Large Pair of Empire Sconces, Circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences

Item Number: 5934

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature fantastically stylized Egyptian figures on each backplate. Note the details in the wings, the fabric and hands with fingers resting on the arms. The center features a delicately detailed wreath above a flaming, winged torch. The four arms are beautifully detailed as well, with each bobeche featuring acanthus leaves and a profiled face. At bottom, the Egyptian figure’s feet rests on a golden bronze ball. The pair is a true reflection of the artistry in the 1800s, as well as the heavy Egyptian influence on the French during its creation, circa 1860, due to Napoleon’s campaign in the region. 

Price: $18,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Detailed Eagles

Item Number: 2141

This French Empire chandelier features beautiful bronze accompanied by a plethora of crystals, and dates to the 19th century. Note the oval cut crystals graduating in size from the top to the center ring, the pointed crystals draped at center, below which lies more graduating crystals flowing to the bottom of the basket. Finally, at bottom, pointed crystals act as a delicate finial at. The bronze is detailed with beaded drippers, candle cups, and bobeches resting on top of eagles which extend from the center ring. Lastly, palmettes rest above fleurettes in between each eagle, culminating the long list of details on this beautiful fixture.

Price: $45,000 view item

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19th Century Napoleon III Bronze d’Ore Chandelier

Item Number: 4421

This gorgeous French Napoleon III chandelier is made of richly detailed bronze d’ore and dates back to the 19th century. At top, the piece features a crown of acanthus leaves. Traveling down the chandelier’s detailed center stem, we see a beautifully unique Regence treillage embellished with a floriate decoration. The two tiered fixture is heavily lit, with every other group of arms emerging from a cornucopia horn. The d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches are detailed and adorned with an acanthus leaf motif. Finally, an ornate and flowing finial rests at bottom, bookending this magnificent chandelier.

Price: $75,000 view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Armchairs

Item Number: 0034

This pair of classic Louis XVI armchairs feature beautiful carved gilt wood, and date back to the mid 19th century. The chairs sport a square back with carved marguerites at the top of each tapered and fluted leg. Each chair is upholstered in a beautiful Aubusson tapestry, one featuring a male figure on back, the other a female figure. The seats offer different details as well; one showing an eagle and a ram, the other, a grazing deer rests on its seat. The details continue in the hand carved beading and patternwork throughout, resulting in a glimmering, stately pair of chairs poised to bring a lovely French element to any home.

Price: $12,500 pair discounted from $15,000 pair view item

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Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point

Item Number: 2306

This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate details found in the block marguerites, acanthus leaves and pattern work on the arms, and the design work on the chair’s back especially. The pair features fluted legs and is upholstered in the original petit-point.

Price: $8,500 view item

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Italian 19th Century Venetian Tole Lantern Originally Used as a Procession Light

Item Number: 6679

This beautiful Venetian lantern features hand painted tole and dates back to the 19th century. The three light Italian fixture was originally used as a procession light. Note the glass gallery at top, and the details in the acanthus leaves, foliate work, and spiraling elements assisting to hold the glass in place. The piece is beautiful and incredibly well balanced, poised to bring a simple yet elegant piece of Italy to any home.

Price: $7,500 view item

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Italian Pagoda Top Iron Lantern, Late 19th Century

Item Number: 3999

This classic Italian twentieth century hanging lantern is made of iron and features a pagoda top over four lights. The piece is designed and created in the style found in Chinoiserie designs of the 18th century.

Price: $3,500 view item

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Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers

Item Number: 77x

This pair of French Art Deco plafonniers are beautifully adorned with crystals, woven in pattern in the beguise manner. These rest on top of silvered tole, surrounding the glass covering the fixture's two lights.

Price: $4,500 each view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier with Jasper Ware Medallions and Knotted Stem

Item Number: 6149

This fantastic small Louis XVI chandelier features finely chiseled bronze and gorgeous jasper ware medallions. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, sporting a woven fabric stem which cascades from a classic Louis XVI style ribbon at top. Detailed bronze cups and bobeches rest on herms facing downward which sit next to three oval jasperware medallions, in the manner of "Wedgwood", framed in bronze. Interspersed with these jasperware medallions, rest three oval frosted cut crystal medallions, also framed in bronze and embellished with laurel wreaths. Finally, the antique fixture is finished with a detailed acorn finial.

Price: $12,000 view item

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Italian Tole Lantern with Verdigris Finish, Mid 20th Century, also Available as a Pair

Item Number: 4009a

This Italian painted tole lantern features a beautiful verdigris finish, seen in the unique patina and look. They date back to the mid 20th century and are adorned with a foliate decoration at top, center, & bottom, which is interspersed by wave pattern work. A singular light hangs downward in the center.

Price: $950 each, also available as a pair view item

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