The Pleasure of Objects 2024-01-30 Auction - 178 Price Results - Sotheby's in NY - Page 2
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A Chinese Celadon-Glazed Porcelain Ge-Type Moon Flask With George IV Silver-Gilt Mounts, TheAn Important German Silver-Gilt Basin, Hieronymous Sailer, Augsburg, 1613-1615A Large German Parcel-Gilt Silver-Mounted Blue and White Fayence Canister, Christian Mentzel the
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The Pleasure of Objects: The Ian & Carolina Irving Collection Sotheby’s is pleased to be offering, The Pleasure of Objects: The Ian and Carolina Irving Collection this January during Old Master’s Week. Objects from this collection were never hidden in cupboards but out on display and always in use. A summer lunch at this East Hampton home was served outside on white tablecloths set with white and gilt silver catching the afternoon sun surrounded by a background of lawns and tall grasses. Dinner inside would be a candle-lit presentation rotating between settings of German 17th century silver-gilt with the emphasis on diamond pattern and repeated hearts one night, to all an English setting the following night, the display centered by a superb, covered cup to a design by William Kent, the food served on plates designed by Robert Adam, while on the wall glinted chargers designed by Pugin. Some guests were privileged to experience a Royal and Imperial night, with the emphasis on the courts of Hanover and London, with a glimpse of a tapestry of Queen Anne nearby, the wine bottles sitting in gilded coasters from the Borghese Palace, on a side table a pair of tazze with the arms of the Doge of Venice, bought from the famous Mentmore sale. While other visitors might be treated to candelabra from Cadiz mixed with chargers from Portugal, Alto Peru, and Guatemala, all overseen by an early 19th century Mexican beauty in a frame nearby. While greatly loved, these treasures will now be available for a new generation to enjoy.
Two Indo-Portuguese Mother-of-Pearl Dishes, Gujarat, 17th Century: slight difference in diameter 1 1/4 x 8 in. and 1 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. 2.8 x 20.3 cm and 3.5 x 19.8 cm Literature Jaffer, Amin, Luxury Goods from India. The Art of the Indian Cabinetmaker, London 2002
0025: Two Indo-Portuguese Mother-of-Pearl Dishes, Gujarat, 17th CenturyEst. $15,000-$25,000Lot Closed
A Chinese Celadon-Glazed Porcelain Ge-Type Moon Flask With George IV Silver-Gilt Mounts, The: the flattened globular body on a short oval foot, surmounted by a cylindrical neck applied with a pair of pierced dragon handles, the glaze suffused with a matrix of dark grey and gold crackles, the
0026: A Chinese Celadon-Glazed Porcelain Ge-Type Moon Flask With George IV Silver-Gilt Mounts, TheEst. $60,000-$90,000Lot Closed
A Parcel-Gilt Silver Pax, Dated 1593: the front embossed and chased with the Pieta surrounded by angels and winged angel masks amongst scrolls, the back engraved with arabesque foliage below a fortified building, possibly a monastery and
0027: A Parcel-Gilt Silver Pax, Dated 1593Est. $10,000-$20,000Lot Closed
A Silver-Gilt-Mounted Coconut Cup, Probably German, Early 17th Century: the foot engraved with strapwork, the cast baluster stem leading to the coconut held by three separated bands, the lip engraved with foliage, initials MP and 1654 date and a boy in a tub, apparently
0028: A Silver-Gilt-Mounted Coconut Cup, Probably German, Early 17th CenturyEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
Two Silver-Mounted Coconut Cups, Probably English, Mid-17th Century: the lip of the larger cup with 'R' mark and engraved foliate decoration, the foot engraved with a coat-of-arms, marked on lip and foot; the other cup with 'SE' mark and similar foliate ornament, the
0029: Two Silver-Mounted Coconut Cups, Probably English, Mid-17th CenturyEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
Meiffren Conte: Meiffren Conte Marseille 1628 or 1632 - 1705 Still Life with Hercules Candlestick and Other objets de vertu oil on canvas canvas: 36 ⅜ by 56 ¾ in.; 92.4 by 114.1 cm. framed: 45 ½
0030: Meiffren ConteEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Closed
Leonor Fini: Leonor Fini 1908 - 1996 Sylvan Deity watercolor, pen and ink on paper 13 1/2 by 10 5/8 in. 34.5 by 27cm. Executed circa 1948. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by
0032: Leonor FiniEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Closed
A Pair of Howard & Sons Grafton Model Walnut and Upholstered Easy Armchairs, Circa 1900: the castors stamped HOWARD & SONS LTD LONDON; one back foot on one stamped 11668 6238 HOWARD & SONS LTD. BERNERS ST. and one back foot on other stamped 11668 6273 HOWARD & SONS LTD.
0033: A Pair of Howard & Sons Grafton Model Walnut and Upholstered Easy Armchairs, Circa 1900Est. $5,000-$10,000Lot Closed
A Directoire Brass-Inlaid Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Ebonized Wood Gueridon: with a moulded grey fossil marble top, possibly associated; the legs joined by a circular gilt bronze and white and grey marble undertier height 28 1/2 in.; diameter 38 in. 72.5 cm; 96.5 cm
0034: A Directoire Brass-Inlaid Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Ebonized Wood GueridonEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
An Egyptian Porphyry Urn with carved with Lion's Masks, probably late 17th century: height 9 in. 23 cm
0035: An Egyptian Porphyry Urn with carved with Lion's Masks, probably late 17th centuryEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A Group of Six Assorted Egyptian Porphyry Fragments: possibly Roman Largest fragment height 9 in.; width 14 in.; depth 7 1/2 in. Smallest fragment height 2 1/4 in.; width 9 3/4 in.: depth 2 3/4 in. Provenance Gérard Monluc, Paris
0036: A Group of Six Assorted Egyptian Porphyry FragmentsEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Closed
A George II Silver Triangular Kettle Stand, Charles Frederick Kandler I, London, Circa 1738: on three scroll and pad feet, the cast shaped and molded rim with leaf-flanked shells centered by a flowerhead at intervals, flat-chased with strapwork border on diaper and matted
0037: A George II Silver Triangular Kettle Stand, Charles Frederick Kandler I, London, Circa 1738Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
A George II Silver Tea Kettle On Lampstand, Charles Frederick Kandler I, London, 1738: of spherical form the shoulders chased with rococo ornament, raffia-covered swing handle, engraved with armorials, the stand with three dragon-form supports linked by pierced
0038: A George II Silver Tea Kettle On Lampstand, Charles Frederick Kandler I, London, 1738Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
An Italian Silver Two-Handled Tray, Marked LOZ and An Anchor, Circa 1760-70: deep shaped-oval form, with a molded border, marked on the underside with makers mark, town mark and another, probably assay master 74 1/2 oz; 2317 g length 24 1/2 in.; 63 cm
0039: An Italian Silver Two-Handled Tray, Marked LOZ and An Anchor, Circa 1760-70Est. $4,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A Regency Silver-Gilt Dish, Maker's Mark TC, London, 1812: oval form, with a gadroon border and an inner band of chased water leaves, the rim engraved with a coat of arms, marked on the underside 53 oz; 1648 g length 17 1/4 in.; 44 cm Catalogue note The
0040: A Regency Silver-Gilt Dish, Maker's Mark TC, London, 1812Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
A Pair of French Empire Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century: now mounted as lamps Provenance Property from the Collection of Mrs Paul Mellon: Interiors, Sotheby's New York, 21 November 2014, lot 348 (part lot)
0041: A Pair of French Empire Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 19th CenturyEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Closed
A Franco-Flemish Baroque Style Oak Square Table, comprising 17th century elements: with a moulded grey fossil marble top height 30 in., width 32 1/2 in. 76 cm; 82.5 cm Provenance Sotheby's New York, Property from the Estate of Glenn Bernbaum, 11 June 1999, lot 146
0042: A Franco-Flemish Baroque Style Oak Square Table, comprising 17th century elementsEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
Emilio Terry: pen and brown ink and wash over pencil; framed inscribed and dated in brown ink, lower right: ROCH 13.9.39 24 ½ by 19 7/8 in; 620 by 505 mm. Provenance The Collection of Prince and Princess
0043: Emilio TerryEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A Gilt and Patinated Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., New York City, early 20th: the pleated silk shade with hanging glass beads, possibly original height 58 in.; 147.5 cm Catalogue note The model appears in Large Binder 87, p.54 of the Caldwell Photographic Archives
0044: A Gilt and Patinated Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., New York City, early 20thEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Closed
An Edwardian Rosewood-veneered, Ebonised and Gold-Painted Floor Lamp, early 20th Century: height excluding fitment 55 in.; width of base 20 in. 140 cm; 51 cm
0045: An Edwardian Rosewood-veneered, Ebonised and Gold-Painted Floor Lamp, early 20th CenturyEst. $600-$800Lot Closed
A Danish Neoclassical Walnut Armchair, designed by Georg Christian Hilker, Copenhagen, Second: height 44 in.; 112 cm Provenance Christie's London, 15 November 2001, lot 152 Christie's London, 27 April 2006, lot 172 Catalogue note The Danish artist Georg Christian Hilke (1807-1875) was an
0046: A Danish Neoclassical Walnut Armchair, designed by Georg Christian Hilker, Copenhagen, SecondEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
A Continental Alabaster and Silvered Metal Casket, 19th Century: height 6 in.; width 10 in.; depth 7 in. 15 cm; 25.5 cm; 18 cm
0047: A Continental Alabaster and Silvered Metal Casket, 19th CenturyEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
A German Silver-Gilt Baluster Tankard, Attributed To Jobst Bähr (Beer), Leipzig, Circa: baluster form, embossed and chased with pendant fruit in auricular cartouches, cast stylised mask handle and stag finial, marked on front rim with city, maker's mark, and date letter incuse
0048: A German Silver-Gilt Baluster Tankard, Attributed To Jobst Bähr (Beer), Leipzig, CircaEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Closed
A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Tankard, Unmarked, Dated 1665: the body, foot and lid all boldly embossed with flowers, with a scroll handle and bifurcated thumb-piece, unmarked but with later Austrian control marks for Klagenfurt, 1806-7 22 oz; 684 g height 7
0049: A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Tankard, Unmarked, Dated 1665Est. $6,000-$9,000Lot Closed