Magnificent Pair of Meissen Snowball Porcelain Covered Vases, Marked

Item Number: 154MP

Magnificent pair of Meissen covered vases, decorated with snowball porcelain effect, with winged parrot on top of each cover, above branches, leaves, and berries. The entire surface of each vase is decorated with snowball porcelain effect. Different three dimensional colorful birds and leafy branches are set around each vase, the birds seeming to have landed on the vase. The type of vase is described as ‘Schneeballen’ or snow ball vase. They were first made in 1741. Each vase has hundreds of flower, 'snowballs’ which were hand modeled and individually applied. This style was also particularly astonishing given that firing porcelain was incredibly difficult.

Price: $75,000 view item

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French 18th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Daybed

Item Number: 155MP

French 18th century carved and painted Louis XVI daybed in the form of a sleigh bed, with a beautiful patina of the classic French green paint. This kind of furniture was used in the eighteenth century, against the wall, with several pillows and bolsters, as a sofa. The daybed comes the with bolster pillows at each end, and foam mattress pictured here.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Early 18th Century Portrait of Nobleman Outfitted in Suit of Armour

Item Number: 161MP

Early 18th century portrait of nobleman outfitted in suit of armour, with plumed hat, rose velvet, and white silk sash, set on pastoral background.

Price: $37,500 view item

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Grand Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Bergeres, Original Upholstery

Item Number: 172MP

Grand pair of French 18th century Louis XV walnut bergeres, heavily carved on top, arms, apron, and legs; upholstered in the original needlepoint upholstery on the back, sides, the front above the apron, and the cushions.

Price: $15,000 view item

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Exquisite French 19 Century Louis XVI Mahogany Grand Buffet a Deux Corps, Signed

Item Number: 175MP

Exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI mahogany grand buffet a` deux corps, with marble top and bronze d’ore` mounts. This grand cabinet has French doors on the top and bottom. The doors have bronze d’ore knobs and escutcheons. There are bronze d’ore` swags and festoons across the top, a d’ore` egg and dart pattern, and a centered face framed with oak leaves and acorns. On either side of bottom half there are mounts in the shape of drapes with fringe, framed in beads on either side, as well as the top and bottom. The front of the center drawer is richly adorned with heavy bronze d’ore` fleurettes in circles, the whole in beaded frame. The piece rests on carved and fluted, round mahogany feet, with bronze d’ore` capitals of acanthus leaves, and acanthus leaves at bottom with bronze bun feet.

Price: $60,000 view item

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Rare French 19th Century Louis XVI Inlaid Handkerchief Game Table

Item Number: 6892

This beautiful and rare Louis XVI game table features carved walnut and a unique handkerchief style hinged top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is inlaid with a bronze & gold felt top with gold tooling. The fluted, straight legs are classic Louis XVI in style and feature bronze mounts at top, embedded into the fluting, and at the bottom of the feet. The piece has the signature of "Paul Sormani,” noting its creation by one of the most prestigious artisans of the period. Table: 33" Tall Table top: Closed: 24” long x 24” wide, Open: 33” long x 33” wide

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 19th century Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Item Number: 671x

This classically beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of bronze and features unusually large crystal plaquettes. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a simple crown of small bronze arms, large colored crystal plaquettes, and small clear crystal fleurettes. These amethyst colored plaquettes are found interspersed around the nine lights which feature curved bronze bobeches and simple candle cups. Finally, a lapidary cut crystal ball finial rests at bottom.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Item Number: 672x

This beautiful pair of Louis XVI two tiered chandeliers are made of bronze and are embellished with a plethora of fine crystal. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century and features a fantastic spiraling crystal center with a hollow crystal sphere insert. The acanthus leaf crown at top is draped with ropes of octagon crystal as well as crystal spears. Moving towards the twelve lights, we see beautiful crystal bobeches and a large gallery of octagonal crystal ropes connecting the concise bronze arms. The large crystals below each bobeche are especially unique in both their size and cut. Final details can be found in the acorn finial at bottom, and tulip shaped finial resting below.

Price: $25,000 For the pair, Also available individually view item

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Pair of Italian 20th Century Louis XV Parquetry Tables

Item Number: 4235

This beautiful pair of Louis XV style satinwood tables dates back to the 20th century and features curving cabriole legs classic to the Louis XV style. The pair plays host to a reticulated bronze galleries at top, bronze mounts on the upper edges, and bronze caps on all feet. Each table has a large center drawer with two slim yet ornately detailed bronze handles. The patterned parquetry provides a beautiful canvas for the styled mounts to shine.

Price: $3,500 For the pair view item

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Patinated Chandelier

Item Number: 4429 

This gorgeous Louis XV chandelier features patinated bronze, giving it a noticeably darker hue. The six arms are fitted with  bronze bobeches and draped generously with beautiful crystal plaquettes. The center features a large crystal obelisk, even more crystal plaquettes, and lastly, an intensely beautiful crystal ball finial with a lapidary cut lies underneath.

Price: $4,500 view item

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