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, [...]
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
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 [...]
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[...]
Important cloisonné and gilt bronze jardinière from the Napoleon III period. Beautiful French mount, possibly in the style of Barbedienne. Excellent condition.
A superb and elegant 19th-century inkwell in marble and bronze. It rests on four ball feet supporting a shaped and molded black marble top. On this top are two pen rests and two baluster-shaped inkwel[...]
A very elegant decorative set in cut and engraved crystal, mounted in gilt bronze, comprising a central bowl and two cornets, dating from the late 19th century, in a refined Napoleon III style. The fi[...]
Beautiful Whist card box - 19th century marquetry - ref OUI16WI001. Beautiful marquetry crafted from various materials, with a few small chips (on the trim) and minor damage. Quite presentable as is. [...]
Napoleon III tilting pedestal table decorated with a painted landscape inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Animated architectural scene under the full moon… Tripod base in black lacquered wood with gold deco[...]
Woman's walking stick. Handle in the shape of a woman's head, crafted from fine material and topped with a parrot's head with red eyes. Gold collar. Ring on the braided silver shaft. Hawthorn wood sha[...]
A Napoleon III period liquor cabinet, 19th century, crafted from mahogany and rosewood with lemonwood stringing, resting on small turned feet. It opens with a lid revealing an interior furnished with [...]
Large bronze sculpture of a miner by Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902). The statuette depicts a standing miner, wearing a cap, with rolled-up trousers, bare feet and torso. He holds his lamp in his right han[...]
SAINT-JUIRS - The Seine through Paris. Paris, Launette & Cie, 1890; quarto, VI-300 pp., half green calf binding with corners, spine decorated with five raised bands and a mosaic water lily design, fro[...]
Architectural pen drawing submitted for the façade design of the building located at 91 rue Lafayette. Executed in pen on four sheets of paper mounted on canvas board for reinforcement and folding. On[...]
Memories of Madame Vigée Lebrun, Memories I & II, Bussière Printing House in Saint-Amand (Cher). Painter, but not only that. Among the many qualities Madame Vigée-Lebrun possessed, it is of a female a[...]
Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus, 19th Century Biscuit Porcelain Figurine.the Sacred Art frozen in the porcelain of the 19th century.Created in the 19th century, this porcelain biscuit repr[...]
This impressive large oval mirror is a fine example of the Louis XVI
style, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa the mid to late 19th
century. The elegant giltwood frame is richly carved wit[...]
Small antique blown glass vase, richly enameled and hand-painted, featuring a historicist Rococo scene with a figure in 18th-century costume, surrounded by polychrome floral scrolls. The whole is enha[...]
Group terracotta patinated 19th century Putti playing at the allegory fountain of waterWhat if you fell back into the joy and innocence of childhood thanks to this terracotta allegory?Created in the 1[...]
Antique desk inkwell consisting of a rectangular black marble base resting on four brass feet. It is fitted with two gilt bronze inkwells, each with a lid decorated with floral motifs and a central ha[...]
Lot of flagpole tops in various materials: metal and wood. Some pieces have bases. Good used condition. Found in an attic. Height: between 64 and 22 cm.
A bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting a young violinist asleep, holding his detachable bow in his right hand and his violin in his left. The bronze bears the signature Tharet on the base an[...]
Bronze with nuanced patina, depicting a dog and sheep resting on a griotte marble base, signed I. Bonheur. Foundry mark of D'Estray on the rear base. The model of our bronze was exhibited at the 1859 [...]
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Boulle marquetry box in brass and tortoiseshell. Signed on the lock by the renowned firm TAHAN, the finest of the four: TAHAN, supplier to the King. Beautiful brass marquetry wi[...]
Set of three solid silver scallop shell cups, each supported by a small ball foot with a ring finial. The shells bear the Minerva head hallmark (950/1000) and the maker's mark of silversmith Odiot in [...]
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