Auction Preview: A Love Affair with France: The Elizabeth Stafford Collection at Christie's, New York, Nov 1
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What: A Love Affair with France: The Elizabeth Stafford CollectionWhere: Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Center, New YorkWhen: Nov 1, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: 27 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 28 Oct, 1pm - 5pm, 29 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 30 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 31 Oct, 10am - 5pmTop LotsAuction Preview: A Love Affair with France: The Elizabeth Stafford Collection at Christie's, New York, Nov 1
What: A Love Affair with France: The Elizabeth Stafford CollectionWhere: Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Center, New YorkWhen: Nov 1, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: 27 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 28 Oct, 1pm - 5pm, 29 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 30 Oct, 10am - 5pm, 31 Oct, 10am - 5pmTop Lots of the Sale:- «Portrait of Mrs. Jean-Pierre Granger» - Marie-Jeanne-Catherine Delaigle. graphite, signed and dated in graphite 'Ingres/ a Rome 1811' (lower right). Measured at 10x7 ¾ in. (25.4x19 cm.). Estimated Price: $200,000 - $300,000- «A Pair of Louis XV Giltwood Fauteuils» - By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, Circa 1750-55. Each with cartouche back and serpentine seat centered with a flower basket, the reverse with incised floral sprays and foliage, upholstered a chassis in yellow silk brocade, stamped Tilliard. Estimated Price: $120,000 - $180,000- «Bouquet of flowers in a blue vase with gilt-bronze mounts on a Louis XVI console table» - Anne Vallayer-Coster (Paris 1744-1818); oil on canvas, oval, signed 'Mlle Vallayer'. Measured at 25 7/8x21 ¾ in. (65.7x55.2 cm.). Estimated Price: $70,000 - $100,000- «A Pair of Sevres Porcelain Bleu Celeste Flower-Vases And Pierced Stands» (Vases ‘Hollandois’, 2eme Grandeur),Circa 1761 - Of quatrefoil shape, each painted with four oval panels centering a loose bouquet, the front and back with gilt scrollwork enclosing panels of trellis. Measured at 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high; 7 ¾ in. (19.6 cm.) wide. Estimated Price: $70,000 - $100,000- «A Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Bois Citronnier, Tulipwood and Amaranth Bonheur Du Jour» - By Roger Vandercruse, Circa 1780. The doors opening to a veneered interior, the frieze drawer fitted with a silk-lined writing surface and divided compartments, stamped Lacroix to back rail. Measured at 43 in. (109.5 cm.) high, 27 ½ in. (70 cm.) wide, 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) deep. Estimated Price: $60,000 - $100,000- «A Pair of Sevres Porcelain Green-Ribboned Flower-Pots and Stands Filled with Porcelain Flowers on Tole Stems» (Vases ‘Hollandois’ 2eme Grandeur) - The Porcelain circa 1758. Each of typical serpentine fan shape set into a shaped oval pierced stand. Measured at 18 ½ in. (46.9 cm.) high, overall. Estimated Price: $60,000 - $80,000- «Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, holding a palette and brushes» - Marie Victoire Lemoine (Paris 1754-1820); oil on canvas. Measured at 26 5/8x19 ¼ in. (67.6x49.5 cm.), with painted additions of 1/4 in. on all sides. Estimated Price: $60,000 - $80,000- «A Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood, Amaranth and Fruitwood Marquetry Commode» - By Pierre Roussel, Circa 1750. With breche d'Alep marble top, the serpentine front inlaid with lush sans traverse floral marquetry, the sides with floral spray panels, stamped P. Roussel Measured at 35 in. (89 cm.) high, 50 ¾ in. (129 cm.) wide, 23 ¾ in. (60.5 cm.) deep. Estimated Price: $50,000 - $80,000For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more