French 19th Century Louis XIV Bronze d’Ore Chandelier

Item Number: 3005b

This French Louis XIV bronze d’ore chandelier is richly detailed and features a finely chiseled shell motif at the center. Notice the movement and definition from the crown, through the center stem, as we venture toward the arms. The arms are heavily detailed in themselves as they each embody an outreaching acanthus leaf to hold the candle at their end. Rounding this 19th century piece off is an acorn finial and dart and egg pattern at the bottom.

Price: $50,000 view item

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19th Century Cast Iron and Bronze Torchere with Gold Leaf Details and Lions’ Paw Feet

Item Number: 4051

This French Restauration torchere is made of beautiful cast iron and burnished bronze. The piece dates back to the 19th century and was originally made for gas. Its accented with seven branches, each still featuring their own control for the gas jet. The stem is fluted, and supported by three bent legs which end on a triangular base with lions’ paw feet featuring gold leaf and a gold patina.

Price: $9,500 view item

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Large French 19th Century Bronze Sconce

Item Number: 339x

This grand sized French bronze sconce features a single light with a satin finished globe in the shape of a flame, and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is quite large, almost three feet tall and nearly two and a half feet deep. The partially fluted arm extends from a bulb of acanthus leaves, with more leaves outreaching from the arm and the immaculately balanced scroll work. A final detailed fleurette sits in the middle of the scroll work adding to this balance and helping the piece feel light even with its grandiose and stately presence.

Price: $8,500 view item

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19th Century Sevres Vases, Signed and Marked for the Original Chateau

Item Number: 0003

This pair of grand Sevres vases in "Pompadour Pink" dates back to the 19th century and are beautifully hand painted on both sides. Each large front panel features three costumed 18th century figures. On one vase we see a woman pointing off into the distance, a man stares longingly towards her, while another woman points her attention towards him. The other vase shows two men courting a woman with a fort in the background. The back sides show gorgeous pastoral scenes; long, stretching country roads with trees in the foreground and hills in the back are accompanied by a light blue sky. The gold pattern work uses gold leaf, and the pieces are stamped with the Sevres mark as well as a mark noting the chateau they were made for.

Price: $75,000 view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Horn of Plenty Sconces

Item Number: 4638

This Pair of French three light sconces are made of beautiful bronze d’ore, and date back to the 19th century. The sconces have finely chiseled arms, and horn of plenty bases which are embellished with a floriate decoration at the top, and acanthus leaves at the bottom. The arms feature bronze drippers and candle cups adorned with acanthus leaves, as well as bronze bobeches of acanthus leaves, edged with beads. Lastly, the central stem features spiraled flutung, mirrored in the fluting in the arms.

Price: $17,500 pair, discounted from $22,500 view item

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Large 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Console

Item Number: 5658

This Large French Louis XVI carved and painted demi-lune console is supported by four fluted legs graduated in size from top to bottom. The piece dates back to the 18th century, and features a Vert d’Estours marble top which rests on the carved, painted, and fluted apron. A carved leaf is featured in the apron over each leg, and vertical garlands rest inside each flute as well. The piece is beautifully large, and the thick cut marble with delicate green veining is set to stand out in any room.

Price: $45,000 view item

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Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 0469

This French Louis XV multi-tier chandelier is made of beautiful bronze d'ore and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a stunning 45 lights, and is adorned with a plethora of crystal; large plaquettes can be seen in various shapes, often with accompanying fleurettes, crystal spears stand at attention on the exterior, the stem itself is crystal, and a fantastic large crystal ball finial with a lapidary cut rests at bottom. Finally, Bronze d’ore candle cups sit above floriate shaped bobeches.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Pair of 19th century Chinese Rose Medallion Vases with Bronze Mounts

Item Number: 6292

Large pair 19th century Chinese Rose Medallion vases with antique French bronze mounts

Price: $35,000 For the Pair view item

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

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

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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