{"title":"11.26 Give The Extraordinary Catalog","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"carved-bowenite-ruby-and-diamond-box","title":"Carved Bowenite, Ruby and Diamond Box","description":"This stunning antique box is crafted from a lovely specimen of carved bowenite. The enchanting case sparkles with rubies and diamonds at the thumb piece and hinges, which are formed of silver and yellow gold. Exhibiting all the elegance of its age, this box exudes exquisite sophistication.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3 1\/2\" wide","brand":"M.S. 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The time is indicated by the fish's position in relation to the gold Arabic numerals along the basin's edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Completing this ingenious mystery clock's design is its exquisite jade base, which evokes the shape of the traditional Chinese koro, or incense burner. Overall, the piece represents the elaborate Eastern designs that became highly fashionable during the Art Deco era. A very similar chinoiserie mystery clock crafted of coral and jade made by Cartier is currently held in the Cartier Collection and was recently exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1915 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mechanism marked \"Lutz, France\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6 1\/2” wide x 4 3\/4” deep x 5 1\/4” high","brand":"M.S. 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In 1872, Peter Carl Fabergé took over his father's small jewelry atelier and transformed it into the world's largest decorative arts enterprise of its kind. The firm built a devoted clientele, including members of the Romanov Imperial family, for whom they crafted their most precious pieces and the firm’s celebrated Easter eggs. In 1917, the Russian Revolution brought an end to the Romanov dynasty, the exile of Peter Carl Fabergé to Switzerland and a definitive halt to the original House of Fabergé. In the wake of the Revolution, many Fabergé treasures were lost or destroyed. 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Measuring nearly two feet in height, this impressive vase represents a rare example of monumental scale within Gallé’s oeuvre while maintaining the elegant proportions and refined balance for which his work is prized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The vase is richly decorated with finely rendered foliage that ascends gracefully along its surface. The design was achieved by overlaying multiple layers of colored glass and selectively removing portions through acid-etching and carving to reveal the intricate botanical motif beneath. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Émile Gallé was a leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement and one of the founding members of the École de Nancy, a collective dedicated to uniting fine and decorative arts through nature-inspired design. He inherited his family’s glass and ceramics enterprise in Nancy and expanded it into one of the most influential artistic manufactories in Europe. His work garnered international acclaim at major world exhibitions, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost innovators in decorative glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Gallé\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16\" high x 6\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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The artist also incorporates geometric patterns typically found in Greek pottery and places the woman against a dramatic, dark background to further heighten the image's graphic qualities. Painted circa 1928, \u003cem\u003eCostume à l'Antique\u003c\/em\u003e served as a manifestation of Erté's prowess in melding historical echoes with contemporary sensibilities in a way that pushed the Art Deco style to new heights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté's expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of Harper’s Bazaar, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including \u003cem\u003eBen Hur\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLa Bohème\u003c\/em\u003e, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. 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This vase was also featured in the Musée du Verre de Conches' 2018 exhibition titled \u003cem\u003eLoetz 1900 Verre de Boheme.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Loetz, a leading producer of exceptional art glass in the Art Nouveau style, is celebrated for its pioneering work with iridescent glass, a field in which it is paralleled chiefly by the esteemed Tiffany Studios. Loetz revitalized an ancient glassmaking technique to produce an iridescent and marble-like texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1898 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8 1\/4” high x 6 1\/2“ diameter","brand":"M.S. 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This striking centerpiece features the Three Graces as barefoot maidens clad in flowing Greek chiton apparel, one playing cymbals and another castanets, dancing around a reeded central stem. The silver branches, adorned with foliage and blossoms, support intricate flower-shaped crystal bowls or bobeches. The ornate base rests on four voluted acanthus feet, further embellished with delicate flowers and shells. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The epergne's creation coincides with the rise of silver as sculptural art in the early Victorian era, where artists like the Barnards seamlessly integrated aesthetics with practical function. Edward Barnard \u0026amp; Sons, one of the oldest goldsmith firms in the world, traced its roots back to 1680. They created the Lily font, a large silver-gilt baptismal font used for christening members of the British Royal Family. 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The cane transforms into a fully functional easel available at any moment inspiration strikes. The easel attachments extend from either end of the came, and the robust wooden shaft provides support and storage brushes and palettes. Victorian-era gadget canes such as this one went far beyond social status symbols, often reflecting the engineering ingenuity and artistic creativity of the time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 35 3\/8’’ height","brand":"M.S. 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Gilded to perfection, the set exemplifies the Victorian era's emphasis on intricate designs and elegant beauty, elevating any tea service to a grand occasion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Every item in this remarkable ensemble is adorned with ornate acanthus leaves and scrolling patterns. The golden luster enhances the set’s decorative elements, reflecting the importance of tea culture in 19th-century British society, where tea was a symbol of refinement and social status. This tea set, both functional and decorative, serves as a timeless testament to the artistry of its era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Edward Barnard \u0026amp; Sons, one of the oldest and most esteemed goldsmith firms in the world, traces its origins back to 1680. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, the firm is celebrated for creating the Lily Font, a silver-gilt baptismal font used for royal christenings. Operating from Angel Street in London by 1838, the Barnards’ commitment to excellence ensured their place among the great silversmiths of history. The matching sugar tongs and teaspoons were provided by the skilled Victorian silversmith John Wilmin Figg. Additionally, this set was a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This fantastic tea set includes:\u003cbr\u003e Tea kettle on stand\u003cbr\u003e Teapot\u003cbr\u003e Creamer\u003cbr\u003e Covered sugar jar\u003cbr\u003e Open bowl\u003cbr\u003e Castor\u003cbr\u003e Sugar Tongs\u003cbr\u003e 9 teaspoons \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tea kettle on stand: 10 1\/4\" high x 7 1\/4\" wide x 5\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Teapot: 4 5\/8\" high x 8\" wide x 3 7\/8\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Teaspoons: 3 7\/8\" length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Red McCombs Collection, Texas\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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A pioneering figure in Abstract Expressionism, Rothschild is known for her gestural brushstrokes and refined use of color, exemplified in this work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The painting embodies mid-century style, showcasing Rothschild's mastery of dynamic composition with bold black lines set against a delicate pastel backdrop. The restrained yet sophisticated palette incorporates soft pinks, blues and strategically placed yellow and orange highlights, adding depth and spatial tension. The interplay of color and form reflects the post-war American abstraction movement, which sought to express emotion and psychological states over representational imagery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A member of the illustrious Rothschild family, Judith was born to art collectors Herbert and Nannette Rothschild. In pursuit of early twentieth-century avant-garde art, the Rothschilds made periodic trips to Europe. 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His signature three-dimensional constructions, dubbed \u003cem\u003ereverspectives\u003c\/em\u003e, challenge the idea of traditional perspective, instead creating a completely unique visual experience. These works appear to move in conjunction with the viewer’s movements, inviting participation and sparking curiosity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hughes has long been intrigued by ideas of illusion, visual irony and how one can be misled by the familiar. This work, entitled \u003cem\u003eWarholed,\u003c\/em\u003e employs Andy Warhol's iconic visual language through a three-dimensional assemblage of Brillo soap pad boxes—the very consumer product Warhol transformed into high art in 1964. The installation features portraits that echo Warhol's signature silkscreen aesthetic: Mao Zedong and Judy Garland, both subjects immortalized in Warhol's oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hughes coined the term \u003cem\u003ereverspective\u003c\/em\u003e for these types of constructions, which he describes as “perspective in reverse.” He utilizes the traditional idea of one-point perspective, in which an artist can create the illusion of receding space and dimensionality with converging lines upon a single vanishing point on the horizon line. However, he reverses this concept by bringing these lines forward into space using three-dimensional planes, but still abides by a strict vanishing point. Hughes says, “When the principles of perspective are reversed, the mind is deceived into believing that a static painting can move of its own accord.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The panel’s construction is a proprietary technique developed by the artist. Starting from large panels of wood, the artist forms trapezoids and triangles that are then glued together to form three-dimensional shapes that jut out from the flat plane of the wall. Then, two-dimensional images are manipulated in Photoshop and given the proper perspective for their placement within the composition. These images are translated precisely onto the panels in oil paint, creating the final illusion. Perfection of line, light and shadow is essential, and all told, a \u003cem\u003ereverspective\u003c\/em\u003e painting can take up to three months from start to finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hughes created his first reverse perspective work in 1964 with a life-sized room for the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, entitled \u003cem\u003eSticking-Out Room\u003c\/em\u003e, thus beginning his long fascination with perspective illusions. He has since authored several books on themes related to his art, including visual paradoxes and oxymorons. 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The carved agate is complemented by intricate enamel accents, creating a harmonious balance of material, color and refined style that defines Tiffany’s decorative arts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Celebrated for its innovation and leadership in American luxury, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. partnered with French artisans such as Verger to create singular works that combined horological excellence with high style. Widely regarded as the jeweller’s jeweller, Verger produced some of the most exceptional jewels, clocks and watches of the Art Deco era, supplying many of the period’s most prestigious jewelry houses. 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Utilizing his signature technique, the vase's copper form is covered with layer upon layer of vibrant enamel, creating a \"built-up\" surface. One of the most celebrated decorative artists of the Art Deco era, Camille Fauré was among the most innovative designers of his age. Today, his coveted vases can be found in museum collections around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum (London) and the Corning Museum of Glass (New York). This example embodies his highly unique style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"C. Fauré \/ Limoges \/ France\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5\" high x 6\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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The camel’s powerful stance and simplified form reflect the period’s renowned artistic language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tang dynasty \u003cem\u003emingqi\u003c\/em\u003e represent China’s central role along the Silk Road, a network that facilitated cultural exchange across East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Camels, essential to long-distance travel and trade, appear frequently in funerary sculpture as symbols of mobility, protection and prosperity, underscoring their importance in both life and the afterlife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16 1\/4\" high by 12 1\/4\" wide by 5\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Florida\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Ingeniously, the watch is wound by turning the cane’s handle, while the time is adjusted by a hand pull-out knob at the rear. A slim gold collar transitions gracefully to the ebony shaft, which terminates in a light horn ferrule. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Holuska was among the specialized European makers who elevated the walking cane into a canvas for technical and decorative expression. During the late nineteenth century, such watch canes were favored by cosmopolitan gentlemen as expressions of taste, discretion and modernity, uniting ornamental metalwork with precise mechanical function. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 36“ length","brand":"M.S. 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She is depicted holding her finely mercury-gilded lyre, symbolizing her inspiration for song and verse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leading bronzier of the Empire period, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, trained under Pierre Gouthière and established his Paris workshop in 1776. His creations, characterized by meticulous detailing and refined design, define the Neoclassical aesthetic. This exquisite mantel clock, crafted in the 19th century, remains an enduring testament to Thomire's artistic legacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Moinet, a highly esteemed watchmaker, inventor, scholar and manufacturer of precision instruments, became president of the \u003cem\u003eSociété de Chronométrie\u003c\/em\u003e in Paris. Moinet was well acquainted with the arts and, for this reason, he fully understood the aesthetic importance of each of his clocks. Moinet also achieved fame with his book, \u003cem\u003eNouveau traité général et civil Astronomique et pratique de l'horlogerie\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1843. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moinet worked closely with the bronzier Thomire. The two were responsible for making many important clocks, including one for Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, known as the Napoleon clock, now at the National Museum Speelklok in Utrecht. Moinet and Thomire also collaborated on clocks for the King of Naples, George IV of England and Tsar Alexander of Russia. While in Paris, Thomas Jefferson acquired a clock from Moinet and Thomire, which accompanied the President for two terms in the White House. When James Monroe became president, he also commissioned a clock from the pair in 1817. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Thomire \u0026amp; Cie” and “Moinet Ainé Hger” on dial \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 24 3\/4\" high x 15 1\/4\" wide x 8 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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This remarkable automaton exemplifies the artistry that made Griesbaum the foremost producer of singing bird automata in the 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fashioned as a richly jeweled leather-bound book, the silver case is decorated with vibrant polychrome enamel, simulated clasps and green cabochon hardstones. Pulling the catch opens the oval lid, allowing the multicolored feathered bird to emerge through a pierced gilt grille. As it sings, the bird turns its head while moving its beak and wings with astonishing realism before disappearing beneath the grille at the conclusion of its melody. The portrait of Lord Nelson is based on the celebrated 1797 likeness by Lemuel Francis Abbott, one of the most iconic images of the famed admiral. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in Triberg in Germany's Black Forest in 1905, Karl Griesbaum became the premier maker of singing bird automata during much of the 20th century. Inspired by an antique Swiss singing bird box, Griesbaum refined the complex mechanisms into some of the finest musical automatons ever produced, creating bird boxes, cages and whistling figures prized for their exceptional realism. Book-form examples such as this are among the firm's most distinctive creations, while the portrait of Lord Nelson suggests it was likely commissioned for an English client as a symbolic gesture of peace in the years between the First and Second World Wars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2\" high x 3 3\/4\" wide x 5\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Surviving examples are remarkably scarce due to the fragility of their glass bodies, making this playful primate a collector's treasure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Modeled seated upon its haunches, the monkey's clear glass body is framed by silver mounts that convincingly render its textured fur and feet. Its long tail rises gracefully to form an elegant double-scroll handle, while the lifelike head, complete with expressive glass eyes, opens on a hinge to reveal a richly gilt interior. A silver chain terminating in a medallion secures the hinged head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Animal-form claret jugs emerged during the late Victorian period as some of the era's most inventive luxury tableware. Their popularity is often linked to the fanciful illustrations of Sir John Tenniel for Lewis Carroll's \u003cem\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e (1865) and \u003cem\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass\u003c\/em\u003e (1872), which helped fuel the Victorian fascination with anthropomorphic animals. The monkey design was first registered by Dove \u0026amp; Harvey in September 1882 at 31 Hatton Garden, the same address occupied by the manufacturing silversmiths Richard Hodd \u0026amp; Son, who are widely credited with producing the model from its inception. The 1882 date mark places this example among the earliest produced following the introduction of the design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These remarkable jugs also represent a fascinating collaboration between the glassmaker and silversmith, uniting two crafts into a single object that neither could have achieved alone. Unlike earlier vessels, where each craft could independently produce similar forms, these whimsical creations depended on the seamless union of molded glass and chased silver to achieve their lifelike character. Advances in glassmaking made these imaginative forms possible, while the silversmith's artistry brought them vividly to life through finely worked details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11\" high x 6 3\/4\" wide x 5\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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It belongs to the tradition known as blue-painted ware, the most prestigious ceramic production of the era, prized for its vivid pigments and its lively naturalism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pigment concentrates on the neck and shoulder, leaving the swelling body of the jar in the warm buff of the fired clay. A band of stylized persea leaves in blue and red encircles the neck, framed above and below by horizontal registers and a row of fine dark triangles. On the shoulder, an \u003cem\u003eankh\u003c\/em\u003e in blue occupies the center, flanked by \u003cem\u003euas\u003c\/em\u003e sceptres bound with lotus blossoms and papyrus umbels, their forms drawn with the fluid, curving line that distinguishes Amarna draftsmanship from the rigid conventions that preceded it. Together these motifs signify life, dominion and regeneration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beyond its beauty, the history of this vase is equally compelling. Akhenaten redirected Egyptian worship toward the sun-disc of the Aten and moved his court to a purpose-built capital at Akhetaten, present-day Amarna. The artistic revolution that accompanied this shift favored naturalism and movement over the static formality of earlier dynasties. Within a generation of his death, the capital stood empty, the cult of the Aten was suppressed, and much of its art was dismantled or effaced, which accounts for the scarcity of surviving works. A closely related jar resides in the Brooklyn Museum, though this vessel measures approximately 43 percent larger, and a considerably smaller comparable example is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e On stand: 22 3\/4\" high x 15 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Dating to circa 1890 and bearing the Moscow assay and 84 zolotnik silver mark, as well as the firm's Imperial Warrant, these rare jugs exemplify the refined Russian decorative arts of the Imperial period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg by Gustav Fabergé, the House of Fabergé was transformed under the leadership of his son, Peter Carl Fabergé, who took over the firm in 1872. Under his direction, the firm became one of the most prestigious luxury houses in the world, producing exquisite jewelry and objets d’art for an elite international clientele that included the Romanov Imperial family. The firm's appointment as a supplier to the Imperial Court and its celebrated Imperial Warrant further established Fabergé as the foremost name in Russian luxury craftsmanship. 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Glassblowing transformed the ancient world, allowing artisans to shape molten glass into vessels of extraordinary variety and refinement. Crafted using this revolutionary technique, this example preserves both its elegant form and the brilliant rainbow iridescence developed over centuries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its broad globular body rises to a tall waisted neck and collared mouth, with a single strap handle joining the rim to the shoulder. To find such a substantial vessel in fragile glass still intact after so many centuries is exceptional. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The jug’s exceptional iridescence is the product of centuries spent buried in the earth. Moisture in the soil slowly changed the surface of the green glass, forming thin layers that reflect light in shimmering shades of blue, violet and gold. 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The model is documented as number 293 in Alain Ramié’s catalogue of Picasso’s edited ceramics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Large black eyes and a pointed beak give the owl its alert expression, while blue brushstrokes suggest brows and spotted plumage. Dark wings follow the rounded sides of the vessel, and painted feet anchor the bird at its base. The elongated neck and swelling body become part of the owl’s anatomy, allowing the image and ceramic form to work together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Picasso first experimented with ceramics at Madoura in Vallauris, France, in 1946 and returned the following year to pursue the medium extensively. Working with the pottery’s founders, Suzanne and Georges Ramié, he explored how familiar vessels could become figures and animals through changes in shape and decoration. 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