Auction Preview: Art Nouveau & Art Deco at Artcurial, Paris, May 21
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What: Art Nouveau & Art DecoWhere: Artcurial 7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees 75008, Paris, FranceWhen: May 21, 08.00 PMPublic Viewing: May 17, 11 am to 6 pmMay 18, 11 am to 6 pmMay 20, 11 am to 6 pmTop lots at the sale:—Lot 12: Emile Galle (1846-1904)Auction Preview: Art Nouveau & Art Deco at Artcurial, Paris, May 21
What: Art Nouveau & Art DecoWhere: Artcurial 7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees 75008, Paris, FranceWhen: May 21, 08.00 PMPublic Viewing: May 17, 11 am to 6 pmMay 18, 11 am to 6 pmMay 20, 11 am to 6 pmTop lots at the sale:—Lot 12: Emile Galle (1846-1904): “Heraldic Dragon – 1894.” Exceptional urn-shaped perfume sculpture made of blown and hot-modeled glass completely reclaimed from the wheel, rings applied to the neck and tail of the dragon in metal enhanced with stanniferous enamels and cabochons in translucent enamels in imitation of semi-precious stone, bearing the inscription on the neck «so I must hold your v», resting on a banded pedestal. Japanese signature under the base, monogram of the glassmaker with the cross of Lorraine and marked «Exp 1900». High. 29 cm - long 27 cm. Estimate: 200,000 € - 300,000 € (222,460 USD – 333,690 USD)—Lot 60: Pierre Legrain (1889-1929): “Middle table” - Circa 1924. In black lacquered wood with a thick rectangular tray integrating in a bowl a blue glass slab night (redone identical). Base with four recessed cylindrical legs, hexagonal at the bottom and fully accented with white gold leaves. Wear and gaps. High. 66.5 cm - long 142 cm - prof. 89 cm. Estimate: 200,000 € - 300,000 € (222,460 USD – 333,690 USD)—Lot 36: Jean Dunand (1877-1942): “Three nesting tables” - Circa 1925. U-shaped inverted, fully buff lacquered with eggshell inlaid in free patterns. Stamped on each and numbered «816» and «189». High. 45 cm - long 57 cm - prof. 40.5 cm. Estimate: 150,000 € - 200,000 € (166,845 USD - 222,460 USD)—Lot 72: Jacques Quinet (1918-1992): “Secretary desk” - Circa 1956. In black lacquer, opening on the front, in the upper part, by a flap inclined pan on the inside pear wood with drawers and open lockers and leather-covered tray and, in the lower part, by two full doors on drawbars and free shelves. Lateral base in application in tapered ducts with capitals and hooves in gilded bronze. Tray cut out. High. 90 cm - long 121 cm - prof. 45 cm. Estimate: 50,000 € - 60,000 € (55,615 USD – 66,738 USD)—Lot 66: Jean E Puiforcat (1897-1945): “Especially table” - Circa 1935. Frame in silver and thick slabs of glass. Central cut with a removable receptacle. Signed at the tip «Jean E. Puiforcat» in two places and punch goldsmith. High. 10 cm - long 51 cm - prof. 20 cm. Estimate: 50,000 € - 60,000 € (55,615 USD – 66,738 USD)—Lot 25: Rene Lalique (1860 - 1945): Vase covered «marguerite friezes» - June 18, 1920. Trial white glass molded-blown lost wax entirely patina amber rose. Signed at the wheel on the edge of the lid, numbered «131» under the base for the mold, and dated (19) 20. High. 13 cm. Estimate: 35,000 € - 40,000 € (38,931 USD – 44,492 USD)—Lot 45: Clement Rousseau (1872-1950): “Side table” - Circa 1925. Palm tree wood with a rectangular top covered with shagreen skins and geometric motifs underlined with ivory nets. Recessed corner base with tapered quadrangular legs ornamented with a half-moon of shagreen at the top and finished with small ivory hooves. Signed at the tip. High. 53 cm - long 64.5 cm - prof. 32 cm. Estimate: 35,000 € - 40,000 € (38,931 USD – 44,492 USD)For details, visit: http://www.artcurial.com/en/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more