Louis XIV period, in its carved wooden frame from the same period. In addition to the classic representation of these Holy Shrouds with the three bishops traditionally positioned in front of the shrou[...]
Large antique mannequin of a Fine Arts teacher, painter/studio circa 1950, patinated wood, large articulated model. The whole in good condition, see photos.
Beautiful patina of use for this old mask called "mosquito" referring to the mythical male spirit called "Parak" or "Brag". The spirit Parak is linked to initiation ceremonies as well as hunting. He i[...]
Good condition, restoration on the base. We are at your disposal for any request, please contact us by phone (07 67 01 11 47) or by email (paymal.michel@gmail.com). Delivery possible worldwide
Two clay bowl pipes, bamboo stem and carved bone, one depicting a gnomic character, the other a seated character with an important head. Small crack and wearBamileke - CameroonProvenance: collection o[...]
"DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ....". Good condition with slight wear from use throughout. The front cover needs to be deporated, with a trace of a prominent halo and a deformed top corner (photo). Text is fre[...]
HAUTE EPOQUECabinet of CuriositiesLARGE AND CURIOUS TERRACOTTA SEAL with RELIEFS OF GOTHIC INSCRIPTION (unreadable) and a WADING BIRD, standing with its head curved towards the ground (on the right w[...]
This type of hunting knife is typically Germanic, it is called Nicker, Knicker, Jagdnicker, Nickfänger, Geneckfänger (= neck catcher) ... The name has a very specific origin. This type of knife was in[...]
An antique fibula in chiseled silver of a large model. It is in chiseled solid silver, niello, decorated with colored stones and enamel. It is of Maghreb origin, from the colonial period. There are no[...]
Ebrié ethnic group (Ivory Coast). Open bracelet with three bronze bells. Decorated with waves and diamonds. Good condition. Inner diameter: 8 cm. Outer width: 13.5 cm. Height: 5.5 cm.
Old and very interesting map of the city of Bordeaux and its suburbs in 1775, under King Louis XVI after the major works of the intendants. Very detailed map, locating the main streets, avenues, squar[...]
[GEOGRAPHY. TRAVEL]. Artistic lotto. Geography & History. Paris: Jullien, sd [ca 1870]. Dimensions of the box: 36x30x6 cm; dimensions of the cartons: 20.5x12.5 cm. Opening of the bag of tokens torn, w[...]
18th century diorama painting depicting a child Jesus accompanied by several angels. Very interesting and rare piece animated by characters and birds accompanied by fruits and flowers in a lush and id[...]
Set of 2 morse telegraph keys. 1- Morse key provided to the British armed forces, 1940 period. Model n. 2 MK III Marked: key wt 8 amp n2 MK III Excellent condition. Measures: 6x13 2- Morse key wit[...]
Syrian dagger called magdali - Syria, circa 1900 A superb example of this type of Syrian dagger. Handle made of a complex construction of accumulation of horn and bone elements inlaid with silver, bra[...]
Shotgun with side-by-side percussion barrels - France, 2nd quarter of the 19th century A very nice construction including excellent wood carving work. Functional mechanism, the hammers hold the two no[...]
Moroccan Nimcha Saber - Morocco, 17th century Strong, slightly curved single-edged blade with 3 deep fullers 17th century European blade with Roman letter markings (V and N) in the central fuller on b[...]
An Indian saber called kharga or kora - North India, 19th century The kharga is the name used in India. In Nepal, the term kora is used. Interesting handle with a wrap-around guard of the khanda type [...]
Ambrotype photograph of a Confederate cavalry soldier from the Civil WarPeriod 1860-1865Very good condition with lock to close caseAmbrotype:The ambrotype, also called a collodion positive in the UK, [...]
The stamp of Sultan Abdul Medjid's (Abdülmecid's) doctor - Turkey, 19th century The stamp is probably made of carnelian. There is a small chip. It is written on it in Persian: The divine manifestation[...]
Superb sherbet spoon - Ottoman Empire, Turkey 19th century Sherbet is the Ottoman specialty that gave its name to sorbet in French. Handle made of two polished agate stones and chiseled and embossed s[...]
Long bronze sword with a pommel called "with ears" - Archaic Persia, Luristan (Louristan), 1st Iron Age, circa 1200-1000 BC This sword comes from an old Belgian collection formed in the 1970s. Slight [...]
Magnificent copy, very complete in five large volumes in 12, full blond morocco, sober and elegant shine: spine with raised bands in the compartments, gilt fillet, titles and volume numbers in ochre a[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Late 16th century (or early 17th) Rare embossed and chiseled brass alms dish, depicting in its centre a frequent and popular religious thema: St George slaying the dragon: St George, on h[...]
Small rustic lace box carved with geometric patterns and rosettes. Naive sculptures and the very beautiful patina of use accentuate the charm of this object.
Nimcha saber from the Maghreb - Probably Morocco, 18th-19th century Horn handle, silver ferrule and steel guard with remains of gold damascening. European blade with half-moon and Santiago cross marki[...]
Superb Tsogho Vuvi mask from Gabon, but we can also feel the influence of their Punu and even Fang neighbors. Height 31.5 cm, good condition, wear, beautiful patina of use. This mask is aesthetically [...]
Moroccan gift dagger made entirely of solid silver - Morocco, 2nd half of the 20th century Probably a diplomatic gift or at least one of great prestige given the quality and use of solid silver (the l[...]
Rare and beautiful model of mask called "Belle Madeleine" in homage to a very beloved Catholic sister in the 19th century in Congo, these atypical masks are quite rare on the market. Good condition, s[...]
Ewer "called "Aftafa", in formerly tinned brass, decorated on all sides with interlacing, friezes, stylized flowers, numerous tribal motifs and scenes of princely life. Engraved on both sides of the m[...]
A beautifully crafted water jug with a dark glaze and a stylized owl. Such jars were used to store water in the ancient Khmer period, around 1200-1300. A fine piece of archaeology in perfect condition[...]
Arab matchlock rifle - Probably Southern Arabian Peninsula, 19th century Possibly from Yemen or Oman. Barrel probably Indian and made before the rifle itself. Wooden frame decorated with engraved silv[...]
Basque cane called makhila (makila) - Ainciart in Larressore, circa 1880-90 Shaft in scarified medlar. The brass ferrule at the bottom is engraved "Ainciart in Larresorre" (the Ainciart Bergara worksh[...]
Basque cane called makhila (makila) - Signed "Dufourg à Saint Jean de Luz - 1880" Scarified medlar shaft. The lower brass ferrule is engraved "DUFOURG A St Jn DE LUZ" and bears the date 1880. Forged s[...]
Schist sculpture depicting the cult of the three jewels (triratna) - Greco-Buddhist culture of Gandhara, 1st-3rd century AD The sculpture depicts 4 disciples worshipping the triratna (the three jewels[...]
Very pretty and rare small lithographed sheet metal with the motif of a pinnace from the Arcachon Basin. Visually very nice for decoration! Format 30x20 cm. In good condition. Slight traces of rust on[...]
Hunting or naval saber - 17th century Engraved bone knuckle. Steel guard with one branch and one quillon, engraved with floral motifs. Blade with slight curvature, single edge and pronounced fuller. T[...]
City (or court) sword, Louis XV period - France, mid-18th century Bronze mount with twisted decoration. The mount has a little play. Beautiful double-edged blade with a median ridge. Engraved on the h[...]
Chinese knife with jade handle - China, late 19th century The handle is celadon-colored jade. Single-edged blade attached to the handle by a silver bolster (the blade is slightly skewed compared to th[...]
Kukuri style knife (kukri) with jadeite handle - India or Afghanistan, Victorian era (second half of the 19th century) The proportions of the weapon are those of a dagger and not a Nepalese kukuri, ho[...]
Moroccan nimcha saber - Morocco, 19th century Very nice workmanship probably from the middle of the 19th century. Horn handle. Very discreet old indigenous restoration. Single-edged blade of European [...]
Aleppo Breccia wall fountain, the mask in white Carrara statuary marble, works in Aix from the 18th century, probably from the workshop of the sculptor Jean-Pancrace Chastel, a student of Pierre Puget[...]
Nimcha saber - Maghreb, Algeria, 18th century Horn handle with ivory or bone inlays (missing a roundel on one side). Chiseled bronze guard. Very slightly curved blade imported from Europe. Stars, a de[...]
A thangka depicting Yama Dharmaraja and his consort Chamunda - China, Tibet, 18th-19th century Thangka with rare iconography depicting Yama Dharmaraja with his consort Chamunda wearing an antelope ski[...]
Large pitcher with a lip, glazed earthenware decorated with manganese sponge. Twisted handle. Signed below "Rennes 12 Avril 1873". On the front, molded applique decoration, letter T or Tau (cross of S[...]
Prussian officer's sabre of the 2nd Hanoverian Dragoon Regiment No. 16 - Wareloo in LÜNEBOURG (SF), model 1889, 19th century. White metal frame with 1 branch with hinged folding shell bearing the Prus[...]
Carved and painted wooden horse (recent) handcrafted in the 40s-50s, certainly for a merry-go-round. One ear and one hoof redone. Length 163 cm, height 91 cm.
Piano stool with screw end 19th century by the Austo-Hungarian manufacturer Jacob and Josef Kohn. Seat in accidental canework. Missing round feet Stamped inside the seat, all as in the photos Minimum [...]
GIRY (A.) - Diplomatic Manual. Diplomas and Charters. Technical Chronology. Critical Elements and Constituent Parts of the Terror of Charters. Chancelleries. Private Acts. Paris, Hachette et Cie, 1894[...]
Beautiful cameo representing the profile of a bearded man, wearing a helmet and a radiate crown. 17th century. 17 x 13 mm. 1.28 g. The representation is unusual and may be reminiscent of the portraits[...]
Rare in two volumes in 4, full calf, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in ochre morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges. Vignette on the title printed in Paris[...]
Made of painted wood and Nevers spun glass. Votive bottle known as a boatman's bottle depicting the return of Napoleon's ashes. Circa 1830. Height: 24.5 cm. Cracks in the bottom and neck of the bottle[...]
A rare Chinese saddle of the Yi minorities - China, circa 1900 The Yi minority is an ethnic group living mainly in China in the provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan. It is composed of smaller ethn[...]
An important African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea) 2nd half 19th 1st half 20th century Generally in little elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros or buffalo. Decorat[...]
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