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DUCHESSE

• DUKES AND DUCHESSES THE MANCHESTERS
  DUKES AND DUCHESSES THE MANCHESTERS ENGRAVED (4)Dukes and Duchesses the Manchesters engraved (4)lot includes four 18th and 19th century British engravings of prominent historical figures in the Royal Manchester lineage.largest 18 x 12in (46 x 31cm)
• A LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE STAINED
  A LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE STAINED WALNUT DUCHESSEA Louis XV Provincial style stained walnut duchesse20th centuryheight 33in (84cm); width 27in (68.5cm); depth of seat 51in (129.5cm)
• LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE STAINED WALNUT
  LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE STAINED WALNUT DUCHESSEA Louis XV Provincial style stained walnut duchesse20th centuryheight 33in (84cm); width 27in (68.5cm); depth of seat 51in ( 129.5cm)
• MINTON SPIDELL LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE
  MINTON SPIDELL LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL STYLE DUCHESSEA Minton Spidell Louis XV Provincial style birch duchesse briseemodernArmchair with maker's label to underside and ottoman. (2)the chair height 38 1/2in (98cm); width 30in (76.5cm); depth 25 1/2in (65
• FRENCH GILTWOOD DUCHESSE BRISÉE LATE
  FRENCH GILTWOOD DUCHESSE BRISÉE LATE 19TH CENTURY in the Louis XVI style, with oak leaf carved frames with ribbon-tied floral cresting, raised on fluted tapering legs and upholstered in blue moiré silk with loose cushion seats(3)206cm long, 96 cm high, 70cm deepProvenance: Property of the late Mrs. Jean Bogie
• 18 / 19TH CENT LOUIS XV1 STYLE DUCHESSE
  18 / 19TH CENT LOUIS XV1 STYLE DUCHESSE EN BRISE. Good size and sturdy. From a Bronxville NY estate. Dimensions: 38" x 27" x 60" approx Condition: Overall good joint as in image splitting.
• GROUP OF FOUR BISQUE PORCELAIN PROFILE
  GROUP OF FOUR BISQUE PORCELAIN PROFILE PORTRAIT MEDALLIONSOn foil backing, three with indistinct incised signatures; including Louis XVIII, Henri IV, Marie Antoinette and Madame la Duchesse d'Angerlenne. With paper labels on the reverse dating them to September 15th, 1816. 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (frame). The Neoclassicist: Niall Smith Condition In good overall condition with minor nicks to the frames.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• PAIR OF ANTIQUE JUMELLE DUCHESSE ENAMEL
  PAIR OF ANTIQUE JUMELLE DUCHESSE ENAMEL OPERA Glasses. Pair of enamel decorated Jumelle Duchesse opera glasses displaying figural scenes ladies in landscapes. Inscribed, "Jumelle Duchesse" and, "Exposition Universelle 1867". From a Tuckahoe, NY estate. Dimensions: opera glasses measure approx. 4" w x 2.125" d x 1.5" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Several hairlines.
• LOUIS XVI-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEELouis
  LOUIS XVI-STYLE PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEELouis XVI-Style Painted Duchesse Brisee, in three parts Dimensions: Overall: 32 1/2 x 71 x 26 in. (82.6 x 180.3 x 66 cm.), Seat height: 18 in. (45.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from a Wilshire Corridor Penthouse Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition:
• FOUR POSTCARDS & ENGRAVING OF RUSSIAN
  FOUR POSTCARDS & ENGRAVING OF RUSSIAN IMPERIAL FAMILY MEMBERS, Including Color Postcard of Tsar Nicholas II and His Family, Russia, early 20th century, in a processional ceremony with Prince Boris, believed to be in Kiev, sight ht. 3 1/2; Postcard of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, Russia, c.1913, depicting Michael in his costume for the Tercentennial Ball, celebrating 300 years of Romanov rule, with Cyrillic caption, framed, sight ht. 5; Postcard of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana Nikola early 20th century, the woman in their nurse's uniforms during World War I, titled in Cyrillic, sight ht. 3 3/8; and an engraving by John Sartain (Anglo/American, 1808-1897), After George Dawe (English, 1781-1829) Alexander I, the engraving depicting the tsar in half-length and in military uniform, framed, engraving sight ht. 8 1/2 in.
• A SÈVRES FOND TAILLANDIER PLATE circa
  A SÈVRES FOND TAILLANDIER PLATE circa 1770, decorated with roses within oeil-de-perdrix borders, painted mark, 24.5cm diameter Provenance: Bt. Christie’s, 30th June1980, lot 81 £423.70, Collection Mme Balsan. Sotheby’s, 23rd July 1937, lot 13 from the Collection of Count Greffuthe sold by order of his widow and the Duc et Duchesse de Gramont.
• LOUIS XVI STYLE CHAIRSLouis XVI style
  LOUIS XVI STYLE CHAIRSLouis XVI style two-part 'duchesse brisée' measuring 25" high x 46" long, & matching bergère measuring 37" high.
• Pair of Generously Proportioned Leather
  Pair of Generously Proportioned Leather and Beechwood Duchesse Brisee, in the Louis XV taste, each armchair and ottoman with ivory leather cushions, \"distressed\" wooden surface with paint in the moldings and line carving, and cabriole legs, h. 35-1/2\".
• AMERICAN SCHOOL, O/C, PORTRAIT OF ELIZABETH
  AMERICAN SCHOOL, O/C, PORTRAIT OF ELIZABETH WOODBURYAmerican School (anon), oil on canvas, portrait of Elizabeth Williams Woodbury (nee Clapp) (1796-1873), wife of Levi Woodbury who in his career was a Supreme Court Justice, a U.S. Senator, Governor of New Hampshire, and cabinet member in three presidential administrations. Her granddaughter, Virginia Woodbury Lowery married Jose Brunetti y Gayoso, XV Duke de Arcos, and loaned the painting to the Smithsonian Institute until 1920. Labels affixed to back read, "The De Arcos Collection. Portrait of a Lady. No. 8" and "Duchesse De Arcos Loan Collection Accession 51701 June 1910. Portrait of a Lady (Mrs. Levi Woodbury of New Hampshire) (25 x 30)", in original frame. Painting appx 30 1/2" x 25 1/4', frame 38" x 33 1/4". Very good condition, minor loss to paint on subject's shoulder.
• SEVEN PIECE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN CHARGERSSeven
  SEVEN PIECE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN CHARGERSSeven Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Chargers, to include, Limoges France Couple Next to a Stream with Sheep, signed "A. Soustre", Gentlemen and Ladies Dancing, signed "Dubois", Two Girls in a Field, signed lower right "Dubois", Courting Couple, signed "Premiers Baisers", signed "Dubois", Woman with Roses signed, and Sèvres Plate of Marguerite de Lorraine, Duchesse d'Orleans, signed "Huchel", Gentleman and Ladies dancing, signed "Dubois" lower right having limoges stamp on verso, largest diameter 13 1/4 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale.
• NINE PIECE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN GROUPNine
  NINE PIECE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN GROUPNine Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Group, to include Dresden Germany portrait of "G.K.Brun La Duchesse D'Orleans" signed Kridel, Limoges France portrait of a woman, nude woman "Bacchante" signed, an American Belleek vase, Limoges tazza, along with a painted box, etc.. largest length 14 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale.
• LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE BRISSELouis
  LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE BRISSELouis XV Style Duchesse Brisse (arm chair & ottoman) upholstered in blue ultrasuede, fark spray finish to frame (2 pc.) (DORI2708/2)(WT) Dimensions: Chair 41 1/2" x 36" W, Ottoman 18" H x 36" W Condition: Very good.
• FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY AND
  FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY AND PARCEL GILT MOUNTED DUCHESSE BRISÉE LATE 19TH CENTURY with an arched back, part padded arm supports and shaped seat, raised on ring turned tapering legs on foliate sabots, with conforming stool(2)the chair 69cm wide, 95cm high, 50cm deep; the stool 90cm length, 42cm high, 69cm wide
• Y THREE PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF FAMOUS
  Y THREE PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF FAMOUS LADIES LATE 19TH CENTURY all watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, the first an oval portrait of Constance Mayer, the second a small oval portrait of the Duchesse Marie Louise de Parma; the third a circular portrait of French noblewoman, all in gilt metal frames(3)largest 8.5cm highNote: Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference E3HGADYMPlease be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
• ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STYLE 3-PART DUCHESSE
  ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI STYLE 3-PART DUCHESSE BRISEE 19th c., painted carved wood, dark brown leather, the larger and smaller gondola-back bergere nestle into a conforming ottoman, forming a daybed, 37"h x 84"l x 28"w (fully assembled)
• (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE
  (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE(2 piece) French Louis XVI style walnut duchesse brisse, early 20th c., in polychrome floral upholstery, comprising: (1) bergere/ armchair, with fluted frame, scrolled arms, foliate accents, on tapered fluted legs, approx 39.75"h, 29.5"w, 22"d; (1) corresponding ottoman/ foot stool, approx 20.5"h, 29"w, 30.5"d
• (6) FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORTRAIT PORCELAIN
  (6) FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORTRAIT PORCELAIN PLATES(lot of 6) French Sevres style porcelain plates, with turquoise blue border, remnant of gilt decoration, center reserve with hand-painted portrait, including: Mademoiselle de Fontanges, Diane de Poitiers, Mademoiselle de Lamballe, Madame de Bourgogne, Madame de Montespan, and Duchesse de Guise, approx 8.75"diam; 4lbs total
• (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE WALNUT DUCHESSE
  (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE WALNUT DUCHESSE BRISSE(2 pieces) French Louis XVI style walnut Duchesse Brisse, late 19th c., comprising: (1) wingback bergere, having padded back, seat, and arms, upholstered in striped floral pattern, with loose seat cushion and bolster pillow, flanked by column-form arm supports, rising on turned tapered legs, approx 43.25"h, 28.5"w, 30"d, seat height: 19"h; (1) ottoman with bowed ends fitting to armchair, loose cushion, rising on turned tapered legs, approx 19"h, 41"w, 28"d
• 4) FRENCH PAPIER-MACHE SNUFF BOXES,
  4) FRENCH PAPIER-MACHE SNUFF BOXES, BONE DICE CASE(lot of 4) Boxes, 18th/ 19th c., including: (1) bone box, possibly a dice case, lid with enamel plaque of bird and flowers, threaded screw closure, approx 1.5"h, 1 5/8"diam, (1) French lacquered papier-mache snuff box, decoupage engraving with three-quarter double portrait, border reading: "l'Archiduchesse Marie Louise Duchesse de Parme et de Plaisance et le Duc de Reichstadt son fils," spilt to underside, approx 0.75"h, 3 5/8"diam, (1) French lacquered papier-mache snuff box, decoupage print with military memorial, approx 0.75"h, 3.5"diam, (1) French lacquered papier-mache snuff box, with profile portrait, approx 7/8"h, 2 3/8"diam; 0.25lbs total **Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style**
• (3) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANE DUCHESSE
  (3) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANE DUCHESSE BRISEE3 piece) French Louis XVI style duchesse brisse, late 19th c., painted frame, inset cane, including: (2) bergeres/ armchairs, with floral carved crest, acanthus scroll handholds, ribbon molded skirt, rising on tapered fluted legs, approx 30.5"h, 22.5"w, 20"d, seat height: 16.5"h; (1) ottoman/ footstool,approx 16"h, 22.5"w, 22.5"d; wear to cane, cane not attached at sides where meets seat on one chair, bench has a repair to corner trim as pictured
• (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE
  (2) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE(2 piece) French Louis XVI style duchesse brisse, 20th c., having painted and carved frames, padded seats and back, in floral upholstery, rising on tapered fluted legs, comprising: (1) fauteuil, approx 36.25"h, 29"w, 28"d, seat height: 18"h; (1) corresponding ottoman/ foot stool, approx 18"h, 28"w, 23"d, some discoloration to upholstery
• FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DOUBLE CANE DUCHESSE
  FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DOUBLE CANE DUCHESSE BRISEE(3 piece) French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee, late 19th c., painted frame, double cane back and sides, single cane seat, loose damask upholstered cushion, rising on tapered fluted legs, including: (1) highback bergere, approx 43"h, 26.25"w, 23"d, (1) bergere, approx 34"h, 26.25"w, 24"d, (1) ottoman/ footstool, approx 26.75"w, 25.75"d
• (3) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANE DUCHESSE
  (3) FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANE DUCHESSE BRISEE(3 piece) French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee, early 20th c., painted frame with beaded and ribbon twist molding, single cane back and seat, double cane sides, loose cushions, rising on tapering fluted legs, some loss to cane, overall: approx 36.5"h, 77"l, 27.5"w
• FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT BEECHWOOD DUCHESSE
  FRENCH NEEDLEPOINT BEECHWOOD DUCHESSE BRISEEIn a Louis XV style, the scroll carved crest continuing around to form padded arms, both elements on scroll carved rails with cabriole legs ending in pointed scroll feet, the needlepoint upholstery with central floral bouquets and leafy vines. Height back to floor 35 in., seat to floor 19 in., overall width 65 in. (Cond: overall good, needle w/minor tapered piping, works needs cleaning)
• A Louis XV Walnut Duchesse Brisée Mid-18th
  A Louis XV Walnut Duchesse Brisée Mid-18th Century Height of seat 43 x width 32 x depth 33 inches; height of foot rest 30 x width 32 1/2 x depth 40 inches.
• LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE,
  LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD'LOUIS XVI GREY PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, BY ANTOINE GAILLIARD, CIRCA 1790, stamped A. GAILLIARD, the arched padded tub-shaped back, arms and offset foot in a molded frame on fluted tapering legs, upholstered in Christopher Hyland "Cordoba" dusty rose cut velvet Dimensions: Height: 41 1/2 x Width: 28 x Length: 76 in. (105.41 x 71.12 x 193.04 cm.) Provenance: Three Ponds Farm Estate, Bridgehampton, NY
• LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE,
  LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD'LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED DUCHESSE BRISEE, STAMPED 'A. GAILLARD', circa 1785, covered in squared cut-velvet, on fluted tapering legs, upholstered in Christopher Hyland "Cordoba" fabric, l: 80 in. Provenance: Three Ponds Farm Estate, Bridgehampton, NY
• PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE19th
  PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEE19th Century covered with green and blue quilted fabric Condition: general nicks, wear to finish and age cracks commensurate with age. The longer section with later-added wooden braces to the undersides of the two center legs. Sun fading to finish and old, inactive wormholes to frame of each section. Each piece structurally sound. Upholstery clean. Cushions are filled with down. 31 inches wide; 69 inches deep; 42 inches high (overall); the longer section: 42 inches deep Condition:
• FRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEEearly
  FRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEEearly 20th century in three sections, covered in floral-patterned gold-colored fabric Condition: scattered areas of abrasion to finish and nicks to frames. Shrinkage cracks to joints. The tallest section with a loss to crest. Fading to frames of chair backs. Wear to legs and feet. Fabric later and in clean, usable condition. Overall: 27 inches wide; 84 inches deep; 39 inches high; seat height: 16 inches the center section alone: 29 inches deep Condition:
• FRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE PAINTED WOOD
  FRENCH PROVINCIAL-STYLE PAINTED WOOD DUCHESSE BRISEEcovered with floral quilted fabric; overall: 60 inches wide; 30 inches deep; 36 inches high; seat height: 19 inches Condition:
• LOUIS XVI-STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEEmodern;
  LOUIS XVI-STYLE DUCHESSE BRISEEmodern; covered with brown velvet; the chair: 28 1/2 inches wide, 33 inches deep, 41 1/2 inches high; seat height: 22 inches; the ottoman: 24 inches wide, 31 1/2 inches deep Condition: