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14 (con) pattern enclosing sprays of flowers. The friezes which surround it are finely chased gilt bronze by Gouthiere of acanthus leaves and asperges. The corner mounts representing sprays of flowers. 175,000

Formerly in the Hamilton Palace Collection of the Marquise de Foz of Lisbon, and then in the possession of Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan.

41. A SMALL LOUIS XVI TABLE WITH ROSE DU BARRI SEVRES PLAQUES. In front it has three drawers with the finest quality Sevres Porcelain Plaques with reserves of flowers bordered by Oeil de Perdrix Rose du Barry. The other three sides are similarly decorated and the top is formed of an important plaque en suite. The mounds which are of the highest quality were executed by Gouthiere and represent ivy leaves, quiver and darts. A delicate stretcher of violet wood and mahogany holds the legs of the table. Signed by Carlin. Nearly identical with the one in the Wallace Collection, London.

From the Collection of the Duke D'Albe, Madrid. 55,000

48. A PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XVI COMMODES, decorated with fine Tulip-wood parqueterie panels and mounted with ormolu friezes of interlacing circles. The curved legs terminating in ormolu claws. They are important examples of the so-called Transitional Period.

From the Collection of a Princess in Belgium. (Name to follow), 85,000