A striking pair of Mid-Century vases of "gourd" or "bottle" form, in silver plate, with refined and organic lines. These pieces stand out for their generous dimensions, notably the larger model reaching 58 cm in height, making them prime decorative objects.
Beneath the base, each vase bears the stamp of the prestigious Italian house "Jordan Sheffield Collection" — Jordan-Silverado, based near Rome. The Jordan name refers to the Italian family of designers Antonio Jordan. The mention Sheffield does not indicate a British origin, but guarantees a high-quality silvering technique, inherited from traditional savoir-faire. These pieces reflect Italian design of the 1970s-1980s, combining the classic elegance of silverwork with very modern minimalist forms.
Fine visual aspect. Signs of use, patina consistent with use. Italy, 20th century.
An important and charming pair of baluster vases in Paris porcelain, dating from the 19th century. These pieces stand out 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, on an immaculate white ground, presents a rich composition of ornithological and entomological scenes. Each vase displays birds finely hand-painted in dynamic postures (an elegant goldfinch, a blue tit and other passerines). The rendering of plumage is of great precision, testifying to a high-quality pictorial savoir-faire. The decoration is completed by various butterflies and flying insects, sprinkled with scrolls of climbing ivy laden with berries. The neck and base are accentuated by a superb deep cobalt blue, enhanced with gilt fillets. The upper lip presents a wide fine-gold band. Good general condition. Some signs of use to the gilding on the necks and bases.
Artistic elegance for this roe deer in cement patinated by time on its plinth. This unique piece of folk art dating from the 1960s offers a poetic atmosphere to your garden or interior.
Rare. A superb biscuit box in Longwy enamels, Neptune model, decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels depicting fish in marine settings, in red, green and gilt enamels on a black ground. Celadon green enamel interior. Cartouches stamped "Émaux de Longwy" "Décoré main" "Neptune" "France" "Création MP chevalier". Very good condition. No chips.
A very fine dark brown-patinated bronze of Diana with the Hind, also known as Diana the Huntress or Diana of Versailles.
After the Antique. 19th century.
The work depicts the goddess of the hunt in motion, her hand resting on the antlers of a small stag.
A pair of large brown-patinated bronze candelabra, decorated with putti holding a cornucopia of flowers with five lights, with two snuffers at the top.
Black marble bases.
Late 19th century.
A magnificent limited-edition tapestry, titled "Soir de Rêve", woven from the original cartoon by Odette Caly. This work was produced by the Atelier d'Art Contemporain La Lice, under the artistic direction of Jean Picart Le Doux, celebrated for his influence in contemporary tapestry art.
. Edition: Series A, number 65/250
. Technique: Tapestry woven by hand with coloured threads on a black ground, depicting vibrant, dreamlike floral motifs
. Signature: the tapestry is signed "Caly" lower left and bears a certificate of authenticity from the atelier on the reverse.
Odette Caly collaborated with renowned ateliers linked to the Aubusson tapestry tradition. The Atelier d'Art Contemporain La Lice, under the direction of J. Picart Le Doux, perpetuated the Aubusson tradition of quality while innovating and allowing contemporary artists such as Odette Caly to contribute to the modernisation of this centuries-old art.
This tapestry is a typical example of the revival of textile art in the 1960s-1970s, combining vibrant colours and Modernist motifs.
A sculpture in Rognes stone depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, executed by the sculptor Danilo, originally from Carpentras in the South of France.
About the artist: Danilo (born around 1930) is a local artist who has left his mark on the Provençal artistic scene with his sculptures. He ceased production 23 years ago.
Good condition, fine natural patina. Weight 3.330 kg
A sculpture in Rognes stone depicting a seated cat, executed by the sculptor Danilo of Carpentras in the South of France. About the artist: Danilo (born around 1930) is a local artist who has left his mark on the Provençal artistic scene through his sculptures. Production ceased 23 years ago. Good condition, fine natural patina.
Weight 7.850 kg
A sculpture in Rognes stone depicting a reclining cat, executed by the sculptor Danilo, originally from Carpentras in the South of France.
About the artist: Danilo (born around 1930) is a local artist who has left his mark on the Provençal artistic scene with his sculptures. He ceased production 23 years ago.
Good condition, fine natural patina.
(minor loss to the right ear)
Weight 4.750 kg
An elegant Louis XVI-style barometer by Bénard of Provins in giltwood and green lacquer, carved and adorned with knotted ribbons, foliage and garlands. French work signed Bénard of Provins, a house specialising in the manufacture of scientific instruments in the 19th century.
The instrument comprises a dial barometer under glass, together with a spirit thermometer in the Réaumur scale.
A baluster-form vase in polychrome "mosaic mixed-clay" with geometric decoration, in tones of brown, blue, ivory and green. Signed in the hollow beneath the base "Gerbino Vallauris". Circa 1950.