Auction Preview: Decorative Arts of the Twentieth at Millon, Paris, March 26
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What: Decorative Arts of the TwentiethWhere: Millon, Room 1 - Drouot-Richelieu, 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, FranceWhen: March 26, 2018, 02.00 pmTop lots of the sale:— Lot 8: Jean Leon Gerome (1824 - 1904): «Bonaparte on horseback entering Cairo.»Auction Preview: Decorative Arts of the Twentieth at Millon, Paris, March 26
What: Decorative Arts of the TwentiethWhere: Millon, Room 1 - Drouot-Richelieu, 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, FranceWhen: March 26, 2018, 02.00 pmTop lots of the sale:— Lot 8: Jean Leon Gerome (1824 - 1904): «Bonaparte on horseback entering Cairo.» Salon of 1897. Bronze sculpture with golden patina. Old edition cast iron by Siot Decauville. Signed on the plinth «JL Gerome» and «Siot Foundeurs Paris». 41 x 37 x 12.5 cm. Estimate: 25,000 € - 30,000 € (28,361 USD – 34,033 USD).— Lot 244: Jose Maria David (1944 - 2015): «The truce of thirst.» Important bronze coffee table with brown patina and X spacer with rich decoration in high relief depicting several animals from the savannah going to an oasis. Important glass tray. Signed, titled and dated «JM David, 2009, The truce of thirst.» 56 x 189 x 80 cm. Estimate: 25,000 € - 30,000 € (28,361 USD – 34,033 USD).— Lot 189: Marc du Plantier (1901 - 1975): “Important pair of comfortable round-backed chairs and sidewalks.” Set covered with black foal and resting on four stained wooden corner legs. 86 x 107 x 104 cm. Estimate: 22,000 € - 25,000 € (24,958 USD – 28,361 USD).— Lot 176: Michel Dufet (1888 - 1985), Circa 1930: “Rare pair of armchairs in palm wood veneer, with wraparound backrest extending on armrests full in slight withdrawal.” Quadrangular base recessed. Seating and folders covered with python skin. 69 x 62 x 68 cm (lack of veneer and python wear). A document signed by Madame Rhodier Dufet Bourdelle will be given to the purchaser. Estimate: 18,000 € - 20,000 € (20,420 USD – 22,689 USD).— Lot 118: Alexandre Kelety (20th century, died in 1949): «Panther.» Rare illuminating bronze sculpture with black and gold patina, representing a panther stretching. Base of origin, curved oblong shape, onyx marble veined yellow-ocher and brown-green, lit in part internally by two bulbs. Signed «Kelety» on the base. 29 x 51 x 11 cm. 11.42 x 20.08 x 4.33 inches. Estimate: 16,000 € - 20,000 € (18,151 USD – 22,689 USD).— Lot 152: Jean Dunand (1877 - 1942): “Important vase with tubular body and flared tight neck in brass copper (Maillechort).” Oxidized decoration of brown spots on a nuanced green background. It is composed of an internal armature forming rods. H: 77.5 cm, D: 37 cm (wear, stains and light shocks). Estimate: 15,000 € - 20,000 € (17,017 USD - 22,689 USD).— Lot 5: Agathon Leonard (Leonard Van Weydevelt says) (1841 - 1923): «Dancer with tambourine.» Bronze sculpture with golden patina. Susse old edition font. Signed «A Leonard sclp», seal of foundry «Susse Freres Editors Paris» and letter «M». 56 x 28 x 19 cm. Estimate: 13,000 € - 15,000 € (14,748 USD – 17,017 USD).For details, visit: http://www.millon.com/index.jspClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more