I'm stumped on the name of this Gothic structure, often seen used to house a Christ figure, the Arma Christi of the Passion, or even sometimes the bust of a king… Anyway, this piece of folk art has be[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.*****************Pewter pitcher (wine measure), with a shoulder, short oblique foot, quarter-round bowl, and acorn thumb rest. Contro[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.************** Cylindrical pewter volumetric measure with an overhanging lid and straight thumb marker, measuring liters. Marques :1°[...]
The iconic "Meisterstück" model, its cap and barrel are crafted from black precious resin, with the iconic white Montblanc emblem inlaid on the cap. In good condition, in its original box with ink res[...]
Beautiful piece of folk art: a carved planting tool made of fruitwood. This type of object was often given as a wedding gift (a symbol of fertility). Length 23 cm
A collection of 17 subjects marked AI for Adam's Island, not for Alarming Intelligence as is becoming common…Gathered at the beginning of the last century by a few wealthy individuals who indulged in [...]
Important commemorative medallion of the inauguration of the Garnier opera house, engraved by Lagrange, cast and published by Barbedienne. In used condition, it remains a rare piece on the market.
A set of five antique pétanque balls, with a hardwood core entirely covered in dense and regular forged steel studs with a uniform scale pattern. Late 19th or early 20th century. Good overall conditio[...]
A collection of fossil shells for use in a Cabinet of Curiosities, presented in small compartments, each identified by its Latin name on a label. The collection is displayed in a cardboard display cas[...]
Medieval Castillion Sword 14th – 15th CenturyThis particular sword has all original parts and has been professionally clean and maintained.The sword blade and hilt are perfectly fitted with no loosene[...]
A large octavo volume in blond calfskin, spine with raised bands, red morocco title, gilt edges, in a rich binding with a lace border, scattered fleurs-de-lis and Maltese crosses, stamped with the arm[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.***************Pewter ewer (called Stegkanne) in baluster shape with a long, bridged spout and hinged lid, a scrolled lid with a top [...]
Ceramic advertising sculpture depicting an English bulldog, originally created to promote the beer “Bulldog Pale Ale”. The figure displays the characteristic features of the breed: the flat muzzle, fa[...]
Antique map depicting a view of Colmar, taken from a copy of Münster's Cosmography. Sebastian Münster (1489-1552), humanist scholar, chronicler, and cartographer. Fold in the middle. Map mounted on he[...]
3 Books on Gardens - The Art of Gardens by Robert Koller - History of Gardens by Arthur Mangin - 382 pages, numerous illustrations - 1887 - The Art of Gardens - Parks - Gardens - Walks by Baron Ernouf[...]
A top-quality Antique Vietnamese cane, dating to the 19th century, featuring a solid silver crook handle deeply decorated in high relief with bamboo leaves.
The silver has not been cleaned or polishe[...]
Statue crown, late 19th century. This crown is made of cut and stamped brass, embellished with glass beads. The upper section is finely cut with a frieze of six-pointed stars alternating with fleur-de[...]
Important bronze money bracelet, also known as a slave bracelet. Incised motifs typical of the Akan Baoulé ethnic group, late 19th, early 20th century. Patina and signs of wear, dents, cracks, and los[...]
Rare cloak button of a noble Norman Knight, depicting a lion's head plated in pure gold, a symbol of strength, pride, dignity, and nobility, originally the emblem of the Dukes of Normandy. Sicily, 12t[...]
Domestic pottery with two flat handles and a truncated conical spout surrounded by a finger-patterned decoration. Vertical bands of slip in a "fir tree" pattern adorn the body of the pot. Brown and gr[...]
Octavo, 280 pages, Venice 1533, this is a true novel, among the earliest in Italian vernacular literature: "The Adventures and Loves of Peregrino and Ginevra," in the style of Boccaccio's Filocolo. Th[...]
Wood engraving matrix (in Cormier), known as a woodcut.It depicts a historiated scene showing Saint Peter in contrapposto, set beneath Gothic architecture adorned with pinnacles.The engraving is disti[...]
Fortunately, this part of the heart is not fixed to any support, allowing for manipulation and observation of all its surfaces… Karl Ernst Bock, German physician and anatomist, 1809–1874. Graduating i[...]
Karl Ernst Bock, German physician and anatomist, 1809–1874. Graduating in medicine in 1831, he specialized in anatomy, physiology, and pathology at the University of Leipzig, where he became a full pr[...]
It must have been more convenient to observe a tongue from all angles when it was presented to students as a plaster anatomical model rather than an actual anatomical cross-section… Karl Ernst Bock, G[...]
A finely made small 19th-century “dague de vertu” / female self-defense stiletto, featuring a carved ivory handle with longitudinal fluting and natural age patina.
The elegant silver-coloured metal g[...]
Karl Ernst Bock, German physician and anatomist, 1809–1874. Graduating in medicine in 1831, he specialized in anatomy, physiology, and pathology at the University of Leipzig, where he became a full pr[...]
A fine Tuareg dagger dating to the late 19th century, originating from the central Sahara (Air region of Niger or Adrar des Ifoghas, Mali).
The dagger has a 14 cm double-edged blade with traditional [...]
Karl Ernst Bock, German physician and anatomist, 1809–1874. Graduating in medicine in 1831, he specialized in anatomy, physiology, and pathology at the University of Leipzig, where he became a full pr[...]
Flintlock pistol, "tromblon". Louis XV, 18th century. No markings. Used condition, missing ramrod, oxidation and signs of wear, hammer holding the weapon. Approximately 24cm long, approximately 2.5cm [...]
Advertising figurine representing the two famous dogs of the Black and White Whisky brand (black Scottish Terrier and white West Highland White Terrier). An iconic latex piece from the 1930s for colle[...]
Large hunting knife with a steel blade, late 19th century. Hallmark on the blade to be deciphered. Blackened wood handle. Very sharp blade with a hallmark on its flat. Slightly blunted point. Length: [...]
Russian icon depicting Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Forerunner. Egg tempera on a curved wooden panel, 19th century. Minor paint losses throughout (see photos). Shipping within mainland Franc[...]
On its 18th-century gilded wooden base. Elegant polychrome terracotta santibelliElegant polychrome terracotta santibelli, displayed on its gilded wooden base, a work from Provence or of Genoese influe[...]
A polychrome terracotta tobacco jar depicting the head of an aviator. Marked underneath with an R and a number. In very good condition, just needs a light cleaning.
Anthropomorphic MaskNariño–Carchi Culture, Andean region of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador, ca. 600–1500 ADModelled and painted terracottaSold with its baseH: 16.8 cmExcellent condition; trace[...]
Battle axe A wonderful axe from the late medieval period to renaissance.The axe head shows the signs of age and is also stamped with armourers stamp.Shaft is a later replacement.Dimensions:Height : 74[...]
Pair of percussion pistols in their case, Louis Philippe period, 19th century, circa 1825. Finely rifled octagonal barrels, 28-pounder caliber, made of Damascus steel, slightly flared at the muzzle an[...]
Large plaster statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, holding the cross and roses. Sulphur eyes. Good condition, some minor paint loss. Total height: 150 cm. Base diameter: 42 x 42 cm.
This rare book, bound in glazed blond calfskin, is in marvelous condition, rich in text and bearing the fine provenance of the owner, as evidenced by the coat of arms in the center of the covers. The [...]
JUDAICA - Murano Hanukkah Set - Lions of Judah - Torah Menorah. A lovely set ideal for Hanukkah, beautiful red and gold colors. The gilding is sometimes slightly faded. A large carafe with 4 glasses w[...]
Bedside cross mounted on a brass base, cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique. Christ is affixed to the cross, flanked at the base by praying cherubs on either side, and a skull and two tibias (r[...]
Electric metal samovar. it features a kettle section (the lower part of the samovar) for boiling water for tea, which is filled with water, and a teapot section (the upper part). Base dimensions: 12.[...]
Pendant depicting a standing bird-man figure, poised on slender, elegant legs. One hand rests on the lower back while the other accompanies the beak in a symbolic gesture. The face, with its sculpted,[...]
A divination ring featuring a humanized buffalo head with a strongly projecting muzzle, triangular and cubist in form, lending the piece a powerful graphic presence. The widely spread horns and the ce[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.***************Rare wall-mounted barometer in white glass, baluster-shaped, decorated with three bands of pinched tabs: two on the si[...]
A very old pendant depicting a hornbill standing on its two legs, its tail fanned out. The wings, rendered in stylized volumes, are adorned with spiral motifs forming an abstract face integrated into [...]
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