French Louis XV 18th Century Boulle Clock on Boulle Stand

Item Number: 119MP

French 18th century Boulle clock on Boulle stand. The Louis XV clock has bronze mounts, with enameled Roman numerals for each hour. The pendulum can be seen through a glass below the face. On either side there is a decorative reticulated bronze. The stand is tortoise shell on the top, with Boulle brass scrolls inlaid on the front ends, the middle front, and the sides, resting on bronze bun feet.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Magnificent French 19th century Empire White Marble Mantel Clock, Bronze d’oré Details

Item Number: 190MP

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock adorned with bronze d’ore mounts in a floriate design. The piece features a female figure on either side wearing an Egyptian headdress, classic to the Empire style. Round white enamel clock face is flanked on either side by patinated bronze cherubs. The piece is crowned with a gorgeous bronze d’ore eagle, embellished with bronze d'ore details, and finished with a fantastically detailed bronze d'ore face which operated as the clocks pendulum. The piece is a stunning example of both the skilled craftsmanship and the timeless style of the 19th Century.

Price: $17,500 view item

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French Early 19th Century Faience Wall Pocket after Louis XV Bombé Chest

Item Number: 183MP

French early 19th century faience wall pocket in the form of a Louis XV Bombe` chest of drawers. The form is very Country French, hand-painted with flowers, and painting to show bronze mounts.

Price: $1,250 view item

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Magnificent Pair of Meissen Snowball Porcelain Covered Vases, Marked

Item Number: 154MP

Magnificent pair of Meissen covered vases, decorated with snowball porcelain effect, with winged parrot on top of each cover, above branches, leaves, and berries. The entire surface of each vase is decorated with snowball porcelain effect. Different three dimensional colorful birds and leafy branches are set around each vase, the birds seeming to have landed on the vase. The type of vase is described as ‘Schneeballen’ or snow ball vase. They were first made in 1741. Each vase has hundreds of flower, 'snowballs’ which were hand modeled and individually applied. This style was also particularly astonishing given that firing porcelain was incredibly difficult.

Price: $75,000 view item

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Exquisite Pair of Augustus Rex Porcelain Vases, Early 19th Century, Marked

Item Number: 176MP

Pair of early 19th century Augustus Rex black porcelain vases with hand-painted sea-scapes at the top of each, with head of bearded soldier wearing metal plumed helmet on either side of each vase, and floriate design below each on each vase. The larger painted scenes include: 1. men resting, with one figure smoking pipe, handing a paper to another man (since they are reclining, this is probably the agreement of peace) – we can see other men and tents in the encampment in the background. 2. three men on horseback, two of them with swords engaging in battle, third man with flag; two dead soldiers in foreground, one was drummer. Other soldiers can be seen fighting in background. 3. One soldier on horseback with musket, firing on soldier on horseback, killing him, he is leaning back, holding his sword. In background is elaborate battle scene.Wounded soldier on the battlefield in foreground. 4. Generals, seemingly English, from their coats, and three-corner hats, having meeting on field, mapping out strategy, one smoking pipe, one with his trust rifle, another with long spear, flags and drum nearby, readying themselves for battle, tents and soldiers in background.

Price: $17,500 For the Pair view item

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19th Century Rose Canton Temple Jars

Item Number: 253

This pair of splendid Rose Canton Temple Jars date back to the 19th century and feature an unusual color palette. Floral elements set against a white background adorn the tops while the more ornate pattern work on the base is set against a unique pink rose background. The jars are in beautiful condition and offer an insight into the artistry and craftsmanship of the time.

Price: $12,000 for the pair view item

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Ormulu Mounted Japanese Imari Porcelain Clock Set, 19th Century

Item Number: 5454

This exquisite three-piece set consists of a large central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras. The Imari wear features a white background highlighted with foliage and abstract work in striking reds, blues, and golds. The mantel clock is especially unique, usually seen topped with a gilt bronze element, but in this case a red Japanese figure is placed. The bronze d'ore work is finely detailed with classic Louis XV motifs. The ribbon work, foliage, and movement in the pieces are simply a few examples. The central vase is of course the most ornate, featuring the clock in the mid section, and a pair of putti at the base keeping the ribbon work taught. The gorgeous details of the bronze d’ore candelabras, specifically the cups and bobeches, are equally impressive. Clock: 17" wide x 12" deep x 27" tall Candelabra: 11 1/2" diameter x 26" tall

Price: $47,500 for the set view item

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Pair of Hand Painted French 19th Century Wall Pockets for Flowers

Item Number: 5975

These beautiful French 19th century faience glazed terra cotta wall pockets are for the use of flowers and greenery. The face is delicately painted with blue and yellow flowers, and green leaves around each of the flower holes on top.

Price: $2,750 for the pair view item

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Collection of Wall Pockets

French faience glazed terra cotta wall pockets for the use of flowers and greenery

Price: $395 for pair view item

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18th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clock, Heavily Carved Walnut

Item Number: 5444

This beautiful French Louis XVI clock features elaborately carved walnut and dates back to the 18th century. The piece is heavily carved on both sides as well as the front, which features a musical motif with a lyre, mandolin and horns on the door, topped with a Maltese cross above a carved drape. The door is centered with a reticulated fleurette carving and a small pane of glass behind. The top of each side has a carved bow ribbon, then the same musical motif is carried out in the carving with horns. The clock itself is embellished at the top with a pair of cornucopia, above which rests a sunburst centered with a face.  The white face of the clock is signed, reading ‘Grenier Cadet a Pleudihen.’ Finally, The clock rests on scroll feet at the bottom.  Pendulum and weights are included.

Price: $15,000 view item

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