The Three Dealing Dynasties sale at Christies

BGUK_2924501 - Sale takes place in London, Paris and Geneva on 23 May 2024 250 works of art collected and enjoyed by the scions of Three Dealing Dynasties: London, Paris, Geneva. The sale includes a colourful and diverse ‘menagerie’ of Chinese and Japanese animals and birds, executed in porcelain, bronze, cloisonné enamel & exquisite lacquer, alongside furniture, decorative arts and clocks. Includes works by André-Charles Boulle, RVLC (Lacroix), Jean-Henri Riesener, Pierre Gouthière, Jean-Charles Saunier, Etienne Levasseur & Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Lots photographed: - A rare Famille Vert model of an elephant ( China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) Est £120,000-150,000 - Arita models of seated hounds, Japan, Edo Period Est val £25,000- 35,000 ( sitting upright) Est val £20,000 -25,000 (standing on fall fours ) - A LouisXVI Ormolu -mounted Porphyry vase attributed to Pierre Gouthiere, circa 1775-80 Est £80,000-120,000 - A large pair of Cloisonne enamel Roosters China, Qing Dynasty, Qaianlong period (1736-1795) Est £100,000-120,000 - A Kakiemon model of a cockerel Japan, Edo Period, 17th century Est £30,000-50,000 - A Coisonne enamel & gilt-bronze duck censer, China, Ming Dynasty, 17th century Est £70,000-100,000 - A Regence Ormolu-mounted Japanese porcelain table fountain, circa 1725-30 Est £30,000-50,000 - A Cinese export model of a spotted rabbit, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) Est £8,000-12,000 - Large turquoise-glazed model of a Luduan, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period Est £20,000 - 30,000 -Large turquoise-glazed model of a cat, China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period Est £20,000 - 30,000 - An enamlled model of a deer, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £15,000 - 20,000 - Pair of Cloisonne Champleve enamel 'Elephant & Vase' groups, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £60,000 - 80,000 - Two Cloisonne enamel 'Twin Fish' vases, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £35,000 - 45,000 - Large pair of Cloisonne enamel Roosters, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £100,000 - 120,000 - Pair of Famille Rose models of ducks, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £12,000 -15,000 - A biscuit model of a spotted horse, China, Qing Dynasty Est val £10,000 - 15,000 - A Kakiemon model of a cockerel, Japan, Edo Period, 17th century Est val £30,000 -50,000 - A lacquer 'Hen and Chick' box & cover, Japan, Edo Period Est £15,000 -20,000