By Greg Smith

This round of picks illustrates the elegance and craftsmanship associated with the delicate work of the French. We bring you ten of the top French works from upcoming auction and our marketplace showrooms by masters such as Daum Nancy, Louis Majorelle, Emile Puiforcat, Gen Paul and more.

DOYLE AUCTION

Sale Date: April 18, 2016
Lot 130
Art Nouveau Gold, Sapphire and Enamel Lapel Pendant-Watch, Le Coultre & Cie.
18 kt., mechanical, topped by a delicate floral motif pin applied with green, pink and blue enamel, centering one pear-shaped sapphire, accented by small rose-cut diamonds, suspending an open face pendant-watch centering a circular white porcelain enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, the cover of delicate floral motif decorated with stylized green enamel petals centering 3 pear-shaped sapphires and small rose-cut diamonds, diameter approximately 24 mm., movement signed Le Coultre & Cie., case and cuvette no. 83008, case with French assay mark, circa 1890.
Estimate: $5/7,000

MACKLOWE GALLERY, LTD.

French Art Nouveau Desk by Louis Majorelle
A French Art Nouveau walnut desk by Louis Majorelle. The rectangular desktop has two front drawers and four twisted legs all decorated with carved flowers and leaves. Circa 1900. Signed, ”L. Majorelle Nancy”.
Price Upon Request

CLARKE AUCTIONEERS

Sale Date: April 17, 2016
Lot 33
Gen Paul (French, 1895-1975)
Oil on Canvas. “Gaby” Portrait of the artist’s wife. Signed lower right, inscribed ‘Gabyche’ in pencil on the stretcher verso. Old typed label affixed verso. From a Queens, NY home.
Estimate: $4/6,000

PHILIP CHASEN ANTIQUES, INC

Daum Nancy, Rooster Vase
Circa 1900, with rare rooster decoration. To back, enamel writing “Je Chanteclare”, meaning “I Chanteclare”, the roosters name in the tale of Reynard the Fox. With applied handles.
Price: $9,500

CLARS AUCTIONEERS

Sale Date: April 17, 2016
Lot 2309
Francisco Tamagho (French, 1851-1933)
“La Framboisette,” vintage lithographic poster in colors on linen, plate signed lower right, printed by Parisienne (Paris, France)
Estimate: $5/700

ROGER D WINTER

A Pair of Eighteenth Century French Fauteuil with Petite Point Upholstery, Circa 1780
Price Upon Request

WINTERS ASSOCIATES

Sale Date: April 18, 2016
Lot 181
Louis XVI Style Furniture Suite
Three piece suite including settee and two armchairs: painted and gilt frames, pierced crests with ribbon motif, Aubusson upholstery with rose and garland motif, reeded tapering legs.
Estimate: $2/5,000

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS LLC

Faience Baluster Lamps
Manufactured circa 1865-1875, this pair of faience baluster lamps are the product of a significant collaboration by celebrated French ceramicist Théodore Deck and the prominent Nineteenth Century Parisian lighting company, Maison Gagneau. Mounted atop gilt bronze bases, the lamps’ bodies bear bas-relief dragon motifs and are coated in Deck’s signature “bleu Deck” glaze. Burners are marked “Gagneau-115 Rue Lafayette”.
Price Upon Request

LITCHFIELD COUNTY AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS

Puiforcat .950 Silvergilt Centerpiece
Sale Date: April 21, 2016
Lot 866
French, early Twentieth Century. Made by Emile Puiforcat Paris, supported on four legs, with reeded borders and Laurel Swags tied by ribbon bows. Fitted with a gilt metal liner with ring handles. Bears Sotheby’s tag. Approximately 18ozt.
Estimate: $4/6,000

HILLCREST COLLECTIONS

French Malachite & Ormolu Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
Price Upon Request