Christie\'s Sale Results for Important 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramic Christie's Sale Results for Important 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics (Sale #1567)
News-Antique.com - Nov 30,-0001 - Christie's Sale Results for Important 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics (Sale #1567)
October 25, 2005
Of the 479 lots that were offered, 291 sold for a total of $4,926,120 [All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
COMMENT: “We were very encouraged by the results of today’s sale, which attracted active bidding in the saleroom throughout the day by an international range of buyers,” said Sebastian Davies, International Specialist Head of 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture and Works of Art. “The sale’s eclectic mix proved appealing to the market, with virtually all sale categories experiencing impressive individual results, often far-exceeding pre-sale high estimates.”
Melissa Bennie, Head of 19th Century Ceramics and Glass added, “With $1.5million in porcelain sales today, and with porcelain securing two of the sale's top three lots, we are thrilled with today's results. French manufacturers carried the day, though strong results were also seen in Berlin K.P.M. plaques and Minton pâte-sur-pâte.”
Some highlightes from the sale include.....
Lot # 154 - A pair of massive ormolu-mounted Sèvres style cobalt-blue ground vases and covers. Sold for $156,000 and had an estimate of $130,000-180,000. It was sold to Asian Private
Lot # 554 - A large French chinoiserie style ormolu-mounted lacquered side cabinet. Sold for $120,000 and had an estimate of $40,000-60,000. It was sold to European Trade
Lot # 139 - A pair of Minton pâte-sur-pâte chocolate-brown and dark-green vases, “Zodiac”. Sold for $102,000 and had an estimate of $60,000-80,000. It was sold to US Private
Lot # 308 - German silver-mounted carved ivory ewer and charger, late 19th century. Sold for $96,000 and had an estimate of $50,000-80,000. It was sold to US Trade
Lot #487 - A pair of French white marble figures emblematic of night and day, on pedestals After the models by Mathurin Moreau, Late 19th century. Sold for $90,000 and had an estimate of $30,000-50,000. They were sold to US Trade
Lot # 363 - French bronze portrait bust “Venus africaine,” cast from the model by C. Cordier, 1851. Sold for $90,000 and had an estimate of $30,000-50,000 It was sold to European Trade.
Lot # 417 - An Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany writing table. Sold for $81,600 and had an estimate of $40,000-60,000. It was sold to European Trade
Lot # 400 - A pair of 19th century French ormolu and malachite torchères. Sold for $78,000 and had an estimate of $40,000-60,000. It was sold to US Trade
Lot # 104 - A Continental rectangular plaque, signed Pasquale Copelli, Napoli, 19th century. Sold for $78,000. and had an estimate of $8,000-10,000. It was sold to Middle Eastern Private
Lot # 444 - Louis XVI style kingwood, marquetry and gildwood grand piano, Broadwood, c. 1895. Sold for $78,000 and had an estimate of $40,000-60,000 It was sold to US Trade
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