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RARE NÉCESSAIRE DE VOYAGE PAR BIENNAIS, ATTRIBUÉ À JOSEPH PONIATOWSKI - Oval-shaped mahogany travel case with two recessed side handles following the curve of the body, inlaid with gilded brass and decorated with geometric shapes and intersecting lines, the lid edged with a quarter rush and adorned in the center with a shield engraved with the interlaced monogram "JP" attributed to Joseph Poniatowski (1763-1813), and a frieze of alternating lozenges and lozenges, between two fillets. Solid mahogany interior with several levels of travel accessories: 1) First level: Silver coins (all hallmarked with 1st cock, Paris, 1798-1809): - a covered cylindrical chocolate pot with straight screw handle, the doucine lid edged with a frieze of palmettes, silversmith: Marie Joseph Gabriel GENU, received master in 1788, retired in 1811. - a cylindrical covered cup with flat molded handle, the lid pierced with a frieze of stars in the doucine and edged with a frieze of palmettes, silversmith: Marie Joseph Gabriel GENU, received master in 1788, withdrawn in 1811. - a second covered cup, of the same size and shape as the previous one, but with an unpierced lid. - this cup is fitted with a two-part cylindrical element, the lower part screwed on, serving as a sugar bowl, goldsmith: Marie Joseph Gabriel GENU, received master in 1788, withdrawn in 1811. - a cylindrical element with a doucine lid, edged with tortoiseshell molding, serving as a tea caddy, silversmith: Marie Joseph Gabriel GENU, received master in 1788, withdrawn in 1811. - a second cylindrical element in two screwed parts, the upper one forming a travel inkwell, the lower one an hourglass. - a chinrest, silversmith: JBP a lion standing to the left a star. - two pairs of cut crystal flasks mounted in vermeil (no hallmark), engraved with garland friezes, one of the first pair bearing its original label "Eau de miel": H. 8.1 cm (neck of one damaged and missing); for the second pair: H. 8.5 cm (one without inner stopper and with a small chip in the neck). - three cylindrical ebony elements: one with a screwed lid releasing a rod of three thread reel holders, and a turned knob closing a needle holder (?), L. 7.1 cm, D. 2.1 cm; and two small covered cylindrical cases, L. 6.3 cm. - a vermeil eye bath in two screwed-together parts, the lower part forming a funnel, maker: IB un coeur en sautoir. - an oval silver basin, simply molded. In steel: two boot pulls, a pair of scissors, a corkscrew, a glove hook and a buckle. 2) Second level under the basin: - a pair of plain silver dishes with flared rims (1798-1808), maker: LFD un croissant for one, and Marie Joseph Gabriel GENU, received master in 1788, retired in 1811 for the other. Total weight: 152 g. - two vermeil table spoons (1798-1808), with filets, silversmith: Pierre Nicolas SOMME, received in 1760, struck off before September 30, 1806. - two vermeil coffee spoons (1798-1808), silversmith: Jean Antoine ALAZARD, received 1787. Total weight: 305 g. - a razor, blade marked 'Anderson London'. - another razor, with oval handle, medallion and silver tip, engraved 'Jles Guillon'. - the barrel-shaped grip. - two chased-iron handles. 3) Third level : - a small knife with ferrule, silver bolt and shield, round blade. - a silver compass, hallmarked foreign work of small guarantee, before 1809. - a vermeil toothbrush (no hallmark), edged with a double frieze. - a double-sided folding meter engraved on one side in centimeters and on the other side in inches. - a line-puller with a spare end. - a screwdriver with a wooden handle. - two turned scrapers. - an ear pick with three folding toothpicks at one end. - a whetstone in its red morocco case with small iron and silver medallion, signed "Biennais au singe violet". - a small tortoiseshell penknife with two blades and steel tip. - a pair of vermeil tweezers (no hallmark). - a vermeil belt hook (1798-1808), silversmith IB, L. 4.4 cm. - a tongue-lifter. 4) Bottom tray: thanks to a secret mechanism, a final concealed space opens by partially unscrewing the hinge to store 20 and 50 franc coins, bills or letters (unfortunately empty). 5) A mirror (glass missing) is embedded in the lid, and can be used either on its easel or suspended from a movable ring. Very good condition, some accessories missing or replaced. With its cloverleaf key. First Empire period, before 1809. 1st cock hallmark for Paris, 1798-1809. By Martin-Guillaume BIENNAIS (1764-1843), Au Singe Violet, Paris. Signature on the tranc

MORCEAU DU DERNIER CORDON DU SAINT-ESPRIT DE LOUIS XVI - Fragment of a large cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit, in celestial blue moiré silk, preserved in folded paper inscribed in ink: "Morceau du dernier cordon bleu porté par Louis XVI", "et donné au père de Mlle de Scoraille par le valet de chambre du Roi Hue". L. 2.5 cm (fragment). Provenance - Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre (1754-1793). - His valet de chambre, François Hüe (1757-1819). - Given to Jean François dit Frédéric de Scorailles (1792-1834), brigadier des gendarmes de la Garde royale in 1814. - To his daughter Jeanne-Reine dite Amélie de Scorrailles-Chanterelle (1815-1894), marquise de Scorrailles-Langhac. - Then by descent. History François Hüe (1757-1819), bailiff to Louis XVI, followed the royal family to the Temple. Assistant to Jean-Baptiste Cléry for Louis XVI, he was arrested on September 2, 1792 and dismissed. He accompanied Marie-Thérèse of France to Vienna in 1795. Louis XVIII created him a baron in 1814. He had appointed him First Chamber Valet and Treasurer General of his Household. In 1806, François Hüe published his Mémoires sur Les dernières années de règne et de la vie de Louis XVI. In an 1860 dictionary, he wrote: "Hüe François, valet de chambre to the Dauphin (son of Louis XVI), was imprisoned in the Temple with the royal family, and showed them heroic devotion. He survived his masters, and was able to leave France; he returned during the Restoration, and became first valet to Louis XVIII. His work includes Dernières années de Louis XVI, Paris, 1814.

GUEUZE "MERLO Enameled advertising plate for Brasseries Merlink S.A. Size: 42 x 24.5 cm. Missing with enamel chips, oxidation, used condition REDUCED FEES FOR THIS LOT 11.9% EXCL. TAX OR 14.28% INCL. TAX

FRANC-MAÇONNERIE - Lot including a large sky-blue moiré silk cordon or ribbon scarf, embroidered with gold thread, cannetilles and sequins and decorated with Freemason symbols, and a fragment of a cream silk apron edged with sky-blue ribbons, also embroidered in sequence, mainly depicting a temple flanked by two columns and surmounted by a compass. Good condition, slight wear. Early 19th century. L. 65 and 35 cm.

SÈVRES - Rare pair of "Persian bottle" vases (created in 1874) in hard porcelain, with polychrome and gold decoration in the Oriental taste, with quatrefoil motifs emerging on a pale green background, in blue-green-red tones, gold fillets on the rims. Restorations to the necks of both vases. Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, 1887. Manufacture blue stamp "S.85" and decoration red stamp RF "décoré à Sèvres" dated 1887. Painter's mark, probably Denis Ligué (active 1881-1911). H. 32.5 cm.

Paire de miroirs - in their gilded wood frames with palmettes on the corners. Minor chips. Early 19th century, later mirrors. H. 86 x W. 71 cm.

Cuiseur à oeufs (œufrier) - with oval base in yellow lacquered sheet metal printed with Troubadour-style pastoral scenes on both sides, fitted with two Greek-style handles. Inside, six compartments for boiled eggs. Wear and tear. Restoration or late Empire period. H. 24.5 x W. 25.7 cm.

CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES - Beautiful intaglio engraving titled "Chasteau de Versailles, veu de la grande place" (sic). By Israël SILVESTRE (1621-1691), c. 1684. Louis XIV period. In a mahogany frame. H. 68.5 x L. 80 cm (frame).

DUPONT Montparnasse silver-plated and gilded fountain pen. 18 K? gold nib. Cartridge filler. With case. ATTENTION: Collection of this lot by appointment only, on Thursday May 2 or Monday May 6 in Versailles (RER: Versailles Château Rive Gauche). Apartment located on first floor, with elevator. Removal at buyers' expense: please provide handling equipment for furniture. [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made].

Entourage de Carlo VANDI (1700-1768), d’après Pierre SUBLEYRAS (1699-1749). - Portrait of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758). Oval miniature painted on copper, depicting a bust of Prospero Lambertini (1675-1758). In an oval gilded wood frame surmounted by his coat of arms. Mid 18th century. H. 16.5 x L. 13.5 cm (when viewed). H. 29.5 x W. 17.5 cm (frame). Related works - Pierre Subleyras, Portrait en buste du pape Benoit XIV, 1746, Metropolitan Museum, New York, inv. 2009.145 (ill. 1). - Carlo Vandi, Bust portrait of Pope Benedict XIV, 18th c., Museo di Palazzo Poggi, Bologna (ill. 2).

Box in 18K yellow gold 750‰, round form, guilloché and curved with strings. Paris circa 1789. Diameter: 7.40 cm Dents, accidents. Weight : 113 g

FRANCE - Commander's Cross of the Order of the Legion of Honor, in gold (750 thousandths) and enamel, with its ribbon tie. Chipped and missing enamel. Third Republic period. Gross weight: 44.2 g. L. 5.7 cm.

* Set comprising six metal, enamel and stingray boxes and a cut crystal seal. As is

Set of 6 pens including : - Three WATERMANN pens, two with 18K gold nibs - Pierre CARDIN ballpoint pen - SCHEAFFER pen, 18K gold nib - CARACTERE pen ATTENTION: This lot can only be picked up by appointment on Thursday May 2 or Monday May 6 in Versailles (RER: Versailles Château Rive Gauche). Apartment located on first floor, with elevator. Removal at buyers' expense: please provide handling equipment for furniture. [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made].

Paire de papiers peints pour des bas-lambris, - later marouflaged on canvas, decorated with a frieze featuring putti in the center of confronted horns of plenty and antique-style urns in an ochre cameo imitating gilded bronze on a veined gray background imitating marble. Minor chips. Empire period. H. 54 x L. 123 cm.

Lot of civil and military decorations including : - Médaille des Généraux IIIe république - Merit Medal - Academy - Legion of Honor and miscellaneous

École française du début du XIXe siècle. - Portrait of Marie Joséphine de Savoie, Countess of Provence (1753-1810). Rare pastel, watercolor and pencil drawing on paper, with an oval view, depicting the wife of the future King Louis XVIII at mid-body, adorned with blue stones. In an oval gilded wood frame. H. 33 x L. 27 cm (frame). History Marie-Joséphine Louise Bénédicte de Savoie, Princess of Savoy and, through her marriage, Countess of Provence and wife of the pretender to the French throne, was born in Turin on September 2, 1753 and died at Hartwell House on November 13, 1810. Wife of Louis-Stanislas-Xavier de France, Count of Provence and future Louis XVIII, she escaped the French Revolution and ended her life in exile, never having seen her husband ascend the French throne.

DANEMARK - Commander's cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in gold (750 thousandths) and enamel, bearing the Christian IX figure, with part of a tie ribbon. Good condition. Copenhagen, probably 88 for 1888. Gross weight: 37.3 g. L. 4 cm.

Objets de vitrine - including - a round silver box marked "Sterling" with enameled guilloché decoration in the style of Fabergé (H: 3 cm, D: 8 cm) small accidents, gross weight 184 grams - a Napoleon III-period coin purse with chased mounting and openwork decoration, a central medallion on top (L: 14.5 cm) - three round boxes decorated with painted miniatures (portraits of women) - two candy or cake boxes Late 19th, early 20th century Small accidents

Lalique France, hawk head, opalescent pressed-molded glass mascot, signed "Lalique France", green marble base (h: 7cm without base)

Rectangular-shaped box in 1er titre 925‰ silver decorated with a basin and foliage. French work, traces of use. Dimensions: 4.50 x 7.50 cm Silver box 2nd title 800‰ rectangular form with foliate decoration. Traces of use. Dimensions: 5.40 x 7.40 cm Silver cigarette case 2nd title 800‰, rectangular with sides, decorated with guilloche friezes and scrolls. Dents. Dimensions: 5.60 x 7.90 cm Silver minaudière 2nd title 800‰ with striated decoration, fitted with three compartments and a mirror (broken). English work, accidents and traces of use . Dimensions: 5.30 x 8.10 cm Gross weight : 328 g

LOUIS XV WOODEN VITRINE WITH DOUCINE DRAWER in the spirit of Léonard BOUDIN Opening with two glazed leaves and a top drawer Veneered with frieze, front legs covered with bronze sabots Ste Anne grey marble top 18th century 141.5 x 78 x 34.5 cm Condition of use and maintenance

Sceaux ou cachets anciens - "Joan of Arc Set including: A gilt bronze seal or cachet depicting Joan of Arc standing at prayer, matrix not monogrammed H: 9.5 cm A silver seal decorated with Joan of Arc's profile, fleurs-de-lis, sword, monogrammed matrix. Enclosed: A silver seal decorated with flowers, monogrammed A wood and brass seal, monogrammed AS A gilded bronze seal or small bust on an onyx base, H: 9 cm A bronze matrix A wooden die carved in light relief with a Louis XIV coin A wooden die carved with a playing card (?) depicting an antique-style man holding an arrow

MÈCHE DE CHEVEUX DE CHARLES EDWARD STUART (1720-1788), DIT BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE - Envelope inscribed "Cheveux de / Charles Edouard" on one side, and on the other "à Madame / La Marquise de Scoraille / avec le souvenir affectionné / de Caroline Lovett", containing a lock of hair tied on folded paper inscribed in English: "Hair of the / Prince Charles Edward / 1745 / Given by the Prince to Flora Macdonald / whose grand-niece / Mrs Helen Macdonald / gave a portion to / Mrs Lovett". L. 11.5 cm (envelope). Provenance - Given by Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788) to Flora MacDonald (1722-1790), Jacobite heroine. - Then to her great-niece Helen MacDonald. - Given to Caroline de Beelen-Bertholff (c. 1831-?), wife of George Lovett in 1850. - Given to Jeanne-Reine dite Amélie de Scorrailles-Chanterelle (1815-1894), Marquise de Scorrailles-Langhac. - Then by descent.

Lot including: hairpins and needles, lorgnons, stitch counters, enameled glass egg with polychrome decoration - Russian work ?

École française d’époque révolutionnaire. - "Louis XVI, the dauphin, the queen. 1789" Original pen-and-ink drawing. Framed. Handwritten label pasted below the drawing: "Curieux médaillon dessiné à la plume et reproduit en gravure lors de la réunion des États Généraux". H. 19.5 x W. 15.3 cm (when viewed). H. 22.7 x W. 18.2 cm (frame). Related work Anonymous, "Le Roi Louis XVI, la Reine et le Dauphin", 1792-1794, etching published by the Kléber brothers, Bibliothèque nationale de France. History It is rare to find this composition in a drawing, as the engraving is so well known; it depicts King Louis XVI of France, Queen Marie-Antoinette and their son Louis-Charles de France, all in profile to the right and inserted in a medallion surmounted by a laurel wreath and ornaments. Below the medallion is a cartouche with the date of production inscribed inside (1789). This drawing served as a model for numerous engravings in praise of the monarchy, elevating the three figures to the rank of martyrs.

NORVÈGE - Gold (750 thousandths) and enamel military knight's cross of the Order of St. Olaf, with ribbon. Slight chips to the enamel. Gross weight: 17.0 g. L. 4.5 cm.

FAMILLE ROYALE DE FRANCE - Seditious etching titled "Saule Pleureur" ("Weeping Willow"). By Jean-Dominique-Etienne CANU (1768-1844), after 1793. Letter from the print at the bottom of the image: "Saule Pleureur. 1. Louis XVI. 2. The Queen. 3. The Dauphin. 4. Madame 1ere. 5. Madame Elisabeth." In a blackened wood frame. H. 24.3 x L. 15 cm (view). H. 30 x W. 20.5 cm (frame).

ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE D’ÉPOQUE CONSULAT. - Map titled "Tableau d'un projet de cantonnement de l'Armée du Rhin au moment de sa rentrée sur le territoire de la République", showing the arrondissement of the army's divisions and the various regiments (line infantry, light infantry, cavalry, chasseurs, dragoons and hussars). Ink and watercolor on paper, initialed by Minister of War Louis-Alexandre Berthier. H. 45.5 x W. 67 cm (view). H. 61 x W. 82.5 cm (frame). Provenance - Former Jean Rossignol collection. - His sale, "Collection Jean Rossignol", Artcurial, December 13, 2005. - Private collection, Paris.

NAPOLÉON IER, EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS (1769-1821) - Brown patina bronze statuette depicting Napoleon I in uniform, arms crossed, wearing a bicorne, on a wooden base engraved with the German text "Ich habe daß gewollt". Slight wear. Second half of the 19th century. H. 25.5 cm.

Set of eight silver 800/000 and 925/000 canes and parasol handles with knobs Gross weight: 2.450 kg With accidents, missing parts and deformations, some parasols incomplete

Lithographie titrée “Débarquement de l’Empereur au retour de l’île d’Elbe (le 1er mars 1815).” - by Lemercier after a drawing by Llanta. 19th century. H. 36 x W. 44 cm (when viewed). Frame: H. 53 x W. 59 cm.

Carte d'Italie pour servir à l'Histoire des campagnes de Napoléon le Grand, - Emperor of the French and King of Italy. Lithograph enhanced with watercolor. By Lorrain, Ingénieur-Géographe, engraved by Louvet, written by Dien. Circa 1805. H. 50 x W. 66 cm (sight); H. 71 x W. 86.5 cm (frame).

Large collection of miniature perfume bottles

CHINE et JAPON, XXème siècle - Collection of 16 snuffboxes or flasks in porcelain, mother-of-pearl, glass, bone, enamel and miscellaneous, including a double-flask snuffbox in glass painted on the inside. Enameled, engraved and painted decoration. 19th, 20th century, China and Japan H: 5 to 10.5 cm

FRANCE - Bronze Croix de guerre 1914-1916, with its original ribbon of two stars and four palms ending in a bow. L. 3.7 cm

École française du début du XIXe siècle. - Portrait of Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon-Condé, Duc d'Enghien (1772-1804). Graphite drawing on paper with white gouache highlights. In a gilded wood frame with palmettes and lyres. H. 10 x W. 7.5 cm (view). Frame: H. 22 x W. 19.5 cm.

Lot de 2 portraits photographiques - depicting Isabelle, Countess of Paris (1848-1919), half-body, cabinet format, and her husband Philippe d'Orléans, Count of Paris (1838-1894), left profile bust, larger format. Slight wear. By CHALOT, 18 rue Vivienne in Paris, and NUMA BLANC fils (1816-1897) in Cannes. H. 16.4 x W. 10.7 cm and H. 21.4 x W. 13.4 cm.

Daum, Nancy, circa 1900, multi-layered glass vase on pedestal with panelled base, decorated with plants on a yellow and blue marbled ground, signed "Daum Nancy" on the body (68x21 cm).

Watch-holder in bronze with double patina, decorated with Cupid leaning on his bow 19th century H. 14 x W. 6 x D. 6 cm The lining of the upper part of the cup is missing.

Suite of four Neo-Gothic gilt bronze armchairs and two miniature chairs. 19th century. (Minor wear).

G. HUYGENS Double patina bronze beaker stamp, decorated with annual lunars Signed Art Nouveau period H. 4 x W. 16 x D. 9 Cm

Horn cane, the knob featuring a dog's head holding a ball in its mouth, paved with red stones and turquoise cabochons for the necklace.

19th CENTURY Portrait of Louis XVII, son of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette Miniature Monogrammed ER lower right Framed in blackened wood Diameter: 5 cm. Dim.: 10.6 x 11 cm. Wear to frame

Fan set including - A horn-mounted fan with openwork, gilded and silvered decoration. The leaf is lithographed and enhanced with gouache depicting an antique scene. One broken strand. Height: 27.5 cm - An openwork, gilded and silvered mother-of-pearl fan with a gouache leaf depicting a gallant scene. Height: 27 cm 19th century ATTENTION: Pick-up of this lot will be by appointment only, on Friday May 3 or Tuesday May 7, 2024 in the 19th arrondissement (Métro : Crimée). Premises located on the first floor. Removal at the purchasers' expense: please provide handling equipment for furniture. [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when the appointment is made].

Tommaso RASMO, école italienne du XIXe siècle. - Portrait of Emperor Franz I of Austria (1768-1835). Watercolor drawing on paper, signed lower right and titled in Italian. In a gilded wooden frame with palmettes at the corners. H. 19 x W. 14 cm (view). Frame: H. 35 x W. 27.5 cm.

Mannequin miniature figurant Napoléon Bonaparte en bois et plâtre peints, - dressed in the costume of a colonel of the foot grenadiers of the Guard, sword to the left, decorated with the Order of the Legion of Honor and the Order of the Iron Crown and wearing a bicorne. Presented on a wooden base with a coating imitating stony ground. Wear and wax drips. Signed Charles SANDRE. Early 20th century. H. 38.5 cm.

* Souvenirs de la visite du Tsar Nicolas II et de l’impératrice Alexandra Feodorovna en France en 1896. - Curious set commemorating the imperial couple's visit to France in October 1896, comprising 2 cone vases supporting 2 globes decorated with chromolithographs fixed under glass, one with portraits of Tsar Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. The other features portraits of French President Félix Faure, Admiral Gervais and General De Boisdeffre. The globes are decorated with hunters in bivouac, birds and butterflies. French work circa 1896. H. 60 cm (total)

Silver-plated bronze medal by H.Dropsy depicting a faun on a mound warming himself "ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE . GAZ .DE FRANCE". A bronze cicada is also included. Porcelain umbrella head in the shape of a bird of prey, glass eyes.

Gustav RICHTER (1823-1884), d’après. - Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) Lithograph with pastel highlights, oval view, in a rectangular wooden frame surmounted by a royal crown in relief. Frame with scratches and defects at the corners. Inscription on the back of the frame: "La reine Louise de Prusse" inscribed in pencil. Second half of the 19th century. H. 38.8 x W. 32.3 cm (frame).