A curved sideboard from the Napoleon III period with a single door. Some brass is missing from the front of the door, as well as at the bottom on each side. A brass strip needs to be replaced on one s[...]
Hand dove romantic earrings in 18 and 14k gold, circa 1870. They feature a hand holding a faceted red glass between the thumb and forefinger, above a dove and a faceted green glass. The hand symbolize[...]
Fountain: Gift given to the Duke de Gramont, ambassador to the Vatican, on the occasion of his departure from Rome in 1860, as indicated by the inscription engraved inside.
A lovely pair of original lithographs framed under glass, circa 1860. The titled, signed, and detailed series depicts hanging fishing trophies of various species. The engraving is of high quality, giv[...]
An imposing late 19th-century hot air balloon chandelier with six lights. Adorned with a large gilt bronze band decorated with foliage and acorn leaves. At the top, a smaller gilt bronze band is decor[...]
Building or community clock movement (town hall, factory, school, train station, etc.) with large wheels. Width: 33 cm, Height: 34 cm, Depth: 19 cm, Dial diameter: 13 cm
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €20, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Pair of tobacco jars decorated with Kakiem[...]
Curious drafts (5 pages, 4 of which are text), comprising a "Sonnet to Her Imperial Highness Empress Eugenie"; then "Napoleon III the Upstart" - and a paragraph celebrating the latter. Some parts are [...]
In good working order and good condition, a beautiful folding pistol/rifle with a removable skeleton stock. A poacher's weapon with a pinfire mechanism from Saint-Étienne, a concealable poacher's weap[...]
A frosted crystal toilet set with gold decoration from the Saint Louis crystalworks. Sapho model, frosted crystal and gilded with fine gold in floral garlands, Louis XVI style, composed of 8 pieces: 7[...]
A black enameled metal pendant with a white dot on the frame, set with a miniature enameled copper within a rhinestone briolette surround and ending in three drops. Probably Austro-Hungarian, mid-19th[...]
A crystal perfume or smelling salts bottle. It is violin-shaped and set in a yellow gold mount chased with scrolling foliage. This mount is adorned with rubies and pearls. Its hinged stopper opens ont[...]
Giuseppe Ghirardi (1788-1884) Badia di Passignano, 1866, ink and ink wash on paper annotated in ink lower right "Passignano Badia", on the back the words "Badia di Passagnano, Giuseppe Gherardi fece d[...]
A three-light bouillotte lamp in painted sheet metal and bronze, dating from the late 19th century. Its lampshade, decorated with flowers and knotted ribbons on a dark blue background, is height-adjus[...]
Beautiful bronze from the late 19th century, good overall condition, some oxidation including a more significant area at the base of the back, wear to the patina
Arnaldo Fazzi (1855-1944), “Girl Playing with the Waves”, 1883White marble, 150 cmThe sculpture depicts a graceful young woman, covered by a drape that falls elegantly on her hips, caught playing with[...]
MAGNIFICENT SET OF SIX NAPKINS. MATERIAL: LINEN, PROBABLY COURTRAI, WHITE. EQUINE MOTIFS. AUTHENTIC HAND-EMBROIDERED MONOGAMUM "HL". HAND-HEMMED. DIMENSIONS: 85 CM X 70 CM. VERY GOOD CONDITION.
MAGNIFICENT SET OF SIX NAPKINS. MATERIAL: LINEN, PROBABLY COURTRAI, WHITE. EQUINE MOTIFS. AUTHENTIC MONOGAMUM. HAND-EMBROIDERED "HL". HAND-HEMMED. DIMENSIONS: 85 CM X 70 CM. VERY GOOD CONDITION.
Boulle inlay gaming console, 19th centuryElegant and perfect Boulle inlay gaming console, a refined expression of French cabinetmaking, characterized by extremely rich and spectacular craftsmanship. T[...]
Rare pair of patinated and gilded bronze chandeliers in the Louis XV, Rococo, and rocaille styles, dating from the Napoleon III period. Each chandelier has eight arms, four of which are electrified. T[...]
Oval mirror in wood and stucco, painted in ivory tones for the frame and pastel for the birds and flowers. Napoleon III period, but the mirror has been replaced. Some minor losses to the stucco. Heigh[...]
The Mussel Fisherwoman, a bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting a young woman on a rock, gazing into the distance, her basket filled with mussels. Sculpture on a rotating griotte marble base.[...]
Photograph of a relief (in plaster) representing Tragedy and Comedy. Albumen print - slightly yellowed. Mount 21.2/20.7 cm, print 18.8/18.8 cm - handlin marks.
A Napoleon III mirror with a rich decoration of vine and acanthus leaves, made of wood and gilt stucco. 19th century. It retains its original glass. Minor restorations to the gilding are present. Good[...]
A charming pair of bronze andirons, fully polished and varnished, depicting horses in elegant poses on a pedestal. They are in good condition with only a very minor restoration to one leg. Dimensions:[...]
This large landscape is an oil painting, circa 1880 – there are visible craquelure. The original frame shows chips, wear, and minor repairs. We have not identified the signature. Date "98".Due its siz[...]
Reliquary frame containing hair. Gilded wooden frame containing three locks of blond hair, most likely from the first haircut of the family's children. They are protected by domed glass. The frame has[...]
Bouquet holders are rare and highly sought after by collectors. This one is made of engraved and cut mother-of-pearl, which is even rarer. It consists of a cone-shaped handle, cut and engraved with tw[...]
A luxurious and important Napoleon III period casket, crafted from ebonized wood veneer and richly decorated with exquisitely fine brass and copper marquetry, characteristic of Parisian luxury goods o[...]
Large blackened wood box signed Alphonse Giroux, adorned with gilt bronze, decorated with hunting scenes in silvered bronze and a porcelain medallion also bearing a hunting scene and a signature. The [...]
A Napoleon III style gilt bronze mantel clock. French work from the 19th century, characteristic of the Napoleon III style, richly decorated with fleur-de-lis, acanthus leaves, and mascarons. The cloc[...]
A very charming little painting, Spanish school, oil on cardboard, late 19th century, in its Montparnasse frame. Good condition, with a small loss of paint layer visible in the photo but invisible whe[...]
A Napoleon III period flat-top desk with a molded and carved oak drawer. It features eight drawers and a pull-out shelf. The top is covered in leather. Keys are present and the locks are functional. 1[...]
Large Canton Porcelain Bowl with Bronze Mount, Late 19th Century. An important famille rose Canton porcelain bowl decorated with courtesans in palace interiors, birds, and peonies within cartouches, a[...]
A mirror in wood and gilt stucco, the arched top adorned with a pediment decorated with scrolls, a central shell, florets, and acanthus leaves. The frame is decorated with a frieze of pearls, ribbon, [...]
Large bronze sculpture (81 cm) "Lady with 5 Putti" 19th century. Patinated bronze signed by De Wever, titled "No one arrives without effort." Depicts a lady with five putti, allegories of the arts (sc[...]
Antique plaster cast for study. With its original string. Dimensions: 15 x 12 cm. Good overall condition, some rubbing, a few minor losses. Shipping within France and the European Union.
Bronze hunting dog (setter) with a copper patina. Traces of assembly from use are visible, and the tail moves slightly. This is not unusual for bronzes, given that they are never cast in one piece.
Isidore BONHEUR 1827-1901, pig at its manger, silvered bronze signed I Bonheur on the base, Peyrolet foundry, for Victor Boudet 43 bd des Capucines in Paris
A very beautiful and rare gilt bronze spark guard with a Japanese-inspired design featuring a crane and scarab beetle against a wire mesh background, with feet and a handle simulating curved branches.[...]
Large pair of antique cast iron Medici vases from the 19th century. They are painted green, but wear has revealed the cast iron in places, giving them a beautiful patina. They measure 67 cm high and 5[...]
Pair of two-light bronze candlesticks depicting "PUTTI WITH SNAKES" Signed at the base "Louis KLEY" Napoleon III period After starting out in jewelry making, Louis KLEY turned to sculpture in 1850 He [...]
Antique wrought iron plant stand from the 19th century. It is painted green. Made in Arras, but it has no label. It measures 66 cm high, 45 cm deep, and 90 cm wide.
Bordeaux earthenware, Vieillard Johnston factory. Circa 1860-1880. A lovely, large compote dish with handles, decorated with morning glories in blue monochrome. Good to very good condition. Minor wear[...]
Pair of openwork brass crowns. These were placed on the heads of statues of the Virgin Mary during processions. In very good, pristine condition. A light cleaning would restore their full luster. Late[...]
A very impressive Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze mantelpiece set. The clock: Borne model with two lion heads with rings and a lid surmounted by a tassel. The medallions feature portraits of Marie An[...]
A minimalist still life by the painter Philippe Rousseau depicts three oranges placed on a tabletop that blends into a dark background. On the left are two undisturbed, dimly lit oranges, and on the r[...]
It can be hung or placed on a surface… it has a pediment framed by blackened wooden spindles, it has revealed four compartments since its creation, it proudly displays its hidden lock on the side, whi[...]
18-karat yellow gold necklace, horse's head hallmark. It consists of a stylized chain holding alternating rectangular floral motifs. These foliate motifs are centered with either a diamond or an emera[...]
Paul Braddon (1854-1938) Watercolor on paper Circa 1890 Period frame with damage A precious record of old Rouen Paul Braddon, the British watercolorist and illustrator, is renowned for his attention t[...]
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