Fireplace screen with mythological tapestry, c. 1720
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Turquoisine Parakeet (Neophema pulchella) – ringed
68-1Adult Turquoise parakeet, ringed Born in Belgium in 2011 L. 20 cm; Diameter: 3.9 cm Ring of the BOF (Belgian Ornithological Federation) n ° 3,9 / 11 – 002 – BOF – AC 677 The Turquoisine Parakeet (Neophema pulchella) is a small endemic parrot in Australia.
VOC porcelain Hanap shaped saucer, c. 1775
29Hanap shaped saucer or milk pot East India Company (VOC) porcelain China for export, c. 1770-1780 H. 5,3 in.
Vietnamese dish – Shipwreck discovery, 15th century
121Dish with vegetal decoration Provenance : Shipwreck Treasure of Hoi An Viet Nam Ming Dynasty, around 1430 In 1999 off the coast of Hoi An on the Sea Dragon, a Vietnamese fisherman discovered in his nets several bowls and fragments of pottery decorated in blue on white background. Back to earth and talking about his discovery, experts suggest a dating to the mid-fifteenth century. Very quickly was sent on a barge excavation to proceed with the estimation of…
Large chinese ginger jar with lamp – 19th century
24Large ginger jar mounted with lamp 19th century, mounting of the same period H. pot: 35 cm (13.8 in) – H. pot and basis: 40 cm (15.75 in) H. stalk: from 34 to 52 cm (13.4 to 20.5 in) Ginger jar of ovoid form, painted with blossoming prunus branches on cracked ice grounds, in the manner of Kangxi models.
Prosper LECOURTIER – A spaniel bringing a pheasant
98A spaniel bringing a pheasant By Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) – Signed on the base. Bronze with numismatic patina. H. 4,5 in ; Total Width : 6,3 in Prosper LECOURTIER (1851-1924) French animal sculptor, Prosper Lecourtier learns in the Emannuel fremiet’s studio. Inheriting his passion for animals, however he produced smaller works. Expressing his talent in various hunting scenes, he differs from his master by the expression of the movement of his subjects. Lecourtier, by his…
An indian ivory and rosewood casket – Vizagapatam, c. 1740
111An Indian ivory and rosewood casket Vizagapatam – India, circa 1740 Dimensions (approx.): H. 6,7 in. ; W. 16,5 in. ; D. 12,6 in. This casket presenting a rare size and quality of vegetal decoration – in the Italian manner called ‘Tarsia a incastro’ (ivory flowers are directly inlaid into the solid rosewood, which reserves have been previously carved for each element) this great chest is decorated on all sides and opening by a drawer. The…
A neoclassical vase after a model by Jean-Louis Prieur – 19th century
126A neoclassical vase After a model by Jean-Louis Prieur 19th century H. 10,6 in
Mahogany chairs and armchairs set – ca. 1810
115Two armchairs and two chairs set Solid mahogany First french Empire period (napoleonic) circa 1810
Very rare 18th century ebony and ivory octant
67Very rare 18th century ebony and ivory octant Georges II – Louis XV period, ca. 1750 Radius : 17,8 in Octant ebony and ivory – Signed by the French dealer Decard Bordeaux, retaining the name of the manufacturer * GREGORY fecit * Henry Gregory, optician and manufacturer of measuring instruments in London between 1744 and 1782. Same octant is presented in the collections of the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia – that belonged to John Barry, founder…
Mahogany Louis XIV bookcase, circa 1690
23Copper and Mahogany inlaid bookcase Louis XIV period, circa 1690 H. 78,3 in ; W. 40,1 in ; D. 14,2 in Opening by two doors, this bookcase is fully inlaid with mahogany – a rarely used wood for this period, all inlaid with a rich copper decor in geometric frames on the front and sides. This type of decoration traditionally met on black lacquered furniture here is used to meet the copper and wood color, putting…