Louis XV Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 5756

French 19th century Louis XV bronze d'ore & rock crystal 40 light chandelier. This magnificent rock crystal and bronze d’ore chandelier comes from the Paris residence of the Baron James-Mayer de Rothschild, the legendary l’Hotel Talleyrand. At what was probably the most exquisite “hotel particulier” in Paris, the Rothschilds’ entertained lavishly. Historically, when the building was purchased by the U. S. government after World War II, l’Hotel Talleyrand became the site of the administration of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. The building continues to host international, political, and cultural events bearing witness to this opulent lifestyle today The value of rock crystal is determined by its weight, clarity, and size, a trifecta in which this chandelier excels. Please note specifically the large carved pieces of rock crystal in the middle, and the ball at the bottom.

Price: $750,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

Rare and Stunning 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Desk and Bookshelf

Item Number: 6759/6760

This curved desk and bookshelf pair is both extremely rare and undeniably stunning. The pair dates back to the 19th century, is made of mahogany, and sports the empire style classically, seen most notably in the bronze d’ore mounts. The bookshelf features exquisite crossed arrows at the base with hidden pull out drawers above. Bronze feet rest above the white marble lip, which continue up mahogany columns to a set of gorgeous profiles. Empire mounts adorn the piece above. The desk features six drawers, bronze d’ore and patinated bronze stylized cheetahs, magnificent swan pulls original to the piece, and an inlaid black leather top. It’s unique in the placement of the detailed mounts. Usually, these would be seen on the exterior facing visitors in order to display wealth and beauty, here however the details are found facing the desk’s owner, perhaps in an effort to keep this beauty close to the seated beholder. The pair would work magnificently together in a library, or individually as a freestanding desk and a separate bar display. Desk: 7' 10" wide x 25" deep x 29 1/2" tall Bookcase: 11' 4" wide x 46" deep x 8' 9" tall

Price: $150,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

Exquisite pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XV Baccarat Girandoles

Item Number: 6235

These large girondoles are one of the most striking examples of baccarat crystal in our collection. The pieces themselves are over four and a half feet tall, producing a stately and timeless presence in any room. They feature beautiful bronze d’ore work in the Louis XV style. Their sixteen arms carry numerous incredibly fine and large baccarat crystal plaquettes and fleurettes, not to mention the center stem and top spear made of baccarat crystal as well. The pieces are simply magnificent.

Price: $95,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

Item Number: 6658

This beautiful Italian Empire set is comprised of a matching mirror and console and was created in the early 19th century circa 1830. The piece is detailed in hand carvings. The gold leaf gild work contrasts quite well against the painted brick red background. The piece is adorned with Egyptian influences and style; note the sphinxes, crown, and acanthus leaves for example. The torch legs are unique in their shape, as is the gorgeous column work which frames the mirror. Faux marble is painted at the base to match the original marble top of the console, furthering the sense of balance in the pair.

Price: $95,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century

Item Number: 6816

This early 18th Century painted Buffet a Deux Corps is truly immaculate. The piece is a true period piece, made in the Regence era when Louis XV was too young of age to rule so the country was ruled temporarily by King Phillipe D’Orleans. The cabinet is hand painted and hand carved with beautiful detail and features two open shelves on the sides and a pull out drawer in the center. Its rare to see the hand-carved elements on top of the piece present and in this condition given its 18th century origins. The hardware is original to the piece, as are the six doors.

Price: $115,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

19th Century Louis XVI Baccarat Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Rare Rectangular Crystal Prisms

Item Number: 4928

This beautiful Louis XVI bronze d’ore chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is most notably heavily laden with Baccarat crystal. The crown is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, and heavy crystal teardrops hang from each outreaching leaf. Venturing lower on the two-tier piece, note the chased bronze d'ore candle cups, drippers and bobeches featuring rare rectangular-shaped crystal prisms. The ornate lower-tier is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, hung with plaquettes of varied shapes, and finally, finished with a large crystal ball finial.

Price: $125,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

18th Century Hand Painted Italian Cabinet with Original Glass

Item Number: 6676

This magnificent Italian 18th century cabinet is beautifully painted and comes to the store from Bologna. On the lower portion, the piece has 4 doors covered in a detailed heraldic design. The top portion features 4 doors as well, incredibly with the original glass still intact. The interior features five shelves and is painted throughout.

Price: $70,000 discounted from $90,000 view item

Posted in | Comments closed

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

Posted in | Comments closed

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

Posted in | Comments closed

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

Posted in | Comments closed