Auction Preview: European Antiques at Antique Kingdom, Irvine, Feb 24
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What: European AntiquesWhere: Antique Kingdom, 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Ste. J274 Irvine, CA 92606, United StatesWhen: February 24, 07.00 PM GMTTop lots of the sale:- A Magnificent French «International Exhibition» Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry KingwooAuction Preview: European Antiques at Antique Kingdom, Irvine, Feb 24
What: European AntiquesWhere: Antique Kingdom, 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Ste. J274 Irvine, CA 92606, United StatesWhen: February 24, 07.00 PM GMTTop lots of the sale:- A Magnificent French «International Exhibition» Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Kingwood and Tulipwood Grand Piano by Erard. Attributed to Francois Linke, Grand Prix Exposition de Paris, 1889. The case numbered 63895 and inscribed Par Brevet d'Invention Seb. & Pre. Erard, 13 & 21 rue du Merit, Paris, with plaque to the front inscribed Grand Prix Exposition de Paris 1889, together with an associated giltwood piano bench. Height 41« (105cm); length 105» (267cm); depth 60« (153cm). Estimate: $ 300,000 - $ 500,000- An important Pair of Henry Dasson Figural Torcheres. Estimate: $ 150,000 - $ 250,000- A Pair of 19th C. French Monumental Bronze Mounted Sevres Hand-painted Porcelain Vases. Museum Quality! Signed »Maxant«. Note: Bases (pedestals) sold in separately lot! 52» x 19«. Estimate: $ 150,000 - $ 250,000- A Monumental very fine pair of 1st Period French Empire Figural Torcheres in patinated and gilt bronze with two neoclassical Egyptian figures each holding 8 light candelabras after designs by Napoleon's architect Le Brun. Circa 1820 most probably attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire. H 92» x W 18«. Estimate: $ 100,000 - $ 150,000- A Large And Rare French Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled 'Thesee Combattant Le Centaure Bienor' (Theseus Battling The Centaur Bienor) Retailed By Tiffany & Co, Cast By Barbedienne From A Model By Antoine-Louis Barye, Last Quarter Of 19th Century. Signed A.L. Barye Paris. 1850 and Barye, with Collection Barbedienne gold seal and foundry inscription F. Barbedienne. Fondeur. Paris. Statue Measurement Without Base: H 49.1/2» x W 41« x D 15». Estimate: $ 80,000 - $ 120,000- Monumental Pair of Viennese Enamel on Silver Vases. Museum Quality! Note: Pedestals not included. H 21.5« x W 7.5». Estimate: $ 75,000 - $ 150,000- Monumental Framed Berlin KPM Plaque. German Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque. Plaque size: 21« x 15». Estimate: $ 50,000 - $ 75,000- F. Barbedienne Pair of Monumental French Jardinieres. H 21.3/8« x 20.1/2» x 11«. (Pedestals not included). Estimate: $ 50,000 - $ 75,000- Henri Dasson Large Figural Bronze Rotary Clock. Signed. Museum Quality! H 38» x W 15«. Estimate: $ 50,000 - $ 75,000- A French patina-ted bronze figure of Fame riding Pegasus sounding a trumpet By Gautier, after a model by Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720). Late 19th century. On a later onyx and granite plinth. height of bronze 43.1/2» (110.5 cm); overall height 67" (170 cm). Estimate: $ 40,000 - $ 60,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more