Modern school: three masks of fantastic characters from the seas in the style of Arcimboldo or the cave of Thetys from the collections of the private mansion of the decorator Bernard Muller.
Very beautiful patina of use for this hand drum or "Kundu" collected in Papua New Guinea. Traditional instrument with a handle showing two faces. Hand drums or "kundus", very symbolic for the Papuans [...]
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Pewter PITCHER in a truncated cone shape with a flared base, an S-shaped thumb lid a[...]
The samurai's weapons clearly show a breastplate, a kabuki helmet, a quiver, a katana saber in very high relief. On the back, there is, among other things, a pair of stirrups. Signed
Set of 60 cards from the early 20th century. New set of families from the Society of Evangelical Missions. Fifteen families of four cards representing scenes of life in the former African colonies. Go[...]
Exceptional pyramid-shaped meteorite with its complete fusion crust. It is a chondrite meteorite, which are the oldest rocks in the solar system, having undergone little or no geochemical reworking si[...]
African mask Democratic Republic of Congo, ex. Zaire (Kuba ethnic group - Kinshasa region) Wood, plant fiber, leather and animal skin, beads and shells Height: 32 cm Width: 21 cm
gold and silver inlays signature on the side where there is a waterfall and a bag. It could be a representation of hotei one of the seven gods of happiness
Comb probably Zaire on its support surmounted by a sculpted character and at the base geometric designs engraved around the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century.
Combs serve both as[...]
Virtue Dagger
Toledo, Spain
19th century
Steel, wood, copper
Total length: 26.4 ; Blade length: 15.5 cm
Double-edged blade with central edge, engraved with foliage and marked ‘FABRICA DE TOLEDO[...]
Glazed earthenware dog forming an aquamanile, standing on a rectangular base, dating from the mid-19th century. Indistinctly signed on one side and dated 1854 on the other. Good general condition, min[...]
Hermès: 24 sheets of wrapping paper titled "les fêtes en Hermès". Light wear, on one of the sheets in particular (visible in the photos) but excellent general condition. Dimensions: approximately 48.5[...]
Hunting bayonet. Italy, 18th century, circa 1720/30. Good condition. Length 35.5 cm.
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Original Gucci collector's mirror, distributed only in the brand's dealer boutiques, therefore impossible to find on the market in metal, with plexiglass base, measuring 32 cm in height, 26 cm in widt[...]
FLAG COCK FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD JULY MONARCHY Cast and chiseled bronze copy representing the Gallic rooster with outstretched wings, one leg resting on the thunderbolt the other on a terrestrial glob[...]
This very rare and elegant powder flask opens by pressing on the mother-spring which detaches from it, it has a double transverse winding arquebus key, a movable ring on which there must have been a s[...]
Pair of Qajar Tabarzin Indo Persian battle axes from the end of the 18th century in gold damascened steel with floral decorations and trophies with Islamic inscription bringing good luck, wooden handl[...]
Old small flayed figure probably from the Deyrolle house in the 1930s. Body and elements in plaster cast on wooden frame. Missing lungs. Hand painted. Very beautiful patina.
THOMAS (Hubert) - The criminal court of Meurthe under the revolution (1792-1799). Nancy, Thomas, 1937; in-8, XII, 588pp, paperback, 1st cover illustrated in color. With nine plates outside the text. S[...]
Exceptional specimen of free-form malachite on foot. Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. It is often found in nature with the related azurite. Malachite was worked as a gemstone very ea[...]
Very large processional cross in re-patinated wood with traces of gilding underneath in good condition, 19th century period Dimensions 192 cm and width 67 cm As is
Commemorative frame and souvenir of the United China Campaign. 1900-1901. Embroidery in silk threads and silver and gold cannetille. Period 1900, in good condition of finding Dimensions of the frame 5[...]
A charming and rare owl whistle or bird call. The tail forms the whistle and the top of the head has a hole for the air to escape. The bird has (the remains of) a green tail, head and breast and brown[...]
Rare Nkisi Nondi magic statue. It consists of a large hardwood sculpture with three heads, one of which is quite large in the center and two small ones on the sides covering their ears. The body is ma[...]
Superb and large Saint from the 18th century in polychrome wood. Standing and wearing a blue tunic, this sculpture represents a colored saint. Superb drapery work and great finesse of the face. Old po[...]
A stone of dreams or of scholars...
In granite and base carved in rosewood...
The stone is recessed without a fixation to the base...
In perfect condition...
The base made at the end of the 19th c[...]
In an old gilded wooden frame, on a black background and under an old glass with pretty reflections and a few bubbles, are preserved 22 relics.
The center of the reliquary is decorated with an engrav[...]
Large crucifix in a carved wooden frame with parecloses, original gilding. Christ in ivory. Almond green velvet background, a little worn. 17th century, France.
Retention of the King's Bodyguard for Edme Guillemier
"Your very dear and well-loved Cousin Louis de NOAILLES Duke of AYEN Knight of our Orders, Captain of the Scottish Company of our Bodyguards...et[...]
Wallet, briefcase in green morocco and decoration of golden vignettes, inside compartmentalized in months, original key and cord, signed inside Chardin papermaker of the king and queen and the royal f[...]
ROMANTIC DAGUE depicting a DRAGON striking down a SERPENT
19th century European work
Steel and gilt bronze
Total length: 26 ; L.: 5.5 cm
Blade length: 13.5 cm
This romantic dagger, also calle[...]
ROMANTIC DAGUE featuring SAINT MICHEL slaying the DRAGON
19th century European work
Steel and silver-plated bronze
Total length: 24.5 ; L.: 4.8 cm
Blade length: 12 cm
This romantic dagger, al[...]
TEDDY BEAR
Antique bear, with a well-formed head, entirely filled with straw. Its body is articulated.
No visible marks but its age is beyond doubt given its shape and composition.
It measures 45 c[...]
beautiful Brong Abron Bono Ghana doll Traditional ringed neck and truncated cone-shaped body without arms
Face with half-closed eyes with parallel scarifications on the upper forehead
Deep honey pat[...]
60 cm long 22 x 35.5 cm wide for the table 3.5 cm thick Equipped with straight sound holes in vertical slots Spruce maple wood with ebony fingerboard Instrument offered in its found condition in its o[...]
Another superb African head in terracotta, this time Koma Builsa culture in Ghana.
Very well presented with its base created by Christian de Beaumont
Provenance private collection
17 cm high [...]
Beautifully crafted blown glass birdcage waterer or dispenser.
* 19th century
Troconic in shape, it is crowned by a bird subject highlighted by a glass rod forming a spiral wound around the neck.
I[...]
German Reich World War I Protective helmet for aircraft pilots Döberitz aviation school 1918. Leather helmet with circular and head beading all around. With neck protector and cut-away chin strap for [...]
Another superb African head in terracotta, this time Koma Builsa culture in Ghana.
Very well presented with its base created by Christian de Beaumont
Provenance private collection
16 cm high [...]
Another superb African head in terracotta, Djenne culture in Mali or Niger. Wear and tear of course but we can clearly see the hieratic features of the face and hairstyle
Very well presented with[...]
Superb small African head in terracotta, Djenne culture in Mali or Niger.
Very beautiful details of the hairstyle and the character (with the earrings?)
In good condition and well presented wit[...]
Large bronze offering steamer HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grids This steamer was used for cooking food[...]
Offering steamer in bronze HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grid-shaped holes This steamer was used for coo[...]
Tang Dynasty terracotta sculpture terracotta painted with white slip represents a soldier Intact condition (no restoration has been done) dimensions 36 x 12 x 8 cm
THIRY (Jean-Loup) - The department of Meurthe under the Consulate. Nancy, Publications of the Lorraine law history center, 1958; in-8, 191 pp., paperback, 1st printed cover, entirely uncut. Thesis for[...]
Sculpture of a guardian dog China TANG Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) three-color glazed terracotta sculpture called "Sancai" represents a dog lying on its side, its head raised and its ears pricked, illustra[...]
Globular vases on terracotta foot from Ban Chiang Curvilinear decoration in ochre on beige slip Thailand. Ban Chiang culture. 1st millennium BC Some small chips (see photos) No restoration has been do[...]
pair of carved wooden statues from the French school of the 17th century Represents the Roman soldiers having pierced the side of Christ with a lance good condition, some cracks, losses and restoratio[...]
Indus Valley terracotta cup. Neolithic period. 2300 - 2000 BC Ochre terracotta POTTERY decorated in black with two buffaloes and ears of wheat 20 x 5.5 cm
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Small copper JUG in the shape of a baluster with a depressed base, a short stepped foot, a cylindrical neck and a molded dome [...]
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Round dish with molded edge in pewter engraved with stylized floral motifs and a central star. It is dated 1865 and bears a MEW p[...]
Very rare matrix of the seal of the golden bulla the seal of the golden bulla dates from the 14th century, ours of large size diameter 6.8 cm of attraction of the 17th or 18th century on the site proa[...]
Superbe portrait de « St Ieronime » dans son ermitage rocheux, le lion à ses pieds, entouré de ses objets d’étude, sablier, vanité, encrier, Christ en croix, manuscrits, livres reliés. Corps d’athlèt[...]
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