Wonderful antique bronze five-light chandelier, circa 1900. This light fixture begins with a beaded border canopy, coming down in a chain to a loop finial with a scoop  More »

Wonderful antique bronze five-light chandelier, circa 1900. This light fixture begins with a beaded border canopy, coming down in a chain to a loop finial with a scoop pattern and scrolling details. The upper chandelier body is urn-shaped, tapering off into an inverted dome pan light. The lower chandelier body features a beaded border, gadrooned trim, and a tassel finial hanging from the bottom of the fixture. The five chandelier arms are marked by elaborate scrolling folliage, leaf details, and a beautiful floral trim above each light shade. This chandelier has been fitted with beautiful hand-blown gold aurene tulip shades. This light fixture is in excellent condition; the chandelier has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 23-1/2" wide and 22" tall; the fixture is 43-1/2" long overall. NC1096-RW   « Less

A beautiful pair of antique single-arm E. F. Caldwell sconces dating from early 1900’s, in their original silver plate over brass. Made and signed by the outstanding  More »

A beautiful pair of antique single-arm E. F. Caldwell sconces dating from early 1900’s, in their original silver plate over brass. Made and signed by the outstanding E. F. Caldwell & Co., these sconces feature elegant backplates adorned with urn and tassel details. The sconces have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. Each sconce is 11-3/4” tall, 4-5/8” wide and project 6-3/4” from the wall. NSP644-RW   « Less

No Longer Available brass lighter, Long slim tube, marked in etch by Modern. a decorative, collectible object d' art in, excellent aged. Perfect to light the Fire Place.  More »

No Longer Available brass lighter, Long slim tube, marked in etch by Modern. a decorative, collectible object d' art in, excellent aged. Perfect to light the Fire Place. 18" long, brass chain accent attachment, adjustable. required butane for flame. In attractive red textile cover.   « Less

Alain Gourdon, dit ASLAN (1930) The woman is " the best topic to artists because it is inexhaustible and eternal," says the designer, 88 years old today, made  More »

Alain Gourdon, dit ASLAN (1930) The woman is " the best topic to artists because it is inexhaustible and eternal," says the designer, 88 years old today, made ​​a Commander of Arts and Letters in 2003. Superb lost wax bronze signed Aslan Rare piece of type system and vice versa Beautiful bronze patina. Double signature on the face and right side on the left flank. Very good condition Diameter: 9.5 cm   « Less

Snuff box pressed wood double bottom First Empire, 1805-1810 Sumptuous work with on top of the box a battle scene. A soldier of the emperor is surrounded by enemies and  More »

Snuff box pressed wood double bottom First Empire, 1805-1810 Sumptuous work with on top of the box a battle scene. A soldier of the emperor is surrounded by enemies and utters the following words : " Unable to save my flag I will not return without him to... ". Beautiful patina honey, deep and warm tone. The bottom of the box is decorated with a pattern recalling a military decoration. the double bottom leaves appear once unscrewed a miniature on ivory depicting a couple. Great fine detail and superb rendering. Very good condition, wear from age. Height : 2.2 cm diameter : 8.6 cm   « Less

Funeral urn with scarifications Bura Asinda Sikka Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger XII - XVI century Very good example of funerary pottery, this one of very high size is  More »

Funeral urn with scarifications Bura Asinda Sikka Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger XII - XVI century Very good example of funerary pottery, this one of very high size is particularly decorated with hatched planks, lines, lines of points, designs in relief as well as in hollow. The funeral urns in the form of phallic symbols were placed in the tomb, mingled with personal effects of late, such as arrowheads, lances and clothing, teeth and bones. After which, the " baura" was put on the tomb, exactly like our tomb stones, or buried, their opening downwards. These objects were accompanied by pots, ballot boxes and heads representing the family members. The decoration of the terra cotta, at the top of the ballot box, insists on the analogy with the phallic representation of the burial, as if the life nourished death and reciprocally. The first discovered ones started in 1975 and the excavations in 1983. Often discovered by local farmers during the culture of the fields, the majority of the pieces underwent accidents and sometimes local restorations. Restorations at the base and wears. Height: 42.0 cm Positive test of thermoluminescence. N° 13.18.25 TL 612.062 Similar model illustrated p 81. Le phallus dans l’art et la culture Johan J. Mattelaer   « Less

Shiva Lingam. Bronze. Khmer 15th century Superb bronze representation of a Siva lingam Beautiful deep red patina. Slight marking due to age and very good condition.  More »

Shiva Lingam. Bronze. Khmer 15th century Superb bronze representation of a Siva lingam Beautiful deep red patina. Slight marking due to age and very good condition. Length: 8.5 inches Height : 6.5 cm Width : 6.5 cm   « Less

Idole Mohenjo-Daro A Very Fine and extremly rare India Pakistan Mohenjo Daro Terracotta Idol ca. 2800 BC. Excellent condition Nice patina H : 11 cm

Idole Mohenjo-Daro A Very Fine and extremly rare India Pakistan Mohenjo Daro Terracotta Idol ca. 2800 BC. Excellent condition Nice patina H : 11 cm   « Less

Amulet of ithyphallic character with sex on the shoulder. Blue-green faience. Wear and chips. Egypt, Late Period, 664-332. AD Very good condition. ancient Egypt  More »

Amulet of ithyphallic character with sex on the shoulder. Blue-green faience. Wear and chips. Egypt, Late Period, 664-332. AD Very good condition. ancient Egypt height : 8.2 cm   « Less

A limestone seated ithyphallic figure. A very good and interesting limestone seated ithyphallic figure. Roman period, ca 1st century B.C to 1st century A.D.  More »

A limestone seated ithyphallic figure. A very good and interesting limestone seated ithyphallic figure. Roman period, ca 1st century B.C to 1st century A.D. Egypt restoration   « Less