Herwig Simons
  • Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France, 19th century Walnut, maple and mohogany wood H 185 cm Provenance: former private collection, France
Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France, 19th century Walnut, maple and mohogany wood H 185 cm Provenance: former private collection, France


A fine, rare and large nineteenth-century wooden exhibition model, the chef d'oeuvre of a master carpenter of the Compagnonnage. These models were made to show the technical expertise and skill of the master carpenter. The Compagnonnage is an old French guild with roots in the 12th century. In the eighteenth century, they incorporated symbols and rituals, many of which were borrowed from Freemasonry to create an initiatory progression for its members.

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Herwig Simons
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Region: Antwerpen
Country: Belgium
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Game box with chess and backgammon Eger, 17th century 48 x 48 x 11.5 cm

Game box with chess and backgammon Eger, 17th century 48 x 48 x 11.5 cm

Provenance: Lothar Schmid (1928-2013), German chess Grandmaster
Literature: publications World of Art: Art chamber games by the Kunsthistoriches Museum in Vienna 

Double-sided game box : one side shows a bas-relief depicting the meeting of Aeneas and Dido, accompanied by a Putto. The other side features a chessboard in finely executed marquetry. The interior reveals an elegant backgammon board decorated with double-tailed dolphins. Eger, a Bohemian Free City (now Cheb, Czech Republic), was well known in the 17th century for a specialised type of woodworking, particularly for intarsia panels. This set belonged to Lothar Schmid, the German chess Grandmaster and collector of chess books, boards and pieces. He is best known as the chief arbiter of the World Championship of chess in 1972 between Bobby Fisher and Boris Spassky in Reykjavik.
Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France, 19th century Walnut, maple and mohogany wood H 185 cm Provenance: former private collection, France

Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France, 19th century Walnut, maple and mohogany wood H 185 cm Provenance: former private collection, France

A fine, rare and large nineteenth-century wooden exhibition model, the chef d'oeuvre of a master carpenter of the Compagnonnage. These models were made to show the technical expertise and skill of the master carpenter. The Compagnonnage is an old French guild with roots in the 12th century. In the eighteenth century, they incorporated symbols and rituals, many of which were borrowed from Freemasonry to create an initiatory progression for its members.
Large Siena marble models from the Roman Forum Rome, circa 1800 H 87 cm Provenance: former noble collection, The Netherlands

Large Siena marble models from the Roman Forum Rome, circa 1800 H 87 cm Provenance: former noble collection, The Netherlands

Fine and unusual large grand tour Siena marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux,
and the Temple of Vespasian, from the Roman forum. Made as souvenirs for visitors on the Grand Tour in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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Staircase Model

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Staircase Model

Fine Staircase model of the Compagnnonnage in oak , Ca. 1880 Size 53x40 cm. 40 cm. H.

 
An Italian Grand Tour White Alabaster Tazza

An Italian Grand Tour White Alabaster Tazza

A fine Grand Tour Italian white Alabaster Tazza , Ca. 1800
A round molded basin on a fluted trumpet-foot, raised on a square base.
Nice patina and overall good condition .

H. 20,5 cm. D. 34 cm.




 
Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronze Tazzas

Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronze Tazzas

A fine and rare decorative pair of Grand Tour Bronze Tazzas of large scale on Sienna marble plints .
The handles , which attach to the underside of the bowls are leaf-moulded and employ scroll work that finished in Serpent heads .
The bases are in quality vivid yellow Sienna marble .
Very nice smooth patina and good condition .H 34 cm.
Marble Fountain Mask of the Green Man

Marble Fountain Mask of the Green Man

A Renaissance Carrara marble Fountain mask of the Green Man ;
The Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs spring.
Green Man type foliate heads first appears in England during the early 12th century deriving from those of France, and were especially popular in the Gothic architecture ofthe 13th. to 15th. century. 32 cm H

 
Flemish 17th. century Corpus Christi

Flemish 17th. century Corpus Christi

This Christ is in a highly expressive pose, with a strong sense of movement, emotion and suffering conveyed in the facial expression and body positioning. The anatomy would be rendered with great attention to detail, with visible ribs, tendons, and muscles, emphasizing Christ's suffering .
The oak is aged over the centuries and therefore it has a nice patina .
No arms .97 cm
Sterling Silver Mirror by Tiffany & Co.

Sterling Silver Mirror by Tiffany & Co.

A round mirror by Tiffany & Co. , crafted in sterling silver frame, hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co. signature , adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to any space. This mirror reflects the renewed quality and classic style that Tiffany & Co. is celebrated for , making it a perfect addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors .

D 43 cm
Anatomical didactic model

Anatomical didactic model
19th. century Marble Campan grand melange Tazza

19th. century Marble Campan grand melange Tazza
19th Century Medical Skull

19th Century Medical Skull