19th Century French Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, After A Model By Antonio Canova

Item Number: 104MP

19th century French larger-than life scale bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, after a model by Antonio Canova, with a patinated finish. Fascinating detail of Napoleon’s hair combed exactly the way it is depicted in many portraits. The bust is raised by a square base.

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French 18th Century Small Louis XV Bombé Two Drawer Marquetry Commode

Item Number: 135MP

French 18th century small Louis XV Bombé commode, with inlaid top and marquetry sides and drawer fronts, with bronze mounts and escutcheons. The design is reflective of the Normandy region in France.

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Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Statues of Satyrs, Signed Clodion

Item Number: 126MP

This magnificent matched pair of bronze figures was created by the well known bronzier Clodion in the late 18th century. The pair is a fantastic reflection of Clodion’s skill and celebration of the Rococo style. Here, we see a pair of satyrs strolling in the woods next to a stump of a tree, smiling joyously at one another. Each holds a bronze d’ore horn with a round end and a musical instrument. On one side we see Pan, the chief of the satyrs, with his flute. On the other side we see a female satyr with a tambourine. In Greek mythology, satyrs were known as wild spirits of nature and were shown as half human and half beast. Looking at the details of the fur, the balance of the figures, and the beauty of the garlands, we see Clodion’s impressive talent on full display. Detailed Dimensions: Stands (included): Height: 29” Width: 12” depth: 11” Male Figure: Height 42” x width 18” x depth 18” Female Figure: Height 41” x width 16” x depth 16” Both Statues at base: 11.5” x 11.5”

Price: $95,000 Discounted from $120,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry

Item Number: 157MP

French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts. The drawer fronts are heavily inlaid with marquetry design of violins, drums, horns, sheet music, centered with pair of quivers with arrows, and flags on either side rising from boat shape. The piece is topped with serpentine marble adorned with Old Gothic edges. Each side is inlaid with a classic topped urn.

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Magnificent French 19th century Empire White Marble Mantel Clock, Bronze d’oré Details

Item Number: 190MP

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock adorned with bronze d’ore mounts in a floriate design. The piece features a female figure on either side wearing an Egyptian headdress, classic to the Empire style. Round white enamel clock face is flanked on either side by patinated bronze cherubs. The piece is crowned with a gorgeous bronze d’ore eagle, embellished with bronze d'ore details, and finished with a fantastically detailed bronze d'ore face which operated as the clocks pendulum. The piece is a stunning example of both the skilled craftsmanship and the timeless style of the 19th Century.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Secretaire with Secret Door

Item Number: 162MP

French 18th century Louis XV Bombe` heavily veneered secretaire, with glass doors at top, and secret door with checkerboard floor in small compartment, with mirrored walls to give the illusion of being larger, and deeper. The secretaire has a Bombe` shape, with marquetry inlay and bronze hardware.

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Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Soldiers Signed ‘H. Dumaige’

Item Number: 151MP

Fine 18th Century bronze figures of a military drummer and a soldier loading his musket. Both bronzes are placed on a square shallow plinth base with titled plaques and are signed to the side H. Dumaige The soldier with drum features a plaque that reads, “Avant le Combat, Volontaire de 1792, par D J Maige," signifying the scene before battle. He is captured in motion, seen especially in the lifted heel. The war is set to begin shortly. The soldier with musket features a plaque that reads, “Apres le Combat, Volontaire de 1792, par D J Maige," notating that this is a scene after war. Hist stature is remarkably reflective of what has passed. He stands firm footed with shoulders at attention, yet eyes closed as if having a moment of solitude as the war is over. The juxtaposition and pairing of the two adds immensely to the beauty and craftsmanship of each individual bronze.

Price: $27,500 view item

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