Classic sale at the Hôtel des Ventes in Monte Carlo with, in particular, the dispersal of the entire furniture of a Monegasque apartment.
In the chapter of old paintings a earthy satyr presenting the temptation of an abundant basket of fruit. Very close to the Flemish Master Pierre Paul Rubens. Estimated 20 to 30.000 euros.
From a property in Aix en Provence a pair of large 18th century mansion door tops by Charles Joseph Natoire for one and attributed to Joseph François Parrocel for the other.
They feature facetious Loves estimated at 20 to 30.000 euros.
The cover of the catalog honors the traveling painter of the late 19th century Félix Ziem celebrating a view of Venice for 50 to 70.000 euros.
Another curiosity, a Byzantine mosaic depicting a leaping lamb, reasonably priced by the expert Bianca Massard, 25 to 30.000 euros.
Also curious and extremely rare pair of dressers with doors inspired by the ornamentalist André Charles Boulle but made in the 19th century. Estimated 30 to 40.000 euros.
Their provenance: Angia Lopez, wife of composer Francis Lopez, who tragically disappeared in a helicopter accident off the coast of Monaco.
Several high-level inlaid furniture, works of art, silverware and tableware will find connoisseurs sensitive to an art of living still practiced in many families.
In the elements relating to historical memories.
In the front row, the imposing pedestal table from the Château des Tuileries, the last part of the collection of Doctor Van Droogenbroeck whose furniture and works of art were dispersed by the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte Carlo three years ago. On an estimate of 40 to 60.000 euros.
The period portrait of General and Prince Bachiochi, husband of Elisa Bonaparte, sister of the Emperor. Estimated 8 to 12.000 euros.
And finally several sculptures including a very elegant marble portrait, perhaps the Baroness of Rothschild, by the sculptor of the Second Empire, Charles Henri Joseph Cordier, whose auction will start at 40.000 euros.
Picture Slide 1
Children weaving garlands of flowers
Charles Joseph Natoire
Canvas
74x153 inch
Charles Joseph Natoire
Canvas
74x153 inch
Picture Slide 3
Love and Children playing Colin-Maillard
Attributed to Joseph Ignace François Parrocel
Canvas
74x153 cm
Attributed to Joseph Ignace François Parrocel
Canvas
74x153 cm
Picture Slide 2
David Vinckboons Workshop
Country scene
Canvas 135 x 192 cm
Country scene
Canvas 135 x 192 cm