Pair of Magnificent 19th Century Regence Bronze D’ore Chenets

By French Antiques | Published: February 24, 2014

Item Number: 6874

This pair of magnificent French Regence bronze d’ore chenets (also known as andirons) is beautifully chased and dates back to the 19th century. The details are fantastic and plentiful; each is adorned with two Putti, and topped with a flame. The front of each is embellished with the torch and quiver over drum and helmet, and the base is chased in the Regence design. The pieces rest on scroll feet, and feature a square cast iron rod perpendicular to each to support logs in the fireplace.

Price: $10,000 pair discounted from $12,500 view item

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19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Table

By French Antiques | Published: December 28, 2016

Item Number: 3428

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cantilever top which angles towards either side. The top is patterned, and surrounded by finely chased bronze, also found throughout the entirety of the piece. Note the detailed bronze at the top and bottom of the legs as well as the spiral work surrounding the cantilever top. Lastly, an elaborate Louis XVI stretcher sits at bottom, connecting the four legs.

Price: $22,500 view item

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Large Pair of 19th Century French “Horn of Plenty” Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: August 8, 2016

Item Number: 223x

This pair of fantastic French bronze sconces feature most notably at top a bouquet of eight bronze d’ore candle holders. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair offers a beautiful spiraling "Horn of Plenty” base, with an egg and dart motif around the top opening. The horn is embellished with acanthus leaves and fluting, and the sconces are mounted with patterned bronze sunbursts.

Price: $27,500 view item

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Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Dragons

By French Antiques | Published: February 15, 2014

Item Number: 6872

This fantastic pair of monumental French Louis XVI chenets are made of bronze and date back to the 18th century. The pair is adorned with Fleur de Lis at top, center, and ends, and a single putti face is found at the center of each. The bronze is beautifully draped in patternwork and details; note the pair of dragons enveloping the putti, each exhaling a breadth of fire. The magnificent pair is poised to bring a regal, stately presence to any fireplace.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Barometer

By French Antiques | Published: August 11, 2010

Item Number: 6692

This exquisite carved gilt wood Louis XVI barometer offers floriate carvings in the urn at top, egg & dart carvings on top of the Ionic capital, and a rope & tassel cascading down from the fluted column. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century, circa 1780, and ends in a leaf-carved gilt wood finial.

Price: $9,000 Final Price, discounted from $18,000 view item

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French 18th Century Painted and Gilded Tole Fountain

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6486

This fantastic period Directoire fountain features painted and gilded tole and is dated circa 1790. The piece is embellished with beautiful pattern work throughout, most notably with a filled diamond and circle ring at top and out reaching bouquet of acanthus leaves at bottom. A large golden ring is found on either side, with two spigots at the square bottom base. The fountain rests on its original painted wooden base bookending the list of details on this gorgeous period piece.

Price: $35,000 view item

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Pair of 19th Century Carved and Gilded Oak Pedestals

By French Antiques | Published: July 7, 2017

Item Number: 579

This gorgeous pair of 19th century carved and gilded oak pedestals are immaculately detailed and well balanced. The French antique pair is adorned with gilded carvings of leaves which cascade down from the shell at top center, towards the base. More carved and gilded acanthus leaves are seen on the two angled corners at bottom, with fluted and raised elements above. The pair is constructed with a plain back making the pair best suited for placement against a wall.

Price: $15,000 pair view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Faux-Marbre Pedestal

By French Antiques | Published: September 15, 2016

Item Number: 2740

This fine Louis XVI hand carved pedestal features a faux-marbre finish and egg and dart carved trim on top. The wooden French antique piece dates back to the19th century and is embellished with acanthus leaves at the top corners interspersed with fluting. The piece is quite tall, over four feet in height, and wider at the top than bottom providing a sense of lightness and balance. The carved circle at center further emphasizes this sense of stability.

Price: $4,250 view item

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