Auction on
14 October 2021 - 14:15 (CEST) -
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
Silverwork and objets d'art from the collection of Dr. Vincent, a suite of silver and gilt, delivered a triumphant ode to the French Empire.
Mantlepiece ornament in patinated gilt bronze, composed of a clock in the shape of a handled vase on a pedestal adorned with appliquéd friezes of Vestals and two vases of the same design, movement signed Moynet the Elder; clock h. 70.5 cm/27.5 in. Result: €96,750
Mantlepiece ornament in patinated gilt bronze, composed of a clock in the shape of a handled vase on a pedestal adorned with appliquéd friezes of Vestals and two vases of the same design, movement signed Moynet the Elder; clock h. 70.5 cm/27.5 in. Result: €96,750
La Gazette had spotlighted the outstanding collection of Empire silver belonging to Dr. Vincent , initially a family bequest and conscientiously expanded since. This was only part of his collection because, as a true enthusiast of a key period for objets d'art, the gentleman had also gathered furniture and bronzes of the highest quality, dispersed at the same time, culminating…
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