A Paris porcelain inkwell in the style of Jacob Petit, composed of two parties. The bottom five feet resting on shaped scrolls, has two wells for ink and sand, and in the  More »

A Paris porcelain inkwell in the style of Jacob Petit, composed of two parties. The bottom five feet resting on shaped scrolls, has two wells for ink and sand, and in the front shell-shaped bowl. The upper lid is carved with a dog in a sitting position. The choice of several colors of enamel, reminiscent of the shimmering polychromy of Jacob Petit's porcelain, with the mixture of rococo and wildlife. Louis-Philippe Period, Circa: 1840. Dim: W: 10,2 in - D: 7,9in - H: 10,6in.   « Less

A LOUIS XIV style brass-inlaid red tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry inkstand. Of rectangular shape, with four compartments, two concave well and two lidded compartments,  More »

A LOUIS XIV style brass-inlaid red tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry inkstand. Of rectangular shape, with four compartments, two concave well and two lidded compartments, decorated with arabesques, and giltbronze mounts, and resting and four curved foliage legs. Napoléon III Period, Circa: 1880. Dim: W: 14,6 in - D: 10,2in - H: 4,3in.   « Less

A pair of gilt bronze naturalists candlesticks with three lights, topped by Dionysus (Bacchus for the Romans) and probably a Maenad. The drum is decorated with a snail and a  More »

A pair of gilt bronze naturalists candlesticks with three lights, topped by Dionysus (Bacchus for the Romans) and probably a Maenad. The drum is decorated with a snail and a shrew in "haut-relief". The circular base with three legs topped by three crickets and decorated with ivy and berries. At the end of the nineteenth century, the taste for naturalism with sculpturors like Antoine-Louis Barye, Auguste Cain and Pierre-Jules Mêne takes place in decorative objects. Illustrations: Dionysus is represented wearing the skin of a fawn he holds in one hand and the other the thyrsus, its main attribute. The Maenad (Bacchante in Roman) in an active position, twirling her hands on her chest, refer to Bacchanalia. They were held in honor of Dionysus-Bacchus, god of wine, drunkenness and misbehavior, including sexual. The theme of Bacchanalia is coherent with naturalism. Napoléon III Period, Circa: 1860. Dim: W: 7,5 in - D: 7,5in - H: 19,7in. / Une paire de flambeaux naturalistes en bronze doré et ciselé à trois lumières, surmontés de Dionysos (Bacchus pour les Romains) et probablement d'une Ménade. Le fût est orné d'un escargot et d'une musaraigne en haut relief. La base circulaire à trois pieds en forme de bouton de fleur surmonté de criquet est orné de lierre ainsi que de baies. A la fin du XIX ème siècle, le goût pour le naturalisme avec des sculpteurs comme Antoine-Louis Barye, Auguste Cain ou Pierre-Jules Mêne prend place dans les objets de décoration. Iconographie: Dionysos est représenté vêtu de la peau d'un fauve qu'il retient d'une main, et de l'autre la thyrse, son principal attribut. La Ménade (bacchante chez les romains) en position animée, la robe virevoltant, les mains posées sur sa poitrine nous renvoie aux bacchanales. Liées aux mystères dionysiaques, elles se tenaient en l'honneur de Dionysos-Bacchus, dieu du vin, de l'ivresse et des débordements, notamment sexuels. Le thème des Bacchanales se prête parfaitement au goût pour le naturalisme. Epoque Napoléon III, Circa: 1860 Dim: L:19cm, P:19cm, H:50cm.   « Less

Pair of four lights gilt bronze and patinated sconces, decorated with palm leaves and a central scoop holding the four lights. Charles X Period, Circa: 1820. Dim: W: 8,3 in -  More »

Pair of four lights gilt bronze and patinated sconces, decorated with palm leaves and a central scoop holding the four lights. Charles X Period, Circa: 1820. Dim: W: 8,3 in - D: 9,4in - H: 12in. Paire d'appliques à quatre branches cannelés en bronze doré et patiné. La platine à décor de palmettes et d'une rosace central porte la branche centrale qui accueille les quatre lumières. Epoque Charles X, Circa: 1820 Dim: L:21cm, P:24cm, H:30,5cm.   « Less

A pair of translucent blue glass Louis XVI style vases and gilded bronze mounts. They are composed of a fluted base on a pedestal which holds the glass and two handles in the  More »

A pair of translucent blue glass Louis XVI style vases and gilded bronze mounts. They are composed of a fluted base on a pedestal which holds the glass and two handles in the form of scrolls of acanthus. Lid is decorated with stylized leaves and flowers topped with a bouquet of flowers forming the plug. Fin XIX° Period, Circa: 1890. Dim: W: 13,4 in - D: 9,1in - H: 21,7in. / Une paire de vases en verre bleu translucide et monture en bronze doré de style Louis XVI. Ils sont composés d'une base piédouche à godrons qui accueille le verre et de deux anses en forme de volutes d'acanthe. Le couvercle est décoré de feuilles et fleurs stylisés surmonté d'un bouquet de fleurs formant la prise. Epoque Fin XIX°, Circa: 1890 Dim: L:34cm, P:23cm, H:55cm.   « Less

Pair of giltbronze urns after the antiquity topped with a cover which can reversed and used as candle holder. The handles are ornate with lion's muzzle. The quadrangular  More »

Pair of giltbronze urns after the antiquity topped with a cover which can reversed and used as candle holder. The handles are ornate with lion's muzzle. The quadrangular bases are decortaed with acanthus leaves. Napoléon III Period, Circa: 1880. Dim: W: 3,1 in - D: 3,1in - H: 11in. / Paire de bougeoirs cassolettes, en bronze ciselé et doré, en forme de vase à l'Antique. Les anses à mufle de lion. Bases quadrangulaires à feuilles d'acanthes. Epoque Napoléon III, Circa: 1880 Dim: L:8cm, P:8cm, H:28cm.   « Less

19th century Nan wood table, Splayed legs with double strecther, one piece solid top with addtional trimed ends. A very rustic statement with a sensational patina. Perfect  More »

19th century Nan wood table, Splayed legs with double strecther, one piece solid top with addtional trimed ends. A very rustic statement with a sensational patina. Perfect for the beach house, country home, or even an industrial theme. This table is completley original from Shanxi China circa 1850's. Size Overall Dimensions 33" H X 87" W X 15" D 83.8cm H X 221.0cm W X 38.1cm D.   « Less

A beautiful and imposing portico mantle clock in gilded bronze, composed of four columns decorated with a continuous frieze in bas-reliefs, spirally wound to the top, and  More »

A beautiful and imposing portico mantle clock in gilded bronze, composed of four columns decorated with a continuous frieze in bas-reliefs, spirally wound to the top, and decorated with sphinxes and foliage. The columns rest on a rectangular base. This clock kept its beautiful original mercury gilding. Charles X Period, Circa: 1820. Dim: W: 11,2 in - D: 6,5in - H: 21,3in. / Une très belle et imposante pendule portique en bronze doré, composé de quatre colonnes décorées d'une frise continue en bas-reliefs, enroulée en spirale jusqu'au sommet, et décorée de sphinges et rinceaux. Les colonnes reposent sur une base rectangulaire et supportent un entablement. Un important et beau balancier occupe l'espace entre les colonnes. Cette pendule a conservé sa magnifique dorure au mercure d'origine. Epoque Charles X, Circa: 1820 Dim: L:28,5cm, P:16,5cm, H:54cm.   « Less

Antique Chinese Grain Canister made from elm wood with red lacquer caotings, carved flower motive top, Zhejiang China, circa 1890. Collectable. Very very nice collection  More »

Antique Chinese Grain Canister made from elm wood with red lacquer caotings, carved flower motive top, Zhejiang China, circa 1890. Collectable. Very very nice collection piece, Stunning to the eye, the shape is excellent. Size Overall Dimensions 14" H X 13" Dia 35.6cm H X 33.0cm Dia.   « Less

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu candlesticks. The base rests on three legs shaped with winding sheets. The whole is carved with leaves and beautiful curves that give an  More »

A pair of Louis XV style ormolu candlesticks. The base rests on three legs shaped with winding sheets. The whole is carved with leaves and beautiful curves that give an overall impression of elegance typical of the Louis XV style. The bronze allows artisans, working during the reign of Louis XV, to show the greatest imagination, by combining different rococo patterns and by favoring the movement in their compositions. The reign of Louis XV is the one of imagination, fancy, movement, primacy of decor on the form, of the curved on the straight line. It is the omnipresence of rococo patterns which blend flora and fauna. These Napoleon III candlesticks reproduce the fineness of the carving of the pieces in bronze under the reign of Louis XV as long as its rococo ornamental repertoire. Napoléon III Period, Circa: 1880. Dim: W: 7,1 in - D: 7,1in - H: 11,4in. / Une paire de flambeaux en bronze doré de style Louis XV. La base repose sur trois pieds en forme d'enroulement de feuilles. L'ensemble est ciselé de feuilles et de belles courbes qui donnent à l'ensemble beaucoup d'élégance. Le bronze permet aux artisans, sous Louis XV, de faire preuve de la plus grande imagination, en associant différents motifs rocailles et en privilégiant le mouvement dans leurs compositions. Le règne de Louis XV est celui de l'imagination, de la fantaisie, du mouvement, de la primauté du décor sur la forme, de la courbe sur la ligne droite, c'est l'omniprésence des motifs rocailles auxquels se mêlent la flore et la faune. Ces flambeaux Napoléon III reprennent la finesse de la ciselure des bronzes sous Louis XV, ainsi que son répertoire ornemental rocaille. Epoque Napoléon III, Circa: 1880 Dim: L:18cm, P:18cm, H:29cm.   « Less