Charles IV of Spain

Lot 26. A Charles IV Proclamation plate, circa 1792. Estimate $4,000 – $6,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Enameled with the arms of the city of Puebla de Los Angeles, modern day Puebla, Mexico, after a medal in the series commissioned to commemorate the proclamation of Charles IV as King of Spain in 1788 - 9 in. (23 cm.) diameter Christie's. CHINESE EXPORT ART, 21 January 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

A satinwood, mahogany, sycamore and marquetry and parcel gilt secretaire cabinet. Photo: Bonhams. LONDON.- A satinwood, mahogany, sycamore and marquetry and parcel gilt secretaire cabinet, which was reconstructed from an important cabinet attributed to Seddon, Son and Shackleton reputedly for King Charles IV of Spain in 1793, is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street as part of its Fine English Furniture and Works of Art sale on 7 March 2012. It has attracted a pre-sale estimate of £20,000 – 30,000. A remarkable... [Lire la suite]