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pre view. 02 11 5 Deceptively lifelike Two faience lidded tureens in the form of hyper-natu- ralistic ducks come from Strasbourg, the undisputed centre of this magnificent craft. From the Rococo pe- riod onwards, the wealthy served culinary specialities such as duck or wild boar in tureens shaped like the original game. In addition, sumptuous display dishes often adorned the table – deceptively real ceramic veg- etables, fish or poultry. These two ducks date from the creative period of Paul Anton Hannong, around 1745 to 1754, the models for which were made by Johann Wil- helm Lanz between 1748 and 1754. Two Strasbourg faïence duck tureens. Circa 1745–54. Paul Anton Hannong period, the models by Johann Wilhelm Lanz. 28 × 37 cm. Estimate: CHF 40 000/60 000 6 Typically French This ‘commode à portes’ from the mid-18 th century was formerly in the collection of Baron Basile de Schlichting, a Russian by birth who settled in Paris, and bequeathed many of his treasures to the Louvre. This magnificent piece boasts the stamp of Claude-Charles Saunier and is one of his early works. Tulipwood, amaranth and box- wood were used for the veneer. The opulent bronze mounts, attributed to Jean-Claude-Thomas Duplessis, manage to harmoniously complement the chest of drawers without overpowering it. Claude-Charles Saunier. A Louis XV ‘commode à portes’. Paris, circa 1750/60. 139 × 59 × 100 cm. Estimate: CHF 40 000/70 000 4 Cupid enthroned above Chronos A sketch in the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris doc- uments André-Charles Boulle's design of this mantel clock, which is considered one of his most famous. The bronze figures of Cupid and the reclining Chronos are by François Girardon, the movement is by Paul Gudin. Clocks based on this model can be found in important museums, in slightly different versions. Characteristic of ours are the curved acanthus leaves next to the dial, the cloth draped over the base and the unusual pilaster feet. These details are similar to an example in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. A Régence Boulle marquetry clock ‘à tête de poupée’. Paris, circa 1720–25. After designs by André-Charles Boulle. Signed by Jérôme Martinot. 97 × 48 × 25.5 cm. Estimate: CHF 35 000/60 000 4 5 6