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Remarkable pyramidal lamp base of square section, hewn from a block of unfilled Roman travertine displaying its characteristic horizontal veining, alternating warm ochre and beige.

The surface retains its natural cavities, a deliberate treatment that lends the piece its sculptural power and firmly situates it within the brutalist and mineral aesthetic of Italian design of the 1970s.

The shaft tapers progressively from base to crown in an obelisk-like movement of great geometric rigour.

Original label present: AREA Illuminazione, a transalpine manufacturer renowned for its luminaires in fine natural stone.

Later shade. Ivory white.

Very good overall condition.

Functional electrical fittings.

Large Louis-Philippe period overmantel mirror in moulded and gessoed wood, gilded with gold leaf on red bole. Rounded upper corners and straight base, the characteristic signature of this French production from the third quarter of the nineteenth century.

The principal moulding displays a finely incised radiating fluting, rhythmed along its edge by a frieze of beading.

The whole rests on a wide smooth flat band. The original mercury glass, with its foxing, unambiguously attests to the antiquity of the piece.

Period backing in assembled pine planks at the reverse.

The gilding, almost entirely preserved, allows the underlying red bole to appear in places, a trace of the traditional fine gold work of nineteenth-century French gilders, lending the piece a luminous and warm patina.

Fine overall state of conservation.

Wear consistent with age and use.

France, nineteenth century

Louis-Philippe overmantel mirror (circa 1850) displaying the characteristic silhouette with rounded upper corners (known as “à épaules”, or shouldered).

The wood and stucco frame is adorned with its original gold-leaf gilding, presenting a beautiful patina. This model is distinguished by its principal moulding decorated with a frieze of engraved cross-hatching, a classic and understated motif which lends a geometric finesse to the whole. The inner border is underlined by a row of smooth beading accentuating the relief of the frame.

The mirror plate is original, offering that deep lustre particular to period mirrors.

The back of the mirror is entirely closed by its original wooden panelling.

The red bole is visible in places beneath the gilding, attesting to traditional gilding techniques.

In fine state of conservation.

Spectacular pair of Mid-Century “gourd” or “bottle” shaped vases in silver plate, with pure and organic lines. These pieces are distinguished by their generous proportions, notably the larger model reaching 58 cm in height, making them striking decorative objects of the first order. Beneath the base, each vase bears the stamp of the prestigious Italian house “Jordan Sheffield Collection” — maison Jordan-Silverado, based near Rome. The name Jordan refers to the family of Italian designers Antonio Jordan. The mention of Sheffield does not indicate a British origin, but rather guarantees a high-quality silvering technique, inherited from traditional craftsmanship. These pieces reflect Italian design of the 1970s–80s, combining the classical elegance of silverware with highly modern minimalist forms. Very fine visual appearance. Traces of use, patina of use. Italy, 20th century

This piece takes the form of a compact chest of drawers resting on four slender compass legs, a hallmark of 1950s–60s design. The façade, of great sobriety, is punctuated by three drawers with recessed oval handles in contrasting black, lending a discreet and refined graphic touch.

The teak veneer, with its warm and luminous tones, has been carefully selected, showcasing a fine and regular grain.

The remarkable feature of this piece lies in its transformable mechanism:

- The top opens by means of a lift-up flap- The inner face of this flap is entirely fitted with a mirror- A second mirror is set into the lower section (top surface), creating a play of reflections and genuine visual depth

- The sliding panel extends towards the user, forming a functional surface (dressing table or writing slope)This ingenious arrangement, typical of 1960s design, perfectly illustrates the quest for optimised space and versatility: a piece at once discreet and transformable, conceived for modern interiors.

The work of Paul Geoffroy belongs to the current of post-war French modernism, influenced by Scandinavian design and functionalist principles. Here one finds:. Pure lines and balanced proportions. Restraint in ornamentation. The pursuit of intelligent and modular use. Quality of execution and attention to detailThis piece bears witness to a design that is both elegant and pragmatic.

Traces on the silvering of the mirrors attest to their authenticity.

A very fine beach scene by Yves Wacheux, a 20th-century painter, depicting a group of figures on the sand facing the sea, in a soft and slightly veiled atmosphere. The artist captures a simple, silent moment of life, in which adults and children share the space between the sea and the dunes. The composition is built up through broad areas of colour, dominated by blues, beiges and whites, creating a diffuse, almost misty light that evokes an off-season beach or a late afternoon. The figures are rendered with softened contours, lending the scene great poetry and an impression of absolute calm. The particularly subtle handling of colour and light conveys the artist’s sensibility. Work signed lower right. Presented in a wooden frame with geometric decoration.

Oil on panel depicting the bust-length portrait of an elegant lady, wearing a low-cut blue dress and adorned with a necklace. Her powdered coiffure, embellished with green ribbons, illustrates the refined fashion of the second half of the 18th century. The painting, executed on a dark ground, and the treatment of the flesh tones evoke a Germanic work. This treatment enhances the brilliance of the jewellery and the delicacy of the face. Presented in an antique giltwood frame with pearl and moulded decoration, the work retains all its cabinet charm. Age craquelure, retouches. Good overall condition.

An important and charming pair of baluster vases in Paris porcelain, dating from the 19th century. These pieces are distinguished by the great quality of their polychrome decoration, treated in a naturalistic manner — a theme highly prized under the Second Empire. The body of each vase, set against an immaculate white ground, presents a rich composition of ornithological and entomological scenes. Each vase displays birds finely hand-painted in dynamic postures (a goldfinch, a blue tit and other passerines). The rendering of the plumage is of great precision, attesting to pictorial craftsmanship of the highest order. The decoration is completed by various butterflies and flying insects, scattered amongst scrolling sprays of climbing ivy laden with berries. The neck and the base are emphasised by a superb deep cobalt blue, heightened with gilt fillets. The upper lip features a broad band of fine gold. Good overall condition. Some wear from use to the gilding on the necks and bases.

Large contemporary portrait by the Thai artist Silawit Poolsawat, renowned for his powerful and sensitive works. Asian Beauty captures the delicacy and depth of an Asian female face, in a composition blending realism, subtle transparencies and dreamlike atmospheres. Silawit Poolsawat’s paintings are inspired by women and children he has encountered during his travels, whose expressions have left a profound impression upon him. Signed lower right. Framing: mounted on an aluminium stretcher, ready to hang.

An imposing oil on canvas, Spanish school, dating from the 19th century. This still life painting depicts an abundance of fruit. A very fine frame alternating engraved giltwood and waxed stained wood.

A pair of Satsuma vases with ovoid body and flared trumpet neck on a ring foot. Cream crackle-glazed stoneware, overglaze polychrome enamels and moriage, with gilt highlights.

Decoration organised in superimposed registers: principal faces animated with scenes of scholars and dignitaries in court robes within wooded gardens, the treatment of the faces of a quality superior to standard production. Associated symbolic motifs — peonies, chrysanthemums, pomegranates, pines — complemented by cartouches of lakeside landscapes on the shoulder and geometric brocade friezes as framing.

Handles in the round formed of dragons  enamelled turquoise holding gilt rings.

Floral neck decoration in moriage enamels. Pair in perfect match.

Double red square cachet beneath both bases.

Very good display condition.

An elegant Italian mirror from the mid-18th century, in carved wood gilded with gold leaf.

The frame is adorned with a twisted moulding with oblique gadroons.

Openwork pediment with naturalistic decoration centred on a grape cluster in high relief, flanked by vine leaves with incised veins and sinuous asymmetrical tendrils, a Bacchic motif characteristic of Italian workshops of the mid-18th century.

The openwork lateral uprights are punctuated with water-leaves and terminate in scrolled bosses.

The base is composed of scrolled motifs with carved rosettes. Original mercury glass plate with foxing.

Old gilding largely preserved, revealing the red bole, natural patina.

Italy, 18th century

A remarkable lamp  in hammered and patinated wrought iron, in the Neo-Baroque floral style, Dutch production of the first half of the 20th century (circa 1930-1940).

This piece of wrought-iron art testifies to a rare technical mastery, combining two distinct skills: a central shaft in hand-worked wrought iron, and decorative elements in cast iron of great executional finesse.

The richly developed decoration composes an ascending vegetal bouquet articulated around acanthus leaves and naturalistic flowers — daisies and anemones — whose ribbed centres reveal a care for detail characteristic of bespoke workshops.

The trapezoidal fabric lampshade rests on its original iron mount. The damaged period parchment has been replaced with a copper/amber fabric in keeping with Dutch interiors of this period. Electrical system overhauled and functional.

Fine coffee table designed by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s.

Crafted in solid oak, this table is distinguished by its four characteristic legs composed of rounded slats that rise above the top — an immediately recognisable signature of Mario Marenco’s design.

The top rests between the legs in a perfect balance of robustness and lightness. The texture of the oak, the knots in the wood and the carefully rounded edges bear witness to fine craftsmanship.

Very good overall condition, with a patina of use consistent with the age of the piece.

Italy, 1970s.

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FRANCK INNOCENT (1912-1983). Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, countersigned, titled and dated on the reverse. Dedication on the reverse. A member of the École de Rouen, this talented artist offers a unique vision through this canvas imbued with maritime poetry.

A very fine oil on canvas by the painter Franck Innocent, École de Rouen, depicting the Normandy countryside in spring. Signed and dated lower right, countersigned, titled and dated on the reverse. With dedication on the reverse: "à mon épouse, avec mes sentiments les plus respectueux et les plus reconnaissants. 31.12.78. Jean" and "A ma mère, à Vally, avec toute mon affection. Pierrot". Well framed.

A superb oil on panel of a still life with flowers, fruit, a butterfly and a peeled lemon. Black and gilt lacquered wood frame.

An elegant carved wood oval mirror, finely worked with branches and foliage decoration. Mercury-backed bevelled plate, 19th century. In the Black Forest style.

A very fine design rolling cart in brushed steel and dark-green smoked glass on swivel wheels. The table is sold with its serving tray. 1970s.

An important mantel garniture in Paris porcelain decorated with birds and flowers on a blue ground, comprising two cachepots and a jardinière. Wear to the gilding, a small chip at the base of the jardinière (see photo).