Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Stamford, CT
Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...
Mahogany
Pierre Gire aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two of Lalique's most expensive and sought-after collector's items. In 1926, he left René Lalique and created his own designs.
Art Glass
Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
Located in London, GB
Tabletops were the most prized and expensive items, either acquired on tour or commissioned by English aristocracy and those of wealth.
Malachite
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Coffee Table
By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke
Located in New York, NY
This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 155.91 in W 168.12 in D 0.4 in
An early 17th century tapestry with a scene of Diana and Orion
Located in Hilversum, NL
The series was one of the five most expensive items in the inventory of the Palais with a total of 1364 items listed, including all the silver, jewellery and paintings.
Gold, Metallic Thread, Silver
Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe
Located in Hudson, NY
They were custom made bespoke for each individual space and stored textiles, the most expensive household items of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Wood, Ebony, Oak
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 5.52 in
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in green art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
During this time, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase, two of Lalique's most expensive and sought-after collector's items. In 1926, he left ...
Art Glass
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...
Malachite, Ormolu
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...
Malachite, Ormolu
Sold
H 36.23 in W 78.75 in D 68.12 in
Luciano Frigerio Barium King Size Bed in Solid Walnut and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
A truly rare piece produced in very limited numbers, as it was the most expensive item of the collection at the time; it has never appeared at auction and is currently the only examp...
Brass
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Unit Cabinet
By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke
Located in New York, NY
This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.
Walnut
Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke Organic Design Nightstand
By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke
Located in New York, NY
This was especially true for the Stonorov and von Moltke suite, which wound up being among the most expensive items at the show due to the quality of materials and construction.
Walnut
Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak Stereo Sound Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Herman Miller 1961 catalogue (page 11), describes the piece as #0215 Stereo Sound Cabinet part of the 0200 case series.This was the second most expensive item in the 1963 Herman ...
Steel
George II Walnut and Gilded Rococo Mirror
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Evidently, except for upholstery and bedding, mirrors ( looking glasses) were the second most expensive items in 18th century households. A mirror with similar detail is in the c...
Gold Leaf
John Lennon Autograph on Customs Declaration
Located in Jersey, GB
T-shirts, pants, shirts and a hand bag are among the items bought while travelling. The most expensive item, a commissioned painting of the singer and his son, is valued at $6,000.
Paper
Sold
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
French Consulat Period Set of Four Mahogany Chairs by Jacob Desmalter
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
French Directoire Period, Pair of Sofas, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, circa 1798
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Important commissions included a great cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for the Empr...
Mahogany