Item Number: 173MP
Exquisite 18th century Regence sofa, with heavily carved walnut apron, legs and stretchers, upholstered in fine silk. The back and apron are serpentine, with arms that are wings, upholstered in the same fine fabric. This is a very rare piece, due to its age, and scale.
Price: $9,500
Item Number: 191MP
Pair of French 19th century candelabra existing of pair of patinated bronze lady on each, majestically resting on a fluted half-column adorned with bronze d’ore` garlands in each flute, on a grand bronze d’ore` base with acanthus leaves surrounding the base. The lady stands in an allegorical pose and holds a flute with candelabra’s arms adorned with acanthus leaves and scrolls. The bobeches and candle cups are decorated with acanthus leaves and topped by a dripper on each candle cup.
Price: $37,500
Item Number: 1109
This beautiful French Regence buffet is carved from rare, gorgeous padauk wood. The piece dates back to the 18th century and offers three doors. The two side doors flank a center door, above which sits a center drawer. The piece plays host to reticulated carvings on the top of each door. Bronze hardware can be found on the three doors and center drawer.
Price: $15,000
Item Number: 3776
This French Louis XV mirror features beautiful hand carvings as well as real gold leaf. The gilt wood piece dates back to the 19th century and is a great example of the craftsmanship in the 1800s. Note the details on the inner and outer frame, most notably the detailed large carving extending from the top of the mirror for added depth and movement.
Price: $7,500
Item Number: 49x
This French Regency style Mirror dates back to the 19th century. The piece is painted with real gold leaf, and features a shellfish, ‘coquillage’ in French, motif throughout. Large acanthus leaves rest at the lower left and right corners, and a beautiful crest with foliage and garlands extends from the top.
Price: $15,000
Item Number: 0014
This immaculate chandelier dates back to the 19th century and carries the Louis XVI period with style. It features glimmering bronze d’ore, bronze covered in gold, with intricate scroll work, an acanthus leaf motif, delicate flowers at bloom near the crown, and gorgeous details on each of the 32 bobeches. The Strands of octagonal crystals that flow between each arm are quite large in and of themselves and are joined by finely cut plaquettes and a beautiful solid crystal ball finial.
Price: $45,000
Item Number: 524x
This Louis XVI hand-carved mirror is truly magnificent. The piece dates back to the 19th century and is gilt, meaning simply yet elegantly that it’s covered in gold leaf, and features a beveled center and side panels. The top is adorned with a pair of birds on a wreath, a flaming torch, quivered arrows, and finally gorgeous garlands cascading over either side. The piece may have originally been created as a wedding gift as a pair of birds were depicted to symbolize love and were most often seen included in gifts for newlyweds. The flame and arrows were symbols as well, for longevity and justice respectively.
Price: $12,500
Item Number: 2635
This beautiful French 19th Century Louis XV chandelier features fantastic bronze d’ore, meaning bronze covered in real gold, in a unique and rarely seen woven pattern. An impressive 30 lights support magnificent floral bobeches, also bronze d’ore. The piece is also adorned with crystal which flows in plaquettes, fleurettes, crystal spears, and can be found surrounding the center stem. This would be an immaculate addition to any home or collection.
Price: $30,000
Item Number: 5756
French 19th century Louis XV bronze d'ore & rock crystal 40 light chandelier. This magnificent rock crystal and bronze d’ore chandelier comes from the Paris residence of the Baron James-Mayer de Rothschild, the legendary l’Hotel Talleyrand. At what was probably the most exquisite “hotel particulier” in Paris, the Rothschilds’ entertained lavishly. Historically, when the building was purchased by the U. S. government after World War II, l’Hotel Talleyrand became the site of the administration of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. The building continues to host international, political, and cultural events bearing witness to this opulent lifestyle today The value of rock crystal is determined by its weight, clarity, and size, a trifecta in which this chandelier excels. Please note specifically the large carved pieces of rock crystal in the middle, and the ball at the bottom.
Price: $750,000
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