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European Treasures at Fine Art Asia
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Presented by Masterpiece London 2014
Curated by Creative Director, Thomas WoodhamSmith, The European Treasures Pavilion at Fine
Art Asia reflects the amazing breadth and range of
art created in Europe over the last 3,000 years, from
ancient stone sculpture to modern design employing
traditional materials in innovative ways.
European Treasures
The European Treasures Pavilion features an eclectic
and impressive array of Western heritage and
craftsmanship. The earliest piece in the group is a
rare small Cycladic idol from New York dealers
Ariadne Galleries. At the other end of the time line
we have a Henry Moore masterpiece from Osborne
Samuel and a rare patinated bronze ‘Osselet’ standard
lamp by Alberto Giacometti (1901–66) provided by
Rose Uniacke.
The wealth of world Furniture is represented by a
Classic of English furniture, a George III satinwood
rent table, c. 1780, from Ronald Phillips and from
Röbbig Munich a very rare card table by renowned
German furniture maker David Roentgen (1743–1801).
Also from Röbbig Munich are three early Meissen
vases from the Period of Augustus the Strong,
around 1735.
We have examples of Old Masters from Italy and
England. There is a spectacular 18th century view of
‘Venice, the Grand Canal with the church of San Stae’
by Michele Marieschi from Robilant + Voena, a master
sketch by Lawrence from Dickinson in London and
from The Fine Art Society William Hamilton’s ‘Mary
Queen of Scots’. Finally, Daniel Crouch Rare Books
will provide the Maps of the Four Continents created
by Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu in c. 1646.
As this complex world of collecting is not just about
furniture and painting, we are also delighted to present
a magnificent example of arms and armour from
Peter Finer, a Japanese helmet in the Portuguese style
and a rare Faberé jewel from Wartski.
With thanks to Cathay Pacific for their support of
the European Treasures Pavilion.
presented by
‘Osselet’ standard lamp
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Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966),
bronze, Paris,
France, 1936
(h 160cm)
Although chiefly known for his sculpture and
contribution to the Surrealist movement, during the
early 1930s Alberto Giacometti also designed lamps
and furniture for Jean-Michel Frank in Paris. During
this period Alberto’s work moved in a similar direction
to that of his brother Diego, also a furniture designer,
with whom he shared a studio.
After the Second World War Alberto Giacometti
began to concentrate almost entirely on sculpture whist
his brother continued to design furniture. As a result
Alberto’s lighting and furniture is far rarer than that of
his younger brother. The Osselet standard lamp is one of
his most iconic designs.
Stamped ‘AG 09.’ with the certificate from the
Giacometti Committee, having been examined by
them in September 2011. Reference number: 1853.
Contact:
Guy Tobin
Rose Uniacke
76–82 Pimlico Road
London SW1W 8PL
UK
+44 (0)20 7730 7050
www.roseuniacke.com
[email protected]
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