Live Auction: 30 June 2021 • 10:30 AM CEST • Paris

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier 30 June 2021 • 10:30 AM CEST • Paris

F rom an early age, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani had a passion for 18th- and 19th-century art. Moving with ease and refinement from one culture or era to another, His Highness has assembled a collection for his palace in Doha that is both grand and comfortable.

His considerable knowledge, enriched by his own dedicated research, has resulted in a collection where conversations emerge between works across a multitude of categories and time periods. For example, the greatest French cabinetmakers, such as Oeben, RVLC, Dautriche, Saunier and Foliot, are juxtaposed with Qajar helmets, terracotta pieces inspired by Antiquity, Oriental lacquers and Russian enamels, European porcelains and British 19th-century silverware. It is a collection that epitomises opulence and refinement.

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A pair of Louis XVI style ebony, engraved brass and pewter, tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry meuble d'Appui, by Henri Dasson (1825-1896), Paris, one circa 1875, the other dated 1878

A pair of Louis XVI style ebony, engraved brass and pewter, tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry meuble d'Appui, by Henri Dasson (1825-1896), Paris, one circa 1875, the other dated 1878

Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A late Louis XVI gilt wood 'veilleuse à la turque', circa 1780, stamped 'G. IACOB'

A late Louis XVI gilt wood 'veilleuse à la turque', circa 1780, stamped 'G. IACOB'

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted red Chinese lacquer, ebony, amaranth, ebonised pear and tulipwood secrétaire à abattant, stamped DAUTRICHE

A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted red Chinese lacquer, ebony, amaranth, ebonised pear and tulipwood secrétaire à abattant, stamped DAUTRICHE

Estimate: 60,000 – 100,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze-mounted ebony and Japanese lacquer encoignures, each stamped C.C. SAUNIER and JME, circa 1780, the lacquer late 17th/early 18th century

A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze-mounted ebony and Japanese lacquer encoignures, each stamped C.C. SAUNIER and JME, circa 1780, the lacquer late 17th/early 18th century

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A late Louis XV ormolu mantel clock, the movement by Francois Leloutre, Paris, circa 1765,

A late Louis XV ormolu mantel clock, the movement by Francois Leloutre, Paris, circa 1765,

Estimate: 50,000 – 80,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Louis XIV on horseback

Louis XIV on horseback

Estimate: 25,000 – 40,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A pair of George III silver baskets, Thomas Heming, London, 1767,

A pair of George III silver baskets, Thomas Heming, London, 1767,

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted polychrome chinese lacquer and caribbean mahogany, oak, pear and ebonised wood console desserte

A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted polychrome chinese lacquer and caribbean mahogany, oak, pear and ebonised wood console desserte

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

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A Silver Bestiary

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A pair of Portuguese silver, horn and coral cockatoos, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

A pair of Portuguese silver, horn and coral cockatoos, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Silver crane with rock crystal, pyrite, nacre and warthog ivory, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Silver crane with rock crystal, pyrite, nacre and warthog ivory, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Portuguese silver elephant, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

A Portuguese silver elephant, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Portuguese silver giraffe, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

A Portuguese silver giraffe, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A pair of Portuguese silver models of unicorns, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

A pair of Portuguese silver models of unicorns, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A pair of Portuguese silver and horn cockatoos with rock crystal, tourmaline and coral, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

A pair of Portuguese silver and horn cockatoos with rock crystal, tourmaline and coral, Luiz Ferreira, Porto, modern

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Chandeliers

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A North European ormolu and cut-glass chandelier, late 19th/early 20th century

A North European ormolu and cut-glass chandelier, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate: 12,000 – 18,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A neoclassical style gilt brass and cut-glass chandelier

A neoclassical style gilt brass and cut-glass chandelier

Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

An Italian crystal chandelier, late 19th century

An Italian crystal chandelier, late 19th century

Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Regency style cut-glass and ormolu chandelier, 19th century and later

A Regency style cut-glass and ormolu chandelier, 19th century and later

Estimate: 2,000 – 4,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Baltic neoclassical ormolu and cut-glass chandelier, late 18th/early 19th century

A Baltic neoclassical ormolu and cut-glass chandelier, late 18th/early 19th century

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gilt-bronze and cut-crystal and cut glass chandelier, 19th century

A gilt-bronze and cut-crystal and cut glass chandelier, 19th century

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Helmets and Shields

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A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud) and shield, Persia, Qajar, mid-19th century

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud) and shield, Persia, Qajar, mid-19th century

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud) with grape vines, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud) with grape vines, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Two silver-damascened iron shields, India, 19th century

Two silver-damascened iron shields, India, 19th century

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kuhla khud), Qajar, Persia, late 18th/19th century

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kuhla khud), Qajar, Persia, late 18th/19th century

Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A fine gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), presented by order of Mas'ud Mirza Zill Al-Sultan (1849-1918), governor of Fars and Isfahan, Persia, late 19th century

A fine gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), presented by order of Mas'ud Mirza Zill Al-Sultan (1849-1918), governor of Fars and Isfahan, Persia, late 19th century

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-overlaid chiselled steel helmet (kulah khud) with hunting scenes, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold-overlaid chiselled steel helmet (kulah khud) with hunting scenes, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Safavid and Qajar, 18th/early 19th century

A gold-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Safavid and Qajar, 18th/early 19th century

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A steel helmet (kulah khud) with horns, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A steel helmet (kulah khud) with horns, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

A gold and silver-overlaid steel helmet (kulah khud), Persia, Qajar, 19th century

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Objects of Vertu

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A pearl-set and enamel bonbonnière, Jean-François Delanoy, charge mark of Jean-François Kalendrin, Paris, circa 1780

A pearl-set and enamel bonbonnière, Jean-François Delanoy, charge mark of Jean-François Kalendrin, Paris, circa 1780

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold and enamel snuff box, Marc-André Souchay, Hanau, circa 1800

A gold and enamel snuff box, Marc-André Souchay, Hanau, circa 1800

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-mounted blue and white enamel scent bottle, in the manner of James Morriset, English, circa 1780,

A gold-mounted blue and white enamel scent bottle, in the manner of James Morriset, English, circa 1780,

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-mounted turquoise-set mother-of-pearl carnet de bal,

A gold-mounted turquoise-set mother-of-pearl carnet de bal,

Estimate: 2,500 – 3,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A jewelled gold and enamel snuff-box, Geneva or Hanau, circa 1780

A jewelled gold and enamel snuff-box, Geneva or Hanau, circa 1780

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold, enamel and bloodstone egg-shaped bonbonnière, in 18th century style

A gold, enamel and bloodstone egg-shaped bonbonnière, in 18th century style

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A jewelled gold, enamel and ivory souvenir, in late 18th century English taste, 19th century

A jewelled gold, enamel and ivory souvenir, in late 18th century English taste, 19th century

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, probably Hanau, circa 1785,

A jewelled gold and enamel snuff box, probably Hanau, circa 1785,

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A glass paste seal wheel with gilt-metal mounts Mother of Pearl, Palais Royal, Paris, circa 1825

A glass paste seal wheel with gilt-metal mounts Mother of Pearl, Palais Royal, Paris, circa 1825

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A mother of pearl snuff box, Rococo, probably Germany, circa 1760

A mother of pearl snuff box, Rococo, probably Germany, circa 1760

Estimate: 2,400 – 3,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gold-mounted agate bodkin case, English, circa 1765

A gold-mounted agate bodkin case, English, circa 1765

Estimate: 1,500 – 1,800 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Gem set objects

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A gem-set nephrite bowl, India, Mughal, 19th century and earlier

A gem-set nephrite bowl, India, Mughal, 19th century and earlier

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gem-set and polychrome enamelled box, North India, 19th/20th century

A gem-set and polychrome enamelled box, North India, 19th/20th century

Estimate: 2,600 – 3,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gem-set and polychrome enamelled box with a figure of the Hindu Deity Krishna, North India, 19th century

A gem-set and polychrome enamelled box with a figure of the Hindu Deity Krishna, North India, 19th century

Estimate: 2,600 – 3,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A gem-set rock crystal stem cup, North India, 19th century

A gem-set rock crystal stem cup, North India, 19th century

Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Camées

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Agate cameo parure

Agate cameo parure

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Five shell cameo brooches and one agate cameo brooch

Five shell cameo brooches and one agate cameo brooch

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Two shell cameo pendant-brooches

Two shell cameo pendant-brooches

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Shell cameo brooch-pendant

Shell cameo brooch-pendant

Estimate: 300 – 400 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Shell cameo pendant

Shell cameo pendant

Estimate: 500 – 700 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Three shell cameo brooches

Three shell cameo brooches

Estimate: 600 – 800 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Two shell cameo brooches and a ring

Two shell cameo brooches and a ring

Estimate: 600 – 800 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

Russian Enamels

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A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel swing-handle sugar basket, mark of Grigoriy Mikhailovich Sbitnev, Moscow, 1908-17

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel swing-handle sugar basket, mark of Grigoriy Mikhailovich Sbitnev, Moscow, 1908-17

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian enameled silver set of twelve spoons, Moscow, 1890,

A Russian enameled silver set of twelve spoons, Moscow, 1890,

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A small Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, 1896-1897,

A small Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, 1896-1897,

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Chlebnikov, Moscow, 1908-17,

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Chlebnikov, Moscow, 1908-17,

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A small Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Nikolay Zverev, 1908-17

A small Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Nikolay Zverev, 1908-17

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian silver-gilt, cloisonné and en plein enamel cigarette case, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

A Russian silver-gilt, cloisonné and en plein enamel cigarette case, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian parcel-gilt silver and cloisonné enamel covered box, mark of Ovchinnikov, '91' standard, Moscow, probably 1876

A Russian parcel-gilt silver and cloisonné enamel covered box, mark of Ovchinnikov, '91' standard, Moscow, probably 1876

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian silver and cloisonné enamel cigarette case, mark of Gratchev, St. Petersburg, circa 1895, '88' standard

A Russian silver and cloisonné enamel cigarette case, mark of Gratchev, St. Petersburg, circa 1895, '88' standard

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel casket, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908,

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel casket, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908,

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 EUR

Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier

30 June 2021 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris

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