An imposing sculpture representing Garuda, a protective mythological figure from Hindu and Balinese tradition, finely hand-carved in wood. A richly decorated work of art, it features beautiful polychr[...]
This penknife dates from the early 18th century and is painted with raised details. It is beautifully crafted and finely executed. Note that it was later glued onto blue paper, which was itself glued [...]
Universal Geography by Malta-Brun, 1875. Good condition with wear to the binding and bumped corners in some places. Some foxing, more or less pronounced. Browned pages. Collection. Payment by bank tra[...]
Figurine by Pierre Alexandre, circa 1930-1960, made of sheet metal and lead. This renowned figure sculptor spent some thirty years depicting French history, from Vercingetorix to Napoleon III, through[...]
In a handsome 18mo volume bound in tinted calfskin with raised bands, decorated with gilt tooling, red morocco title, marbled endpapers, and a fine bookplate bearing the arms of Reuillon Mal t Des Com[...]
ACM Radiator Badge – Automobile Club de Monaco – DRAGO – Monaco Grand Prix Rare and highly collectible ACM (Automobile Club de Monaco) radiator badge, manufactured by DRAGO. Fine cloisonné ename[...]
A gilt brass pocket sundial, octagonal in shape, preserved in its original case and accompanied by its printed instruction booklet, signed Andreas Vogler, a scientific instrument maker active in Augsb[...]
Rare set of 10 blue glass apothecary bottles, with their original metal lids. They all have porcelain labels. On the reverse, three retain their labels from Tissier Paris, the manufacturer of the porc[...]
This work, with its singular aesthetic, is a powerful anatomical and artistic study of the primitive skull, evoking an almost biomechanical and futuristic universe. Its patina and structure recall the[...]
Superb item, a single-sided plaque 11.5cm in diameter, weighing 250g, made from cast iron (quite rare in numismatics), executed with great finesse, undoubtedly after an original by Guillaume Dupré (15[...]
Small upholstered armchair/sofa in black floral fabric. Includes small sewing accessories. Height 15 cm, width 15 cm, depth 11 cm. Excellent condition.
Set of 5 authentic aeronautical parts from various origins: • Air France seatbelt (1970) - Model Type AF 351 with solid aluminum buckle bearing the historic "Winged Seahorse" logo - Manufacturing labe[...]
Virgin and Child Nursing from Cluny, a reproduction from an exhibition at the Louvre... Louvre stamp under the statue... Made of solid, hard resin, giving it an antique appearance... Height 41 cm, Bas[...]
Very beautiful and rare reloading tray for a gunsmith or hunter dating from the mid-20th century. Markings: Calibre 16 and ARG engraved into the metal on the lower tray. 2 pieces available (12 Calibre[...]
Very beautiful and rare reloading tray for a gunsmith or hunter dating from the mid-20th century. "Caliber 12" marking engraved on the lower tray. 2 pieces available.
This magnificent work on Horace's plays, printed in London on "large paper" and exquisitely illustrated, is a marvel of quality: "Quinti Horatii Flacci" Opera. London: Prostant apud Gul. Sandby in vic[...]
A beautiful set of four illuminated initials, inscribed within vellum squares, by the same artist, on the same paper, and in the same style. Each initial is set within a square with a flower in the ce[...]
Solid silver baptismal shell. 19th century. Length: 9 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 2.2 cm Hallmarks: - Minerva - Boar's head - Silversmith (to be deciphered) In perfect condition, without dents, marks, rest[...]
Solex F4 collectible toy - Solex 3800. Distributed privately by the Solex brand in 1966. Very good overall condition. Only the toolbox is missing. The engine and taillight are new; a high-quality repr[...]
At the turn of the 20th century, the American production of small household cast iron objects gave rise to a typology of objects situated at the boundary between folk sculpture and utilitarian object.[...]
Arab saif saber - Arabian Peninsula, Yemen or Oman, 19th/early 20th century. Wooden scabbard and grip covered with a low-grade silver alloy, chased, openwork, and repoussé. Straight, double-edged blad[...]
An extremely rare domestic aedicule with three glazed sides, reproducing in miniature the bulbous forms and curved roofs of Venetian furniture, particularly the alzata, the upper part of the ribalta ([...]
A tray and its cruets...Made of shaped brass...And entirely compartmentalized...Top and bottom...From the late 19th century, around 1870/80...Japanese work for France...With imperfections...Which coul[...]
Takouba sword - Africa, Sahel region, second half of the 19th century. While most antique takoubas are fitted with European blades, this one has a fine quality Arab blade. The blade is probably of Sud[...]
Prosper Jolyot de Crebillon (1674-1762), nicknamed Crebillon père to distinguish him from his son, the famous Parisian gossip columnist of the second half of the 18th century, was an important playwri[...]
Pair of dueling pistols in their original red morocco leather case, signed Kuchenreuter in gold lettering on the top of the Damascus barrels. Very good condition. Circa 1840.
Discover this rattan and wicker chest and trunk, a unique piece from the French military collection. This vintage chest evokes a bygone era, where every detail tells a story. Its rattan and wicker str[...]
Monsieur's bodyguard saber, brass hilt with four branches adorned with fleurons, the guard plate decorated with a cut-out palmette and bearing two serial numbers on the underside: "110" and "15", wood[...]
Description Alighieri Dante (1265 - 1321). La Commedia di Dante Alighieri illustrata da Gustavo Doré.. commenti per cura di Eugenio Camerini. Milano. Stabilimento dell'editore Edoardo Sonzogno. 1868Fi[...]
Antique and rare gilded wooden statue known as Maria Kannon. Silver inlay applied. "Maria Kannon" statues are representations of the Virgin Mary disguised as a Buddhist goddess of mercy. They were use[...]
Antique and rare polychrome wooden statue known as Maria Kanno. "Maria Kannon" statues are representations of the Virgin Mary disguised as a Buddhist goddess of mercy. They were used by Japanese Chris[...]
Exceptional figurine created by the renowned figure sculptor Bernard Vanot. Signed on the base around 1973. Saint-Louis. Base 9.5 x 6 cm - Height approximately 115 mm. Perfect original condition. Many[...]
REWARD SABER, KNOWN AS THE "PARISH SABER," awarded to Gendarmerie Lieutenant RENÉ BEDOUET, Model 1816, Restoration period. 32705. Silver-plated brass hilt. Three-branch guard forming a shell in the sh[...]
Beaver Fur Captain's Bicorn Hat – Late 19th Century. Manufacturer: CH Pelletier in Rochefort – In its original box. Rare and elegant beaver fur captain's bicorn hat, dating from the late 19th century.[...]
SABER OF REWARD, SABER OF THE PARISHES, model 1816, Restoration. 21207Silver plated brass frame. Guard with three branches forming a shell in the shape of a medallion, adorned with the great arms of F[...]
A cast iron ingot iron with a wooden handle, dating from the mid-19th century. A hatch at the back, secured with a hook, allowed the ingot to be inserted, maintaining a high temperature and preventing[...]
Table cross with cross heads and Christ in silver and its base enriched by a relic of the Blessed Bernardo da Offida Capuchin, all ebonized, dimensions 41 x 18 x 17 cm
Solid silver apostle's spoon, Germany, 19th century. Hallmarked with crown and crescent moon. In perfect condition. Length 24 cm. Weight 145 grams. All our packages are prepared with the utmost care, [...]
"THE GREAT CATECHISM IN PICTURES" 1912. Good condition, with wear to the binding, particularly bumped corners and headcaps, stains... Text is crisp with heavily browned pagination. Superb engravings. [...]
Quick Description: Important series of flasks, pharmacy bottles circa 1920. Amber glass, enamel labels, faceted stoppers. They have all been emptied and rinsed, ready for a new life. Most still have o[...]
DescriptionThis vintage set of three wooden grain sieves showcases hand-crafted bentwood frames and finely woven wire mesh, reflecting traditional rural utility design. Each circular form displays a s[...]
[TERRY (Léonard), CHAUMONT (Léopold)] - Collection of Liège folk tunes. Liège, Imprimerie H. Vaillant-Carmanne, 1889; octavo, XVI-597 pp., half brown calf binding, spine with 5 raised bands, original [...]
A rare example of mid-19th-century folk art, this snuffbox carved from bovine horn presents a deeply symbolic scene inspired by rural religious imagery. The composition depicts several figures holding[...]
In an octavo volume, bound in full tinted calf with a raised bands and a brown morocco title, this celebrated book of books, in its original edition, although the title page has been photocopied, is n[...]
18th Century. A very fine Christ at the Column after a model by François Duquesnoy, made around 1620. Based on the famous model known as the Bound Christ, which is in ivory. The sculpture depicts Chri[...]
Rare reliquary of St. Bernard from Clairvaux Abbey, surrounded by glass beads on small gilded brass supports. A certificate of authenticity is present on the back (I assume this needs verification). G[...]
Persian double-bladed axe head - Qajar Iran, 19th century. Forged steel axe with silver damascene decoration. Significant losses to the damascene decoration. Weight 825g. Dimensions 21cm x 25cm.
An Arabian jambiya dagger - Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia or Yemen, 19th/early 20th century. A long jambiya with its original leather belt still attached to the scabbard. Flat, curved, double-edged [...]
Beautiful monastic work from the18th or early 19th century, in a wooden frame once patinated from silver leaf. A lovely copper engraving, depicting St. Joseph with Child in arms, has been enhanced by[...]
Two miniature medals: National Order of Merit Medal and Arts and Letters Medal. Both with pins. Good condition. For delivery information, please contact us.
Christofle silver-plated Art Deco smoking set with star decoration. All three pieces are signed. In very good condition. Shipping costs to be paid by the buyer.
A large polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a female figure of the "Fat Lady" type, emblematic of Tang Dynasty aesthetics, holding a young child in a pose that is both protective and ceremonial.[...]
A finely engraved silver-gilt altar cross with foliate and floral scrolls, set with seven citrines. It surmounts a rose quartz sphere. Hallmarks: 800 mm diameter and maker's mark.
Cylindrical fly whisk handle with a flared end. It is decorated with various elements in bas-relief: a standing man, an embracing couple, birds, bells, etc. The wood has a beautiful patina from use, w[...]
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