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

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Pair of Gold Leafed and Hand-Carved Napoleon III Mirrors

Item Number: 6764

This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III mirrors are gold leafed and date back to the 19th century, circa 1860. The immaculate hand carving throughout is both beautiful and unique to the pair. Note the frame, the draping ribbon-work adorned with foliage, and especially the gorgeous shell surrounded by flowing elements atop the mirror. The mirror itself is bevelled and enclosed by mirrored side panels. The pair is quite large, six feet tall, and is poised to make a stately presence in any room.

Price: $95,000 for the pair view item

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Belle Epoque Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Colorful Fruits

Item Number: 293x

This beautifully colorful French Belle Epoque chandelier is Louis XV in style and made of patinated bronze in the classic bird cage shape. Most notably, the piece is draped with striking colored crystal grapes with crystal leaves, and adorned with unusual clear crystal plaquettes, each in the shape of a bunch of grapes. The center of the chandelier has a large amethyst colored crystal spear and the bottom crystal ball is in the form of a pear of matching color.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Louis XV Desk Attributed to “Sormani” with Bronze D’Ore Mounts

Item Number: 6625

This French Louis XV marquetry bureau plat dates back to the 19th century and is attributed to the artist "Sormani". Born in Venice and working in Paris, Paul Sormani was one of the most gifted craftsmen in the 1800s. The large writing desk features exquisite bronze d'ore mounts. Note the work from the table legs to the muses facing the writer, the handle and key as well as the framework on the top. The piece features a leather, gold tooled writing surface and is in fantastic shape.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Chinese Rose Medallion Lamp, 19th Century

Item Number: 0436

This unique Chinese Rose Medallion lamp features a celadon background and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is adorned with pristine bronze d’ore mounts added by the French, and has beautiful raised elements original to the lamp. The piece was originally a base for an oil lamp and has been converted to electricity.

Price: $6,250 view item

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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

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Heavily Carved and Painted French Boisserie Circa 1740

Item Number: 6777

This beautiful heavily carved French Boisserie dates back to approximately 1740. The piece is a striking example of craftsmanship as it features intensely gorgeous hand carvings throughout including an elaborate cornice, pilasters with capitals at the center and each end, and bracket shelves on either side. Lastly, the piece features three shelves in the center, with a fourth hidden hinged shelf below. The 18th Century piece would be a stately and awe inspiring addition to any room.

Price: $45,000 Final Price, discounted from $95,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf Salon Set with Fine French Silk

Item Number: 6735

This impressive Louis XVI salon set contains a beautifully carved sofa and two armchairs. The pieces are covered in rich gold leaf and upholstered with light green, patterned fine French silk. Armchairs : 44" tall x 24" wide x 28" deep Sofa: 61" long x 44 3/4" tall x 31" deep

Price: $25,000 pair of chairs $15,000 sofa $10,000 view item

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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

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Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

Item Number: 6348

This exquisite French 19th century Napoleon III chandelier features intense and beautifully radiant bronze d’ore. The piece is adorned with acanthus leaves; note the movement on the arms, growing to the top, and the flower bulb like candle cups. Lastly, a bronze d’ore cherub is seen in the center holding a sickle, a symbol of bounty in harvest.

Price: $47,500 discounted from $60,000 view item

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