Jan 25, 2024 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts
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George II Walnut Side Chair attributed to Giles Grendey
Circa 1735
Estate / Collection: The Manolovici Collection
The shell-carved crest rail flanked by foliate-carved scrolls above a baluster splat and needlework drop-in seat, the apron centered by a shell, on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees, on claw-and-ball feet; the back rail and seat frame stamped 'XII' and inscribed '192' in white paint.
Height 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm), width 23 in. (58.4 cm), depth of seat 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
Samuel Messer, acquired in the mid-1950s.
Christie's, London, The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers, December 5, 1991, lot 64 (one of a pair).
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale, lot 64 (one of a pair).
Estate / Collection: The Manolovici Collection
The shell-carved crest rail flanked by foliate-carved scrolls above a baluster splat and needlework drop-in seat, the apron centered by a shell, on cabriole legs with shell-carved knees, on claw-and-ball feet; the back rail and seat frame stamped 'XII' and inscribed '192' in white paint.
Height 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm), width 23 in. (58.4 cm), depth of seat 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
Samuel Messer, acquired in the mid-1950s.
Christie's, London, The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers, December 5, 1991, lot 64 (one of a pair).
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale, lot 64 (one of a pair).
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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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
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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