Dear Friends, We are pleased to present to you the catalogue of our auction 188: a special auction to be held in two sessions covering an extended set of ANTIQUES AND WORKS OF ART, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY of particular quality, rarity and interest, including Haute Decoration pieces.
A PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIRE - 1751-1843 gilt and chiselled bronze Fruit basket - Centrepiece “Basket held by three sculptures - Female figures”, Empire, 19th C. (1st quarter), marked, ottom with handwritten inscriptions, ilustrates the cover (lot 731).
Highlights: Portuguese Painting CARLOS REIS - 1863-1940 – Interior com figura feminina (lot 90) ALMADA NEGREIROS - 1893-1970 – “Mister Carnegie” (retrato de Sir Lancelot Carnegie) (lot 173) FRANCIS SMITH - 1881-1961 – “Figuras na aldeia” (lot 174) DÓRDIO GOMES - 1890-1976 – Sem título (Porto - Colina da Ribeira até ao Paço Episcopal) (lot 283) CARLOS BOTELHO - 1899-1982 – “Vista de Lisboa, Marquês de Pombal” (lot 286) MARIA HELENA VIEIRA DA SILVA - 1908-1992 – “Narcisse” (lot 287) JOÃO HOGAN - 1914-1989 – “Paisagem II” (lot 292) PAULA REGO - NASC. 1935 – Sem título (lot 293) MENEZ - 1926-1995 – “As 3 idades I” (lot 295)
Cross-culture 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 century. That is the case of the two very similar, forming practically a pair, 17th C. (2nd half) Indo-Portuguese Cabinets with stands (Lot 595 and 596); as well as the 17th C. (2nd half) Indo-Portuguese ivory sculptures representing “The Lord Jesus Saviour of the World” (lot 581).
Silver and Jewellery A silver flatware for 12 people with cabinet by renowned Portuguese architect SIZA VIEIRA - NASC. 1933 (lot 917).
Oriental Art “Emperor” and “Empress” - two 20th (the 50s) Chinese ivory sculptures, engraved decoration with black panting and, exotic wood stand, one measuring 102 cm and 10,5 Kg weight; the other measuring 99,5 cm and 9,8 5 Kg weight (lot 505 and 506).
Armory A rare Portuguese 18th C. (3rd quarter) hunting rifle by gunmaker BARTOLOMEU GOMES, of which we know no other than the one belonging to the Musée de l'Armée, in Paris; and the other belonging to the Museu Militar, in Lisbon (lot 254). Particular reference is also due to the relevant set of Portuguese and Foreignfurniture; Chinese and European porcelain; tiles; ancient books and bindings (lots 391 to 450).
Hoping to have the pleasure of welcoming you soon, with best wishes.
Pedro Maria de Alvim Miguel Cabral de Moncada