Museum-quality enamel box in gold, presumably France, 18th century
20 Karat Gelbgold; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 89 g; ovale Deckeldose aus Gelbgold mit gerahmtem Emaillebildnis einer Watteau-Szene mit antikisierender Darstellung eines sich zugeneigten Paares mit Hund in einer Ideallandschaft auf der Deckelmitte, gerahmt von dunkelblauem Emaille mit guillochiertem Paillon- und Pellet-Dekor innerhalb ziselierter Ränder mit floralem Rankendekor aus grünem Email; Rand unterteilt in vier quadratische Kartuschen mit Ornamentaldekor und unterseitig ovale korrespondierende Kartusche mit feinem Floral- und Ornamentaldekor; altersbedingte Bestoßungen, Bereibungen an der Oberfläche und Emaillebeschädigungen von 5 mm bis 10 mm; innen beidseitig gestempelt mit Feingehaltsstempel „20 K“ sowie sechszackiger Krone mit Monogramm „AI“; Maße: ca. 2,5 x 6,9 x 4,9 cm.
20-carat yellow gold; total weight: approx. 89 g; oval lidded box in yellow gold with framed enamel miniature depicting a Watteau-style scene with an antique-inspired portrayal of a couple leaning toward each other with a dog in an idealised landscape at the centre of the lid, framed by dark blue enamel with guilloché paillon and pellet décor within chased borders featuring green enamel floral scrollwork; rim divided into four square cartouches with ornamental décor and underside with corresponding oval cartouche showing fine floral and ornamental decoration; age-related dents, surface rubbing, and enamel damages of 5 to 10 mm; interior on both sides stamped with fineness mark “20 K” and six-pointed crown with monogram “AI”; dimensions: approx. 2.5 x 6.9 x 4.9 cm.
Oil on wood; naturalistic landscape painting; depiction of a vast East Asian landscape with a stilt house and a figure carrying a basket on their head, a mountain range on the horizon under a slightly cloudy sky; visible brushwork; signed and dated lower left 1962; age-related signs of wear; image size: approx. 71 x 98 cm; weight: approx. 4.7 kg,
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Oil on canvas (relined); realistic landscape painting; depiction of a lakeside scene at sunset, in the centre a calm lake with sailing boats, framed by monumental mountain ranges with groups of trees and fishing nets hung out to dry on the shore in the foreground; signed and dated lower left 1819; varnished; strong surface discolouration, fine craquelure and small losses of ca. 3 mm; reverse with remnants of an old label; gilt baroque frame with ornamental decoration and age-related signs of wear; painting dimensions: ca. 41 x 61 cm; frame dimensions: ca. 51 x 70 cm; weight: ca. 2.3 kg.
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Oil on canvas; interior with glazed colour transitions; depiction of a sitting area with sections of an armchair and a chest of drawers with vases and an orchid in front of an open window, through which an expansive field with a tree landscape can be seen; signed lower right; varnish; slight paint abrasion along the lower edge; thin brown wooden frame with signs of wear; canvas should be reattached to the frame; canvas dimensions: approx. 100 x 100 cm; frame dimensions: approx. 109 x 109 cm; weight: approx. 5 kg.
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Oil and ink on artist’s board; abstract landscape painting in local colours; depiction of a wide, flat field landscape, bordered on the right by trees, with a mountain range faintly discernible on the horizon under a light blue sky; interplay of impasto application of paint and grattage gives the painting structure and creates a sense of movement; minor restoration traces at the upper right edge of the painting; signed and dated in pencil lower right 1960; verso with some indistinct notes; wide dark brown wooden frame with gilt inner border; not opened; good condition consistent with age; painting dimensions: approx. 23.3 x 47 cm; frame dimensions: approx. 23.3 x 55.8 cm; weight: approx. 850 g.