A painted wooden mummy sarcophagus fragment.
Egyptian, Late Dynastic period, ca. 712 to 332 BCE.
Measures 23 x 16 x 3cm.
Brightly painted on a thin layer of gesso with natural pigments. The f[...]
Didactic anatomical model in hand-painted plaster circa 1890 depicting a human heart. Engraved with the maker's mark Franz Josef Steger and Carl Ernst Bock: "Bock Steger - Lips". The notation "Lips" s[...]
Pretty porcelain plaque entirely hand painted, representing two monks in a scriptorium in the Middle Ages. The first is seated on a seat called a “pincer chair”, pen in hand, he creates an illuminatio[...]
Without a doubt this is a souvenir of the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889. The transfer image of the Eiffel Tower is fixed under glass and presented on a gilt bronze easel mount with Pierrot in a s[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1692. Rossi Domenico et Giacomo Cantelli auteurs.
Très belle épreuve sur papier fort.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 62,5 x 47 cm.
Format gravure : 59 x 45,5 cm.
Or[...]
GILLIERS (Joseph) - The French Cannamelist or new instruction for those who wish to learn the office written in the form of a dictionary including the names, descriptions, uses, choices & principles o[...]
Circus woman Suzette. Bronze brown patina medal. On a gilded bronze base. By Nicolas Meyer. Cast iron late 19th century early 20th century. Signed and titled on the terrace. Founder's stamp: Société d[...]
Paul Vialar. The Silver Spur.
74 etchings by Jacques Despierre, including two frontispieces on double page, 5 double pages, 12 full pages and 55 in the text.
Paris, Biblio franco-suisse, 1957, 2 vol[...]
“Rare apothecary or alchemist’s mortar”: red marble not identified due to the patina, from the Renaissance period (16th century), 15.4 x 11 cm. Without pestle. Equipped with a large base for stability[...]
Rare and delightful box containing a curiosity, three compartments each with 16 tube locations probably, perfumer's box or sample box, entirely sculpted in the style of Bagard, very good condition
An extraordinary antique Chinese scroll wieght, beutifully engraved mother of pearl panels with hardwood framing, the interior with substantial lead weight. The three characters read Longevity, Prospe[...]
Tres beau Kriss de cérémonie composé en décoration de poils d'animaux . Dents , et une très jolie peinture sur le fourreau et le manche . En très bon état , modèle assez rare ! Longueur totale : 50 cm[...]
Discover this remarkable 20th century multigame box, a fascinating piece that brings together the art of gaming across different cultures. This multifunctional box is a living testimony to the creativ[...]
Very rare ball game from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Made of carved and polychrome wood. the vertical part received a ball which descended the spiral to lodge in [...]
Bone cane, pommel carved in ivory in the shape of a skull, decorated with a ribbon in relief engraved with the motto "VANITAS VANITATUM ET OMNIA VANITAS" (vanity of vanities, everything is vanity) Cit[...]
African fertility statuette in polychrome carved wood, representing a standing woman, originating from the Sénoufo people in Ivory Coast, vintage early 20th century. This statuette is in good general [...]
17th century wooden sculpture with beautiful polychromy, raw back. Our Holy Apostle is magnificently draped and his long beard contributes to his solemnity. Holding what could be a purse in his right [...]
A large wrought iron maritime ruler, for cartography in its original case, the ruler is signed and has a bronze button with monogram, the case is dated and bears the same initials
Rule length 77.6 cm[...]
Ex-French collection.
Dogon statues, sometimes considered to embody the spirit of the deceased, are used in seasonal rituals, including those linked to planting and harvest times. In parallel with [...]
GERMAIN TRICOT (A.) - Vosges pages. Life in Remiremont during the 1914-1915 war. Remiremont, Kopf-Roussel Printing Company, 1916; in-8, 316 pp., paperback. This work describes the daily life of a town[...]
Christ on the cross resting on a polychrome and gilded wooden base On the base tools are represented I think it is due to the 18th century the dimensions of the Christ itself are 40cm high by 28cm wid[...]
Masonic diploma dated 1780, elevation to the rank of Prince Knight of a certain savior Mary. Diploma on vellum in good condition, complete with college signatures and wax seals.
Beautiful diploma on vellum, dated 1820, from the respectable lodge “Des amis de l’Honneur Français”. The diploma is signed by the entire college of officers of the Lodge. The recipient is a certain D[...]
Large enameled ceramic (earthenware) holy water pitcher with religious decoration. In the middle the representation of the Virgin of Mercy surrounded by small angels with trumpets and heads of winged [...]
German hunting dagger guard in bronze richly decorated with a lion hunting scene, topped with the crown of the Holy Roman Empire, and on the lower part a Diana the huntress. Very fine ornamentation wi[...]
Set of 12 collectible shells of various origins, presented in an oval 19th century beech wood box, which can help to enrich a cabinet of curiosities. The shells are all in very good condition, and the[...]
Pretty Jambette Fork late 19th century in wrought iron with three prongs, turned and twisted stem. The bone leg ribs riveted, the brass boot riveted with copper. good condition for this object symbol [...]
Dagger with scabbard, Malaga.
Spain, early 19th century
Steel, brass
Total length: 34.6 cm; Blade length: 20.7cm
Straight, single-edged blade with a counter-edge on two thirds of the blade, form[...]
Built-in cut stone font, oval lip basin, gadrooned base finishing under the rounded edge, giving it an organic shell-like finish. Usable as a basin or small basin, in good used condition given its age[...]
In lithographed sheet metal, this cigar box in homage to the King of England George V also has a compartment at the bottom for matches with a scraper part, a little additional curiosity which does not[...]
KNIFE called Kindjal
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, horn, silver, wood, cloth, wood
Total length: 54 cm; Blade length: 38.2 cm
Curved handle with two brown horn plates, riveted[...]
VOLUME I AND VOLUME II IN PARIS, AT THE PALAIS, At JEAN DE NULLY, Bookseller, Grand'Salle > on the side beyond Cour des Aydes, at the Ecu de France & at the Palme. MD CC. XLV. WITH APPROVAL AND PRIVIL[...]
Medalist: The treasures of Pompeii Box of 12 solid silver medals in very good condition.Manufactured: Monnaie de Paris.Dimensions of the box: 32.8 x 23.8 x 6 cm.Medal diameter: 3.9 cm.Weight of a meda[...]
Lacquer box
Japan, 19th century
Wood, iron and lacquer
W. :35 - H. : 17,5 - D. :19,5 - H. with handle : 38cm
Wooden lacquerer's box with lid.
A high hanse is reinforced with metal parts; it is[...]
By the arms and cycles factory of St-Etienne, pocket revolver of the Type Hammerless model, late 19th century. Round barrel with sight line band and front sight. Hollow-out type barrel of 5 shots, bea[...]
Old maternity statue From the Tshokwe / Chokwe or Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art Angola - Late 19th / Early 20th century
Tribe: Tshokwe / Chokwe or Lwena
Country of origin: DR Congo or Angola
L[...]
GEORGEL (Marc) - Appellatives in the land registers of the district of Saint-Dié (Vosges). Saint-Dié, Imp. Loos, 1958; in-8, 331 pp., paperback, printed cover. With thirteen cards in fine.
Our oscultarium represents the blessing Christ surmounted by a putto's head, between two columns. Italy - very late 15th, early 16th Century Dimensions 16 cm high by 11 cm. Good condition - handle fro[...]
A fine and large Vietnamese eggshell lacquer panel representing The Holy Family, superior quality. Extremely rare to find Christian subjects in Vietnamese lacquerware.
Period - 20th century
Con[...]
Statue representing a queen mother. She is depicted as a woman seated on a throne. The posture is hieratic with his hands placed on his knees, his back straight, his posture proud and his neck ringed.[...]
It is rare to find a series of four monstrances for sale and with more than 120 cm, it is just as rare to present reliquaries of this size. Finally, the presence of notable ex-ossibus relics still con[...]
Magnificent carved mother-of-pearl of a good size representing the flight into Egypt. We see Mary and the child Jesus swaddled on the back of a donkey guided by Joseph. Good general condition and clea[...]
Very beautiful slideshow with its superb boat model inside and its painted background with village and mill decor. Very beautiful handcrafted work with magnificent colors and good quality! Very decora[...]
Beautiful sword of the Tuareg of the Sahara, quite old example, probably Malian or Nigerian. The shape of the blade is interesting with its narrowing in the last third and its flattened tip. A wide gr[...]
Imposing palette mask with three faces. The outline is covered with kaolin. Beautiful marks of tools inside and wear on the fixing holes.
Mask in brownish patinated wood and white kaolin. Good cond[...]
Plaque
Belgium
20th century
Iron
H. 30; L 24 cm
Iron plaque in the form of a shield with a naval anchor in the centre, flanked on each side by a star and on the lower part by a pair of crossed [...]
Doll's furniture in grey-green and blue painted wood from the Art Deco period.
The set consists of a chair, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a sideboard.
Absolutely charming model. Condition of us[...]
Needle holder / needle stick in forged and nickel-plated steel, brand Andenken gothic letters ("Souvenir"). Excellent condition. Height open 17 cm / closed 14 cm Width approximately 10 cm Price non-ne[...]
Made in ivory on a rare blue glass background, our protagonists are finely chiseled. The reflection due to the glass offers additional depth to this fervent work. All in excellent condition, in a doub[...]
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