Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

Online Auction: 10–15 June 2022 • 1:00 PM CEST • Paris

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection 10–15 June 2022 • 1:00 PM CEST • Paris

O ur auction Treasures of the Renaissance includes a selection of works from the collection of Arlette and Antony Embden, eminent antiques dealers who had a boutique on Quai Voltaire for more than 50 years. Combining bronzes, Limoges enamels, ivories, hardstones, marbles and ceramics, the Embden collection is a true cabinet of curiosities.

Auction Highlights

An oval walnut table, probably Bologna, second half of the 17th century | Table ovale en noyer, probablement Bologne, seconde moitié du XVIIeme siècle

An oval walnut table, probably Bologna, second half of the 17th century | Table ovale en noyer, probablement Bologne, seconde moitié du XVIIeme siècle

Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR

Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

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Circle of Paul Troger (1683-1738)

Circle of Paul Troger (1683-1738)

Pantalon and Columbine | Pantalon et Colombine

Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 EUR

Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

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A coconut covered cup with gilt metal mounts, illegible marks, probably Germany, circa 1600 | Coupe couverte en noix de coco montée métal doré, poinçons illisibles, probablement Allemagne, vers 1600

A coconut covered cup with gilt metal mounts, illegible marks, probably Germany, circa 1600 | Coupe couverte en noix de coco montée métal doré, poinçons illisibles, probablement Allemagne, vers 1600

Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German, 16th Century

German, 16th Century

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

South German, 17th century

South German, 17th century

Harquebusiers | Arquebusiers

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

South German or Italian, 18th century

South German or Italian, 18th century

Christ at the column | Christ à la Colonne

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Attributed to the Master of Budapest Abundance

Attributed to the Master of Budapest Abundance

Abundance | Abondance

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Italy or Spain, circa 1700

Italy or Spain, circa 1700

Mermaid | Sirène

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

South German or Flemish, 17th century

South German or Flemish, 17th century

Mercury abducting Psyche | Mercure enlevant Psyché

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German or Flemish, 17th century

German or Flemish, 17th century

Faith and Prudence | La Foi et la Prudence

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Inspired by Mythology

Gerard van Opstal (1604–1668)

Gerard van Opstal (1604–1668)

Amphitrite and an Allegory of Nature | Amphitrite et une Allégorie de la Nature

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Prague or Northern Europe School, 17th Century, Circle of Dirk de Quade van Ravesteyn | Ecole de Prague ou d'Europe du Nord du XVIIe siècle, entourage de Dirk de Quade van Ravesteyn

Prague or Northern Europe School, 17th Century, Circle of Dirk de Quade van Ravesteyn | Ecole de Prague ou d'Europe du Nord du XVIIe siècle, entourage de Dirk de Quade van Ravesteyn

Venus and Cupid | Vénus et Cupidon

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German, after a model by Adam van Vianen (1569-1627)

German, after a model by Adam van Vianen (1569-1627)

Wedding of Peleus and Thetis | Le Mariage de Thétis et Pelée

Estimate: 600 – 800 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Limoges 19th century, after Pierre Reymond (1513-1584)

Limoges 19th century, after Pierre Reymond (1513-1584)

The Feast of Dido and Aeneas | Le Festin de Didon et d'Enée

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Circle of Hans Jamnitzer (1539-1603)

Circle of Hans Jamnitzer (1539-1603)

The Angler | Le Pêcheur à la ligne

Estimate: 400 – 600 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Venetian, circa 1500 Attributed to Alessandro Leopardi (1450-1533)

Venetian, circa 1500 Attributed to Alessandro Leopardi (1450-1533)

Goddess with a flame | Déesse à la flamme

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

South German or Flemish, 17th century

South German or Flemish, 17th century

Mercury abducting Psyche | Mercure enlevant Psyché

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German Renaissance

German, 16th Century

German, 16th Century

Attacking dog | Chien attaquant

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Nuremberg, 16th century

Nuremberg, 16th century

Alms dish | Plat d'offrandes

Estimate: 400 – 600 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Circle of Hans Jamnitzer (1539-1603)

Circle of Hans Jamnitzer (1539-1603)

The Angler | Le Pêcheur à la ligne

Estimate: 400 – 600 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German, after a model by Adam van Vianen (1569-1627)

German, after a model by Adam van Vianen (1569-1627)

Wedding of Peleus and Thetis | Le Mariage de Thétis et Pelée

Estimate: 600 – 800 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

A silver-gilt spice stand with three shells, probably Nuremberg around 1600 | Présentoir à épices en vermeil formé de trois coquilles, probablement Nuremberg vers 1600

A silver-gilt spice stand with three shells, probably Nuremberg around 1600 | Présentoir à épices en vermeil formé de trois coquilles, probablement Nuremberg vers 1600

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German, 16th Century

German, 16th Century

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I and Anne of Bohemia and Hungary | Ferdinand Ier et Anne de Bohême et de Hongrie

Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I and Anne of Bohemia and Hungary | Ferdinand Ier et Anne de Bohême et de Hongrie

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Images of the Divine

German or Flemish, 17th century

German or Flemish, 17th century

Flagellation of Christ | La Flagellation du Christ

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

Diptych with the Crucifixion and Adoration Scene | Diptyque avec la Crucifixion et une Scène d'adoration

Diptych with the Crucifixion and Adoration Scene | Diptyque avec la Crucifixion et une Scène d'adoration

Estimate: 3,000 – 4,000 EUR

Estimate: 3,000 – 4,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

South German or Italian, 18th century

South German or Italian, 18th century

Christ at the column | Christ à la Colonne

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German or Flemish, 17th century

German or Flemish, 17th century

Resting Christ | Christ au repos

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

German or Flemish, 17th century

German or Flemish, 17th century

Cain and Abel | Abel et Caïn

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

A silver Christ, unmarked, probably Germany circa 1700| Christ en argent, non poinçonné, probablement Allemagne vers 1700

A silver Christ, unmarked, probably Germany circa 1700| Christ en argent, non poinçonné, probablement Allemagne vers 1700

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Treasures of the Renaissance from the Antony Embden Collection

10–15 June 2022 | 1:00 PM CEST | Paris

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