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AFTER CHARLES LE BRUN, PALACE OF
AFTER CHARLES LE BRUN, PALACE OF VERSAILLES (3)After Charles Le Brun (France, 1619-1690)Palace of Versailles (3)engravings on laid paperlot includes three (3) engravings: 1. La Franche Comte Conquise pour la Seconde Fois (Franche-Comte Conquered f
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Three French Architectural
Three French Architectural Engravings depicting the Palace of Versailles. Height 11 x width 7 1/2 inches.
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Figures near fountains at
Figures near fountains at Versailles charcoal gouache and wash on paper under Plexiglas. sight size: 9.5'' H x 11'' W.
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JEAN LE PAUTRE (French
JEAN LE PAUTRE (French 1618-1682). Les Statues du Ch?teau de Versailles: Six Works Engravings circa 1672; depicting figures of satyrs dancers and fauns at Versailles by Louis Lerambert (French 1620-1670). Framed - 16 1/2 in. x 12 in.
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Group of ten 19th century panoramic
Group of ten 19th century panoramic postcards of Paris and Versailles, France; overall good condition, some creases, some loss, age wear, surface wear; largest L 11" H 6" (Approx.)
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Interesting Collection of Ten
Interesting Collection of Ten Antique Hand-Colored Engravings, depicting such noteworthy Paris and vicinity landmarks as the Chateaux de Versailles, Vincennes, Marly and the Palais de Tuileries, etc., fourth quarter 18th century, presented in matching brun fonce linen mats with giltwood fillets within narrow giltwood molding frames and glazed, overall smallest 18" x 22-1/2", largest 30-1/2" x 20".
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"VERSAILLES: FROM LOUIS XV TO
"VERSAILLES: FROM LOUIS XV TO JEFF KOONS""VERSAILLES: FROM LOUIS XV TO JEFF KOONS"
Assouline Publishing, New York (November 1, 2020), hardcover, 234 pages. Covering the most storied palace in the world, the glittering Château de Versailles. Recounting the most important historical, social, and cultural milestones of Versailles, beginning with the original proposal for a modest hunting lodge requested by Louis XIII in 1623, this volume encompasses the expansive property, from the palace and gardens to the Grand Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet.
ISBN-10: 161428962X
ISBN-13: 978-1614289623
About the Author: Formerly editor in chief of Le Point newspaper, Catherine Pe´gard was appointed adviser to President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007. Since 2011 she has been president of the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. Pe´gard was awarded Chevalier de la Le´gion d’Honneur in 2012.
With a doctorate from the Sorbonne, Mathieu da Vinha is the author of numerous articles and books and a regular participant in interviews and broadcasts on the subject of Versailles. Specializing in matters of the court of France and the daily functioning of the Palace of Versailles under the Ancien Re´gime, he has published Le Versailles de Louis XIV (2009); Versailles pour les Nuls, co-written with Raphae¨l Masson (2011); Versailles: Histoire, dictionnaire et anthologie (co-director, 2015); Au service du roi: Dans les coulisses de Versailles (2015); Dans la Garde-robe de Marie-Antoinette (2018); and Vivre a` la cour de Versailles en 100 questions (2018).
15 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 3.15 in. (40.01 x 47.63 x 8 cm.); 21.4 lbs.
The Wallace Estate: Lee Renfrew Wallace and her husband Mahlon Brookings Wallace III lived an extremely happy and luxurious life filled with world travels, safaris, collecting, and philanthropy. From backgrounds in race-horse breeding and championship cattle ranching, the socialite couple paid homage to the St. Louis area community in a variety of ways.
Mr. Wallace served as Director of Commerce Bank, President of the St. Louis Zoo Friends Board, and was charitable to numerous organizations he believed in. Behind every great man is a better woman, and his wife Lee was renowned for being the glue of the family while she warmly served as Director of Development for local educational institutions and made an impact with her lasting spirit. The couple’s art collection ranges in style and period and spans a broad price-point.
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MARCEL-BERONNEAU Pierre (French
MARCEL-BERONNEAU Pierre (French 1869-1937): Ruins at Versailles Oil/Board 32'' x 23 1/2'' signed lower right painted gesso frame with wear 28'' x 30''.CONDITION: Several abrasions with paint loss.
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PALACE OF
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PALACE OF FONTAINEBLEAUAntique Photographs of the Palace of Fontainebleau , Palais de Fontainebleau Vues Interieures et Exterieures, c. 1895, Berlin/New York, Bruno Hessling, with 30 phototypes by Berthaud, Paris, showing views of rooms, decorative arts, and gardens, loose as issued, cloth boards, 22 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in.
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21 pieces porcelain: floral and
21 pieces porcelain: floral and armorial designs with bellflower and scroll borders, crest "Chateau de Versailles", including four candlesticks, lidded tureen, platters and plates, unmarked, French or Asian, 20th century; detailed listing available. Minor wear. Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina.
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PARIS PORCELAIN VEILLEUESEParis
PARIS PORCELAIN VEILLEUESEParis Porcelain Veilleuese, 19th c., decorated with sepia landscape on gilt ground, retains godet, h. 8 3/4 in. (3 pcs.)
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Noël Marcel Lambert (French,
Noël Marcel Lambert
(French, 1847-1928)
Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons (eight works)
engravings
largest 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches.
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Group of Three Engravings,
Group of Three Engravings, depicting "The Fountain at Versailles", hand-colored engraving, sight 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", "The Royal Exchange", engraving, sight 9-1/2" x 13-1/2", and "St. James Place", hand-colored engraving, sight 11-1/4" x 17", all examples are glazed, handsomely matted and framed.
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LEOPOLD DELBEKE, WASHINGTON ROOM AT
LEOPOLD DELBEKE, WASHINGTON ROOM AT VERSAILLES Leopold-Jean-Ange Delbeke (French, 1866-1939). "Salle Washington, Versailles. Memories of the War of Independence", watercolor and gouache. Signed lower right on base of sculpture; signed titled verso with Salon de l'ecole Francaise label verso. Giltwood frame Approx. 21.25" x 25" (frame), 17.75" x 21.25" (sight)
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AFTER CHARLES LE BRUN,
AFTER CHARLES LE BRUN, VERSAILLES, ENGRAVINGS (2)After Charles Le Brun (France, 1619-1690)Versailles ca.1752 (2)engravings on laid paperlot consists of two engravings after ceiling paintings at Versailles by Charles Le Brun; plates designed and draw
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Gustave de Launay (French, 1864-ca.
Gustave de Launay (French, 1864-ca. 1931) "La Parterre d' Eau a Versailles", watercolor, signed lower left, presented in a period carved giltwood frame and glazed, overall 8" x 11-1/2".
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A Musee Galliera Poster by Marc
A Musee Galliera Poster by Marc Chagall "Ville de Paris...Les Peintres Temoins de Leur Temps exhibition poster with the image by Marc Chagall 1963. Lithograph in colors with lettering printed by Mourlot printed at the lower left of the image "D'Apres Marc Chagall - Revolution (1933-1950) Charles Sorlier Grav." unframed 30-1/4" x 20-1/2". ed. 3000
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PRINT, LA GRANDE GALLERIE DE
PRINT, LA GRANDE GALLERIE DE VERSAILLES French School (18th century) "La Grande Gallerie de Versailles," from series of 'French Historic Architecture,' engraving on paper with hand coloring, titled lower center, published by Jacques Cherau, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 24"w
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SET OF THREE PARIS PORCELAIN
SET OF THREE PARIS PORCELAIN TOPOGRAPHICAL PLATES TWO OTHER VIEWS AND AN ENGLISH PICTORIAL PLATE The set titled ''Vue de la Place Vendome '' ''Vue de l'Hotel des Invalides'' and ''Vue de l'Aqueduc de Marly '' the singles ''Palais Imperial de Compiegne'' and ''Vue d'un Village Pres de la Ville a Bern '' the last with shells. Provenance: Property from a Private Collector.
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A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse 19th c.
A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse 19th c. of Gothic inspiration lavender ground with gilt accents height 8 1/4 in.
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Louis XVI Style Painted and
Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Trumeau French, 20th century, oil on canvas courting scene among ruins flanked by gilt musical trophies in relief over urn and flower relief appliqu?s, 98 x 55-1/2 in.,
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Poster by G?o Fran?ois ''EVIAN
Poster by G?o Fran?ois ''EVIAN LES BAINS''circa 1930 printed by Lucien Serre Paris signed ''Geo Francois'' in the plate and subtitled ''The Wonderful Savoy Spa '' an idyllic scene with golfers on the shores of Lake Geneva between the wars. Presented in a modern lavender wooden frame.DOA 42 x 26.75 in.A few minor creases visible when angled; not examined out of the frame.Private collection Richmond VA
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PARIS BLEU-DE-ROI AND GILT
PARIS BLEU-DE-ROI AND GILT PORCELAIN VASESPair of Paris Bleu-de-Roi and Gilt Porcelain Vases , c. 1830, marked "Schoelcher", with gothic arcades and statues of illustrious figures, Psyche figural handles, h. 11 3/4 in . Provenance: Didier, Inc., New Orleans. Ill.: Calloway. Obsessions: Collectors and Their Passions, p. 61
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A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse
A Paris Porcelain Veilleuse mid-19th c. decorated with gilt bands and polychrome floral reserves height 8 in.
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CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES WOVEN
CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES WOVEN TAPESTRY, 74" X 60"Gobelins style woven tapestry, Chateau de Versailles, 20th c., fruit and floral border, reserves with fleur-de-lis, royal monogram of King Louis XIV of France, central portico with bowl of fruit, riders on horseback in the background, approx 73.5"h, 59.5"w
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LARGE PARISIAN ENGRAVING OF PLACE
LARGE PARISIAN ENGRAVING OF PLACE VENDOME, 1751 Antoine Benoist (French, c 1721-1770). Engraving of the view of the procession of chariots and guardsmen in the Place Louis le Grand (today the Place Vend?me) during the celebrations commissioned by the city of Paris for the wedding of the Dauphin of France to Princess Marie Jos?phe of Saxony", -1751. Approx. 22.5" x 34" (sheet)
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A Paris Porcelain Gilt and
A Paris Porcelain Gilt and Polychrome Veilleuse mid-19th c. "Paris" blue with floral decoration elliptical godet height 10 1/2 in.
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Paris Porcelain Veilleuse, third
Paris Porcelain Veilleuse, third quarter 19th century, in three parts, comprised of a covered gilded pot, a cylindrical pedestal polychromed with a galants scene in a park, and an elliptical godet, overall h. 8", dia. 4-1/2".
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GEORGE ROUX (FRENCH, 1853-1929),
GEORGE ROUX (FRENCH, 1853-1929), GARDENS OF THE GRAND TRIANON, PALACE OF VERSAILLES Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, presented in a later gilt frame.
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FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST
FRENCH POST IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING ILLEGIBLY SIGNED: Probably the Fountains at Versailles, Oil/Canvas, 31.5'' x 27.5'', signed lower left, fine pierce carved and gilded frame, 40'' x 36.5''.
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A Pair of Paris Porcelain Garniture
A Pair of Paris Porcelain Garniture Vases mid-19th c. bleu de roi ground with burnished gilt decoration of Gothic arches height 9 in.
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TRIANON SPECTABLE BAL
TRIANON SPECTABLE BAL CONCERTMeunier, George. Trianon Spectacle Bal Concert. Paris: Chaix (Ateliers Cheret), 1897. A colorful poster with an illustration of a woman playing a violin from the turn of the century, makred with Republique Francaise 20 cent stamp. 33 x 48”. Mounted on linen. Small restored loss at the intersection of old creases, other small repaired tears. A-.
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Chateau de Blois. Cour Interieure
Chateau de Blois. Cour Interieure by León Constant-Duval ca. 1930 Original Art Deco French Railways Travel poster for the Chemin de Fer de Paris à Orléans. Color lithograph signed "Constant-Duval" in the plate in the lower right with "Republique Francaise" concession stamp in the lower edge; printed by Tournon Paris circa 1930. Framed under glass in gilt wood frame. Image measures apprx. 39-1/2" x 28-1/2" and overall framed apprx. 41-3/4" x 31-3/4".
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Vintage European French
Vintage European French cityscape, Paris?; oil on canvas; 11 1/2" x 15 1/2"; illegibly signed lower left.
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A Paris Queen's factory teapot
A Paris Queen's factory teapot and cover painted with sprays of summer flowers
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AFTER JACQUES RIGAUD (1681 - 1754):
AFTER JACQUES RIGAUD (1681 - 1754): LES DOMEScolored engraving; depicting two pavilions in the gardens of Versailles; Condition: foxing and toning throughout; large areas of discoloration along lower edge; 10 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches sight; 21 x 30 inches frame Condition: