Historic Pair of 18th Century Courtille Porcelain Vases, Inscribed from The Duke de Richelieu to The Princesse de Lamballe, Bronze d’Ore Mounts added in the 19th Century

Item Number: 6027

This marvelous and historic pair of Napoleon III hand-painted Courtille porcelain vases feature bronze d’ore mounts alongside raised gold decorations. The French antique vases date back to the 18th century, with the bronze d’ore mounts added in the latter half of the 19th century. Impressively each top is inscribed on its underside: “Offert par le Duc de Richelieu a la Princesse de Lamballe,” translating to, “Given by the Duke de Richelieu to the Princesse de Lamballe.” The pair also features the mark of the Courtille porcelain manufacturer, an 18th century porcelain producer located in Paris. On the exterior, we find picnic scenes on the fronts and pastoral scenes on the backs. Bronze d’ore flows in plenty with d’ore knobs at top, d’ore handles on either side of each with the face of Bacchus. Finally the pair rests on beautifully chased and detailed d’ore stands.

Price: $125,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Gilded Mirror

Item Number: 1357

This French 19th century Napoleon III carved, painted, and gold leaf mirror is heavily decorated in the Rococo manner. The piece features a scroll center at top and ends with a poised golden swan at each bottom side.

Price: $12,000 discounted from $15,000 view item

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Pair of German 18th Century Meissen Figures Depicting the Four Seasons

Item Number: 5539

This pair of German Marcolini Meissen porcelain double figures offer a beautiful and unique depiction of the Four Seasons.  This pair is unusual in its representation of the four seasons are married within two sculptures:  two seasons on each piece. Each season is easily identified:  Winter is warming their hands on a fire, Spring is holding a cascading bunch of flowers.  On the other sculpture, we find Autumn holding a sheave of wheat, and the figure of Summer is holding a bunch of grapes in one hand, about to sample them, with a larger bunch of grapes in the other hand. Each sculpture is stamped on its bottom with the Meissen crossed swords in blue.

Price: $14,500 pair, discounted from $18,000 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Marble Top Table

Item Number: 6130

This classic Empire table is made of walnut with a dark grey marble top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports cylindrical column legs with bronze feet at the bottom and bronze capitals at its top. Three drawers rest below the marble, each adorned with a bronze pull on. Two square legs stand at back, resting on the bottom shelf. The column design is classic to the Empire style, as are the bronze features. Two elements which combine to create an unpretentiously beautiful table.

Price: $12,500 view item

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English 19th Century Hepplewhite Partner’s Desk

Item Number: 3595

This beautiful Hepplewhite partners desk features a satinwood inlay, ring pulls on each drawer, and tapered square legs. The English antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a leather inlaid top.  The sides of the desk are inlaid as well, in the Hepplewhite manner.  Since it is a partners desk, all drawers open on either side.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Satinwood Table with Bronze Mounts

Item Number: 1663

This exquisite Louis XV satinwood table features cabriole legs and an inset marquetry top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports beautiful bronze mounts seen wrapping the table top, on the diagonal above the cabriole legs, along the table’s apron, and at bottom with detailed bronze shoes.

Price: $9,500 view item

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19th Century Three Light Empire Chandelier

Item Number: 243x

This French 19th century chandelier is made of bronze in the classic Empire style. Note the details in the crown, the scroll work in the arms extending towards the patterned center ring, and the fluted arms which extend to the minimally detailed bobeches. The piece is balanced as the eye is drawn to the pattern work in the center ring, while the arms provide a sense of movement, combining to produce a poised and stately chandelier ready to bring a beautiful element of France to any home.

Price: $3,750 view item

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French 19th century Louis XV Marble Mantel

Item Number: 185x

This Louis XV – XVI Transition marble mantel features a contour shelf on a classic Louis XV apron with carved front and sides. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and  sports marble with subtle white striations interspersed in the deep red-brown to offer a lovely sense of depth. 44" wide x 14" deep x 39 1/2" tall Inside: 30" wide x 32 1/2" tall

Price: $12,500 view item

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French 19th Century Belle Epoque, Bronze Chandelier

Item Number: 1769a

This detailed and compact Belle Epoque chandelier offers three lights and is cast in a beautiful, glimmering bronze. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is embellished with acanthus leaves on scroll arms. Acanthus leaves also adorn the middle center, with the arms extending out from a bunch of leaves. Finally, the piece is fitted with frosted shades and offers a small finial at bottom.

Price: $9,500 view item

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18th Century Louis XVI Painted Table

Item Number: 5373

This classic and simple Louis XVI hand painted table features two center drawers dates back to the 18th century. The French antique piece sports details around the apron, at both top and bottom, and rests on long fluted legs classic to the Louis XVI style. The pale yellow background offers a beautiful canvas upon which the hand painted details at the top and four sides shine through.

Price: $9,500 discounted from $12,000 view item

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