Solid wood sculpture of an African couple, shown facing forward. Colonial period. Good overall condition, with some scratches on the woman's hairstyle. 1940s-1960s
Examined under binocular magnification (×10) and raking light, this stucco head of Buddha, mounted on a modern display base, exemplifies with remarkable precision the serene beauty and spiritual refin[...]
Forged iron signal bombarda. Bearing two initials on the back, ‘S B’ Santa Barbara?Beautifully shaped, very conical.Italy, 17th century.Measures 11.5 cm.
Grotesque mask in embossed and sculpted wrought iron. These types of artefacts were displayed in Tuscan noble residences as a sign of abundance and prosperity.Italy, 18th century.Measures 38x26 cm.
PERSIAN CIVILIZATION, 12th-14th centuries Very large vase on a foot with two handles, made of high-fire ceramic. The colors range from ecru to bright turquoise blue, with beautiful silver and gold iri[...]
Very large fossilized mammoth tooth on a custom base. The mammoth was a large, hairy mammal that lived during the Ice Age and is related to the elephant. It adapted to the cold climate thanks to its t[...]
Superb 11mm LEFAUCHEUX pinfire revolver, entirely engraved, from the 19th century. Beautiful markings on the barrel: "E LEFAUCHEUX Brte S.G.D.G. A PARIS." Number LF 455 on the frame. Excellent working[...]
ESM polo kepi from the interwar period, dating from the 1930s. Scarlet crown and turban, sky blue band. Gold bullion flaming bomb embroidered directly onto the band. Small gold buttons, stamped with a[...]
Wooden sculpture representing the "Lion of Lucerne," designed by Bertel Thorwaldsen and carved by Lukas Ahorn between 1820 and 1821 in memory of the officers and hundreds of soldiers of the Swiss Guar[...]
Large 18th-century holy water bucket, accompanied by a large 19th-century aspergillum. Decorated with garlands of flowers and acanthus leaves. Includes its original lead bucket, which is not pierced. [...]
A neoclassical-style silver censer, the circular base adorned with a beaded frieze, the baluster foot decorated with water leaves, acanthus leaves, and clasps, echoed on the openwork upper section. Wi[...]
Antique anthropomorphic iron rest, an erotic curiosity. Nickel-plated metal. A tailor's tool from the late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: 21 cm x 13.8 cm. Height: 5 cm. Good overall condition[...]
This sculpture is made with a heavy oak panel, a work that I would date to the beginning of the century (20th), no signature. St. John has a stern and meditative expression, some details are a little [...]
Important hand-forged lock. The interior features finely chased and engraved metalwork, with two keys, one of which is original. The fine chasing is authentic and period-appropriate. It has an exterio[...]
Enamel plaque depicting the Flight into Egypt: Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary flee to escape the persecutions of King Herod. Limoges, 18th/19th century. Dimensions: 10 x 17 cm
Cartridge box of the Imperial Guard's mounted chasseurs. First Empire. Waxed leather case. Height 12 cm, width 20 cm. The flap is decorated in the center with a cast brass motif representing a hunting[...]
Small bronze head of Osiris on a small porphyry block. Egypt. Late Period (664-332 BC), Saite period. Dimensions of the head: 42 x 26 x 11 mm. 16.75 g. Charming small head of the god Osiris, wearing t[...]
Oriental helmet known as "KULAH KHUD"; Ottoman. Hemispherical iron head engraved with swan wings and figures with traces of gold. It is surmounted by a swan's head and two plume holders. Movable nasal[...]
Bavaria, set of 4 large gilt plates, Germany, 20th century. In perfect condition. Magnificent plates with golden highlights. Signed on all plates. Diameter 29.5 cm. Thank you for your visit. _________[...]
First Empire infantry grenadier's cartridge box, in black leather, adorned with a brass grenade, with its shoulder strap, in good overall condition. The date 1813 is branded onto the front of the two [...]
Miniature: Officer of the King's Military Household's Bodyguard. Louis XVI. Round, 4 cm, watercolor and gouache. Bust portrait, side view, in a blue uniform with a scarlet collar and lapels with silve[...]
SÉVIGNÉ (Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de) - Collection of letters from Madame de Sévigné to Madame de Grignan, her daughter. New edition. Amsterdam, Par la Compagnie, 1775; 12mo, approximately 3[...]
Old sago pounder made of two pieces of wood joined by a complex bamboo weave and finished with a stone. This tool is used to peel the pulp from the hearts of the sago palm to extract the starch, the b[...]
Our monstrance is made of repoussé silver on its upper part, weighing 330 grams. Its base is silvered and gilded bronze. It rests on a foliate base with four claw feet and a Lamb motif. The shaft is f[...]
This butcher's sharpening steel has a stag horn handle on a bronze mount that features a bovine head in relief on each side.With a beautiful suspension loop at the top.
Small yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to adorn the finest yams selected at harvest time. This woven mask represents the head of the yam, a highly sy[...]
Officer's coat, "Kinski" style, of the 7th Chasseurs à Cheval Regiment. First Empire. Coat with short tails, fastened by a single row of eight silvered copper half-round buttons. Pointed facings in gr[...]
Full dress uniform of a Chief Surgeon of the Navy. This superb uniform, adorned with the distinctive crimson velvet collar and cuffs of surgeons, features luxurious embroidery befitting the rank of "m[...]
CIVILIZATIONSDOCEANIC PRIMITIVE ART Rare funerary stele SUNDUK in fossil limestone (coral fossil?) Indonesia, SULU Archipelago, Southern Philippines BAJAU Culture The upright body ends on its sides wi[...]
Jean GUILBARD. Cyrano de Bergerac. Series of 10 figurines depicting Edmond Rostand's play with the main characters: Cyrano, Roxanne, Carbon de Castel, the Count de Guiche, Théophraste Renaudot, a marq[...]
Christ in an inlaid frame - Late 18th, Early 19th century. Christ carved in linden wood and mounted on a walnut cross. The frame is inlaid fir. Folk art. The upper corners are decorated with a flaming[...]
Absolutely unique. A gigantic fragment of a Fontainebleau Gogotte on a custom-made base. A Fontainebleau Gogotte is a natural sandstone formation that formed millions of years ago in the Fontainebleau[...]
Mokko-gata shaped tsuba in Shibuishi iron, chiseled in Hira Bori and inlaid with Iroe Taka Zogan in gilt copper and silver. Decorated with a dragon in the waves. Dimensions: 76 mm x 69 mm. R:2025-0838[...]
Delachanal model mailbox in cast iron and wrought iron. Porcelain discs. This public mailbox was designed by Léon Delachanal and manufactured by the Parisian foundry Savana Delachanal from 1899 onward[...]
Mokko-gata (quadrilobed) tsuba. Made of iron with Taka Zogan decoration in gilt copper and silver. Shibuichi decoration of butterflies, grasshoppers, and snails. The presence of Seki Gane indicates it[...]
Relic of Saint RochSaint Roch was a 14th-century French pilgrim, venerated by the Catholic Church as a saint and patron of many cities and towns. He is known primarily as a protector against the plagu[...]
Large circular carved wooden mark decorated with a floral basket and bearing the name "A. Dinant". Probably Alsace, 18th century. Wear and losses; the mark has been treated against woodworm and reinfo[...]
This key is beautifully crafted. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For condition details, please carefully examine the photos. Don't hesitate to zoom in. The photos are an in[...]
This antique key is in its natural state, leaving no doubt as to its age and authenticity. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For its condition, please examine the photos care[...]
This Sri Lankan silver tobacco box opens to reveal an erotic design and is beautifully chased. It shows some scratches from use and small dents. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the i[...]
This beautifully crafted 19th-century altar is a Masonic altar, featuring Masonic symbols. Some small elements, such as the candles, are made of marble, while the rest is wood. It is sold unprepared a[...]
A French-style line cavalry officer's saddle. This saddle was for officers of cuirassiers, carabiniers, or dragoons. It is made of white buffalo leather, entirely decorated with topstitching; a simple[...]
Boucle médiévale dorée Collection BigotUne boucle dorée originale, probablement d'époque mérovingienne, mais assurément du haut Moyen Âge.La dorure est probablement en or ou en cuivre ; il s'agit d'un[...]
Le Tene Bronze Fibula Brooch.A bronze fibula from the La Tene culture civilization. A triangular arch, spring with four turns and internal rope and broken pin. Formerly from a Dutch Collection
SERRES (C.) - The institutions of French law following the order of those of Justinian, adapted to modern jurisprudence, and to the new ordinances. Paris, Chez Jean de Nully, 1771; in-4, table, 548 pp[...]
A charming 19th-century portable sundial, presented in an elegant turned wooden case. This compact and refined scientific instrument testifies to the craftsmanship and precision of 19th-century timeke[...]
A rare 19th-century Asian portable bronze sundial. This exquisite instrument combines scientific function with artistic ornamentation, reflecting the refined taste and craftsmanship of Asian decorativ[...]
A rare 19th-century Asian portable sundial, finely crafted in bronze and adorned with semi-precious stones. This exquisite instrument combines scientific functionality with artistic ornamentation, ref[...]
An elegant 19th-century portable sundial, crafted from partially silvered bronze and finely engraved with precise graduations and decorative details. This compact timekeeping instrument testifies to t[...]
A charming 19th-century portable sundial, presented in its original wooden case. This compact instrument exemplifies the craftsmanship and functionality of 19th-century scientific inventions. Designed[...]
Artillery helmet, Model 95, for the Duchy of Oldenburg. A beautiful, well-shaped helmet with no dents or deformations. All fittings are brass with the same patina, nickel silver center, good cockades,[...]
A rare memoir on the danger of hasty burials and the necessity of regulations to protect citizens from the misfortune of being buried alive! Published in Niort by Pierre Elies in 1776 by M. Pineau, Do[...]
Two antique glass tubes containing plants, a herbarium for a cabinet of curiosities: Cibotium regale (fern) hairs and Acacia lebbeck (Egypt, 1922). The upper glass of the Acacia lebbeck tube is cracke[...]
Carved from a single wooden panel, this is a beautiful hunting dog in profile against a pastoral backdrop. The panel features a pipe rack mounted on hinges. This piece, known as "Black Forest" woodwor[...]
Beautiful gilt bronze plaque depicting the Virgin Mary and Saint John at the foot of the cross.Germany, late 16th century. Dimensions: 24.5 x 16.4 cm. Fine quality casting, bronze with a very high cop[...]
A very original curiosity: a carved cuttlebone displayed in a diorama. A souvenir, seaside find, or piece for a cabinet of curiosities. Circa 1900. Italian work: the Bay of Naples and a view of the Ve[...]
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