Toys and models

Chess set with 32 pieces in ivory and black-tinted ivory, carved in bust form on pedestals representing Europeans on one side and Africans on the other. English work, late 18th - early 19th century. In a 19th-century black leather box. Maximum height : 8 cm Weight : 516 g.

Serge Poliakoff (1906 Moscow - 1969 Paris) "Composition grise et noire" (Composition in gray and black). Original title This asymmetrical composition, created in 1959, is representative of Poliakoff's oeuvre and consists of graduated, light silver-grey to almost black surfaces. Poliakoff's works consist of simple, juxtaposed, almost structureless, pure areas of color, whereby their free arrangement and renunciation of geometric strictness corresponded entirely to the artist's lyrical and musical personality. In our composition, too, the surfaces harmonize with each other; although formally separate, they are inseparably linked in a remarkable, intrinsic balance. Poliakoff, one of the most important representatives of the "École des Paris", emigrated to Paris in 1923. From 1935 onwards, he gradually moved towards abstraction, with color and surface becoming his sole means of expression. He was decisively influenced by Kandinsky, whom he met in 1937. Through Sonja and Robert Delaunay he recognized the emotive effect of color and simultaneous contrasts, Otto Freundlich inspired him with his curved "colour-form compositions". In 1938 Poliakoff exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants for the first time, in 1945 the Galerie l'Esquisse held its first exhibition of Poliakoff's abstract paintings, and in 1946 Poliakoff took part in the first Salon des Réalités nouvelles. In the following years, Poliakoff achieved his international breakthrough with his puzzle-like and carpet-like compositions of adjacent, vibrating color surfaces. In 1959 and 1964 he took part in documenta I and II; in 1960 Poliakoff was given a solo exhibition in the Bern Kunsthalle with 137 pictures; in 1962 he even had his own room dedicated to him at the Venice Biennale. By the mid-1960s, Poliakoff was one of the most famous and important painters of his generation. Gouache/paper. Signed lower right; 47 cm x 63 cm. Frame. Provenance: Galerie Sacchetti, Ascona; Galerie Bonnier, Geneva, and Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet, Stockholm (merged in 1973); auction "Contemporary Art", Sotheby's, London, 03.07.1998, lot 226; Galerie Neher, Essen; German private collection. Enclosed: Certificate of authenticity by Alexis Poliakoff, Archives Serge Polikakoff, Paris, 01.09.2000 (dated 1958). The authenticity was confirmed by Thadée Poliakoff, Archives Serge Poliakoff, Paris, in a recent e-mail on 16.02.2024; it is registered in the archive under no. 858083 and listed in the Catalogue raisonné, vol. III (1959-1962), with no. 59-196 for the year 1959. Gouache on paper. Signed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Alexis Poliakoff, 1st of September 2000. The artwork is published in the catalogue raisonné, volume III, no. 59-196. It is registrated by the Archives Serge Poliakoff, Paris, under no. 858083. The authenticity was recently confirmed by the Archives Serge Poliakoff in a mail from 16th of February 2024.

Model of the Cuirassé "Richelieu" in metal on a wooden base in a glass display case, on the base is a plaque with the engraving "Des amis du Musée de la Marine". H. 32 cm L. Display case 93 cm Created in 1935 as France's answer to the Italian Littorio class, the Richelieu class was based on its immediate predecessors, the Dunkerque-class battleships. In 1940, while at the Brest naval base, she narrowly escaped the German advance and sailed to Dakar. In 1943, she crossed the Atlantic to New York for a refit and modernization. She then operated in the North Sea and Indian Ocean for the British-led Free French from 1943 to 1945. Retired from the French Navy on September 30, 1967 and renamed Q432, she was sold in 1968 to the Genoese shipbreaker Cantion Navali Santa Maria.

Model of a three-deck armed vessel, finely crafted with figures on the mast, deck fittings, canoes, figurehead. Under glass globe. Seaman's work, 19th century H. 23 cm L. 28 cm

Fine model of an auric sailing racing yacht in wood Late 19th century H. 107 cm L. 97 cm

Beautiful model of a cannon tube, arsenal master piece or foundry model, in carved and waxed wood; 12-piece, Vallière system, based on the drawings in the ordinance of October 7, 1732, it weighed 3,200 pounds, equivalent to the weight of 266 cannonballs; the 12-piece cannon had 8 feet 3 inches (approx. 3.20 m) or 24 calibers of bore length; cannonball diameter 1 line 10 points. The barrel is divided into seven equal parts: the first reinforcement represents two of these parts, the third part gives the length of the second reinforcement, which ends tangentially at the trunnions; the flight comprises the other four parts; the two lugs rest on the second reinforcement; the butt is sculpted with laurel leaves and feathers and, at the point, forms a bird's head. The arms of France, crowned on a background of arms trophies, are carved on the first reinforcement with the sun and the King's motto: "NEC PLURIBUS IMPAR"; the beginning of the flight is decorated with a frieze of flowers and, above it, the double: "L"; the flight bears the arms of Louis Auguste de Bourbon, Duc du Maine, Grand Master of Artillery and, above it, the motto: "ULTIMA. ORACIO REGUM" (ULTIMA RATIO REGUM); at the end, the name of the gun: "LE RÉVEIL"; at the muzzle, a frieze of flowers and lilies. The two trunnions and the dolphin-shaped handles are attached. Overall length 81 cm; breech diameter 97.5 mm; muzzle diameter 69 mm; trunnion diameter 26 mm; caliber 23.5 mm. 18th, 19th century. Good condition. REFERENCE: Études sur le passé et l'avenir de l'artillerie, ouvrage continué sur le plan de l'Empereur, par FAVÉ, colonel d'artillerie, l'un de ses aides de camp; tome IV, page 80, planche 81; Paris, Librairie militaire 1863.

Relique de la quatrième Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic #57453,1936, « La Voiture Noire » - The original chassis plate of the missing Bugatti Atlantic 57SC. For several decades, the "black car" as it was nicknamed has been the subject of much ink. It was only thanks to brand historian Pierre-Yves Laugier that its existence came to light (we invite you to purchase his book on the Bugatti 57 Sport). Since then, every classic car enthusiast has fantasized about discovering it, deep in a barn, under thick blankets. It has made, still makes and will continue to make many enthusiasts dream, and its quest, like that of the Santa Maria, has become legendary. Some say that if it ever appeared, it would become the most desired car in the world. The chassis plate shown here is the one affixed to the car when it left the factory on October 3, 1936. The black car would later be photographed with different registrations (very common with Bugatti) and the last written trace, in February 1941 in Bordeaux, mentions it as #57454, so the original plate #57453 was already separated from the car just before it disappeared. But when and why were the plate and car separated? One theory caught our attention: In June 1937, chassis number #57453 was assigned to a Gangloff Sedan. We can therefore assume that the chassis plate was taken from the Atlantic and installed on the Sedan. This theory is all the more plausible given that in June 1939, the Atlantic was loaned to the King of Belgium as #57454. The black car was photographed one last time in Molsheim in 1939, before leaving for Bordeaux. The Berline with original plate #57453 continued on its way and passed into the hands of Jean De Dobbeleer around 1958, surely unaware that he had in his hands the plate of the factory Atlantic. Decades later, the plate would be found on another car, known to have passed through De Dobbeleer's hands. In any case, this is a significant piece of the puzzle that has kept the classic car world on its toes for decades. It is also, to our knowledge, the only piece of the black factory car whose authenticity and ownership are beyond doubt.

Scale naval architecture model of a war brig from the First Empire period, hull in hollowed-out and painted wood. Deck with figured and varnished battens. Inside bulwarks stained red with openings for 20 cannons. Varnished pre-crafts. Toilet compartment in the stern, bronze steering wheel, panels and grating on the hatches. Capstan, windlass, mast passage with racks. Canoe supports. Chainplates and cap-de-moutons (some missing and restored). Wooden and bronze anchor. Part of the bowsprit. Bronze numerals at the waterline. High-quality 19th-century work L. 170 cm. D. 40 cm. "These fast, maneuverable English or French Revolutionary-Empire-era ships were generally used for forcing blockades, thwarting coastguards, racing, coasting, etc.".

CITROËN toy: RENAULT Six CHASSIS in painted and nickel-plated sheet metal (pitting, small chips, steering wheel missing). 40 x 16 cm

19th century SCHOOL Portraits Four miniatures in gouache Height: 5.5 - 7 - 7.5 cm

Large model of a lightweight dinghy with retractable keel. Hull in various types of wood, planked on frames. Dry rigging. Presentation cradle. Competition model builder's work France, circa 1960 H. 212 cm. L. 124 cm.

Two French mignonettes with bisque head and body, fixed blue and brown eyes, painted shoes and socks, H=11cm.

Clipper model in wood and bone. Painted wooden hull, rigging, deck with fittings, figurehead, bone stern. 19th century work H. 34 cm L. 53 cm (Some restorations, later presentation base)

BING - Painted iron toy torpedo boat, clockwork mechanism Circa 1912 L. 60 cm (Complete, played condition) Clockwork was the most common technology used to power different types of toys. Bing or Gebrüder Bing ("Bing brothers") was a German company founded by brothers Ignaz and Adolf Bing in 1863 in Nuremberg. The First World War saw the Toy Manufacturers Association compete with Bing to protect the American toy manufacturing industry. As a result, prices for German toys rose from 35 to 70 percent.

JEP Red metal mechanical racing car Used condition Length : 36 cm

19th century SCHOOL Man with jabot Man with glasses Two oval miniatures Height: 5.5 cm

19th century SCHOOL Two portraits of a man Two round and oval miniatures Diam. and height 8 cm

GAUTIER French-made doll Circa 1870 with trousseau including trunk, hats, shoes, jewelry and toiletries, dresses, skirts, bodice, undergarments, heal. Porcelain headstock with fixed blue eyes, closed mouth, porcelain ruff, white kid body. Good condition H. 36 cm Expert : Murielle Auffret

Kaws (né en 1974) - Small Lie 2017 Set of 3 painted resin figurines Medicom Toy limited edition, in blister pack H. 28 cm Provenance: > Galerie Perrotin, Paris > Private collection, Paris

19th century SCHOOL Portrait of a woman in profile Pen-and-ink miniature Diam. 5 cm

Nine models of NDL (North German Lloyd) miniature wooden waterline models (scale 1/1200) by Basset Lowke. MS Sierra Cordoba, Kaiser Wilhelm II, General von Steuben (München), Columbus, Europa (2). Bremen, Scharnhorst Gneisenau On a painted base with acrylic showcase 20th century L. 46 cm Provenance: From the collection of Captain Derek Head Reference: "Bassett-Lowke Waterline Ship Models" by Derek Head, p82

BING - Painted iron model of a transatlantic liner with four smokestacks, complete with lifeboats, masts, pennants ... Clock mechanism Circa 1912-1915 (second series) L. 33 cm

"Avenir": an old, large wooden model of a sailing ship, inscribed V.G. 9 on the sail (small tear, some missing parts and accidents) - with its stand, H 140 cm W 113 cm

François-Hippolyte Desbuissons, known as Hipolite (circa 1745-after 1807) Portrait d'une merveilleuse, 1796-1797 Miniature. Monogrammed "hDr" and dated "l'an 5". Diam. 65 mm. Joint: Early 19th century school, Portrait of a little girl in a mountain landscape. Miniature. Diam. 55 mm.

IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF PAINTED LEAD SOLDIERS Approx. 88 figures As is Provenance : Former Jourdan-Barry Collection

PETICOLLIN - PETITCOLLIN 39cm doll with wardrobe in box, new

Two dolls. Cookie porcelain, jointed mass and leather body, dam. Both in stand. H: up to 52 cm. Damaged.

the restaurant car: an Olibet cookie tin in lithographed sheet metal - L 35 cm

LOT OF gilt metal, brass, bronze and miscellaneous table frames (about thirty pieces), including one signed "Cochard" with miniature portrait of woman with pearl necklace.

Doll with chair. Armand Marseille. Germany 390 A.7.M. Biscuit porcelain, jointed mass body, sleeping eyes. H: 52 cm; chair h: 38.5 cm. Min. dam.

Four dolls on a settee. Cookie porcelain, mass and leather bodies. Various. Makers, including Baehr & Proeschild and Armand Marseille. Sleeping eyes and articulated body. Clothing partly with holes. H: up to 33 cm. Comes with a four-piece Ratan settee. Damaged.

Dolls. Collection of 12 large Franklin dolls. Height 40 to 55 cm approx. Franklin Heirloom Dolls

after William Dyce (1806-1864) Hercules as a child Miniature. Height 16.5 Width 14 cm. In a rich gilded and carved wood frame. The original work is in the National Gallery of Scotland.

Three dolls in bed. August Riedele (ARI) and unmarked. Bakelite, one doll with leather body, worn clothing. H: up to 44 cm. Bed, partly replaced, various cushions. Cushions. L: 55 cm. Damaged.

A collection of dolls' tableware. Table with approx. 30 pieces of pewter, porcelain, as well as a pocket watch silver 800 a.o. H: up to 26 cm. Dam.

Three marionettes. Mass, colorfully decorated. H: up to 24 cm. Damaged.

Jouef, lot of (x6) locomotives - Included (x1) Ro Co international locomotive + (x2) Lima locomotives + (x1) A.H.M locomotive + (x1) SMA locomotive + (x2) Jouef passenger cars

Two dolls. Simon and Halbig, marked "S&H CT 8.", second doll marked "E made in Germany 9 129", bisque porcelain with jointed mass body, sleeping eyes. Both in stand. H: up to 53 cm. Dam.

Mixed dolls. In a sleigh. Boy, porcelain body marked "156 5", girl marked "Halbig K & R 47" bisque porcelain with mass body. H: up to 17cm. In the doll's pram a bust doll marked "B" and another doll. Cookie porcelain (damaged) H: up to 12 cm. In the swing girl marked . Cookie porcelain. H: 12.5 cm; swing H: 29.5 cm. Comes with another doll, a rocking chair and a rocking horse. Dam.

Two dolls. Marked "Made in Germany Armand Marseille 390. A8/0M" and "Halbig K&R". Cookie porcelain body, jointed, one doll with sleeping eyes. Stand. H: up to 37 cm. Dam.

Kegelsport auf dem Tische. - With 9 turned wooden cones (height approx. 6.5 cm each), 1 steel ball and 1 folding sheet of game instructions (several repaired tears). Schwarzach/Upper Franconia, Pastor Helmut Kern (around 1910). In damaged. Opp. box.

Umfangreicher Original Holzbaukasten mit biedermeierlicher Deckelillustration. Um 1840. 32 x 48,5 x 9 cm. (Kasten etw. bestoßen, gering beschädigt, leicht fleckig und angestaubt, die Deckelill. stärker berieben, fleckig, mit Fehlstellen). - Extensive original wooden construction set with Biedermeier cover illustration. Circa 1840. 32 x 48.5 x 9 cm. (Box somewhat bumped, slightly damaged, slightly stained and dusty, the cover ill. more heavily rubbed, stained, with missing parts). The cover ill. shows a couple with 5 playing children. - Contains approx. 250 monochrome building elements: columns (23 x 2 cm) as well as numerous cubes, cuboids, etc. - Cf. Leinweber "Baukästen" p. 37, plate 36 (here similar model, but less extensive). - Without building instructions. - Probably only 1 block missing, a few blocks slightly damaged. Overall in good condition and very rare as an almost complete and extensive Biedermeier building set.

Doll and baby doll in a pram. Armand Marseille "Made in Germany Floradora A. 3. M.", baby marked "3-0" bisque porcelain (baby dam.) with mass body (AM dam.). H: up to 45 cm. Trolley L: 62 cm.

Large doll. Rauenstein, 20th century, Schildkröt brand. Celluloid, no. T 70, blue eyes without eyelashes, dressed.

Round painted miniature depicting a man in profile wearing a Barat tie. Mid-19th century. In a rectangular blackened wood frame. (Small stains)

Napoleon III stroller Accompanied by an emsenble of two German dolls, with bisque head, original hair wig, open mouth, two teeth, blue eyes. Used condition Period: 19th century Stroller dimensions: H: 84; L: 50; W: 155 cm

NICOLETTA CECCOLI - Set of 2 NICOLETTA CECCOLI divinatory card decks, 1 tarot deck and 1 oracle, brand new in box

Two dolls. Simon & Halbig for Kämmer & Reinhardt and Armand Marseille marked "1894 A.M. DEP made in Germany 6." Cookie porcelain and jointed mass body, sleeping eyes. H: up to 51 cm. Dam.

Two dolls on a bench. Armand Marseille "1894 AM 3 DEP Made in Germany" and boy inscribed" 153 2 " bisque porcelain one doll jointed mass body, boy with sleeping eyes. H: up to cm. Dam.

Doll in a carriage. Heubach, Köppelsdorf Germany 250.4 Biscuit porcelain (dam.) with jointed mass body, sleeping eyes. H: 61 cm. Carriage L: 62 cm.