Gilt wood element with shell decoration from the 18th century, Louis XVI period. Dimensions: 42 x 22 cm. In good condition with old restorations (see photos) (no fragility). Original gold leaf gilding[...]
A round snuffbox or box from the late 18th century. The lid features a miniature painting of a sleeping woman, her breasts exposed. This painting is protected by slightly domed glass and surrounded by[...]
A low-grade gold case, retested with the crab test. It includes a pair of scissors, a file-forming pliers, and a flexible awl. The pointed scissors were intended for embroidery. The clasps and rings a[...]
Miniature portrait, 9 kt yellow gold frame, England end of XVIII sec6,5 cm x 7,7 cm International shipping with UPS DHL DPDPayment accepted Bank transfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any further inf[...]
Elegant
pair of Volterra alabaster vases, finely turned and sculpted. The vases are
distinguished by a circular base, a globular body, and a top with an opening
lid. The masterfully sculpted floral[...]
The lid of this interesting 18th-century box is adorned with a miniature painting on fine canvas, affixed beneath the domed glass with glue. It is therefore a reverse painting technique, unlike the re[...]
Antique and large oval snuffbox in polychrome enamel. Beautiful Neoclassical decoration featuring medallions imitating ancient coins (Roman and Greek) on an intense cobalt blue background, highlighted[...]
A pair of Athenian-style cassolettes, reversible as candlesticks, in mercury-gilded and patinated bronze. They feature a decoration of faun heads, pine cones, seeds, and candle holders with laurel wre[...]
A beautiful oval miniature from the late 18th century depicting a woman with her hair in a bun. Painted with great finesse and of very high quality! Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 cm. Unframed.
A very elegant pair of andirons from the late 18th century, with a double patina. Beautiful gilding and fine chasing. Exquisite details. Directoire period
A very beautiful small hardstone box from the early 19th century, possibly earlier. Decorated with a carved owl. Exquisite craftsmanship! In very good condition! Quite heavy! Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 3.5 c[...]
A lovely miniature portrait on ivory from the Louis XVI period, depicting a charming young woman in a blue dress, circa 1780. Exquisitely executed and in perfect condition. Framed in blackened wood fr[...]
Antique love letter case with polychrome decoration depicting a gallant scene. Louis XVI period, late 18th century. Cylindrical in shape and domed at the ends, it is made of wood lacquered with Martin[...]
Refined oval carved and gilt wooden frame, dating from the late 18th century (circa 1780–1790), attributable to the Louis XVI taste, still strongly influenced by persistent Baroque reminiscences roote[...]
Louis XVI period Torricelli barometer-thermometer in giltwood,Decorated with laurel leaf garlands and a flower basket. The mercury column and counterweights are visible on the back.
A rectangular jardinière in mahogany and mahogany veneer. The apron is carved with fluting, and the tapered legs are fitted with sabots and casters. It has its original zinc liner. Stamped F. SCHEY, M[...]
Large pair of gilt bronze and marble cassolettes, late 18th/early 19th century, Directorire. Vases in rare "Brèche de Versailles" marble Bronzes decorated with garlands and neoclassical allegoriesBas[...]
Made of hard-paste porcelain from the "A la Reine" factory on Rue Thiroux in Paris, this is a charming 18th-century box in every aspects. It is painted with garlands of cornflowers and roses, a decora[...]
Charming miniature on ivory from the Louis XVI period, portrait of an elegant woman from the 1780s wearing a blue ribbon, in its original silver frame. The ivory plaque has a crack on the left side, b[...]
A simple and elegant Directoire-style giltwood barometer, known as a "Torricelli" barometer, made in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine district of Paris. Dating from the late 18th century, this curiosity is [...]
Important Pair of Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Fireplace Andirons Decorated with Draperies and Baluster Galleries. Late 18th Century. Dimensions: Height 23 cm; Width 35 cm; Depth 68 cm
An 18th-century giltwood barometer-thermometer. A lovely model with two thermometers. Complete, the tubes are present, only the string is missing. It is sold as is. There are some dents and old repair[...]
Ink wash depicting a male profile portrait in the style of a medal, in the manner of the celebrated Italian-born medalist Jean-Baptiste Nini. Very likely a posthumous portrait of King Louis XV in his [...]
Small miniature of a smiling French officer, handsome in his red jacket uniform: garde Royale, under Louis XVI. The portrait, while not painted by a great miniaturist, captures the character's charm. [...]
Two charming 18th-century Arte Povera boxes in wood painted with collages of cut-out elements from antique engravings. The original metal hinges are of the original design. The two boxes likely came f[...]
A delightful little Louis XVI period pocket kit covered in grey shagreen. The interior contains two small crystal bottles and their cabochons (stoppers missing) as well as a file, stylus, spatula and [...]
Small antique box made of solid wood, reinforced with wrought iron fittings and featuring an ingenious system of two internal sliding compartments that open laterally outwards. Probably used as a mone[...]
Green shagreen leather case, late 18th century. Small grain shagreen (sea dog) case, dyed green (French School, late 18th century). Shagreen is an exceptional fish leather, used since ancient times in[...]
Beautiful oval Louis XVI frame in gilt-bronze, exquisitely chiseled with acanthus leaves.Splendid original gilding.Overall dimensions: 16 x 10 cm - view: 8.8 x 6.8 cmLate 18th century
18th-century carved and gilded wooden pediment. Musical attributes: mascaron, lyre, oboe, flags, and laurel wreath. Good overall condition with some minor losses. 47 x 35 cm with stand (removable). 40[...]
Miniature portrait of a lady from the Directoire period, late 18th century. Gouache on paper, unsigned. Handwritten inscription on the back : "Suzanne Lhuillier, died in 1809." Original mahogany frame[...]
Ivory apothecary jar carved with cherubs dressed as sea gods, European manufacture, late 18th century, maximum height 13 cm, base 12.5x10.5 cm, slight defects, Cites certificate number IT/CE/2025/BG/0[...]
Match box gilded copper and agate France end of XVIII sec 5,5 cm x 2 cm International shipping with UPS DHL DPD Payment accepted Bank trasnferor paypalPlease contact me for any further information
Large 18th-century barometer in gilt and carved wood, the upper part surmounted by a large ribbon bow, swags of flowers, and rocaille motifs. Not working. Louis XVI period
A very interesting tortoiseshell box adorned with four miniatures, dating from the late 18th century.The box is round, made of translucent, mottled blond tortoiseshell.The lid is decorated with four s[...]
Hand-painted miniature on ivory leaf, illegible signature. A pretty young woman in the 18th-century style, with a Louis XVI brass frame. Late 18th or early 19th century. Shipping: please contact us.
A very fine pair of Medici vases in gilt bronze, late 18th century, in the Louis XVI style. The decoration and chasing are very similar to the work of Pierre Philippe Thomire (1751-1843). The gilding [...]
Louis XVI giltwood barometer, 18th century. Oval medallion shape, topped with a pediment with stylized country decoration and highlighted with drapery.
Gilt-leaf molded wooden frame. Louis XVI period. Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 80 x 63.2 cm. External dimensions: 93 x 76.2 cm. Rabbet dimensions: 81.8 x 65.2 cm. Moldin[...]
Gilt wood and stucco frame, heart-shaped motifs and beaded frieze. 18th century. — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 80.2 x 57.2 cm. External dimensions: 90.5 x 68.6 cm. Rab[...]
Wooden frame, gilt molding, Louis XVI period, 18th century — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 75.5 x 59 cm. External dimensions: 87 x 70.5 cm. Rabbet dimensions: 78.2 x 61.[...]
Wood and gilt stucco frame with heart-shaped motifs and twisted ribbon. Ribbon tied diagonally. Louis XVI period. (Can be paired with PC0098M1). — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dime[...]
Wood and gilt stucco frame with heart-shaped motifs and twisted ribbon. Ribbon tied diagonally. Louis XVI period. (Can be paired with PC0099M1). — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dime[...]
Wood and gilt stucco frame. Heart-shaped motifs, beaded frieze, black fillet in the center. Louis XVI period. — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 49.4 x 44 cm. External dime[...]
Gilt-leaf molded wooden frame with a black patinated fillet in the center. Louis XVI period. — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 49.4 x 38.6 cm. External dimensions: 59 x 48[...]
Louis XVI period frame in patinated molded wood. 18th century. — Provenance: Amedeo Montanari Collection. Visible dimensions: 27.5 x 21.1 cm. External dimensions: 33.4 x 27 cm. Rabbet dimensions: 29 x[...]
Round miniature on ivory, "portrait of a man in bust around 1790-1800", presented in its blackened wood and brass frame, crack in the center at the top of the plaque.
French School, 18th century, miniature portrait of a gentleman. Oval portrait of a gentleman, watercolor and gouache, French School, circa 1770, in a gilt metal frame. Miniature: H 3.3 cm x W 2.6 cm; [...]
The antique mirror workshop offers for sale an 18th-century barometer from the Louis XVI period. Made of gilded wood, it boasts fine carving and is a rare model due to its shape. Height 1.06m, Width 4[...]
A circular snuffbox depicting a family profile in medallions linked by ribbons or cords, with a gilt rim. The box is made of composition imitating a hardstone. There are some visible losses to the inn[...]
A lovely little set of three notebooks, formerly belonging to a sailor who signed his work LM. The set includes a daily money management book dated 1800, a gusseted notebook for 300 casino chips or ot[...]
Pair of covered giltwood pots in the Louis XVI style, late 18th century. Their bodies, with twisted moldings, are decorated with leaves surmounted by a plume. They rest on bases painted to resemble gr[...]
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