Napoleon III Server with Exquisite Marquetry, Heavily Chased Bronze, and Breche Violette Marble

Item Number: 6801

This exquisite Napoleon III two door server features heavily chased bronze d'ore mounts and dates back to the 19th century. The piece in which it is modeled after was designed in the 18th century for the King’s Library at the Palace of Versailles, and in fact remains at the palace still. The marquetry is finely detailed, the center featuring tulip wood, a slightly green wood commonly known as tulip or yellow poplar, satin wood, and pear wood all together combining to show the flower motif and urn on its side. Finally, the top is made of breche violet marble.

Price: $95,000 view item

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19th Century Louis XV Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 183x

This French 19th century two tier 18 light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier is truly magnificent. The chandelier features cut crystal arms, a cut crystal center, and marked Baccarat on each crystal bobeche. The bottom crystal bowl is also marked Baccarat and is adorned with crystal prisms.

Price: $125,000 view item

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Impressively Large 19th Century Italian Painted Iron & Wood Chandelier

Item Number: 6723

This Extremely large 19th century Italian chandelier is made of gilded iron and adorned with carved, painted and gilded wood. The piece also features beautiful cups and bobeches made of the same gilded wood. It supports an impressive 54 lights, grouped in clusters of five from the outreaching arms, as well as single lights around the elaborately carved and gilded center of acanthus leaves. 

Price: $85,000 view item

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18th Century Aubusson Tapestry signed “De Landrieve” & M R D”Aubusson”

Item Number: 6164

This grand French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry dates back to the 18th century and features an exotic landscape with mythical animals. A long legged bird forages amidst exotic blossoming foliage at the center. Behind it rests a grand hillside with castle flying its standards. Branches of tall flowering trees are spread throughout, behind them a crested flying bird is revealed. The piece is woven in silk and wool with a green trim in the bottom border. The piece is signed "De Landrieve" & M R D"Aubusson"

Price: $95,000 discounted from $125,000 view item

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Italian Early 19th Century Marble Console

Item Number: 546x

This beautifully carved marble console was made in Italy in the early 19th century. The top piece features Carrara marble, while the hand carved columns are breche violette. These feature fluted fronts and sides as well as carved Italianate scrolls and leaves. 

Price: $9,500 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Leaf Mirror

Item Number: 6029

This gorgeous Louis XVI rectangular mirror is gold leafed, and dates back to the 19th century, circa 1860. The top of the piece features a pair of male and female figures laid back with garlands flowing beneath them. The frame is adorned with carved and gold leafed acanthus leaves, two urns to the outer right and left, and an inset frame which is connected to the outer frame by delicate ribbon work. It’s a detailed and beautiful depiction of hand carving with gold leaf.

Price: $25,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Billiard Light

Item Number: 6457

This Napoleon III billiard light features a green glass shade and is suspended from a beautiful bronze d’ore top. Four arms suspend from this crown, connected by hooks at the top, and feature a delicate fabric like design with a ribbon detail. Acanthus leaves reach out from the center ring to connect to the aforementioned arms. The bronze d’ore work continues in the 8 bobeches, acanthus leaf motif, 3 interior lights, and four uniquely shaped arms connecting to the centerpiece and finial. This piece is extremely unique in its creativity and design.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $22,500 view item

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Fine French Louis XVI Writing Table, Signed “P. Sormani & Fils,” 19th Century

Item Number: 310

This extremely fine Louis XVI mahogany writing table dates back to the 19th century and features detailed bronze d’ore mounts. The piece is most notably signed by Paul Sormani, one of the most famous cabinet makers, originally from Italy, with a shop in Paris in the 1800s. The signature reads, “P. Sormani & Fils 10 r. Charlot, Paris.” Finally, the piece features an inset leather top with a bronze inlay, as well as fluted Louis XVI legs with bronze feet. It’s a stellar example of Sormani’s craftsmanship and style.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 18th Century Regence Lyonnaise Commode, Made of Walnut

Item Number: 6824

This 18th century Lyonnaise commode is simply exquisite. The piece is made of walnut in the Regence in style and features three drawers, all with the original bronze d’ore handles and escutcheons. The walnut top is contoured beautifully, and the front, three drawers, scroll feet, and contoured bottom are all beautifully hand carved.

Price: $35,000 discounted from $45,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode

Item Number: 1422

This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately inlaid marquetry work with a floral design that covers the two front drawers as well as both sides. The term bombe is a translation from the French word for ‘curved,’ in this instance of course referring to the beautiful contours seen throughout the piece including the marble top. The piece also features gorgeous drawer pulls, mounts, and shoes. This would make an excellent accent piece to any room.

Price: $15,000 view item

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