The Opulent Eye – Important 19th century Decorative Arts at Christie’s London, on 18 September 2014
The sale is led by an exceptional coffre à bijoux, jewellery cabinet-on-stand, by Henri Fourdinois (estimate: £70,000-100,000). Recently rediscovered by Christie’s in a private Portuguese collection, this unique cabinet captures the grand ambition and subtle sophistication of the great exhibitions…
