Chests

Large oak chest carved on the front with five orbevoie panels centered on flowers, sides with napkin pleat panels, beautiful iron lock and bird-shaped hasp. Late 15th - early 16th century. H. 79 cm - W. 166 cm - D. 67 cm. Accents, restorations.

Signed Louis XV commode by Pierre Roussel rosewood and kingwood, veneered and inlaid with various, partially dyed precious woods. Curved body on three sides, flanked by wide corner pilaster strips, merging into tapered, flared legs. Two wide drawers sans traverse in the articulated front. Wide framed, mirrored veneer panels with generous inlays of rose petals with parrots, bordered by gilt bronze rocailles in relief. Stamp sign. P. Roussel (will be master 1745) and Paris jury stamp JME. Corresponding cover plate of rosé-colored, cream-grained marble. H. 86 cm. 130 cm x 63 cm. Pierre Roussel (1723 - 1782) became a master in 1745, held all the important offices of his guild from 1762 and was one of the best and most productive Parisian cabinetmakers. His luxury furniture influenced the taste of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Roussel produced furniture for the French royal court, including the Palais Bourbon, Chantilly Palace and Versailles Palace. Cf. Kjellberg, p. 728 and illus. p. 730. Provenance: from the liquidation of an important private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. A signed French rosewood and kingwood veneered Louis XV chest of drawers by Pierre Roussel. France. Paris. Circa 1750-1760.

Signed Louis XV commode by Jacques Dubois rosewood and kingwood, veneered and inlaid with various, partially dyed precious woods. Curved body on three sides, flanked by wide corner pilaster strips, merging into tapered, flared legs. Two wide drawers sans traverse in the articulated front. Wide framed, mirrored veneer panels with generous floral inlays and birds, bordered by gilt bronze rocailles in relief. Stamp sign. I.DUBOIS (becomes master 1742) and Parisian jury stamp JME. Corresponding cover plate of dark gray, light gray veined marble. H. 88 cm. 112 cm x 55 cm. Jacques Dubois (1694-1763) was one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers in the Louis XV period. He mainly produced luxury furniture such as expensive secretaries and chests of drawers for the 'marchands-merciers'. After his death, the workshop was taken over by his son René. Cf. Pradère, p. 169ff. and p. and Kjellberg, p. 267. Provenance: from the liquidation of an important private collection in North Rhine-Westphalia. A signed French rosewood and kingwood veneered Louis XV chest of drawers by Jacques Dubois. France. Paris. Circa 1750-1760.

REGAIN HOUSE Two pine low storage units opening with a drawer in paneled front. They rest on a plinth. Iron markings inside the drawers. 20th century (scratches and wear) Height : 30 cm - Width : 97 cm - Depth : 55 cm Height : 30 cm - Width : 61 cm - Depth : 52,5 cm

LENCI FABIO - FABIO LENCI BERNINI 1970s. A bed mod. '214,215,217' and a suspended chest. Bronzed brass walnut wood. Bed measurements: height 64 cm width 256 length 208; chest measurements: height cm 64 width 256 depth 37. A bed mod. '214,215,217' and a hanging chest. Walnut wood bronzed brass. Measures bed: 25.2in. high 100.8in. wide 81.9in. long; measures hanging chest: 25.2in. high 100.8in. wide 14.6in. deep. Literature: 1970s Bernini catalog undated volume unnumbered pages.

Italian Renaissance-style cassone chest in walnut, carved and decorated with figures, masks and foliage. Resting on four clawed feet. 19th century H. 62 cm - W. 175 cm - D. 55 cm. Accents, restorations.

A two-compartment mahogany veneered chest of drawers, opening to the front with five drawers in four rows, standing on straight legs, with side handles. 20th century (scratches, wear, insolation) Height 90 cm - Width: 1 5 cm - Depth: 47.5 cm

Rectangular Aleppo wood chest resting on four large square-section legs, it opens with a hinged flap. The front is made up of seven finely-worked panels. Openwork uprights with crosses in relief and large cabochons in relief. 19th century H: 128 - W: 201- D: 58 cm (modified opening) This large chest, called (it is also often called, i.e. Phoenician), was designed to hold clothes, fabrics and probably also men's weapons (sabres and rifles). It had its place in Kabyle homes, close to the family bed.

Oak chest adorned with moldings, keyhole and iron handles. 18th century. H. 75 cm - W. 137 cm - D. 63 cm. Accents, restorations, missing lock.

Small jumping chest of drawers in mahogany veneer and rosewood inlaid with leaves in filleted frames, opens to the front with two drawers and is topped with a breche marble finish. It stands on four tapered legs with flanks and a round projecting edge. Mid-twentieth century (missing veneer, wear and tear) Height : 72.5 cm - Width : 66 cm - Depth : 33 cm

Rosewood veneered storage cabinet with leaf marquetry in filleted frames, opening at the top with two sliding panels and at the bottom with three drawers, the latter adorned with a marquetry design of flowering and enrubanné branches. It stands on four arched legs and is topped with green-veined white marble. Decorated with bronzes such as falls, sabots, escutcheons and apron. Transition style, early 20th century (accidents and missing veneers) Height : 125.5 cm - Width : 40.5 cm - Depth : 29.5 cm

Natural wood and mahogany veneer storage unit with leaf inlay in filleted frames. It opens with two front panels revealing three shelves, and rests on a plinth embellished with protrusions. English work from the 19th century (missing moldings, stains, scratches, chips, wormholes and wear) Height : 121 cm - Width : 110 cm - Depth : 31 cm

Rustic fruitwood chest, the front decorated with foliate scrolls. Lateral wrought-iron handles in a scrolled cartouche. H. 71 cm - W. 155 cm - D. 69 cm.

SORMANI A bookcase in veneered wood with leaf inlaid in fillet frames, featuring a slightly recessed center door decorated with a central medallion featuring a trellis and flowers underlined by flowering branches and surmounted by scalloped laurel garlands held in place by a bow. It reveals a niche with two shelves and a drawer. It is flanked by two grilled doors revealing shelves. The mantel is topped with red Languedoc marble, resting on straight legs and a doucine cornice. Bronze trim such as astragalus and drop. Signed Sormani, 154 Bd Haussmann Paris on the lock. (missing keyholes, missing veneer, accidents and missing parts, accident to the lighter on the central door). Height 160 cm - Width 170.5 cm - Depth 58.5 cm

A PAIR OF GERMAN FORGED IRON OR STEEL MIRRORS PROBABLY AUGSBERG OR NURENBURG - A PAIR OF GERMAN FORGED IRON OR STEEL MIRRORS PROBABLY AUGSBERG OR NURENBURG, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY The pierced scrolling frames surmounted by mermaids with cherub masks to the side and base, the mirror plates later, probably originally picture frames, possibly previously decorated 132cm high, 97cm wide, 5cm deep SALEROOM NOTICE: Please note the catalogue text for this has now been updated. The correct text is as per our website and not as shown in the printed catalogue Provenance: One from: Alessandro Cesati, Milan, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca The second from: Hampel Kunstauktionen, Germany, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca This unusual pair of German mirrors is an interpretation of the Baroque style of the 17th century. Mermaids were a fashionable decorative motif in the 17th century appearing as carving on tables, bed and mirror frames, here the mermaids were probably inspired by a sketch by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Das Lüsterweibchen (1513, Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna, illustrated in H. Kreisel, Die Kunst des deutschen Möbels, Munich, 1968, vol. I, fig. 356). In the 17th century, German craftsmen used a variety of materials to produce highly decorative frames for mirrors with particular regions famed for their use of specific materials such as Augsburg (metalwares including gold and silver), Dresden (amber) and Munich (ivory), while in Flanders, gilt metal frames pierced with scrolls, fruit and flowers were fashionable in the 1650s. However, until at least the 19th century it was relatively rare for furniture to be made entirely of iron or steel, an exception being secure chests or strong boxes made of iron or steel such as a 17th century German 'Armada' chest with mermaids, sold Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 10 November 2018, lot 28, and door furniture like locks, handles and hinges. A seemingly unique comparison is a 16th century iron frame in the MAK, Vienna (EI 269).

POPULAR ART - Relic chest or weapons chest in softwood with a single-curved gabled lid and cladding of reinforcing irons ending in fleurs-de-lis. H. 61 x 107 x 52 cm Note: These chests are at the heart of a controversy as to their function, and are referred to in the texts as either "cassa martirum" or "arca ad modum cassie", which for the latter could now be translated as "chest in the form of a shrine".

Bridal chest in walnut wood and marquetry, Catalonia. Ss. XVIII-XIX. Decoration of arches with vegetal motifs that house figures and animals inside. Measurements: 65 x 60 x 145 cm

Painter's chest in polychrome wood, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). . Measures: 48 x 24 x 42 cm

Asturian-Leonese chest in walnut wood and fruit marquetry, S. XVII. Central door with three drawers on each side. Back table in walnut wood with bails. Some damage. Size: 63 x 41,5 x 106 cm; Size of table: 78 x 49 x 125 cm.

Chanab or altar box in carved lacquered and gilded wood for the Straits or Peranakan market, Chinese work 19th century 27x34x13cm closed small chips but very good overall condition

Two Périgord armchairs forming a salt chest in fruitwood and walnut, antique elements. Height 103 and 11 cm (restored).

Sandalwood travel chest. H. 56 cm, W. 97 cm, D. 53 cm

Antique chest in walnut wood with iron fittings . Measures: 60 x 60 x 101 cm

Interesting alms chest made of wood. Cut iron fittings and chain that surrounds the piece, vintage. Possibly Spain, 16th - 17th centuries. 37 x 33 x 32cm

Barth, Artur Potsdam. XII Kaltnadel Radierungen. Mit 12 signierten Original-Radierungen (inkl. Titel). Meissen, Verlag der Truhe, 1924. 4°. Lose eingelegt in brauner Ganzleder-Kassette mit blindgepr. Titel (Kassette etwas berieben und beschabt). - Barth, Artur Potsdam. XII drypoint etchings. With 12 signed original etchings (incl. title). Meissen, Verlag der Truhe, 1924. 4°. Loosely inserted in brown full leather case with blind-stamped title (case somewhat rubbed and scuffed). One of 75 numbered copies. - Printer's mark signed by Duchess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg (1879-1964), wife of Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia. The prints each signed, numbered and titled and mounted under passepartout. - Contains views of sights such as Sanssouci Palace Park, Historic Mill, Garrison Church, Parade Square, Long Bridge, etc. - Overall in good condition. - Included: Graeb, Carl. Royal residences in the Mark. Twenty-two watercolors after buildings of Prussian kings in Berlin, Potsdam and Charlottenburg. Berlin, Bard, 1913. landscape 4°. OLwd. - One of 200 numm. Ex. - Krüger, A.L. Illustration of the most beautiful areas and buildings, both in and outside Potsdam. Part 2. with 6 plates and 1 booklet. Reprint Potsdam, 1985. landscape 2°. OLwd. portfolio. With 12 signed orig. etchings. In orig. full leather cassette with embossed title (slightly rubbed and soiled). - One of 75 numbered copies. Imprint signed by Sophie Charlotte von Oldenburg. - Well preserved. - In add.: As listed above.

Antique chest in carved walnut wood with iron handles . Measures: 40 x 38 x 90 cm

Small wooden chest covered with studded leather, brass side handles, 18th century. Height: 29 cm. Width: 41 cm. Depth: 28 cm

Chest in ebonized wood and details in bulrush, S.XX. . Measures: 49,5 x 55,5 x 116,5 cm.

Bench in molded, patinated and carved oak, the back decorated with two medallions with openwork contours centered on portraits of peasants. Late 19th century. 109 x 49 x 113 cm. Slight wear, hinges to be refastened.