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| CHRISTIE'S LE GOUT STEINITZ, I COLLECTION NY ( FRENCH FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART ) OCTOBER 19TH 2007 THIS LARGE CATALOG CONTAINS 338 PAGES AND 114 LOTS HIGHLIGHTS: The opening sale in New York, Le Gout Steinitz I, will present a carefully edited selection of the finest examples of French craftsmanship and will provide a wonderful showcase for the elegant objects and theatrical richness that define the Steinitz legendary taste. The sale will offer collectors a variety of treasures - ranging from rare lacquer pieces from the Louis XV and Empire periods, to chic neo-classical pieces of unadorned mahogany, rare sculptural works of art, and spectacular examples of 19th century craftsmanship. Typifying sumptuous neoclassical design are two spectacular bookcases in mahogany with superb ormolu mounts, originally part of the décor of Joseph Bonaparte’s hôtel Marbeuf (estimate $350,000-500,000). A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted mahogany bureau plat attributed to David Roentgen (estimate: $150,000-250,000) and a richly mounted Restauration center table from the period of Napoleon III (estimate: $120,000-180,000) are also of particular note. The sale is particularly rich in lacquer pieces including a rare Chinese Export black and giltlacquer bureau cabinet, circa 1760, (estimate: $150,000-250,000) that is one of the richest examples known of Chinese case pieces made for export to the West. The full theatrical richness of le goût Steinitz is also exhibited in a spectacular pair of Venetian mirrors (estimate: $70,000-100,000). Richly encrusted with colored glass cabochons and flowers these mirrors combine the most celebrated aspects of Venetian craftsmanship at the height of the rococo period: extravagant carving in wood and intricate glass blowing. Of the wonderful examples of 19th century elegance and craftsmanship is a pair of French patinated-bronze, ormolu and porphyry nine-light candelabra (estimate: $100,000-150,000). Known as “les grands faunes”, the models for these iconic candelabra have been sought after and admired for more than 200 years. A superb pair of 19th century giltwood consoles with rare Roman marble tops of Breccia di Serravezza is also among the top highlights (estimate: $250,000-400,000). And of note among the rare sculptural works of art presented is a pair of carved marble busts of infant moors (estimate: $250,000-400,000). |
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