Dear Friends,

We are pleased to present to you the catalogue of our auction 176.

A two session special auction, covering an extended set of art pieces of particular quality, rarity and antiquity, whose cover is illustrated by a pair of Louis XVI style chiselled and gilt-bronze cartel clock and barometer, French, late 19th C. (lot 524).

A 16th C./17th C. Southeast Asian - Gulf of Bengal - oratory (lot 551) illustrates particularly well the originality, aesthetics and cultural richness of Lusíada Art: art pieces which were commissioned in the time of the Portuguese Discoveries from Africa to the Far East – a crossover between Portuguese art and culture and the art and culture, beliefs, traditions, styles and craftsmanship of India, Ceylon, China or Japan to name just a few countries with which we closely related to since the 16th C.

Portuguese painting: special highlight to a wide set of works of author, including significant paintings by Carlos Reis (lot 172), Alfredo Keil (lot 100), Carlos Botelho (lot 120), Maluda (lot 181), among others.

Other highlights:

• Chinese porcelain: an 18th C. saucer tureen with stand (lot 210);
• Faïence: a 17th C. (1st half) pot (lot 42);
• Silverware: an 18th C. D. João V (King of Portugal) inkstand (lot 680);
• Jewellery: a tourmaline ring and necklace (lots 664 and 661);
• Portuguese and foreign furniture: an 18th C. pair of commodes D. José I (King of Portugal), in the French manner (lot 86);

And also: Sacred Art; long case and table clocks; carpets; chandeliers; European porcelain; glass and crystals; books and engravings.

Finally, a brief reference to the most recent publication of our partner SCRIBE: "17th and 18th C. LISBON PAINTERS - THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. LUKE" by Susana Varela Flor and Pedro Flor, which will be presented on February 25th, at 6:30 pm, at the Gallery of Painting of King Louis I, in the Ajuda National Palace.

Hoping to have the pleasure of welcoming you soon with our best regards,

Pedro Maria de Alvim                   Miguel Cabral de Moncada