Item Number: 59x
This unusual pair of French Louis XVI style sconces are made of gorgeous bronze and date back to the early 1900s. The pieces feature a striking geometric pattern on the heavy backplate and elaborate bronze bobeches on the end of each arm. The four arms feature beautiful bronze work with a leaf motif, and extend from one central stem attached to the backplate.
Price: $4,500
Item Number: 5934
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature fantastically stylized Egyptian figures on each backplate. Note the details in the wings, the fabric and hands with fingers resting on the arms. The center features a delicately detailed wreath above a flaming, winged torch. The four arms are beautifully detailed as well, with each bobeche featuring acanthus leaves and a profiled face. At bottom, the Egyptian figure’s feet rests on a golden bronze ball. The pair is a true reflection of the artistry in the 1800s, as well as the heavy Egyptian influence on the French during its creation, circa 1860, due to Napoleon’s campaign in the region.
Price: $18,000
pair
Item Number: 6872
This fantastic pair of monumental French Louis XVI chenets are made of bronze and date back to the 18th century. The pair is adorned with Fleur de Lis at top, center, and ends, and a single putti face is found at the center of each. The bronze is beautifully draped in patternwork and details; note the pair of dragons enveloping the putti, each exhaling a breadth of fire. The magnificent pair is poised to bring a regal, stately presence to any fireplace.
Price: $15,000
Item Number: 2141
This French Empire chandelier features beautiful bronze accompanied by a plethora of crystals, and dates to the 19th century. Note the oval cut crystals graduating in size from the top to the center ring, the pointed crystals draped at center, below which lies more graduating crystals flowing to the bottom of the basket. Finally, at bottom, pointed crystals act as a delicate finial at. The bronze is detailed with beaded drippers, candle cups, and bobeches resting on top of eagles which extend from the center ring. Lastly, palmettes rest above fleurettes in between each eagle, culminating the long list of details on this beautiful fixture.
Price: $45,000
Item Number: 360x
This French Directoire bedside table features beautiful walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The piece features a gallery on three of the four sides at top, as well as an elaborate geometric two-tone inlay on the front and sides. The details continue with a sliding tambour door, shelf at bottom, small bronze knob, and finally bronze feet at bottom.
Price: $4,000
Item Number: 0034
This pair of classic Louis XVI armchairs feature beautiful carved gilt wood, and date back to the mid 19th century. The chairs sport a square back with carved marguerites at the top of each tapered and fluted leg. Each chair is upholstered in a beautiful Aubusson tapestry, one featuring a male figure on back, the other a female figure. The seats offer different details as well; one showing an eagle and a ram, the other, a grazing deer rests on its seat. The details continue in the hand carved beading and patternwork throughout, resulting in a glimmering, stately pair of chairs poised to bring a lovely French element to any home.
Price: $12,500
pair discounted from $15,000 pair
Item Number: 4221
These cylindrical lanterns come from Italy and are decorated with streams of garlands hanging down from the upper metal rim of the lanterns. A trio of palmetto fronds sits atop the metal rim, spaced between three arms that hold the stem of the lantern. The piece is available as an individual lantern, pair, or set of four.
Price: $1,200
each, also available as a pair or set of 4
Item Number: 2307
This French Louis XVI "fauteuil" armchair features a beautiful carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. Hand carved fluting is found throughout the piece, with block marguerites at the top of each tapered, fluted leg. The arms sport a simple swirl motif, and the chair back features marguerites extending at top right and left. Finally, the back, seat, and arms are all upholstered in a grey velvet with upholstery tacks.
Price: $5,500
Item Number: 2306
This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate details found in the block marguerites, acanthus leaves and pattern work on the arms, and the design work on the chair’s back especially. The pair features fluted legs and is upholstered in the original petit-point.
Price: $8,500
Large Pair of 19th Century French “Horn of Plenty” Sconces
Item Number: 223x
This pair of fantastic French bronze sconces feature most notably at top a bouquet of eight bronze d’ore candle holders. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair offers a beautiful spiraling "Horn of Plenty” base, with an egg and dart motif around the top opening. The horn is embellished with acanthus leaves and fluting, and the sconces are mounted with patterned bronze sunbursts.
Price: $27,500