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Treasures from the Larminet-Davioud Collection

Published on , by Claire Papon
Auction on 27 January 2021 - 13:30 (CET) - Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

The Lille antique dealer’s collection of ivory, wood, stone, leather and bronze objects looks like a library of materials. His family is now parting with them.

Southern Germany, late 17th century, attributed to Johann Michael Maucher and his... Treasures from the Larminet-Davioud Collection

Southern Germany, late 17th century, attributed to Johann Michael Maucher and his studio (1645-1701), carved altarpiece in blackened wood and ivory surmounted by a crucifix, decorated with animals, saints and symbolic figures, 115 x 69 cm (45.28 x 27.17 in).
Estimate: €30,000/40,000

"Georges Davioud always had a smile on his face,” recalls Laurence Fligny, the auction’s expert. “With his tilted head, he’d walk at a brisk, sprightly pace. He enjoyed taking me into his collector’s den. We’d stroll across Old Lille to an ordinary-looking building with his antique shop…
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HAUTE- EPOQUE - Collection Larminet - Davioud
Wednesday 27 January 2021 - 13:30 (CET) - Live
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Pierre Bergé & Associés
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Among the Larminet-Davioud Collection’s 16th-century pieces, ivory and wooden sculptures drew the most interest.

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