The brain, which can be dismantled into 4 parts, is made of painted plaster. It contains the numbers corresponding to a lexicon that students must have had at the time. It rests on a papier-mâché bed [...]
Bust of a Female Goddess in Terracotta - India, Maurya Empire, 3rd-2nd Century BC (3)This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities under the Maurya Empire as an object of devotion. Height 10[...]
AYMÉ (Marcel) - The Beautiful Image. Paris, La Belle Édition, undated (circa 1950); octavo, 218 pp., bound in full brown morocco, smooth spine, gilt top edge, front cover stamped with the author's ini[...]
Gilded brass handle, topped with a monkey figure and decorated with engraved geometric patterns. Steel blade decorated with old incisions. REGION: Gabon - Kota/Fang MATERIAL: Gilded brass, Copper, Ste[...]
But when did this blackened papier-mâché globe date from, where, apart from the equator, only the meridians and time zones can be seen? Surely an instrument of torture for the children who had to draw[...]
This 19th century stained glass window depicts the Virgin Mary accompanied by the phrase "Posuerunt me custodem" which means (non-literal translation): They have designated me as guardian. The stained[...]
Socketed halberd with three digits and a lion protome spitting out a short blade. Bronze with dark patina. Very well preserved. Iran, Elam, 2nd millennium BC. Length: 14.5 cm.
This rare and elegant tanto is attributed to Seki Kaneharo, a Mino school swordsmith active during the Tenshō era (1573–1592). The blade is unsigned (mumei) and shortened (suriage), featuring a masa[...]
Anecdotes on the private lives of several ministers, bishops, famous magistrates, men of letters and other well-known figures during the reigns of LOUIS XV and LOUIS XVI by a former officer in the Fre[...]
Here is a rare anthropomorphic talismanic amulet in polished green jadeite, probably representing a dignitary. Peak of the Mayan Civilization, Costa Rica 5th-8th century AD Great ancient craftsmanship[...]
Solid wood sculpture representing DON QUIXOTE. Work of a Pyrenean Shepherd from Ariège. Good general condition with minimal wear. Circa 1940. Photos taken with Flash. Colissimo shipping with tracking [...]
Our Regency-style Monstrance is made of finely carved and gilded wood, decorated with a large central heart, scrolls and acanthus leaves, palmettes, and flowers. Topped with a crown, it houses in its [...]
Virtue Dagger – 19th century – Steel, horn and leather scabbardRare 19th century virtue dagger, probably of French manufacture. Originally used as a symbolic defensive object or clothing accessory, it[...]
An exceptional early 20th century dagger made in Vladikavkaz by the renowned workshop of Osman Omarov. The blade is forged using traditional Caucasian techniques. The scabbard and handle feature refin[...]
Rare white earthenware Masonic plate with black decoration, made for the “La Charité” lodge, identifiable by the central inscription and the richly detailed emblematic symbolism. This piece most likel[...]
Holy Face. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 16th century. A canvas depicting a face on a light background, without any other elements. From an iconographic point of view, this is what is commonly called[...]
"HISTORY OF MUSIC" Encyclopedia of the Pléiade. Volume I (1974) and Volume II (1982). Good condition with slight wear from use. Bindings with a different grain and less pronounced coloring for the mos[...]
Masonic earthenware plate – La Charité Lodge – 19th century – Belgium Rare white earthenware Masonic plate with black decoration, made for the “La Charité” lodge, identifiable by the central inscripti[...]
Mid-19th century France - Aosta Valley? Carved wooden rocking cradle, made around the mid-19th century, probably in a mountainous region on the Franco-Italian border—possibly the Aosta Valley. Entirel[...]
Kifwebe MASKSongye / Luba culture, Zaire DRCFirst half 20th centuryWood, pigments and horsehairH.: 48 ; W.: 25 cm(Restoration)This is a very expressive mask, with a particularly prominent square mouth[...]
Beautiful bronze bracelet with a beautiful brown patina, slightly oxidized with green, which clearly attests to the age of the object. Diameter of the oval: 14cm x 12cm Height: 5cm
Half-length ceramic sculpture depicting the Madonna with a black veil all adorned with small circles depicting small stars. The sculpture is made of polychrome ceramic and is regularly signed on the b[...]
Automa depicting a Mother Cradling her ChildMaterial: Biscuit PorcelainGerman manufactureIf interested, a video demonstrating the correct operation can be sent by private requestGermany - Early 20th C[...]
While retaining its role as an object of devotion, its rare flame shape makes our reliquary an exception and a collector's item. Made of polychrome and gilded wood, it houses three medallions dedicate[...]
Large and impressive Polyphon music box, made in Leipzig at the end of the 19th century by the Polyphon company, famous for its large-scale production. Double comb models are highly sought after for t[...]
Saint John the Baptist carrying the lamb in carved, polychromed and gilded walnut he holds a lamb in his left hand his right arm is missing chips on the gilding the base measures 15 cm height 43 cms
The box is decorated with a palace scene on the top and hunting scenes on the sides. The hunters on horseback are tracking bears, wild boars, and lions. The drawings are naive. The colors have retaine[...]
Antique box from a Bordeaux confectionery. Wooden structure covered with fabric adorned with superb floral embroidery. Good condition with slight wear and rubbing. Small holes on the lid. Bright color[...]
Rare poster of the Constitutional Charter published on August 14, 1830, a few days after Louis-Philippe took power. Dimensions: Height: 52.5 cm Width: 43 cm Condition: Good condition Shipping costs: F[...]
Chassepot rifle model 1866 reconditioned by the Manufacture of Chatellerault in 1872. After the defeat of 1870 most of the stocks of Chassepot rifles were seized by Prussia. We had to recover the defe[...]
Papier Mache Puppet from the Danjard house. 1860s/1870s Patented model (see photo), Danjard house (only ARD are visible (see photo). Dressed in an old embroidered cap and crocheted border. Relatively [...]
Books "History of the French Revolution" in 10 volumes by Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) Éditions Furne et Cie Paris, 1857 Set in contemporary publisher's percaline pl., some wear and tear, soiling of the[...]
Bisque porcelain doll head with 3 swivel faces, probably German Carl Bergner circa 1920. One crying face, one smiling face and one sleeping face. Height of the porcelain: 6.2 cm. Some small scratches [...]
Iron late 18th century. Post Revolutionary period (1789-/1799). The manufacture could be later. Ember iron called boat by its shape. The ventilation is bilateral, ensured by a frieze of Phrygian caps [...]
Iron from the late 18th century. Post-Revolutionary period (1789-/1799). It could have been made later. Ember iron called boat due to its shape. The ventilation is bilateral, ensured by a frieze of Ph[...]
Pretty little piccolo transverse flute with 15 holes and 12 keys. Re-stamping required. Missing the small aesthetic closing button near the mouthpiece.
The Iliad and the Odyssey have been translated many times. This is one of the most famous of the early 19th century. This epic then enjoyed renewed success, to the point of entering the smallest corne[...]
Learning to emblazon, knowing enamels, their symbolism, how to decipher them in black and white, all this knowledge was essential in a world where nobility was still a topic of conversation, as in soc[...]
Set of nine Masonic medals.First half of the 20th century.Gilt bronze, trimmings, enamel, stone.This set is composed of :- A medal of the Royal Order of the Antediluvian Buffaloes on burgundy ribbon; [...]
Strong and patinated boxes, they were used for the transport of pharmaceutical products in the years 1950-1960. The corners are reinforced by pieces of white metal. Ideal for making store shelves, se[...]
Horn and silver pipe - Himalayas, Mongolia or Tibet, 19th centuryPipe made of Tibetan antelope horn with silver and copper elements. In good condition. Length 43cm
The masterpiece of an unknown author. A poem happily discovered and brought to light with scholarly and researched remarks by Dr. Chrisotome Matanasius. Ninth edition in Lausanne by Marc-Mic Bousquet [...]
Magnificent original French eyeglass, made in the early 19th century by the optician P. Trambouze, located at 92 Rue de Rennes in Paris. This exceptional object is composed of polished brass cylinders[...]
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a Bluetooth jack for connecting a mobile phone. It has been fully serviced by an engineer. Dimensions when close[...]
Dance costume accessory made of braided plant fibers, cassowary feathers, shells, and pig teeth. Collected in Blackwater area in Papua New Guinea. This accessory represents a crocodile tail and was pa[...]
Healing of the
Paralytic. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Partially rebuilt.
A religious scene set in a prestigious interior, made
of two-tone stone, depicting a series of male fig[...]
ancient collection of ex voto in very good condition in silver metal.
the smallest is 18 x18 cm to the largest 22x22 cm (measurements with frame)
possibility of shipping
Garra mask collected in the village of Wagu in the Hustein Mountains area in Papua New Guinea. Garra masks represent the spirits of the bush and elderly people. The hooks represent hornbill beaks, bir[...]
Situé à la partie septentrionale de l’ile de CorseEpreuve originale réalisée en 1851. Gauttier Duparc lithographe.Coloris aquarelle.Très bon état.Format feuille : 29 x 21 cm.Original antique chart of [...]
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