Both paintings: Glue relined. Condition similar to that of other 17th-century portraits of this type. Impasto somewhat compressed; some small repaired tears and holes; areas of restoration to address abrasion around the edges. Some restoration to the faces and hands of both sitters. The contours of the hands and heads, and shadows on the clothing (dress, boots, collars) and in the hair reinforced. Scattered touches of restoration in the background. Some light craquelure.

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Auction: Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist, Nov 8, 2024

• Porcelain Soared at Sale of Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist on November 7–8, 2024

• Two-Day Auction Saw International Competition for Important 18th Century French Furniture, Decorations & Silver

• Including Old Master Paintings & Drawings in a Diversity of Subjects

NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove exceptional results at Doyle's two-day auction of Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist on November 7–8, 2024. The landmark auction showcased over 600 lots of important French furniture and decorations and Old Master paintings and drawings from an elegant Fifth Avenue apartment. This exceptional collection was assembled over many years by an astute collector of great sophistication and refined taste.

Highlighting the collection was an extensive porcelain dinner service in the Imari ‘Rock and Tree’ or ‘Money Tree’ pattern that soared past its estimate of $6,000-8,000 to achieve a stunning $51,200. The impressive circa 1810-1820 assembled service by Coalport and Spode comprised approximately 114 pieces. Also outperforming expectations was an extensive 19th century French porcelain iron-red trellis ground dinner and dessert service, approximately 117 pieces, that realized $35,200, many times its $3,000-5,000 estimate.

Furniture highlights included a selection of important 18th century French desks and writing tables highlighted by a Louis XV/XVI gilt bronze mounted table à ecrire by Charles Topino that sold for $32,000, surpassing its $20,000-30,000 estimate. Parisian ébéniste Charles Topino, maître in 1773, specialized in creating light pieces decorated with fine marquetry, such as this writing table featuring pictorial marquetry of exceptional quality. Specialist Todd Sell examines the writing table, click here for the video.

Among the fine clocks in the collection was a Louis XV gilt bronze mounted rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood tall case clock, 1770s, that realized $23,040, exceeding its $12,000-18,000 estimate. The elegant clock was attributed to the Parisian ébéniste and clock case specialist Adrien-Jerome Jollain, maître in 1763.

Artwork in the collection offered a diverse selection of 18th and 19th century paintings and an extensive range of 17th and 18th century drawings rendered in the rich, warm tones of sanguine chalk.

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Alex Papachristidis & Everyday Elegance Collection

Be inspired by Alex Papachristidis' stylish tablescape combining his signature tableware with Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist! The exhibition featured a lavish table setting created for the ultimate fantasy dinner with design legends Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, Pauline de Rothschild and Cristóbal Balenciaga. Everyday Elegance Collection is available at everyday-elegance.com

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For information, please contact:
Furniture & Decorations: Todd Sell: 212-427-4141, ext 269, Todd.Sell@Doyle.com
Paintings & Drawings: Elaine Stainton: 212-427-4141, ext 238, Paintings@Doyle.com

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