MEXICO CITY.- On October 27, an exquisite doppio corpo cabinet by the notorious Italian artists and designer Carlo Bugatti will be among the highlights of
Morton's Subastas Antiques and European Furniture Sale. This magnificent piece of furniture is an example of the Stile Liberty, contemporary to the Art Nouveau, Sezessionstil, Jugendstil and Arts & Crafts movements. Made of exotic woods, copper and bone applications, this cabinet represents through its decorative motifs and elements the influence of the Moorish architectonical tradition and Chinese/Japanese iconography, making this furniture a rare piece that combines the western view and manners of representation with the incorporation of oriental elements. Bugatti´s cabinet will be on display to public at Morton´s saleroom from October 17 to 27.
Another highlight is a magnificent painting by the German artist Ludwig Von Hofmann, an extraordinary representation of three bathers in a forest next to a clear water river. An incredible painting influenced by the Modernism, and furthermore an example of the artworks produced by the Berlin Secession group of artists. Beyond the high skilled technique of Hofmann this painting is far more interesting and complex, with its history registered on the labels at the reverse of the frame. Each one revels the provenance of the painting, places where it has been over time, from past auctions to past gallery exhibitions. Without a shadow of a doubt a piece to follow in the sale.
The evening sale will be complemented by fine pieces of European furniture, cabinets, desks, commodes and more. Also paintings and sculptures by European and Mexican (New Spain) artists from the 18th century to early 20th century.
Highlights from the entire sale include, but are not limited to:
• JESUS PEREZ DE LA BUSTA (Mexico, 19th Century). Holy Trinity (Isomorphic) Oil on canvas. 207.5 x 124 cm [Lot 29, $3,500 – $5,000 USD]
• CARLO BUGATTI (Italy, 1856-1940). Cabinet (Doppio Corpo). ca. 1890. Mix of woods, ebonized, carved and inlayed with metal and bone decorations. Vellum panels, with ink paintings of birds and bamboos. Bee and lizard shaped metal handles. 248 x 94.4 x 47.5 cm [Lot 54, $20,500 – 26,000 USD]
• ALFRED DE BRÉANSKY (England, 1852-1928) Landscape with mountains and a river. Oil on canvas. Signed. 75 x 50 cm [Lot 64, $4,100 - $6,100 USD]
• HERMANN KAUFFMANN (Germany, 1808-1889). Carriage in a snowstorm. Oil on canvas. Signed. 55 x 81 cm [Lot 65, $5,100 – $7,700 USD]
• LUDVIG VON HOFMANN (Germany, 1861-1945). The Bathers. Oil on canvas. Signed. Gallery tags on the back. 126 x 196 cm [Lot 67, $51,500 – $77,100 USD]
