Description: 
A cold painted Vienna bronze depicting Cleopatra with 2 panthers on an oriental carpet. Artist/ Maker: 
Argentor. Signature/ Marks: Argentor  More »

Description: 
A cold painted Vienna bronze depicting Cleopatra with 2 panthers on an oriental carpet. Artist/ Maker: 
Argentor. Signature/ Marks: Argentor Wien. Style:
Orientalist. Date:
1900. Material:
Cold painted bronze. Origin: 
Vienna, Austria. Size: L. 26.5 cm. x W. 19.5 cm. x H. 19 cm 
L. 10.3 inch. x W. 7.6 inch .x H. 7.4 inch. Condition:
Good original condition. Literature:
“Bronzes de Vienne” by Ernest Hrabalek, les editions de l'amateur.“Antique Vienna bronzes“  by Joseph Zobel. Schiffer. 
“Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, Academy. 
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A fine bronze sculpture of a scantily dressed Art Nouveau Maiden carrying two buckets and stood on a rocky plinth, mounted on a marble stand. 13 inches (33cm) Height Good  More »

A fine bronze sculpture of a scantily dressed Art Nouveau Maiden carrying two buckets and stood on a rocky plinth, mounted on a marble stand. 13 inches (33cm) Height Good quality details down to fingernails etc… good flowing form with strong presence of movement. Patination chocolate brown and dark greeny brown (all original), slight patination loss through handling on high points as expected. Cast signature: P Kowalczewski Circa 1905 - from a series of three Water Carrier Scuptures Foundry probably 'Bronze Garanti Paris Deposee' Condition: Good Provenance: Private Estate / London For further reading: Bronzes 1800-1830 - Volume Four - Abage Encyclopedia - No's 5009 -5010 Thieme/Becker, Leipzig 1999; 21/22, S. 364 (biogr. Angaben).   « Less

An unusual and possibly unique large bronce Thermometer with silvered and brown patination - base up: Two growling Polar bears stood on a rocky base, moving up the column  More »

An unusual and possibly unique large bronce Thermometer with silvered and brown patination - base up: Two growling Polar bears stood on a rocky base, moving up the column with fine floral and berry decoration surmounted at the top with a pheonix rising with wings outstretched. Moulded in numerous places 'Le Blanc' Having an achohol filled temperature guage (glass replaced) -marked Reaumur LeBlanc was the Barbedienne Foundry Condition: Good - bright highlights as expected - slight signs commensurate with age 15.5 inches (39.5cm) Height The Réaumur scale (°Ré, °Re, °R), also known as the "octogesimal division",[1] is a temperature scale in which the freezing and boiling points of water are set to 0 and 80 degrees respectively. The scale is named after René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, who first proposed something similar in 1730.[2] Réaumur’s thermometer contained diluted alcohol and was constructed on the principle of taking the freezing point of water as 0°, and graduating the tube into degrees each of which was one-thousandth of the volume contained by the bulb and tube up to the zero mark. He suggested that the quality of alcohol employed be such that it began boiling at 80 °Ré — that is, when it had expanded in volume by 8 %. He chose alcohol instead of mercury on the grounds that it expanded more visibly, but this posed problems: his original thermometers were very bulky, and the low boiling point of alcohol made them unsuitable for many applications. Instrument-makers generally chose different liquids, and then used 80 °Ré to signify the boiling point of water, causing much confusion. In 1772 Jean-André Deluc studied the several substances then used in thermometers in the light of new theories of heat and came to the conclusion that mercurial thermometers were the best for practical use; for example, if two equal amounts of water at x and y degrees were mixed, the temperature of the result was then the average of x and y degrees, and this relationship only held reliably when mercury was used. From the late 18th century mercury was used almost without exception. These thermometers, the stems of which are graduated into eighty equal parts between the freezing and boiling points of water, are not Réaumur's original thermometers in anything but name.[3]   « Less

Beautiful art deco bronze picture frame, skillfully decorated brass Grapevine, white metal accent. aged, excellent. 4.5" x 3.5"! direct checkout:  More »

Beautiful art deco bronze picture frame, skillfully decorated brass Grapevine, white metal accent. aged, excellent. 4.5" x 3.5"! direct checkout: http://www.designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

Superb gilt bronze lost wax. France late 19th century A piece of eroticism hidden because it is a bronze pedestal for a vase unless it is a base for a bottle of champagne  More »

Superb gilt bronze lost wax. France late 19th century A piece of eroticism hidden because it is a bronze pedestal for a vase unless it is a base for a bottle of champagne type "Rehoboam" or "Methusalem". A scene of nasty taste in the 18th century, a man whose face is hidden teasing two girls. The feet of the base are made of grapes and vine leaves adorn the edge. On poutour :inscription: "colin maillard" "Fragonard " Made after a drawing attributed to Boucher see illustration : Gilles Néret p75 Erotica 17th-18th century   Diameter : 15 cm, height : 3.2 cm Age wear, nice patina and very good condition   « Less

Gilt Bronze photo frame figurative, rococo style, incredible workmanship, gilding, cherub. aged, excellent, normal wear, 15" h. x 10" w. Floral ornate with magnificent  More »

Gilt Bronze photo frame figurative, rococo style, incredible workmanship, gilding, cherub. aged, excellent, normal wear, 15" h. x 10" w. Floral ornate with magnificent patina!   « Less

Beautiful and unique French bronze of a greyhound dated 1908 with the C. Valsuani (cire perdue) foundry stamp and the artist initials AR followed by six/seven letters ending  More »

Beautiful and unique French bronze of a greyhound dated 1908 with the C. Valsuani (cire perdue) foundry stamp and the artist initials AR followed by six/seven letters ending in "li". There is also engraved the words "La pauta del castigo", (rough Spanish translation - model of punishment).   « Less

French Empire Barrel Form Mahogany Bergere with Ram Head Mounts, circa 1830-60 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as well as a large  More »

French Empire Barrel Form Mahogany Bergere with Ram Head Mounts, circa 1830-60 Visit us at www.sillafineantiques.com for a full slideshow of pictures as well as a large selection of other fine furniture! This is a beautiful work of art with incredible swirled mahogany veneers. The crest is decorated with a vase over acanthus leaves, swirls rising from the vase to culminate in a four petal flower, each flanking a round floral motif, the square exposed arms wrapping around the back to terminate in incredibly cast Ram Head brass mounts. The arms flank a broad and quite comfortable upholstered seat, back and arms, each with a "bee" decorated upholstery. Sloped arm supports complete the frame, resting into a straight straight apron with pierced anthemion mounts flanking a round patera. The knees are topped by round patera designs as well, each front leg being square and tapered, the rear legs square and softly backswept, all terminating in original brass casters. This is a gorgeous chair and an absolute work of art. In quite rare form with all original mounts, each cast with incredible detail, this is a wonderful find for the collector of French Empire. It is sturdy in all joints with a strength throughout capable of enduring several generations with your family. Measurements: 31 1/2" wide x approximately 31 1/2" deep x 33 5/8" high to crest; 17" high to seat See something you can't live without? Let us know! We consider all reasonable offers - sales@sillafineantiques.com   « Less

www.sillafineantiques.com Fine French Louis XV Style Ebonized Gilt Bronze Mounted Game Table Probably the first quarter of the 20th Century Item # 110005RII01 For a  More »

www.sillafineantiques.com Fine French Louis XV Style Ebonized Gilt Bronze Mounted Game Table Probably the first quarter of the 20th Century Item # 110005RII01 For a full slideshow of images, view this table on our website: http://www.sillafineantiques.com/servlet/the-643/French-Louis-XV-Style/Detail This is a fine and visually interesting antique game table. With an understated glow throughout, the table has wonderful play between the gold gilt bronze mounts, the shiny brass work and the nearly black surfaces. The top has a scalloped and curving rim, flowing symmetrically in the Louis XV spirit. A brass half-tubing wraps the rim, brass inlay highlighting the legs, apron and top. The table rests over lightly cabriole legs, each terminating in a gilt bronze or metal sabot. The frame construction is incredibly unique, allowing the rear legs to pull out in a drawer fashion, smoothly creating a level plane for the top to flip back over, revealing a large game table surface. The tooled black leather surface appears to be original, with gilt highlights along the edges. A large storage space is hidden within the table, revealed only when the back legs are pulled out. Oak secondaries make up the underside of the frame. This is such an incredible piece, being quietly restrained in the typical décor of a Louis XV piece, with clean elegance crafted into every portion of the design. A great deal of thought went into the expanding leg design, which would typically be gate leg in a lesser form. By using this construction design, the table is just as stable in opened position as it is when closed against the wall. This allows it to be a fully functional games table, rather than primarily a decorative piece, remarkably showing fine finished inlaid surfaces even when it is opened as a game table. This is an outstanding find for any home with a French taste or flare for the Louis XV design. Measurements: (closed) 16 ¾” deep, open position 33 ¾” deep; (open) 34” wide x 29” high   « Less

Khmer Bronze Hevajra, 12th/13th Century This Hevajra has eight heads that are built up on three levels and sixteen arms radiating around him. The Hevajra's short sampot  More »

Khmer Bronze Hevajra, 12th/13th Century This Hevajra has eight heads that are built up on three levels and sixteen arms radiating around him. The Hevajra's short sampot has a sash hanging in the front and is decorated with dangling jewels. The god is shown in dancing pose reminiscent of images of Shiva Nataraja. The three heads in the lowest tier may represent the Buddha with the bodhisattva Lokeshvara and Vajrapani, while the middle row of four and the single upper head may suggest the five supreme Buddhas or Jina. The grooves on his feet indicate that the apparent two are in fact four. The bronze is intact with no repairs and has an excellent patina. Tantric Buddhism, also known as Vajrayana and the Diamond Way, of which Hevajra is the most important deity, increased in importance in Cambodia from the eleventh century onwards. Hevajra Tantra was brought to Cambodia during the Khmer Empire and was practiced both in Cambodia and Thailand from the 10th to 13th centuries. Up until Jayavarman VII, Brahmanism and Shiva worship was predominant. Jayavarman VII was responsible of changing the Khmer religion to what was thought to be a form of Mahayana Buddhism, although recent research shows that tantric influence has been greater than previously imagined. Earlier, when bronze figures of tantric deities were found, they were considered to be of lesser importance as they were interpreted as representing a minority in the religious sphere. Recent evidence shows that the tantric cult indeed was of a greater scale than what has been previously thought. This is an authentic Khmer bronze that was purchased from an antique dealer in Bangkok in the mid-1990’s. It is 20.25 inches tall.   « Less