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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Magnificent French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier

Item Number: 5911

This Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier is simply magnificent. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and feature details in plenty. Beginning at top, we see a crown sporting a flowing bow ribbon motif draped around a floriate design. Acanthus leaves reach upwards accompanied by cascading garlands. The scrolling arms connecting the crown to the center feature balanced acanthus leaves with a central beaded bobeche. The center is itself draped in details; most notably an urn with Greek key design and handles holds a fluted flame. The urn and flame are mounted on an arrow & quiver, alongside a torch surrounded by roses. Moving outward, we see an impressive 40 bronze d'ore twisted arms beautifully arranged in clusters. They feature delicately detailed bronze d’ore candle cups, drippers, and bobeches. Finally, the magnificent piece is bookended at bottom with a bunch of grapes as a finial. One could spend a lifetime adoring the details that culminate in this fantastic fixture.

Price: $95,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Trumeau with Pastoral Painting and Carved Gold Leafing Throughout

Item Number: 6861

This French, 19th century Louis XVI trumeau is carved, painted, and gilded beautifully. The piece features a pastoral oil painting depicting a maiden with her dog gazing on the bank of a wooded stream. The painting is enveloped in gold leafed details, and flanked by gold leafed pilasters with even more grand, golden elements throughout. Finally, the mirror at bottom is enveloped in the same carved, gold leafed framing.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carved Gold Leaf Mirror

Item Number: 6880

This Louis XVI period mirror features beautifully carved gold leaf and is topped by musical instruments. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports a heavily carved top, sides, and bottom. The piece is gracefully adorned with urns on the top over either side, with marguerites below and outreaching acanthus leaves at top and bottom.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Cassolettes (Covered Urns)

Item Number: 6233

This Magnificent pair of grand scale Napoleon III cassolettes feature solid rose marble and are covered with fantastic bronze d'ore mounts. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century, circa 1860. Each side is adorned with bronze d’ore cat tails, and acanthus leaves. A square base rests at bottom, with an accompanying handle on top of each piece, all made of the same bronze d’ore.

Price: $90,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire

Item Number: 2598

This stunning Louis XV period Provence armoire is made of gorgeous walnut and richly carved. The French antique piece was made in the 18th century, circa 1760 and sports details in plenty: A beautifully carved crown rests at top, two elegant doors sit at center, and small cabriole legs with scroll feet offer support. Finally, the set of interior shelves includes one fitted center shelf with a sliding drawer. The piece is classic Louis XV in detail and quality, standing tall with character, prepped to bring a stately French presence to any room.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Stone Mantel

Item Number: 6779

Showcasing this beautiful 18th century Louis XV carved stone mantel with a contoured shelf and carved apron. The French antique piece is in fantastic shape and sports a shell design at center and at top of each end with a floriate design featured below. The shape and motifs are classic Louis XV style and combine to provide a balanced, timeless piece.

Price: $30,000 view item

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French 19th Century Antique Bronze Gasolier with Alabaster Bowl

Item Number: 3522b

This grand bronze gasolier is beautifully constructed in the Gothic Revival manner. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sits suspended from the crown by six bronze rods, which connect to the reticulated center ring. Bronze candle cups and bobeches play host to 16 lights. Finally, and most notably, the piece features a gorgeous alabaster bowl suspended from the base. The piece is simply magnificent, exuding an art deco presence into any room.

Price: $17,500 view item

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Italian Gilded Iron, Tole, & Crystal Directoire Chandeliers, Also Available as a Pair

Item Number: 5718

This Directoire gilded iron & tole chandeliers features tole candle cups & bobeches with a crown adorned with a bronze floriate design and crystal teardrops. The 19th century Italian antique fixture is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals, graduated in size from the top ring to the large center ring, and from the center ring to the bottom ring. These crystals are accompanied by slim crystal teardrops hanging from octagon cut crystals. The piece is also available as a pair.

Price: $18,000 Each, Also Available as a Pair view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 2649b

This beautifully classic Empire chandelier is draped with ropes of oval cut crystals and features both bronze d’ore and bronze elements. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a crown and center ring ornamented with finely chased bronze d'ore cornucopia. The bronze d’ore arms carry simple movement at bottom with their curving design as they move towards delicately patterned bobeches. The fixture has captured, and continues to exude the period’s relentlessly timeless style.

Price: $45,000 view item

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