After the abundance of the Louis XV style with scrolling foliages, comes the simplicity of neoclassicism with greek motives on the pair of candlesticks signed by Pierre Gouthière, rosaces motives on a Louis XVI mahogany table à jeux, the simplicity of the shape with a set of furniture made by the Jacob family and the antique architecture with an impressive gilt-bronze mantel clock.

Gouthière, Rémond, Boulton, the Best Bronziers of the Late 18th Century

Louis XIV favorite decoration for his furniture was created by André-Charles Boulle. Early examples are offered in this sale such as a meuble a deux corps, a bureau Mazarin and a Régence commode.

André-Charles Boulle and the Parisian Workshops

Displayed on diner table to impress the guests, silver pieces have often original and impressive shapes, like a Dutch mustard pot made as a barrel, an Italian glass cooler made with lion’s head handles, a large Austrian soup tureen and a Dutch teapot made as a watermelon.

European Silver from the 18th Century

Perfect examples of the luxury taste of the 18th century, gold snuff boxes were collected by men and women and often offered as a precious gift. Sometimes decorated with enamels, enameled scenes or jewels are still now very collectible. 

Gold Boxes, the Taste of Luxury

Presenting a diner in the nicest plates from Sèvres, Paris or Russia, the choice is possible in the porcelain section with the presentation service made for one of Louis XV’s daughters, the service des roses made for Madame du Cayla, the service made for king Louis-Philippe, the one made for Tzar Nicholas II or simply to the highest aristocracy.

Royal and Imperial Provenances

Paris

Senior coordinator |  Furniture department | Head of sale | Silver department

Marine de Cenival

Head of Department, Furniture

Louis-Xavier Joseph

Senior Director | Senior International | Specialist Furniture; Decorative Art and Commissaire-priseur

Pre Sale Coordinator | Decorative arts

Margaux Zoi

Pre-Sale Experience Coordinator | Pre-Sale Administration

 Flore Cadiou

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The Summer Classic design sale presents a selection of Furniture, Silver, gold boxes and Porcelain from 18th to 20th century with interesting provenances such as a pair of candelabra belonging to Lord Elgin, some porcelain plates made for the coronation of Tzar Nicholas II or a very impressive pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks signed and dated by the famous bronze maker Pierre Gouthière.

Classic Design