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A NEW APPROACH – Property from the Collection of Antoine ChenevièreLOTS 135-180Antoine Chenevière is an internationally well-known and well-respected figure amongst Decorative Arts academics, collectors and enthusiasts, who has specialised in Russian and North European furniture and works of art since opening his first gallery in his home town of Geneva in 1976. In 1985 he opened his London gallery on Dover Street, Mayfair and has been based in the area ever since. Chenevière is equally, if not better, known for his pioneering work as an historian of Russian furniture, a subject that until the publication of his seminal work Russian Furniture: The Golden Age 1780-1840 published in 1988, had been largely ignored by Western European academics. His wealth of academic knowledge has resulted in the sale of some exceptional pieces from his gallery to major international museums including The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, The Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum, San Francisco, The National Gallery of Arts, Washington and The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh. Furthermore his trusted advice and opinion has allowed many private enthusiasts to establish their own collections in both Europe and the USA.Now, after 35 years based in Mayfair, Chenevière has chosen to take a new approach to his business: relocating his gallery space to his homes, where potential buyers can view, by appointment, his unique and very personal gallery.The following collection includes works of art from Chenevière’s home and demonstrates his seemingly effortless ability to create striking interiors by combining an array of continental antique pieces dating from the late 18th and 19th centuries, with the work of contemporary artists such as Richard Long. The clean lines of the Italian commode (lot 141) and the architectural forms of the mirror (lot 174) and secretaire á abattant (lot 159) sit perfectly with the modern aesthetic, despite being made 200 years earlier. The choice of figured veneers favoured by Biedermeier and Empire cabinetmakers add a subtle richness and warmth to Chenevière’s home. Further texture and pattern is injected to the interiors with Chenevière’s choice of Grand Tour-themed marble objets, which include pair of French violet jura brocatelle vases (lot 142), the monochrome bianco e nero obelisks (lot 136) and tazza (lot 143). The ensemble is balanced by his juxtaposition with lighter, more playful and glamourous pieces such as the delicate Venetian glass-beaded centre table, which was probably made by the Murano factory for the Villa della Rocca, Palermo, Sicily.
A NEAR PAIR OF ITALIAN PORPHYRY 'GRAND TOUR' OBELISKS
20TH CENTURY
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A NEAR PAIR OF ITALIAN PORPHYRY 'GRAND TOUR' OBELISKS
20TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'DIVO CLAUDIO, 1840' and 'DIVO AUGUSTO, 1820' respectively
16 in. (41 cm.) high
20TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'DIVO CLAUDIO, 1840' and 'DIVO AUGUSTO, 1820' respectively
16 in. (41 cm.) high
榮譽呈獻
Carlijn Dammers