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17 février 2023

Frick exhibits major gift of decorative arts and pastels

Frick exhibits major gift of decorative arts and pastels
NEW YORK, NY .- The celebrated holdings of decorative arts objects amassed by Henry Clay Frick have been significantly enriched in recent decades by gifts from other collectors. In 1999, Winthrop Kellogg Edey’s bequest added to the museum’s holdings an...
22 novembre 2022

Important tapestries commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin sold for €164,175 at Bonhams

Important tapestries commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin sold for €164,175 at Bonhams
Lot 14. Important set of four tapestries of the series 'Bacchanalia' probably woven for Cardinal Mazarin, offered as diplomatic gift on request of Louis XIV to Don Luis de Haro, Marquis de Carpio, First Minister of the King of Spain, for the conclusion...
20 octobre 2019

A Louis XV silver tureen to lead Sotheby's October Auctions of Furniture & Decorative Arts in New York

A Louis XV silver tureen to lead Sotheby's October Auctions of Furniture & Decorative Arts in New York
Lot 690. The Tureen “Aux Écrevisses”. A Louis XV silver Pot-à-Oille, Cover, Liner, and Stand, Thomas Germain, Paris, 1740-42; The arms changed by his s on F rançois-Thomas Germain, c. 1764 . Estimate: 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 USD . Courtesy Sotheby's. NEW...
6 juillet 2019

A Louis XIV Beauvais 'Chinoiserie' tapestry depicting 'La collation', circa 1700-1729

A Louis XIV Beauvais 'Chinoiserie' tapestry depicting 'La collation', circa 1700-1729
Lot 109. A Louis XIV Beauvais 'Chinoiserie' tapestry depicting 'La collation', after a design by Guy-Louis Vernansal, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer and Jean-Baptiste Belin d u Fontenay, circa 1700-1729; 126 in. (320 cm.) high; 149 ½ in. (380 cm.) wide. Estimate...
19 septembre 2018

"La Fabrique du Luxe. Les marchands merciers parisiens au XVIIIe siècle" au Musée Cognacq-Jay

"La Fabrique du Luxe. Les marchands merciers parisiens au XVIIIe siècle" au Musée Cognacq-Jay
Anonyme, Paire de candélabres à deux branches garnis d’un oiseau et de fleurs, bronze doré et porcelaine, entre 1715 et 1774, Paris, musée Cognacq-Jay (inv. J328) © Musée Cognacq-Jay / Roger-Viollet PARIS - « Vendeurs de tout, faiseurs de riens », suivant...
16 avril 2018

Two 17th Century Bronze Masterpieces from The Court of the Sun King Louis XIV of France

Two 17th Century Bronze Masterpieces from The Court of the Sun King Louis XIV of France
Ferdinando Tacca (1619-1686), Hercules Overcoming Acheloüs, circa 1640-50, estimate on request: in the region of £5 million . © Christie's Image Ltd François Girardon, Louis XIV on Horseback, Paris, circa 1690-1699, estimate: £7-10 million . © Christie's...
16 avril 2018

Exhibition at The Met illustrates what visitors encountered at The palace of Versailles

Exhibition at The Met illustrates what visitors encountered at The palace of Versailles
NEW YORK, NY .- The palace of Versailles has attracted travelers since it was transformed under the direction of the Sun King, Louis XIV (1638–1715), from a simple hunting lodge into one of the most magnificent public courts of Europe. French and foreign...
19 octobre 2017

'Le Grand Mazarin', Louis XIV, Napoleon diamond to be auctioned off in Geneva

'Le Grand Mazarin', Louis XIV, Napoleon diamond to be auctioned off in Geneva
Le Grand Mazarin, an historic coloured diamond. The old mine brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 19.07 carats. Accompanied by report no. 5182785154 dated 4 October 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is...
20 avril 2017

Artcurial to offer an exceptional marble bust of Venus

Artcurial to offer an exceptional marble bust of Venus
Lot 57. A marble bust of Venus dating from the 1st and 2nd century AD. Estimate of €300,000– 400,000 / $330,000 – 440,000. Photo Artcurial. PARIS .- On 16th May 2017, Artcurial will hold its first sale of the year dedicated to Furniture and Works of Art....
24 novembre 2016

Louis XIV bureau Mazarin in Boulle marquetry, attributed to Nicolas Sageot (1666-1731), Paris, late 17th-early 18th century

Louis XIV bureau Mazarin in Boulle marquetry, attributed to Nicolas Sageot (1666-1731), Paris, late 17th-early 18th century
Lot 573. Louis XIV bureau Mazarin in Boulle marquetry, attributed to Nicolas Sageot (1666-1731), Paris, late 17th-early 18th century. Estimate: € 70000-80000. Photo Hampel Height: 78 cm. Width: 122.5 cm. depth: 71.5 cm. Stamped with crowned "SL" monogram...
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