{"title":"9.26 Excellence in Artistry","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rococo-silver-candlesticks-by-alexander-johnston","title":"Rococo Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Johnston","description":"An outstanding pair of sterling silver candlesticks by English silversmith Alexander Johnston. Reflecting the mid-18th century Georgian taste for the Rococo style, these candlesticks feature deeply chased decoration, from shells and palms to acanthus and rosettes, as well as an engraved armorial on each pedestal. Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747, and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained Classical manner. 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Set atop its Ashford marble plinth, the form is mounted with elaborate silver ornament, including scrolling foliage and grotesque masks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blue John spar is a semi-precious mineral recognized by its beautiful radiating crystalline structure, which was only mined at a site near the village of Castleton in Derbyshire. Celebrated for its unique bands of blues, purples, and violets, Blue John was in great demand during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The colorful and decorative stone was even worked into columns in some of the finest houses in Great Britain, most notably Chatsworth, home of the Duchess of Devonshire. Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains. This rare Blue John urn, therefore, represents some of the last ornamental wares created of such grand size and proportion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The architect and designer Sir William Chambers was born in Sweden and traveled widely throughout his life. Not only did he visit China, but also studied architecture both in Paris and in Italy. Many of his drawings from this period are contained in his important 'Franco-Italian' album, currently held in the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum. Chambers moved to London in 1755 and published his influential \u003cem\u003eTreatise on Civil Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e in 1759. Although a highly trained court architect, Chambers boasted connoisseurship of furniture design including that of silver. Chambers was highly influenced by Continental neoclassicism, and a second visit to Paris in 1774 confirmed the French influence on his own unique blend of Neoclassicism and Palladian conventions. Today, pieces by Chambers are highly sought after and can be found in important collections worldwide, including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1770 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12 1\/2\" high x 5 1\/2\" diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873327317127,"sku":"30-3850","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-3850_1.png?v=1787253692"},{"product_id":"saint-mary-magdalene-on-alabaster-with-pietre-dure-frame","title":"Saint Mary Magdalene on Alabaster with Pietre Dure Frame","description":"This incredibly rare 17th-century oil on alabaster depicts the Saint Mary Magdalene, rendered after Italian Baroque painter Guido Reni’s masterpiece of the same name. Saint Mary Magdalene gazes upward towards the heavens in a penitent pose, as two putti-like cherubs float above. Depicted with luxurious, long hair draped over her body — symbolizing the saint’s inherent sensuality — her outstretched hand rests on the iconic skull that faithfully accompanies her likeness in religious art. Surrounding this magnificent painting are superb pietre dure hardstone inlays of jasper, agate and lapis lazuli, mingled with Roman silver on an ebonized wood frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of his most popular subjects in the 1620s and 1630s, Mary Magdalene was something of an iconographic specialty for Reni, who executed various versions to please a public that prized them and continually requested them. Reni’s original 1633 Saint Mary Magdalene canvas on which this oil on alabaster is based was painted for Cardinal Antonio Santacroce and now resides in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome. A similar, smaller oil on canvas depicting Mary Magdalene predates this original to 1627 and was formerly housed in the Barberini collection in Rome. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guido Reni was born in Bologna in 1575 and rose to be the most famous Italian painter of his generation. Though considered a master of the Baroque, Reni’s work showcases a singular classical style that made an indelible mark on the course of art. Active in Rome, Naples and his native Bologna, he became the dominant figure in the Bolognese School that emerged under the influence of early-Baroque master painter and printmaker Carracci. Through his career, Reni collected a robust roster of patrons who were Cardinals and other wealthy clergy of the Vatican papacy. Thus, the Baroque artist is best known for his prolific oeuvre of religious works, though he also had an affinity for mythological and allegorical subjects. His oils and frescoes can be found in the basilicas, churches and palaces of Rome, Naples and Bologna, including the Paoline Chapel of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as well as the Aldobrandini wings of the Vatican. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Italian, 17th Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 13 3\/4” high x 12 3\/4” wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGuido Reni: L'Opera Completa\u003c\/em\u003e, Novara 1988, by S. Pepper, pp. 335-36, cat. no. 28 (illustrated) \n","brand":"M.S. 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One of the foremost painters of the Post-Impressionist period, Laugé’s works are beloved for his sensitivity to light, shade and tone, and his mastery of medium is clearly on display in \u003cem\u003eAlmond Trees in Spring\u003c\/em\u003e. The light blue of the sky and the more muted colors of the field, along with the cottony white and pink tones of the blossoming trees create a scenic and calm composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1861 to wealthy farmers, he moved to Toulouse at the age of 17 to study pharmacy. At this time, he also enrolled part-time at the school of the Beaux-Arts, where he befriended the artist Bourdelle. Three years later, he moved to Paris, where he studied under the famous masters Alexandre Cabandel and Aristide Maillol, making his debut at the \u003cem\u003eSalon\u003c\/em\u003e in 1884. Like many other artists of his generation, Laugé eventually rejected the conservative ideals of this teacher, falling under the Post-Impressionist influence of George Seurat. By 1888, his landscapes became assiduous experiments in complementary colors and light on canvas. He exhibited three paintings at the \u003cem\u003e Salon des Indépendants\u003c\/em\u003e in 1894, as well as with the Nabis that same year. In addition, Laugé held several one-man shows in Paris, Toulouse and Perpignan from 1907 to 1930. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was after his departure from Paris that Laugé developed his divisionist technique, following the lead of Seurat and the Pointillists. Although Laugé never adopted Seurat’s scientific attitude, his interest in the primacy and division of color resulted in work with a vivid, translucent palette. From 1888 until about 1896, Laugé composed his pictures with small points of color. At the end of the century, he abandoned the dots and dabs and painted his landscapes, portraits and still-lives with thin, systematically placed strokes resembling crosshatching. After 1905, he applied his pigments more freely, with enlarged strokes and thick impasto that brought him closer to a traditional impressionist technique whilst maintaining his ability to paint the translucence of southern light. Today, his exceptional works can be found in museums throughout France, including the Musée D'Orsay in Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 21\" high x 28 1\/2\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32 3\/4\" high x 40\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galleris Maurice Sternberg, Chicago\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Texas, 1975\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Broadway, UK\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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When the top is rotated, an ingenious swivel mechanism causes the sections to diverge, allowing a set of small or large leaves to be inserted for an adjustable increase in size. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The design for the table was patented by Robert Jupe in 1835, who had envisioned “an improved expanding table so constructed that the sections composing its surface may be caused to diverge from a common center and that the spaces caused thereby may be filled up by inserting leaves or filling pieces.” The first of these fascinating tables were created between 1835 and 1840 during his partnership with John Johnstone and their firm of Johnstone, Jupe \u0026amp; Co. in London. Jupe left the company in 1840, after which the firm changed its name due to a new partnership and became Johnstone \u0026amp; Jeanes. The firm would eventually achieve international fame for its remarkable designs, exhibiting a \"circular table...made on the expanding principle\" like this one at the Great Exhibition of 1851. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jupe was not alone in his fascination with combining the technical merits of engineering and mechanics with the more artful pursuit of cabinet making. The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes. The resulting “patent” furniture was practical and refined, although none so much as this remarkable and quite stunning table which is equally suited for intimate gatherings or large, formal dinners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Features brass Johnstone \u0026amp; Jeanes plaque \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1850 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 65\" diameter x 29 3\/4\" high\u003cbr\u003e 93\" diameter when fully expanded \n","brand":"M.S. 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Gilded brass handles—hallmarks of his creations—add a further touch of opulence. Nearly identical in design and refinement to the renowned Pembroke table at Nostell Priory (1769), this masterpiece stands as one of the most exquisite and architecturally significant examples of Chippendale’s work still in private hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The table has elegant proportions and meticulous detailing, from the symmetry of its fluting to the lustrous brass fittings, revealing Chippendale's pursuit of perfection. Thomas Chippendale remains one of the most revered cabinetmakers in history, credited with revolutionizing furniture design in the 18th century. His style was the first in history to bear the name of an individual rather than a reigning monarch. Chippendale's groundbreaking publication, The Gentleman and Cabinetmaker’s Director (1754), solidified his influence, with its 161 plates offering designs ranging from Gothic to Rococo. His clientele spanned royalty and notable figures, with commissions for grand estates such as Nostell Priory, Harewood House and Burton Constable. Despite his immense talent, Chippendale's commitment to perfection often came at a financial cost, resulting in a legacy defined by unparalleled artistry rather than wealth. This Pembroke table embodies the elegance, craftsmanship and historical importance for which the Chippendale name is celebrated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 28 1\/2“ high x 36 1\/4” wide x 29“ deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42633880174727,"sku":"31-9712","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-9712_1_925b9b0f-07af-4107-b5fb-769777c2805f.png?v=1746746814"},{"product_id":"first-prize-set-of-percussion-pistols-by-h-tourey-of-liege","title":"First Prize Set of Percussion Pistols by H. 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The carved walnut half-stocks display flowing foliate motifs, while the fitted red velvet interior reveals a full complement of original accessories, including cleaning and loading rods, mold, screwdriver\/nipple wrench and powder measure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1839 and granted royal patronage by King Willem III in 1851, the Koninklijk Scherpschuttersgilde (\"Royal Marksmen’s Guild\") was one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious civic associations. Combining military preparedness with social refinement, it held annual competitions under the motto “For Practice and Entertainment.” Participants, often drawn from the ranks of the city’s elite, competed for lavish prizes and the Guild’s ties to the monarchy underscored its cultural significance during the mid-19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case and barrel signed by H. 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He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This energetic composition, \u003cem\u003eBlue Abstract\u003c\/em\u003e, presents bold geometric forms and sharp lines in orange, red, yellow, blue, brown, green, black and white set against a vibrant blue background. The interplay of color and form creates a dynamic sense of space, movement and vitality, amplified by the work’s impressive scale. Evoking the colorful, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1990 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 23 1\/8\" high x 46 7\/8\" wide (58.74 x 119.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 28 1\/8\" high x 51 7\/8\" wide x 7\/8\" deep (71.44 x 131.76 x 2.22 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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Its blown glass shade radiates a warm iridescence, transforming light into a living element of design, a hallmark of Tiffany’s unparalleled craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition recalls the natural symmetry of a budding flower. A rippled bronze disc forms the base, its swirling surface evoking the movement of water. Rising from it is a slender stem accented by a small, rounded bulb that suggests organic growth. Atop rests the delicate Favrile shade, its narrow neck and flared lip shimmering with Tiffany’s trademark luster. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in New York under the visionary direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios revolutionized the decorative arts at the turn of the 20th century. Tiffany’s innovations in glassmaking, particularly his invention of Favrile glass, set a new standard for artistry and design. Works such as this candlestick epitomize his belief that beauty could be found in nature’s simplest forms, rendered through materials of extraordinary refinement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Base signed \"Tiffany Studios \/ New York \/ 21100\" and stamped with the Tiffany Studios Design \u0026amp; Decorating Co. monogram\u003cbr\u003e Shade numbered \"S2584\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19\" high x 5 7\/8\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A similar candlestick is pictured in \u003cem\u003eTiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000 models\u003c\/em\u003e, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge: Suffolk: Antique Collectors’ Club, 1988, p. 387, plate 1579","brand":"M.S. 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Its radiant, jewel-toned palette and precise geometric design reflect La Farge’s pioneering experiments with light and color—innovations that established him as one of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s foremost contemporaries and creative rivals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This window was likely commissioned for St. Paul’s Universalist Church in Chicago, a celebrated site for La Farge’s stained glass before its demolition in 1963. Distinct for its absence of overt religious imagery, the work embodies the humanist ideals central to Unitarian philosophy, inviting viewers to appreciate the expressive, purely visual qualities of glass as an artistic medium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e La Farge was among the first American artists to elevate stained glass to the realm of fine art. Rejecting the limitations of painted glass, he pioneered and patented techniques using layered opalescent glass to achieve remarkable depth, luminosity and texture. Along with Louis Comfort Tiffany, La Farge was a transformative force in the art of glassmaking and ushered in a distinctly American aesthetic during the Gilded Age. His stained glass masterpieces are held today in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 49\" high x 28 3\/8\" wide x 9 3\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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To unlock it, one would need not only four distinct iron keys—each corresponding to a concealed keyhole—but also a specialized lock pick. Known as a \"partner safe,\" this design required the cooperation of multiple keyholders, often business partners, to open the safe, providing an extraordinary level of security. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to its measured, architectural form, the safe displays a refined gilt design across the front that underscores its ceremonial character. The interior is equally engaging. Opening the door reveals a locked lower chest that remains entirely original, complemented by a series of upper wooden drawers preserved in remarkable condition. These drawers retain their period inscriptions, which function as practical labels identifying materials related to purchases, documents and goods associated with Biella in northern Italy. Each inscription clarifies the nature of the contents once stored within and reflects the safe’s connection to Biella, a city in the Piedmont region situated at the foothills of the Alps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted to protect against both theft and fire, safes of this complexity and scale were frequently used by merchants in lieu of banks, making them essential tools for safeguarding wealth during the period. Few hobnail safes of this extraordinary size, craftsmanship, and sophistication have survived to the present day, making this example an exceptionally rare and significant artifact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 43 3\/8\" high x 30 7\/8\" wide x 17 1\/2\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Bearing Eugène’s armorials as Viceroy of Italy, this example stands among the most personal silver objects associated with the Napoleonic court. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eugène de Beauharnais rose with remarkable speed after his mother, Joséphine, married Napoleon in 1796, becoming one of the Emperor’s closest protégés and participating in the coup d’état of 1799. Appointed a captain at eighteen and later Colonel-General of the Empire, he reached the height of his authority in 1805 when Napoleon named him Viceroy of Italy and formally adopted him following his marriage to Princess Augusta-Amelia of Bavaria. Renowned for composure under pressure and disciplined command, Eugène repeatedly preserved cohesion against superior forces, most notably during the Russian campaigns, where he sustained his command with fewer than 17,000 men. After the Empire’s collapse, he governed his remaining territories with prudence and stability until his premature death at forty-two from a cerebral hemorrhage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The coffee pot exemplifies the very finest of French Empire silver. Rising on three sphinx paw feet, the vessel is animated by finely cast palmettes, anthemion ornament and a Bacchic frieze of grape-laden festoons—classical motifs evoking beauty and authority. The body is crowned by a domed lid with a finial, while the turned wooden handle provides both visual contrast and functional balance. Every element reflects the disciplined grandeur favored by Napoleon’s inner administration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pot was made in Paris by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Napoleon’s principal goldsmith and silversmith, whose workshop supplied silver for the Emperor, the Imperial household and the highest officers of the regime. Biennais is widely regarded as the defining silversmith of the Empire period, and his works are preserved today in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. Silver objects bearing direct armorial connections to Napoleonic leadership—particularly personal forms such as this—are exceptionally scarce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7 1\/4” high x 6” wide x 3 1\/2” deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874430288007,"sku":"32-2048","price":78500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2048_1.png?v=1772353781"},{"product_id":"brighton-pavilion-skeleton-clock-by-smiths-of-clerkenwell-1","title":"Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell","description":"Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock\u003cbr\u003e J. Smith \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Taking the form of the decadent Brighton Pavilion, this Victorian brass skeleton clock is a wonderful example of exceptional English clockmaking. Crafted by the famed J. Smith \u0026amp; Sons of Clerkenwell, the timepiece operates thanks to its complex 8-day, two-train fusée movement, which allows it to strike on the hour and half hour. It indicates the time on an elaborately pierced dial with black Roman numerals, while its complicated skeletonized movement can be glimpsed through the rear. The shape itself resembles the dome of the famed Brighton Pavilion, the former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Set upon a red velvet plinth beneath its custom glass dome, this magnificent clock represents the perfect marriage of artistry and horology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Skeleton clocks are among the rarest timepieces ever made and were designed to display as much of the working mechanism as possible. Many were crafted as exhibition objects to showcase a new escapement, calendar system, power train, gear design or other technological innovation. Often a clockmaker's magnum opus, these clocks were the result of the highest quality workmanship. They became a favorite of the English in the early 19th century, when all the main centers of clock production, including London, Liverpool and Birmingham, began to make the most exceptional examples.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar clocks are featured on pages 72-74 of \u003cem\u003eSkeleton Clocks, Britain 1800-1914\u003c\/em\u003e by Derek Roberts.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 23\" high x 15 1\/4\" wide x 9\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Painted circa 1950, this stunning work embodies why Chagall is widely regarded as one of the greatest colorists of all time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chagall’s iconic embracing couple floats against the dark night sky, enveloped in a radiant burst of florals—another of his most famous subjects. The artist’s electric palette evokes the great power of love, a theme that occupied Chagall throughout his entire career. His most important compositions blend dynamic color with his recognizable repertoire of characters, and \u003cem\u003eCouple devant buisson\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptionally vivid example of this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Famously, Chagall’s lovers were connected to the artist’s personal life. These amorous figures mirrored his affection for his first wife, Bella Rosenfeld, who tragically died the same year his beloved hometown was pillaged during WWII in 1944. Instead of dwelling on his grief following her passing, Chagall embraced vivid, emotive colors and surreal settings to express the complexities of his experiences. Painted just a few years after Bella’s death, \u003cem\u003eCouple devant buisson\u003c\/em\u003e embodies Chagall’s profound ability to capture the joyous memory of his first love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marc Chagall was born in Vitebsk, Russia, to a large, close-knit Jewish family of herring merchants. He began studying painting in 1906 under the famed artist Yehuda Pen. In 1907, he moved to St. Petersburg and joined the school of the Society of Art Supporters. In 1910, Chagall relocated to Paris to be near the art community of the Montparnasse district, and he would eventually become a French citizen. Amongst the turmoil of the 20th century, including the Soviet regime and the outbreak of WWII, Chagall would continue to move between Russia, France and the United States throughout his life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chagall died at the age of 97 in Saint-Paul de Vence, France, in 1985, leaving behind an incredible body of work, as well as an entire museum dedicated to his legacy, the Musée National Marc Chagall in Nice, France. His works also belong to the collections of prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Tate Modern in London and the Art Institute of Chicago. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by the Comité Marc Chagall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1949-50 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 12 1\/2\" high x 8 3\/4\" wide (31.75 x 22.23 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 27 1\/4\" high x 23 1\/2\" wide x 3\" deep (69.22 x 59.69 x 7.62 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Estate of the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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These vivid red and yellow inclusions sparkle like flecks of metal when light strikes the surface, giving the sphere an intense, fiery vitality across its massive form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar hematoid quartz specimens typically range from 2 to 6 inches in diameter, rarely exceeding 10 inches or 50 pounds. A sphere over 2 feet across and weighing 745 pounds stands in a nearly singular tier of size and presence—this masterpiece of nature ranks among the most exceptional quartz spheres known. Specimens of this scale, with balanced, vibrant inclusions formed over millions of years, demand exponentially higher prices per carat due to their extreme scarcity and near-impossibility of being found intact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hematoid quartz forms where iron-rich hydrothermal fluids circulate through rock fractures, cavities or vugs, depositing hematite and iron oxides inside or along growing quartz crystals. This creates internal red, orange, yellow or brown streaks, phantoms and clouds—vibrant colorations that inspired trade names like “fire quartz” (red) and “golden healer” (yellow-orange). Mined commercially in Brazil since the late 20th century, it also occurs in other countries, including the U.S., Switzerland, Africa and Germany, requiring a rare mix of iron-rich environments and precise geological conditions. Its use likely predates this, as red quartz-like stones with iron oxides circulated in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern trade, often grouped with carnelian or jasper; by the 1800s, mineralogists had documented quartz with specular hematite inclusions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 24 1\/2\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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The shimmering azure waters, sun-warmed rock formations and luminous coastal light of the île d'Ouessant—one of Moret's most beloved and frequently revisited motifs—are rendered with a vibrancy and technical mastery that place this canvas among the finest examples of Post-Impressionist landscape painting available outside a museum collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition pulses with chromatic energy. The surface of the Bay of Lampaul is animated by hundreds of carefully layered brushstrokes, each contributing to the water's luminous, shifting character. Warm, orange-red rock formations emerge from the sea with geological weight, their earthen tones providing a vivid counterpoint to the brilliant blues and greens that dominate the scene. Fresh grass blankets the hillsides in rich, varied greens, while Moret weaves additional tonal accents throughout with a painter's instinct for harmony and contrast.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Henry Moret occupies a distinguished place in the Post-Impressionist tradition as one of the most accomplished painters to emerge from the celebrated Pont-Aven circle. His attachment to Brittany began during his military service and deepened through his close association with Paul Gauguin and the Nabis, whose bold approach to color permanently transformed his palette. The île d'Ouessant, perched at the western extreme of the Breton coast, became a defining subject in Moret's oeuvre — its ever-changing seas and skies offering an inexhaustible source of painterly inspiration. By 1897, when this work was executed, Moret had secured a pivotal relationship with the influential dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who championed his work across Europe and the United States and presented him with a coveted solo exhibition in 1898. As fellow artist Maxime Mofra observed, \"Coasts, forests, valleys, in every season Moret observed them with all his senses, reproducing them with all his spirit and sincerity.\" Today, Moret's Brittany paintings are held by world-famous institutions, among them the Musée d'Orsay, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is listed in Jean-Yves Rolland’s archives and will be included in the catalogue raisonné currently in preparation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1897 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 21\" high x 25\" wide (53.3 x 63.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 29 3\/8\" high x 33 1\/2\" wide x 3\" deep (74.6 x 85.1 x 7.6 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2137.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Abels, Cologne:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Germany:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, France:\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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In his day, he was the most collected artist in France. \u003cem\u003ePanier de poires et théière\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning still life that exemplifies Buffet’s genius, rendered with striking intensity and bright primary colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Buffet, a prominent member of the artistic movement \u003cem\u003eL'Homme Témoin\u003c\/em\u003e (The Witness-Man), rejected the ideals of abstraction, favoring the expression of reality and raw emotion. While the group was known for its generally pessimistic outlook, Buffet’s embrace of bold, vibrant colors and moments of lightness was uniquely his own. In this work, Buffet’s unmistakable style is applied to a still life of fruits and flowers, arranged on a crisp white tablecloth against a luminous red background. The interplay of vivid colors and bold, angular lines results in a striking, visceral masterpiece that captures both emotional depth and visual brilliance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris, Buffet began his art studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in December 1943, training in the studio of painter Eugène Narbonne. After just two years, Buffet set out on his own, launching a successful career that began with the exhibition of a self-portrait at the Salon des Moins de Trente Ans at Galerie Beaux-Arts in 1946. His stark, existential compositions brought him global fame and fortune at a remarkably young age. Today, Buffet’s works are held in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among many others. His legacy is further celebrated by museums in Japan dedicated exclusively to his oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, issued by Danielle Buffet dated December 19, 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1996 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 23” high x 31 1\/4” wide (58.4 x 79.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 33” high x 41 1\/4” wide x 1 1\/4” deep (83.8 x 104.8 x 3.2 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2198.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The artist\u003cbr\u003e Estate of the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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One of his most celebrated and enduring motifs was the mother and child, and in 1943, Moore would receive his most significant commission on this subject: the \u003cem\u003eMadonna and Child\u003c\/em\u003e for St. Matthew's Parish Church. This exceptionally rare bronze is tied to that iconic work, a world-famous cornerstone of British sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1943, the Reverend Walter Hussey invited Moore to create a Madonna and Child sculpture for his church, a proposal the artist accepted with hesitation. Moore felt the immense weight of depicting such a religious subject, wondering if he could distinguish the sacred Madonna and Child from his long‑standing mother and child theme. Of the commission, he said: \"This is one of the most difficult and heart-searching sculptures that I ever tried to do.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He began cautiously, completing many drawings and modeling a series of 12 small maquettes in clay. Only then did Moore fully commit to the commission. This bronze was cast from one of these final clay models, which Moore returned to after completing his version in Hornton stone for St. Matthew’s. In our bronze, the statuesque seated Madonna envelops the child tenderly, embodying quiet strength and emotional protection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cast in an edition of 7 with an artist’s proof, this bronze is an extraordinarily rare link to one of Moore’s most pivotal commissions. Other examples of these bronzes reside in prestigious museums worldwide, including the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Importantly, this bronze was signed by the artist and is accompanied by a copy of the letter from the Henry Moore Foundation, confirming the work is recorded in their archives as LH223.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moore was born in Castleford, England in 1898, and after some brief artistic training in his early years, he volunteered for army service in the First World War. After the war, Moore resumed his sculptural practice and gained notoriety as well as prestigious teaching posts at the Royal College and the Chelsea School of Art. At the height of his career, Moore achieved widespread international recognition, with major exhibitions such as his 1946 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and by winning the International Prize for Sculpture at the 1948 Venice Biennale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cast circa 1945 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5 1\/2\" high x 2 1\/4\" wide x 3\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Jeffrey Coria, NYC \u0026amp; FL, acquired in 1968\u003cbr\u003e Gallery Moss, Toronto\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, acquired from the above\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Florida\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e David Sylvester, ed., \u003cem\u003eHenry Moore Complete Sculpture 1921-48\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 1, London, 1988, no. 223, illustration of the terracotta version p. 138","brand":"M.S. 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The clock features a monumental patinated bronze statue of the Genius of Literature, a winged male allegorical figure, who leans with ease against the gilt bronze clock case. Reserved for the finest commissions of the Regency period, objects of this sculptural complexity and horological distinction seldom appear on the market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The mechanism rests on a Verde Antico marble plinth raised on ormolu bun feet, and the architectural clock case is densely ornamented in high relief with medallion portraits of celebrated classical writers and philosophers, framed by rope moldings, acanthus scrollwork and columns. The white enamel dial, signed French, Royal Exchange, London, features Roman numerals and blued steel hands within a finely engine-turned gilt bezel. Within, the movement is an outstanding eight-day fusee with its original chain, a fully signed backplate and a rare cylindrical pendulum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e James Moore French operated from the Royal Exchange, London, one of the most prestigious commercial addresses in Regency England, where only clockmakers of the highest reputation could maintain a presence. French was celebrated for the exceptional quality of his movements and for commissioning sculptural cases of great ambition, often uniting the finest English clockmaking with Continental bronze casting traditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed on dial and backplate: French, Royal Exchange, London \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20\" high x 13 1\/4\" wide x 7\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Crafted entirely in 18K white gold, the timepiece dazzles with its factory-set diamond pavé dial, punctuated by four vivid emerald hour markers. Piaget’s signature hand-finished integrated bracelet is fully set with diamonds, a remarkably rare combination with the factory pavé dial and diamond-set case. The bracelet is secured with its clasp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in 1874, Piaget has long been revered for its ultra-thin movements and sophisticated jewelry watches, such as this remarkable example. During the late 20th century, the maison pioneered a distinctive approach that merged precious gemstones with innovative case and bracelet designs. A leader in the realm of women’s watchmaking, Piaget created some of the finest and most elegant timepieces of the era. Rare factory pavé dials and gem-set variations such as this Emperador remain among the most coveted creations from the brand’s golden age of design.","brand":"M.S. 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Much like his revolutionary mobiles and stabiles, Calder brought the same sense of movement, balance and playful invention to his works on paper. \u003cem\u003eLucioles\u003c\/em\u003e, executed in 1972, belongs to the final decade of the artist’s career, when his compositions achieved a remarkable clarity of form and confidence of color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In these late works, Calder distilled his visual vocabulary to its most essential elements, creating compositions that are at once bold, rhythmic and immediately captivating. Thick black contours structure the composition, dividing the surface into a dynamic arrangement of geometric forms—triangles, circles and spirals—that appear to pulse across the picture plane. Within these compartments, saturated primary colors are deployed with striking intensity. The circular motifs recall the kinetic qualities of Calder’s famed sculptures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like his his larger-than-life revolutionary mobiles, Calder’s works on paper were fully realized compositions that stand independently within his oeuvre. Throughout his career, he maintained a deep commitment to drawing, using it as a means of exploring the same formal concerns that defined his sculpture: balance, movement and spatial tension. By the 1970s, his style had become at once rigorous and playful, abstract yet deeply engaging. 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Notably, among the stones tested by the GIA, one emerald shows no clarity enhancement, an exceptional characteristic in emeralds, which are typically treated due to their natural inclusions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elegantly composed, the emeralds are framed by ornate 18K yellow gold scrollwork at the inner corners, while each arm terminates in cylindrical bamboo-form caps with finely engraved detailing. The refined combination of form and ornament recalls the grandeur of Renaissance and Baroque pectoral and processional crosses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 1\/2\" length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Report_32-2558.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Report\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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Modeled after the celebrated Borghese Vase, it captures the splendor of one of the most influential sculptural forms of the ancient world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Encircling the vessel is a masterfully carved Dionysian procession, or \u003cem\u003ethiasos\u003c\/em\u003e, with revelers in a continuous frieze. The translucency of the alabaster imbues the scene with a soft radiance, allowing light to penetrate the surface and subtly illuminate the figures. This interplay of light and material creates a dynamic visual effect, enhancing the sculptural richness in a way unattainable in traditional marble. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Borghese Vase, originally carved in Athens during the 1st century BCE for the Roman elite and now housed in the Louvre, became a touchstone of artistic excellence following its rediscovery during the Renaissance and subsequent ownership by the Borghese family. Its influence spread widely across Europe, inspiring generations of artists and designers. 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The Pantocrator—Christ as the omnipotent “Ruler of All”—stands among the most authoritative and enduring iconographic types in Orthodox Christianity, reinforcing the object’s theological and cultural significance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Christ is presented frontally, his solemn gaze engaging the viewer with intensity. His right hand is raised in blessing, while his left supports an open Gospel. The underlying painting bears a Church Slavonic inscription translated as “I am the Light of the World” (John 8:12), underscoring Christ’s role as the source of divine illumination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The oklad overlays the panel with remarkable precision, leaving only the face and hands visible while enveloping the figure in a luminous field of gilded silver. Richly ornamented with engraved foliate motifs, cloisonné enameling and a radiant halo of stylized ornament, the mount protects the composition physically and symbolically. The open book on the oklad presents a second inscription translated as “A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another, as I have loved you” (John 13:34). At the lower edge, the cartouche identifies the figure as “Lord Almighty.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The production of such icons reflects a deeply rooted Russian Orthodox tradition in which precious metal coverings both protected and honored sacred images. By the 19th century, workshops specializing in silver mounts achieved remarkable technical sophistication, integrating enamelwork and repoussé decoration with exacting craftsmanship. The present example bears the kokoshnik mark used from 1899 with a standard of .875 silver. 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Together, they achieve a harmonious balance of strength and delicacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition is defined by its organic, vegetal character. The wrought iron shaft rises with rhythmic movement, composed of scrolling forms and stylized foliage that appear to grow naturally from the base. Pierced ovals create an interplay of solid and void that enlivens the structure. Above, the pyramidal orange glass shade by Daum Nancy diffuses light with a soft, atmospheric glow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A leading figure of the French Art Deco movement, Edgar Brandt gained international acclaim for his innovative metalwork, producing everything from architectural commissions to finely wrought decorative objects. Brandt established the Galeries Edgar Brandt in Paris, later expanding to London and New York, and at the height of his career, oversaw a large atelier producing works for embassies, ocean liners and major architectural commissions. Among his most enduring public works is the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe. His collaborations with leading glassmakers, including Daum Nancy and René Lalique, yielded some of the most sophisticated lighting designs of the period. Honored as a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and recipient of the Médaille d’Honneur for Applied Art, Brandt is widely regarded as the preeminent Art Deco ironworker of the twentieth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade signed \"Daum Nancy\"\u003cbr\u003e Base signed \"E. Brandt\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 21 1\/8\" high x 11 5\/8\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Galeries Edgar Brandt catalog, the “Annam” model, circa 1925–27 (base illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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Each element reflects the elevated craftsmanship and elegance associated with elite Russian silver production of the late 19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The surface of each piece is richly adorned in a traditional Pan-Slavic foliate and scrolling design rendered in vivid champlevé enamel. Shades of deep blue, green and turquoise create a striking contrast against the polished silver ground. The terminals are crowned with a finely detailed coat of arms beneath a princely crown, accompanied by a banner inscribed “Sempre Alta Lafronte,” reinforcing the service’s aristocratic associations. The set is complete with its original presentation case, lined in velvet and silk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Produced in Moscow circa 1886, this service reflects the height of Russian decorative silverwork during the Imperial period. Marked with the Cyrillic maker’s initials “UG” and the 88 zolotnik standard, it denotes a high-grade silver purity of .9166 fine. The use of champlevé enamel, combined with heraldic decoration, places this service firmly within the tradition of luxurious presentation silver created for noble and aristocratic households. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maker’s mark “UG” in Cyrillic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In box: 2 1\/4\" high x 15 1\/4\" wide x 12 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Complete with its original patinated bronze base, the work stands as an exceptional example of the firm’s iconic floral lighting designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The domed shade is encircled by radiant daffodil blossoms rendered in richly saturated yellow Tiffany glass. Rippled glass forms the trumpet of each flower, while delicately mottled glass creates layered petals that lend remarkable depth and dimensionality to the composition. The warm golden tones glow against the dark patinated bronze base, producing the jewel-like luminosity for which Tiffany Studios became renowned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The daffodil, or narcissus, was among Louis Comfort Tiffany’s favorite flowers and appeared throughout the artistic output of Tiffany Studios, from windows and vases to monumental architectural installations. This particular shade was likely designed by Clara Driscoll, head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department and one of the principal creative forces behind Tiffany’s most celebrated lamp designs. Driscoll and the “Tiffany Girls” created more daffodil lamp variations than any other floral model in the Tiffany Studios catalog, underscoring the motif’s significance within Tiffany’s artistic vision. The flower also held special importance at Laurelton Hall, Tiffany’s famed Long Island estate, where elaborate glass daffodil columns adorned the iconic Daffodil Terrace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shade stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York\"\u003cbr\u003e Base stamped \"Tiffany Studios New York 528\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" high x 20 1\/2\" diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. 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Made by Elkington \u0026amp; Co. and presented by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales—the future King Edward VII—it commemorates Monsieur Lozes’ assistance to the British section of the 1900 Paris International Exhibition. With its engraved inscription, royal arms and accompanying original framed letter from the Prince, the cup is an exceptional treasure of European history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Founded in Birmingham in the 19th century, Elkington \u0026amp; Co. was among the most important English silver firms of its era, celebrated for technical innovation and luxurious production. The firm earned an international reputation for its refined workmanship and ambitious exhibition pieces, supplying silver for prominent patrons and major world fairs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Impressive in both scale and presence, the cup stands on a circular foot and rises in a commanding classical form, accented by bold scrolling handles. 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The composition is shaped by the ideals of Jugendstil—the German expression of Art Nouveau—and the Munich Secession. Balancing symbolism with an early modernist sensibility, it privileges mood and atmosphere over narrative, creating a contemplative vision of the natural world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Muted tones of ochre, olive and deep forest green define the landscape, where dense trees encircle a calm body of water. The still surface acts as a mirror, doubling the composition and extending its depth through reflection. Organic rhythms guide the eye through the curving reeds, softly contoured earth and the gentle sweep of the figure’s body. Within this serenity, subtle shifts in movement animate the scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Educated at the Karlsruhe Academy under Friedrich Fehr, Riemerschmid went on to exhibit with the Munich Secession, aligning himself with progressive artists seeking alternatives to academic tradition. His work reflects the aesthetic clarity of German Jugendstil, where decorative line, natural form and symbolic undertones converge. Though his career was cut short by a war injury that impaired his vision, his early paintings remain significant for their synthesis of symbolism, modernist experimentation and lyrical naturalism at a pivotal moment in German art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1907 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 28\" high x 38 1\/2\" wide (71.1 x 97.8 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32 3\/4\" high x 43 1\/4\" wide x 1 3\/4\" deep (83.2 x 109.9 x 4.5 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Southern Germany\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eJugend\u003c\/em\u003e, no. 28., Munich, 1907, G. Hirth’s Verlag","brand":"M.S. 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Set in 18K white gold and platinum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The American jewelry firm of Marcus \u0026amp; Co. was founded in 1892 by Herman Marcus, a German immigrant whose knowledge of European trends and previous experience at Ellemeyer, court jewelers of Dresden, won him a position at Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. In 1884, Marcus left Tiffany to join Jaques and Marcus, a firm in which his son was a partner. By the time the family took control of the business in 1892, the firm had succeeded in introducing lesser-known colored gemstones to the market, creating pieces with gems such as tourmalines, opals, garnets, peridots and fancy colored sapphires. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Marcus \u0026amp; Co.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1905 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chain: 20“ length\u003cbr\u003e Pendant: 1 1\/2“ length x 1 1\/2” width","brand":"M.S. 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This exceptional drawing, \u003cem\u003eStanding Female Nude\u003c\/em\u003e, is a rare work connected to one of the artist’s now-lost masterpieces and a remarkable example of his genius as a draftsman. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By 1916-17, when this drawing was created, Klimt was at the height of his powers. His golden phase had given way to a freer, more daring late style, marked by heightened color, exotic patterning and an increasingly modern vision of the female form. It was during these final years of the artist’s life that he created some of his most sought-after portraits and figural compositions, including \u003cem\u003eFreundinnen II\u003c\/em\u003e, the masterwork to which our drawing is linked.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In preparation for his ambitious portraits, Klimt made dozens of drawings, often created spontaneously in his studio where models lounged around him endlessly. In our \u003cem\u003eStanding Female Nude\u003c\/em\u003e, Klimt’s signature fluid linework brings the figure remarkably to life, as if captured perfectly in an instant. Her elongated form, lifted arm and direct gaze give the drawing both sensuality and authority. This rhythm between freedom and control is central to Klimt’s greatest drawings, and one can see how this work directly informed the alluring figures pictured in \u003cem\u003eFreundinnen II\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tragically, this painting was destroyed in 1945 in the fire at Schloss Immendorf, where numerous works by Klimt were lost in the final days of World War II. The drawings for \u003cem\u003eFreundinnen II\u003c\/em\u003e thus survive as the last direct witnesses to that vanished masterpiece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a founding figure of the Vienna Secession, Klimt helped lead Austrian art away from academic convention and toward a radical modern language, uniting Symbolism, Byzantine splendor, Japanese design and Art Nouveau elegance in some of the most recognizable images ever painted. His famed “Golden Phase” produced icons such as \u003cem\u003eThe Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePortrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I\u003c\/em\u003e, while his late portraits and landscapes reveal an artist of remarkable range, refinement and decorative genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Klimt’s enduring importance is affirmed not only by his presence in major institutions—including the Belvedere in Vienna, which holds the world’s largest collection of his paintings, as well as the Neue Galerie New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art—but also by his extraordinary market performance. His \u003cem\u003ePortrait of Elisabeth Lederer\u003c\/em\u003e reached an astonishing $236.4 million at Sotheby’s in 2025, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever sold at auction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1916-17 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 28\" high x 19\" wide (71.12 x 48.26 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 31\" high x 22 1\/4\" wide x 1 1\/4\" deep (78.74 x 56.52 x 3.18 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie St. Etienne, New York\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, acquired from the above circa 2005\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Marian Bisanz-Prakken, Albertina, Vienna, will include this work in her forthcoming Supplement to Alice Strobl’s catalogue raisonné of Klimt’s drawings","brand":"M.S. 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The most prized grade of yellow diamond, fancy vivid stones are celebrated for their rich, saturated color, and examples of this quality are exceptionally rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Set side by side, the two hearts create a striking interplay of color and light while maintaining perfect visual balance. Both diamonds possess coveted SI1 clarity and are accompanied by GIA reports confirming their quality. Set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Report_32-2757.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Reports\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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Though best remembered as one of the founders of Dada, Picabia’s artistic language was never confined to a single movement. Over the course of his life, he embraced abstraction, photorealism, Classicism and Impressionism, revealing an extraordinary capacity for reinvention. This vibrant oil on canvas stands as a brilliant example of his Impressionist period, when he explored color, light and atmosphere with exceptional confidence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 1905, \u003cem\u003eEffet de soleil (avril); Sur les bords du Loing\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to a formative period in Picabia’s career. After meeting the two sons of the legendary Impressionist Camille Pissarro in 1902, Picabia began painting landscape scenes \u003cem\u003een plein air\u003c\/em\u003e, turning his attention to the shifting effects of light and nature. In this composition, dappled sunlight filters through a canopy of green and gold leaves, casting flickering reflections across the riverbank. Broad, expressive strokes define the trees, water and distant architecture, giving the scene a vivid sense of warmth and atmospheric movement. A small figure in a boat adds quiet human presence to the radiant riverside landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By 1905, Picabia had achieved significant recognition for his Impressionist works, exhibiting them in Parisian salons to considerable acclaim. Critics praised him as a promising French landscape painter, and the French government purchased one of his works. Yet Picabia’s restless creativity soon led him beyond Impressionism. By 1908, elements of Fauvism and Cubism began to appear in his paintings, signaling the beginning of the stylistic evolution that would become one of the defining features of his career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Picabia’s openness to transformation ultimately placed him at the center of European modernism. Alongside Marcel Duchamp and Guillaume Apollinaire, he helped shape Dada, one of the most influential movements of the early 20th century. He also worked in poetry, graphic art, set design and film, extending his ideas across a remarkable range of creative forms. In 2016, the Museum of Modern Art in New York honored this expansive legacy with the retrospective, \u003cem\u003eFrancis Picabia: Our Heads Are Round so Our Thoughts Can Change Direction\u003c\/em\u003e. As exhibition curator Ann Umland wrote, “The world of art is a richer, more complicated, more unpredictable place because of him.” His works are held in important public collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. 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With bold brushwork and a vibrant palette, Munnings transformed this traditional sporting subject into an iconic image of vitality, pageantry and English country life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Munnings, born and raised in the countryside of Suffolk, England, showed a talent for art at a young age. At 14, he became apprenticed to the lithography firm of Page Brothers, designing posters, and began studying painting at the Norwich School of Art at night. In 1899, he entered two works to the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition that were accepted with much acclaim. He soon gained favor for his captivating equine portraits, depicting these wondrous animals in a multitude of fashions, yet always staying true to their innate power, beauty and tender nature.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During World War I, Munnings also served the roles of war artist and horse processor in Canada, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of military horses to the front in the latter position. He had spent his childhood surrounded by these majestic beasts and was well suited for this task. As a war artist, he executed drawings, watercolors and oils with the primary focus on the horse’s use both on the battlefield and behind the scenes. The Canadian War Records Exhibition at the Royal Academy after the war’s end included 45 of Munnings extraordinary paintings.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the height of his career, Munnings was famous on both sides of the Atlantic, with patrons and friends that included Rothschilds, Astors, members of the royal family and Sir Winston Churchill. He went on to earn a knighthood and held the coveted position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts from 1944 to 1949. After his death in 1959, his home in Dedham was transformed into a museum dedicated entirely to his work. 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Together, the busts exemplify the height of late 19th-century European fascination with Orientalist subjects, rendered with remarkable naturalism and technical refinement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The figures are rendered in richly polished dark bronze and their clothing carved in luminous white marble, creating a striking interplay of tone and texture. The finely sculpted drapery cascades in soft folds around each sitter’s shoulders, contrasting beautifully with the faces, whose features reveal the sculptor’s impressive skill. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e C. Caccia was active in Italy during the late 19th century, a period marked by technical virtuosity and academic rigor in marble sculpture. The subsequent marble plinths by Henry Dasson situate these works firmly within the highest echelon of decorative arts production in Paris. Dasson was renowned for his collaborations with leading sculptors and for supplying objects to elite collectors and institutions across Europe. 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Displaying an intimate scene of the artist's sister and her family, this rare masterpiece offers one of the most singular and personal ways of experiencing Bonnard’s celebrated vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bonnard was especially suited to the fan format. As a founding member of Les Nabis, the avant-garde circle that sought to dissolve the boundary between fine art and decoration, he embraced objects such as screens, posters, textiles and fans as serious artistic vehicles. Deeply inspired by Japanese prints, Bonnard brought to these works the flattened perspective, cropped forms, rhythmic patterning and intimate domestic subject matter that defined his style.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eLa famille\u003c\/em\u003e, the sweeping crescent shape of the fan offered Bonnard a compositional challenge unlike the traditional canvas, allowing him to unfold the charming family scene in a panoramic arc. We are drawn close into an intimate moment with Bonnard’s sister Andrée, her infant son Jean and her husband, the composer Claude Terrasse—all rendered in the pastel hues and blocks of color for which Bonnard is known. Painted in 1892, this fan was likely created to celebrate Jean’s birth that same year.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fewer than 100 fans by modern artists of this period are believed to exist, making each surviving example exceptionally rare, especially by Bonnard. Only a few examples of this unique form by the artist have ever come to auction, and similar examples can be found in the collection of the Musée d’Orsay. The importance of these works continues to receive institutional attention today, with the Musée d’Orsay showcasing an exhibition of 17 Impressionist fans this year.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1867 in Fontenay-aux-Roses, Bonnard initially studied law before training as an artist at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts. Aligning himself with the Symbolist avant-garde, he founded the important group, Les Nabis, along with Maurice Denis and Édouard Vuillard. Known for his intimate interior scenes and highly sophisticated, unique color palette, Bonnard earned widespread acclaim during his lifetime. The artist spent his later decades in the South of France, where he continued to refine an increasingly introspective style until his death in 1947. His commitment to the subtleties of perception and color secured his position as one of the most influential figures in modern art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Guy-Patrice Dauberville and Floriane Dauberville. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1892 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 14” high x 24” wide (35.6 x 61 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 17” high x 27” wide x 1” deep (43.2 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galerie René Drouet, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Sotheby's, London, December 3, 1986, lot 422\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, acquired at the above sale through Leggatt Brothers, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e C. Frèches-Thory \u0026amp; A. Terrasse, The Nabis, Bonnard, Vuillard and Their Circle, Paris, 1990, pp. 160-161 (illustrated) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pierre Bonnard: The Graphic Art, December 2, 1989 - February 4, 1990, no. 15 (later traveled to Houston and Boston)\u003cbr\u003e Montreal, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Bonnard, Décorateur, June 18 - October 25, 1998","brand":"M.S. 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With its quiet church interior and two dignified collies, the work captures the sentimental spirit that makes Victorian and Edwardian animal painting so beloved among British collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Douglas renders the dogs with remarkable tenderness and individuality. One collie sits upright with calm attentiveness, while the other rests in the foreground with an expressive, almost human gaze. Their lustrous coats are painted in rich tones of chestnut, russet, white and deep brown, contrasting beautifully with the cool stone floor and soft white drapery beneath the alms dish. Details such as the church notice on the wall, the worn Bible at right and the heavy green door lend the scene a quiet sense of place, transforming the painting from a simple animal portrait into a touching genre scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Edinburgh to the portrait painter James Douglas, Edwin Douglas studied at the Royal Scottish Academy Schools and exhibited there for the first time at only 17 years old. He went on to exhibit widely, including at the Royal Academy from 1869 to 1900, where he showed more than 40 works. Though he painted portraits, sporting subjects and rural genre scenes, Douglas became especially admired for his depictions of animals, particularly dogs, which he portrayed with the soft expressions and emotional resonance associated with the great Sir Edwin Landseer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Douglas enjoyed considerable success during his lifetime, attracting distinguished patrons including Sir Charles Tennant and Queen Victoria, who purchased one of his setter paintings as a birthday gift for the future King Edward VII. His works remain admired for their refined technique, affectionate observation and enduring vision of British rural life. Today, Douglas’ paintings are represented in notable collections, including Tate Britain and the Royal Collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1907 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 37 1\/8” high x 24 1\/8” wide (94.30 x 61.28 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 44 1\/4” high x 31“ wide x 3 1\/2\" deep (112.40 x 78.74 x 8.89 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Australia\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Through loose, expressive brushwork and bold flashes of yellow, red, black and white, Grauss transforms a bustling café into a celebration of nightlife and theatrical energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition draws the viewer into the atmosphere of the scene, where wine bottles, goblets and oranges fill the table while figures emerge through a dynamic interplay of light and color. Grauss’s confident brushwork conveys both movement and mood, balancing the glamour of the gathering with a sense of lively spontaneity. The richly dressed figures and animated gestures capture the allure of early 20th-century café culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in the Netherlands, Gerardus Hendrik “Geert” Grauss was a painter, draftsman and lithographer known for his figure compositions, genre scenes and floral still lifes. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels before traveling throughout the Mediterranean, including Italy and Algeria, where he continued to refine his artistic vision. A member of Arti et Amicitiae and the Sint Lucas Artists Association in Amsterdam, Geert Grauss received the Willink van Collen Prize in 1917 and later represented painting in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games art competition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1916 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 29\" high x 39\" wide (73.66 × 99.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 39\" high x 48 3\/4\" wide x 3 3\/4\" deep (99.06 × 123.83 x 9.53 cm)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Florida\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Organized by iris color and other distinctive features, this collection is a fascinating scientific rarity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Precision was paramount for ocularists to match the unique dimensions of each individual's eye socket. Variations in size, iris color, thickness and shape all necessitated skilled painting and craftsmanship, resulting in glass eyes of remarkable realism and individuality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The development of realistic glass eyes is often traced to 16th-century Venetian glassmakers, who pioneered techniques for creating lifelike ocular prostheses. Though early iterations were delicate, later French and German ocularists advanced the field by utilizing innovative glass, resulting in durable and lifelike eye prosthetics. From the 16th to 19th centuries, Paris emerged as the hub of artificial eye production. Exceptionally thin enamel glass and glass shells such as these were ingeniously designed to cover atrophied eyes, setting the field’s standard of excellence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 54\" high x 22 1\/2\" wide x 17 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Celebrated for his elegant portraits of fashionable women, Domergue captures the confidence, sophistication and modern sensuality that established him as the self-proclaimed “inventor of the pin-up.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Seated within a private theater box, the stylish woman meets the viewer’s gaze with parted, crimson lips and an expression of poised assurance. Her luminous blue ensemble stands in striking contrast to the vibrant red interior, while Domergue’s fluid, energetic brushwork lends the scene an atmosphere of immediacy and excitement. Beside her, an elegantly dressed gentleman peers through opera glasses toward the unseen stage, heightening the sense that the viewer has entered an intimate moment during a fashionable Parisian evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Domergue studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. 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The top, sides and base are further embellished with engine-turned and engraved ornament. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When activated, the lid opens to reveal a lifelike feathered bird that sings a joyful melody while turning its head, opening its beak, fluttering its wings and tail and rotating with captivating realism. At the conclusion of the song, the turquoise-feathered bird retreats beneath an engraved and pierced oval grille. The underside bears a presentation inscription dated 28 October 1885, suggesting the box was gifted to commemorate a special occasion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charles Abraham Bruguier (1788–1862), the last true heir to the Jaquet-Droz tradition, honed his craft in Geneva and London. He elevated singing bird mechanisms with remarkable refinement, building upon the innovations of Les Frères Rochat and Jaquet-Droz. Bruguier's technique for recreating birdsong achieved striking realism, producing an exceptionally lifelike sound. 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