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

By French Antiques | Published: April 19, 2018

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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Beautiful 19th Century Hand Painted Satsuma Tea Set

By French Antiques | Published: February 23, 2018

Item Number: 0088

This 19th century Satsuma tea set features beautiful details; each piece is decorated with pagoda and mountain background and members of Emperor’s court in the foreground. The teapot, covered sugar container, and covered cream container are all embellished with a golden dragon on top. Each cup also features a dragon handle, is decorated throughout the exterior with a golden rim, and uniquely the interior bottom of the cup depicts two ladies and a child. Each saucer is decorated with a scene of daily life at court, and each piece is marked on the underside. The pieces, with measurements are as follows: Teapot: 9" tall x 9" wide - Creamer: 7" tall x 6 1/2" wide - Sugar: 8" tall x 7" wide - Cup: 2" tall x 4 1/2" wide - Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter -

Price: $7,500 set view item

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Pair of late 19th Century Spanish Terra Cotta Plates

By French Antiques | Published: February 14, 2018

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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19th Century Cast Iron and Bronze Torchere with Gold Leaf Details and Lions’ Paw Feet

By French Antiques | Published: November 9, 2018

Item Number: 4051

This French Restauration torchere is made of beautiful cast iron and burnished bronze. The piece dates back to the 19th century and was originally made for gas. Its accented with seven branches, each still featuring their own control for the gas jet. The stem is fluted, and supported by three bent legs which end on a triangular base with lions’ paw feet featuring gold leaf and a gold patina.

Price: $9,500 view item

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

By French Antiques | Published: March 28, 2018

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

By French Antiques | Published: March 28, 2018

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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Set of Four 19th Century Louis XV Four Branch Bronze Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: March 28, 2018

Item Number: 342x

This set of four, Louis XV four light bronze sconces comes to our collection from France and dates back to the 19th century. The pieces are well balanced and detailed; note the simple candle cups paired with detailed bobeches, the slight fluting in the arms absorbing into outreaching and sprawling acanthus leaves. The piece comes together and attaches to the wall through paired, resting acanthus leaves. Lastly an open lotus flower finial rests below. The simplicity and detail is bound to bring a fantastic element of France to any wall.

Price: $7,500 For the pair, 14,000 for the set of Four view item

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Pair of Magnificent 19th Century Regence Bronze D’ore Chenets

By French Antiques | Published: February 24, 2014

Item Number: 6874

This pair of magnificent French Regence bronze d’ore chenets (also known as andirons) is beautifully chased and dates back to the 19th century. The details are fantastic and plentiful; each is adorned with two Putti, and topped with a flame. The front of each is embellished with the torch and quiver over drum and helmet, and the base is chased in the Regence design. The pieces rest on scroll feet, and feature a square cast iron rod perpendicular to each to support logs in the fireplace.

Price: $10,000 pair discounted from $12,500 view item

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19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Buffet with Marble Top

By French Antiques | Published: December 5, 2017

Item Number: 0640

This French Louis XVI four door server is made of beautiful walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a contoured marble top finished in the an old Gothic edge. The two side doors are of contour shape, each of which has a fluted design, and the center framed pair of French doors is made of burl walnut. The columns supporting the top are fluted, and the bottom of the flutes are mounted with beautiful bronze garlands. The legs are of a 'boulbous' shape, are mounted with bronze acanthus leaves at the top, and have bronze feet on each. The design is balanced and classic throughout, and results in a simply beautiful buffet.

Price: $12,000 view item

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18th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clock, Heavily Carved Walnut

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 5444

This beautiful French Louis XVI clock features elaborately carved walnut and dates back to the 18th century. The piece is heavily carved on both sides as well as the front, which features a musical motif with a lyre, mandolin and horns on the door, topped with a Maltese cross above a carved drape. The door is centered with a reticulated fleurette carving and a small pane of glass behind. The top of each side has a carved bow ribbon, then the same musical motif is carried out in the carving with horns. The clock itself is embellished at the top with a pair of cornucopia, above which rests a sunburst centered with a face.  The white face of the clock is signed, reading ‘Grenier Cadet a Pleudihen.’ Finally, The clock rests on scroll feet at the bottom.  Pendulum and weights are included.

Price: $15,000 view item

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