To print, your print settings should be ‘fit to page size’ or ‘fit to printable area’ or similar. Problems? See our guide: https://atg.news/2zaGmwp ISSUE 2466 | antiquestradegazette.com | 7 November 2020 | UK £4.99 | USA $7.95 | Europe €5.50 koopman rare art antiques trade P. Archambo KOOPMAN1733 (see Client Templates for issue versions) THE ART M ARKET WEEKLY [email protected] +44 (0)20 7242 7624 www.koopman.art Drouot closes again as Paris locks down by Laura Chesters Paris auction centre Hôtel Drouot has been forced to close its premises after French president Emmanuel Macron announced a second national lockdown. In a statement issued on October 29, the venue said: “In accordance with the French government’s directives, Drouot closes tonight until further notice. We will keep you informed as soon as possible of the auctions calendar.” More than 60 auction houses use the Drouot facilities to host sales. Many will now be moving their sales online. A Drouot spokesperson told ATG: “At the moment, auction houses are sorting themselves out. The majority of sales will go ahead and will take place remotely online via Drouot Digital.” Macron announced this latest lockdown will run until at least December 1. The new measures, enforced from October 30, have meant people can leave home only for essential work or medical reasons. Illuminating an African The situation will be reassessed every two weeks so it is unclear whether auctions in December will be open to the public. royal dynasty in India Non-essential businesses have been closed, but schools and factories will remain open. Coronavirus daily deaths in France are at An early 19th century royal manuscript produced for the Nawab of Sachin, c.1830, was the highest level since April. given the Antiques Trade Gazette prize for Outstanding Indian or Islamic Work of Art from an In Germany, chancellor Angela Merkel Pick Auction House when the annual Asian Art in London awards were announced last week. The lavishly decorated document amounted to a history of the Siddi dynasty – a family of announced a partial lockdown to begin on of the African descent that ruled this area of southern India for close to two centuries. November 2. Leisure companies will close; however, retail businesses will be able to trade. week An object of obvious academic significance, it shone in the commercial sphere too. Offered at Roseberys in south London on October 22, it sold at £170,000. It is believed auction houses and art galleries will be able to remain open if they meet strict See News, page 7, and News Digest, page 10. guidelines. 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Sign up today for free and stay one step ahead antiquestradegazette.com/morningbriefing 2 | 7 November 2020 antiquestradegazette.com PAGE 002 2466.indd 1 30/10/2020 13:04:58 WWFREE_ATG_244x335mm.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2020 12:05 Page 1 FINE JEWELLERY TUESDAY 17TH & WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 10AM A gentleman’s military­issue steel Omega Seamaster A lady’s gem­set ‘St Petersburg’ Tank Allongée gold 300 Edition wristwatch wristwatch by Cartier Accompanied by two diving log books and two fabric Estimate £20,000­30,000* MOD service­issued diving badges (supervisor grade) Estimate £20,000­30,000* A pair of diamond and gem­set pansy ear clips by Oscar Heyman & Brothers, c.1940s An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, sapphire Estimate £10,000­15,000* approximately 32.00cts, GCS certification (Sri Lanka) Estimate £15,000­20,000* Viewing by appointment only ENQUIRIES Charlotte Glyde FGA | +44 (0)1722 424586 | [email protected] 51­61 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3SU www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk *Visit woolleyandwallis.co.uk/buying for additional charges on final hammer price LIVE antiquestradegazette.com 7 November 2020 | 1 PAGE 003 2466.indd 1 29/10/2020 16:33:37 antiques trade gazette PDF proof o Paper proof o Designer: initial File Name: Sothebys 2466 DPS HE Proofed by: Date: Cleared by: Time/Date: An Urbino maiolica istoriato plate, circa 1565, A pair of Meissen butter boxes A pearl-set gold and enamel musical A Flemish classical narrative tapestry, A Charles II oak panel back armchair, A French Restauration gilt and patinated probably the workshop of Orazio Fontana and covers, circa 1750 watch snuff box, Henri Neisser, possibly from the Story of David, circa 1680 bronze burr yew guéridon, circa 1825 Estimate £5,000–£8,000* Estimate £6,000–£8,000* Geneva, circa 1808 Brussels,first quarter 16th century Estimate £2,500–3,500* Estimate £15,000–25,000* Estimate £40,000.00–60,000.00* Estimate £15,000–20,000* A two colour gold and enamel snuff box, A pair or storks from Chinese export A large Japanese silver Iris bowl, A Louis XVI gilt-bronze, A pair of Louis XIV style gilt-bronze mounted A George II carved giltwood wall mirror, Les Frères Toussaint, silver candle sticks late 19th/early 20th century white marble and enamel skeleton clock calamander and hardwood breakfront side probably Irish, mid-18th century Hanau, circa 1785 Estimate £3,000–5,000* Estimate £25,000–35,000* with calendar and remontoire, cabinets, English, last quarter 19th century Estimate £10,000–15,000* Estimate £10,000.00–15,000.00* Paris, circa 1790 Estimate £40,000–50,000* Estimate £40,000–60,000* STYLE European Silver Gold Boxes and Ceramics STYLE AUCTION 2-13 NOVEMBER Private Collections AUCTION 2-13 NOVEMBER EXHIBITION FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7-10 NOVEMBER 34–35 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON W1A 2AA ENQUIRIES +44 20 7293 5531 [email protected] EXHIBITION FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7-10 NOVEMBER SOTHEBYS.COM/LONDONSILVER 34–35 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON W1A 2AA ENQUIRIES +44 20 7293 6809 [email protected] DOWNLOAD SOTHEBY’S APP SOTHEBYS.COM/LONDONCOLLECTIONS FOLLOW US @SOTHEBYS PAGESothebys_L20305 004, 005 2466.indd STYLE 1 ATG Ad.indd 3 30/10/2020 15:30:34 30/10/2020 09:45 An Urbino maiolica istoriato plate, circa 1565, A pair of Meissen butter boxes A pearl-set gold and enamel musical A Flemish classical narrative