Jan 25, 2024 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts
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Louis XV Ormolu and Black Lacquer Table Spinning Wheel (Rouet de Table)
Mid-18th century
Estate / Collection: Property of a European Private Collector
The gilt-bronze wheel with turned wood handle and distaff mounted on a Chinese lacquer panel.
Height 8 in. (20.3 cm), length 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm), depth 5 in. (12.7 cm)
The present lot is a rare survival of a leisurely pastime of women in the 18th century: spinning materials such as silk or wool on a wheel into thread for use in needlework. Needlework was deemed a worthy recreation, especially for young women, and much time was spent on learning the craft and then producing pieces of the highest quality. Surviving examples of this work display the virtuosity, prowess and time spent on creating these beautiful works of art.
Sold for $5,120
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property of a European Private Collector
The gilt-bronze wheel with turned wood handle and distaff mounted on a Chinese lacquer panel.
Height 8 in. (20.3 cm), length 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm), depth 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Notes:The present lot is a rare survival of a leisurely pastime of women in the 18th century: spinning materials such as silk or wool on a wheel into thread for use in needlework. Needlework was deemed a worthy recreation, especially for young women, and much time was spent on learning the craft and then producing pieces of the highest quality. Surviving examples of this work display the virtuosity, prowess and time spent on creating these beautiful works of art.
Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024
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Comprising Lots 624 - 883 in the Sale
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NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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