Oil lamp with a round spout, decorated with incised concentric motifs delimiting the bowl, and in the center a skyphos in relief. The handle is pierced. Orange terracotta, mark of time, good general c[...]
Alfred Dunhill smoking case, two trays inside, the bottom of the lower tray is cracked due to shrinkage of the wood. "Alfred Dunhill" plaque inside. Key missing, varnish faded.
Thanks to the web, I did a lot of research there but this one will go down in history... (no pun intended). I discovered that the invention of toilet paper in rolls was due to Seth Wheeler who filed h[...]
18th century hinged carpenter's or joiner's compass with a sector in wrought iron, with dry points. This compass is in good condition. It works. Please note: Wear and tear, see photos. Total height: 8[...]
Maternity depicting a woman in a seated position breastfeeding her child. This type of maternity is rare and is called "hàrberé". It is linked to the cult of Màa. The style is powerful and although it[...]
Walnut piano stool. Four bronze cabochons are found on each leg at the spacer. The legs are fluted and the top is tapestry decorated with a dragon. There is a slight looseness when the seat is raised [...]
Antique earthenware tobacco jar from the 19th century. It is cylindrical in shape and has a treasure on its lid. It is in good condition and in bright colors. Dimensions: diameter 13.2 cm, height 12.5[...]
Ethiopia, Jimma. Hardwood neckrest, slightly curved headrest, conical base with geometric decoration on both stepped parts, beautiful crusty patina in places, and strong smell of shea butter. Note two[...]
"Salvador DALI." Retrospective. Good condition with wear to the binding, rubbing, and minor stains. Fresh, richly illustrated text. Collection. Colissimo shipping with tracking and insurance.
PropertiesView / Product Original steel engraving with burin and watermarked laid paper. Engraved by BENARD Robert, (French - 1734/??) Hand-watercolored. Dimensions: Length 38 cm – Height 26.5 cm, Con[...]
In three beautiful large volumes in quarto, complete in contemporary binding in full tinted calf, ribbed spines decorated with beautiful gilt in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in red and [...]
First Elzévirienne edition of this well-known and many times edited work of the "History of Good King Henti IV" from Editions de Louys & Daniel Elzevier in Amsterdam in 1661, at the date of the origin[...]
Quality craftsmanship from a 19th century coppersmith, the bottom is reinforced by a riveted wrought iron strapping. As a garden utensil, copper is not only naturally resistant to corrosion, but it al[...]
Ovoid balsam jar topped with a long neck constricted at the base, ending in flat, slightly hemmed lips. Blown glass with multicolored and pearly iridescence, good overall condition. Roman period, Medi[...]
Prehistoric mastodon or pachyderm tooth in remarkable condition. Species and period to be defined. Comes from the same collection formed at the end of the 19th century, which includes the archaeologic[...]
[PHOTOGRAPHY] - BOSQUET (Alain), FRANK (Robert) - The Americans. Paris, Delpire, Encyclopédie Essentielle, 1958; small quarto, 172 pp., publisher's hardcover illustrated with a drawing by Saül Steinbe[...]
Quality music box, made by F. Conchon of Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1880. Movement comprising 6 engraved bells, as well as a double spring, a melody indicator, a melody selector, a speed regulator and[...]
Archaeological lot: 2 axe heads and 2 grinding wheels - Western Sahara, Neolithic period Large axe head: 15cm 602gr Small axe head: 7cm 150gr Spherical grinding wheel: approximately 11cm x 8.5cm 880gr[...]
Vintage Bwami mask from the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This tribal artwork is made from a genuine tortoise shell, a material highly symbolic in Lega culture.
Dimensions: He[...]
Lamp in shape of a nave with a closed reservoir, made of thick iron, burning on open flame, used in mines, but also at home, lock of hatch above in shape of a rooster, forged and cut. Overhanging fing[...]
Japan. Mokugyo percussion instrument, in patinated and carved wood, the grip formed by two dragons offering themselves around the sacred pearl. End of the 19th century around 1900. Payment by bank tra[...]
Series of 8 popular science books from the Librairie Hachette in Paris circa 1870. Profusely illustrated. In very good condition, some foxing. - Visible in our gallery in Lille on 400 m2 open afternoo[...]
France 16th century: "Oval ring key", wrought iron and pierced 13.2 X 3.9 cm, small nipple on the top of the ring, pierced stem, cut and grooved bit, ring of a rare model very worked. Oxidation and sm[...]
France 16th century: "Round ring key", wrought iron and pierced 10.2 X 3.8 cm, small nipple on the top of the ring, pierced stem, cut bit (slight deformation), ring of a rare model. Slight oxidation a[...]
Indonesia, Java Island, mid-20th century, very pretty and old mask from the Wayang Topeng theater in polychrome wood depicting the character of Panji Brajanata, illegitimate prince of the kingdom of K[...]
[PRE-CINEMA]. Shadow Theatre, [Paris: Mauclair Dacier, ca 1900]. Frame dimensions: 49.5x39x8 cm; Dimensions of the paintings: 48x32.5 cm. A shadow theatre with a wooden frame and a chromolithographed [...]
pleasant edition of the famous book by Alphonse Daudet "le petit chose", published around 1880 by Maison Hetzel. The engravings are by Phylippoteaux, and the percaline binding is made by the Engel wor[...]
The armorial of the communes of AlsaceI including the boundary stones With notices on each commune By louis schoenhauptStrasbourg Librairie noirel staat successor 1900 Large format 39 x 32 cm237 pages[...]
Colette - The Sentimental Retreat. Paris, Bibliothèque Grasset 1929. Copy on pure chiffon vellum numbered 605. Octavo, Art Deco binding in black bakelite signed JOTAU with the mention "breveté SGDG" G[...]
MECHANICAL GAME MAT REPRESENTING THE CROSSING FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK BY COSTES AND BELLONTE IN 1930 ON THE BREGUET "?" QUESTION MARK THIS MAT IS WELL PRESERVED IT WAS UNDER GLASS 54 CM X 64 CM 20TH CE[...]
ALL of our objects and rugs are FREE SHIPPING for France. A Shawan (also Chawan), Japanese, Kyoto, Japan, in perfect condition. High quality, crackled, rakuyaki, raku with rust and black slip in Badar[...]
MASTER LIGHTNING PLAQUE, (LIGHTNINGS ARE HUGE BARRELS MADE OF OAK WOOD) IN CAST ALUMINUM, THIS PLAQUE MUST HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF WINEGROWERS PASS THROUGH DURING THE STRIKES OF 1907, THE REVOLT OF THE[...]
Rare work on Brittany "Memoirs to serve the knowledge of the faiths and homage of the fiefs of the province of Brittany". In Paris at Nicolas Simart. 1715.
BEAUTIFUL MASTER COMPANION MECHANIC TRADE PLAQUE FROM 1880 IN CAST ALUMINIUM WEIGHING 2 KG 530 GR SURMOUNTED WITH A BANDEROLE "SAINT ÉLOI" PATRON OF MECHANICS, "SINCE THE YEAR 600 (DAGOBERT) "THE COMP[...]
Salt mill, Auvergne region, fox motif. Several interpretations are possible regarding the fox on salt mills: as fine as a fox regarding the salt which had to come out of the mill as fine as possible a[...]
1905 work Military stories from Alsace Text by Commander de Pardiellan Illustrations by Frederic Regamey Editions Alsacienne printing house anc g Fischbach Large format 37 cm by 30 cm 394 pages With t[...]
I found nothing on this sculpture, it just says BEBE PAPA and a signature at the base. I don't think the black paint is original. There are many chips on the hat, among other things. The subject is he[...]
Barber chair. Iron, porcelain, etc. Triumph, Spain, early 20th century.Iron barber chair with a footrest decorated with plant elements and the name of the company that holds the patent, with a mesh se[...]
Vuitton cabin suitcase in very good condition, handle tucked in, tiny cracks and signs of use, missing a rivet head on the back; very little used. Height 55 cm, width 38 cm and thickness 21 cm Probabl[...]
Forge anvil. Wrought iron. Possibly Spain, 17th century. An wrought iron forge anvil, with the shape and wear typical of this type of ancient utilitarian piece. Weight: 18 kg. - Dimensions: 30x10x35 [...]
Alembic. Iron and copper trivet. 19th century. A still with a globular body with four handles made of another metal and an elongated neck, which has a lid and a pipe to expel the condensed liquid afte[...]
Alembic. Copper, iron handles. 19th century. Still with a flared copper body, a cap on top with the usual piece for these objects and a simple support to place the apparatus over the fire. It has four[...]
Shop mannequin resting on an astonishing cast iron tripod base, the three ends decorated with an animal's paw. The very decorative base has good stability and thus allows for the presentation of costu[...]
Complete with its illustrations, this charming book bound in marbled paper, with ribbed spine: "Voyage du Monde de Descartes". New Edition. Revised and expanded with a fifth Part, added to the four pr[...]
Diorama with automatons, framed and under glass: the richly detailed decor presents on several levels a view of a lively city, with a landscape in the background. The different elements that make up t[...]
This case contains a meerschaum cigarette holder representing a young lady lightly dressed with flowers in her hands and her legs crossed. Worked silver ring and right boot in amber. There is a [...]
Period - 19th century.Condition - Good conditionMeasurement - Length 24 cmSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you h[...]
Bamboo flute engraved with traditional motifs from the island of Ambrym. Played straight, with the breath held by the V-shaped notch. This flute has two holes and plays perfectly, but requires a littl[...]
"The Solitary Gardener or Dialogues..." by Fr. Le GENTIL. 1705 edition. Good condition with wear and tear to the binding. The endpaper is missing. The text is fresh except for a few creases and halos.[...]
Very pretty blown glass duck with gold glitter inlays. Made by MURANO, signed Franco MORETTI. Good condition with very slight wear. Showcase item/Collection. Colissimo shipping with tracking and insur[...]
Mbuya initiation mask representing a human face. The face is crossed by a broken line symbolizing the eyebrows and overhanging a nose with a well-defined nasal bridge. The eyelids are wide and lowered[...]
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