![]() ![]() Famed previous owners include Louis XIV and XV at the Château de Versailles, Louis XVI at the Château de Saint-Cloud, the Count of Artois at the Palais du Temple, Marie-Antoinette and the Duke of Orléans. The first auction will be dedicated to the “treasures” of the collection – exceptional pieces boasting remarkable provenance that have been passed down through the ages by distinguished historical figures. In line with this, part of the proceeds from the sale will benefit philanthropic causes and cultural organisations. The Count and Countess were recognised as respected patrons in the art world, and the intellectual and artistic elite would gather at their home for parties that encapsulated the French “art de vivre”. They were also keen collectors, acquiring works of the highest-quality to enhance the sumptuous and sophisticated décor of their mansion. ![]() In the exquisite setting of their “Hotel Particulier”, built in 1865, Edouard de Ribes and his wife Jacqueline, née de Beaumont, were custodians of an exquisite collection of objects that had entered the family in the 18th century. Held over two sessions, the auction will present artworks, fine books and manuscripts from the family’s ancestral home in Paris – covering three centuries of French history. On 11 and 12 December, Sotheby’s Paris will offer for sale a selection of historical pieces from the collection of the Count and Countess de Ribes. The name “de Ribes” resonates internationally with a timeless sense of style – the essence of French chic and elegance. Vietnam, Décorations d'Annam et d'Indochine.Vietnam, Céramique & Terre cuite /Vietnamese Ceramics.Statuaire bouddhiste / Buddisht Sculpture.Peinture vietnamienne / Vietnamese Paintings.Monnaies vietnamiennes/Vietnamese coins.Instruments de musique/Musical Instruments.Faïence & Porcelaine française/French Ceramics.Faïence & Porcelaine européenne/European Ceramics.Chine, Objets de lettrés / Treasures of the Chinese Scholar.Chine, Monochromes / Chinese monochromes.Art Moderne & Contemporain/Modern & Contempory Art.Art du XVIIIème siècle / 18th century art.Art du XIXème siècle / 19th century Art.Art du XIVème siècle / 14th century Art.Art du XIIIème siècle / 13th century art.Art de la Mode et du Textile/Fashion & Textil Art.A sancai-glazed pottery jar, Tang dynasty.A Yaozhou celadon-glazed moulded ‘fish’ bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127).A Yaozhou carved and moulded 'peony and small bird' bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127).A rare small 'oil spot' bowl, Jin dynasty.A superb and rare Cizhou russet-splashed black-glazed 'partridge feather' vase, Northern Song dynasty.Bowl with the Three Friends of Winter, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande Period (1426-1435). ![]() Basin and Ewer with Five-clawed Dragons, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande Period (1426-1435).Blue and white figure of an Immortal, Ming dynasty, Wanli reign (1573-1620), Shanghai Museum.Australia will return looted sculptures to Cambodia.Property from the Ezekiel Collection sold at Sotheby's London, 3 November 2021.Gem-set, mother-of-pearl, lacquer and diamond 'Chinese fan' brooch.*** Partnership Program** - if purchased online through this website - 40% of sale of this painting will go to The Carriage Barn Art Center in New Canaan, CT. Purchase through the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, CT or through the Partnership program. This painting along with 2 others will be in the Capturing New Canaan Sale and Exhibition at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, Ct from October 22 to Nov 4, 2020. It's a wonderful art organization that does a great job supporting the artists and local artists. Capturing New Canaan and enjoyed it very much. I've participated in this event with Carriage Barn Arts Center for the past two years. So many fond memories and it's always a pleasure to return to see how so much has truly stayed the same. Growing up in New Canaan we spent many wonderful Fourth of July holidays watching the fireworks on the grounds, playing on the terrace and flying kites in the fields. The Waveny House is an iconic landmark in the town of New Canaan. ![]()
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