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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Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Stones

Item Number: 1095

This Chinese black lacquer cabinet features most notably semi-precious stones that are carved in the shape of birds, flora and fauna, and set into the piece itself. The carvings give added definition and allow the birds and flora to stand out even more so from the hand painted elements on the front, top, and sides. The piece features one drawer and two doors, adorned with gold trim. The floral painted designs throughout are set in a gold frame on the two front doors, drawer, and sides. The hardware is brass and original to the piece and the inside is black lacquer. Lastly, the top is decorated with a gold painting on black lacquer.

Price: $4,000 view item

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French 19th Century Baccarat Napoleon III Chandelier, Bronze d’Ore, Ram Heads

Item Number: 6213

This majestic Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier  is exquisite. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and features a plethora of magnificent details.  Beginning at the top, we see a crown sporting acanthus leaves on scroll arms, draped with ropes of octagon-cut crystals, with large, faceted pear-shaped crystal teardrop hanging from each scroll. Below this crown the chandelier begins in a floriate design, with beading and lines on three tiers of arms descending from rams’ heads design, each holding a ring in its mouth, with a large pear-shaped crystal hanging from each ring.  The arms are draped with ropes of octagon-cut crystals, and varied shapes of crystal plaquettes.  The chandelier is composed of several fluted bronze d’ore bowls draped with the same ropes of octagon-cut crystals, complete with delicately detailed bronze d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches under each of its twenty-four candles. The center bowl has bunches of flowers descending to the fluted bottom bowl, composed of bronze d’ore acanthus leaves, just as the bottom of each bobeche, with the crystal star and rope of round faceted crystal beads hanging vertically, ending in large solid crystal ball finial with elegant lapidary cut.

Price: $60,000 view item

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French Louis XVI Mantel with Rare “Vert d’Estours” Marble

Item Number: 429x

This 19th Century French Louis XVI mantel features fantastic “Vert d’Estours” marble, a rare marble seldom found today, especially in the form of a mantel. The marble has a clear tint, being veined in green on a white background, note the diagonal movement in the veining throughout the piece, seen best in the above shot. The piece features straight vertical line carvings on each of the two side panels, and straight horizontal line carvings on the apron below the marble shelf. Its simple design allows the eye to focus on the beauty of the rare and unique marble. 44 ½” tall x 8 ½” deep x 53” wide Opening: 37 ½”wide x 37 ¼”tall

Price: $8,500 view item

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Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze d’Ore Candelabras with Floriated Snuffers

Item Number: 0622

This pair of French Napoleon III candelabras are made of beautiful bronze d’ore and date back to the early 19th century. The pieces feature five candle holders each with a detailed bronze d’ore dripper and candle cup. The pair has a Regence influence as the base of each features a cherub face, and is finished with scroll feet. Acanthus leaves, garlands, and floriated details are found throughout, including the floriated snuffers which can be used in the center candle cup of each as pictured. 27" tall x 15" diameter; base: 7 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" deep

Price: $8,500 view item

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Bacchus Themed 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze d’Ore Chandelier

Item Number: 4460

This Bacchus themed French Louis XVI chandelier features beautifully detailed bronze d’ore and dates back to the 19th century. Note the movement in the ribbon work at top as well as the arms, the grape leaf finials and vines flowing through the piece, the outreaching arms with beaded cups, detailed bobeches, and swags of garlands. Acanthus leaves are interspersed at the base, lightly in comparison with the abundance of grapes, vines, and bacchus heads with paired arms extending above. The god of wine’s influence is unapologetically seen, in fact it is loudly and joyously exclaimed in the craftsmanship, resulting in an immaculate chandelier.

Price: $15,000 view item

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

Item Number: 4671

This beautiful pair of French Belle Epoque Louis XVI chandeliers feature flowing crystals and fantastic bronze work. Beginning at the top, the finely chiseled bronze crown has large cut crystal plaquettes hanging from each of its leaves, the center crystal stem is surrounded by ropes of octagonal crystal draping towards the arms which themselves feature crystal bobeches. Further strands of octagonal crystal flow from arm to arm, and large cut crystal plaquettes hang at the bottom. The 19th century chandelier is finished with bronze floriate finial.

Price: $15,000 each view item

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Pair of late 19th Century Spanish Terra Cotta Plates

Item Number: 1935

This beautiful pair of Spanish terra cotta plates features a man and woman extending from the piece with shields to their right and left, and dates back to the late 19th century. The lady holds a fan, necklace, and elaborate dress, with lace mantilla falling from a comb on her head. The Gentleman holds his hand to his chin as if he is taken by the Lady’s beauty. He wears a plumed hat and bolero jacket encrusted with beads, and a cape draped from his left shoulder.

Price: $3,500 pair view item

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Set of Three Large 19th Century Louis XV Bronze d’Ore Sconces

Item Number: 343x

This set of French Louis XV single light sconces are made of bronze d’ore and date back to the 19th century. The pieces are adorned with acanthus leaves which outreach from the round foliate bracket. The fluted arms extend to the bobeches which are embellished with grapes.

Price: $2,750 Each, set of two $5000, set of three $7000 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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