What: The Collector: Silver &19th Century Furniture, Sculpture & Works of ArtWhere: Christie's, 8 King Street, St. James's, LondonWhen: May 23, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: May 17, 9am - 4:30pm; May 18, 12pm - 5pm; May 19, 12pm - 5pm; May 20, 9am - 4:30pm; May 21, 9am - 8pm; May 22, 9am - 4:30pmTop Lots at the Sale:— «A French 'Japonisme' Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood Vitrine-Cabinet» - By Edouard Lievre, Paris, Circa 1880. In the form of a Chinese pagoda, the arched pediment with inverted sides and centred by a ruyi head-shaped finial applied with the Chinese symbol ‘shou’ for longevity set between prunus branches. Measured at 100in. (245cm.) high; 55 ½in. (141cm.) wide; 23 ¾in. (60.5cm.) deep. Featured at lot 572. Estimate: 260,000 USD - 390,000 USD.— «A Pair Of French Patinated Bronze Life-Size Figural Torcheres, Entitled Deux Esclaves Indiens Portant Des Torches» - Cast By Graux-Marly From The Models By Francois-Christophe-Armand Toussaint (1806-1862), Paris, Circa 1870. The male figure signed 'Ad Toussaint / Sculpteur', the female figure signed 'Toussaint / Sculpteur'. Measured at 79in. (201cm.) high, the male figure; 81in. (206cm.) high, the female figure. Featured at lot 600. Estimate: 104,000 USD - 156,000 USD.— «A French Ormolu Astronomical Clock» - After the Model by Jacques Caffieri, Circa 1880. Surmounted by a glazed globe enclosing an orrery, decorated with swirling clouds and applied with the zodiac signs. Measured at 79in. (201cm.) high; 25in. (64cm.) wide; 17 ¼in. (44cm.) deep, the clock; 7 ½in. (19cm.) high; 48in. (122cm.)cm. wide; 43in. (109cm.) deep, the stand. Featured at lot 629. Estimate: 91,000 USD - 130,000 USD.— «A Large North European Ormolu Eight-Light Chandelier», Circa 1850 - The acanthus-clad corona supporting a central stiff-leaf cast stem, the top section issuing 'C'-scrolls terminating in rosettes and anthemion. Measured at 52in. (132cm.) high; 41cm. (104cm.) diameter. Featured at lot 563. Estimate: 78,000 USD - 130,000 USD.— “George III Silver-Gilt Ewer And Stand« - Mark of Paul Storr, London, 1816. Tapering and on spreading foot with ovolo band, the shoulder with band of diaperwork heightened with applied masks. Measured at 16 ¼in. (41.2cm.) high; gross weight 113oz. (3,518gr). Featured at lot 497. Estimate: 52,000 USD - 78,000 USD.— »A Set of Six William and Mary Silver-Gilt Stands«, London, Circa 1680, Maker's Mark Fs Over S Crowned - Circular and with reeded border, on four bracket feet fixed to a central collet band, each marked underneath with maker's mark only. Measured at 4 ½in. (11.5cm.) diam.; 18 oz. (561 gr). Featured at lot 499. Estimate: 52,000 USD - 78,000 USD.— »A French 'Japonisme' Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Mounted Cut-Glass Vase" - Attributed to L'escalier De Cristal, Paris, Circa 1880. The cylindrical glass body cut and etched with wave patterns, the collar mount cast as seaweed intertwined with rope. Measured at 22 ¼in. (56.5cm.) high. Featured at lot 612. Estimate: 52,000 USD - 78,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more