. 2543/1 Provenance: Galleria Blu, Milan Private collection, Gorle (2543/1) Literature: L. M. Barbero, "Catalogo ragionato delle sculture ceramiche", Tomo I, p. 212, no. 53-54 FMA 1
Galerie Nicolas Bourriaud
MONIER Emile (1883–1970) Bust of a young Koumbo girl, 1930 Black veined marble, signed ‘EMILE MONIER’, dated ‘1930’ and titled ‘KOUMBO’ H. 65.5 x W. 43 x D. 30.5 cm. Circa 1930 Unique piece Possibly a Lobi girl from Burkina Provenance: public auction, Paris, 6 June 1984 Bibliography: E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, vol. 9, Paris, 1999, p. 756
Galerie Taménaga
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) Paysage de Cagnes 1900 Oil on canvas 24 x 54 cm Signed with initials lower left: “AR” This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir being prepared by the Wildenstein Plattner Institute. Provenance Ambroise Vollard, Paris Private Collection, Japan Bibliography Ambroise Vollard, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Tableaux, pastels et dessins, Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, San Francisco, 1989, nos. 612, 1185 and 1330, illustrated pp. 155, 258 and 279.
Epoque Fine Jewels
René Lalique (1860 – 1945) Materials: 18-karat yellow gold, 'plique-à-jour' enamel and polychrome enamel, old mine cut diamonds, citrine and pearls. Description: An important Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch by René Lalique, in 18-karat gold, designed as two opposing dragonflies with delicate wings of translucent plique-à-jour enamel, accented with old mine-cut diamonds. At the centre, the dragonflies clasp a cushion-shaped orange citrine, their bodies and legs enhanced with polychrome enamel. Graduated pearls trace the extremities of the wings, lending the composition a graceful sense of movement and lightness, characteristic of Lalique’s jewellery at the height of the Art Nouveau period. Signed Lalique. Paris, circa 1903. Dimensions: 11.6 x 4.4 cm Accompanied by its original fitted case marked R. Lalique, 40, Cours-la-Reine, Paris, monogrammed 'E.A.'
Galerie de la Présidence
Sonia Delaunay (Ukraine, Hradyzk 1885-1979 Paris) Rythme couleur, 1972 Gouache on paper 54,5 x 38 cm Signed lower right Provenance: private collection, Paris Certificate of Jean-Louis Delaunay and Richard Riss This is one of the preparatory gouaches for the Album Les Illuminations, containing 15 stencils, illustrating 9 poems by Arthur Rimbaud.
Dei Bardi Art
Saint Peter Circle of Daniel Mauch Upper Rhine, circa 1490 Walnut bust 39,2 x 49,5 x 26 cm (with base) Provenance: private Rhenish collection Literature: Antlitz des Mittelalters Mittelalterliche Bildwerke aus rheinischem Privatbesitz, ed. Reinhard Karrenbrock and Claudia Lichte, with technical studies by Michael Rief and Ulrike Villwock, Rottweil/Aachen, 1999, n° 33, pp. 108–110 Exhibitions: Dominikanerforum, Rottweil, 31 October 1999 – 6 January 2000; Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen, 4 March – 21 May 2000