French 19th Century Louis XV Gold Leaf Mirror, Olive Green Background

By French Antiques | Published: August 26, 2022

Item Number: 1288

This French Louis XV carved mirror features gold leaf work and dates back to the 19th century. The carved Louis XV details are set on an olive green backdrop. Note the acanthus leaves at top right and left, as well as the garland work which envelopes the rosettes and foliated details in a circle. The piece is simple and beautiful, ready to accent any room.

Price: $7,500 view item

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Early 1800s, Directoire Period Painted and Gold Leafed Lavabo

By French Antiques | Published: May 24, 2021

Item Number: 6702

Crafted in France, this early 19th century Directoire Lavabo is hand painted, and delicately finished with gold leaf. The piece is faux meuble, meaning simply that the tole is painted in such a way that it resembles marble. The pierced brass gallery creates a sort of balcony, behind which rests the gold leaf painted finials on top and bottom. Most notably, the lavabo is true Directoire, created in the early 1800s. In this piece, it’s a style exemplified best in the whimsical gold leafed face of a muse which rests behind the faucet.

Price: $25,000 view item

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19th Century Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Sconces

By French Antiques | Published: April 12, 2021

Item Number: 606x

These ornately beautiful Louis XVI sconces date back to the Belle Epoque period. Octagonally cut crystal flows between the three arms. A variety of delicate crystal plaquettes rest underneath, and crystal bobeches sit below the three lights. The sconces themselves are made of bronze with detailed design work atop and bottom that works to both frame the piece and create a sense of movement. The sconces are also available as a pair for $4,500 USD

Price: $9,000 for the set of four view item

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19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Gilt Bevelled Mirror

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2019

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 view item

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French 19th Century Gold Leafed Bullseye Mirror with Eagle Motif

By French Antiques | Published: June 30, 2020

Item Number: 2512

This beautiful French antique bullseye mirror features gold leaf throughout, and an eagle with wings spread atop the frame. The Frame is hand painted, and the eagle and additional foliage elements are hand carved. The small gold leafed spheres set on the hand painted frame do well to add detail and balance. The mirror is poised to bring a beautiful presence to any wall.

Price: $4,750 view item

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Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 6658

This beautiful Italian Empire set is comprised of a matching mirror and console and was created in the early 19th century circa 1830. The piece is detailed in hand carvings. The gold leaf gild work contrasts quite well against the painted brick red background. The piece is adorned with Egyptian influences and style; note the sphinxes, crown, and acanthus leaves for example. The torch legs are unique in their shape, as is the gorgeous column work which frames the mirror. Faux marble is painted at the base to match the original marble top of the console, furthering the sense of balance in the pair.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Pair of Gold Leafed and Hand-Carved Napoleon III Mirrors

By French Antiques | Published: August 5, 2010

Item Number: 6764

This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III mirrors are gold leafed and date back to the 19th century, circa 1860. The immaculate hand carving throughout is both beautiful and unique to the pair. Note the frame, the draping ribbon-work adorned with foliage, and especially the gorgeous shell surrounded by flowing elements atop the mirror. The mirror itself is bevelled and enclosed by mirrored side panels. The pair is quite large, six feet tall, and is poised to make a stately presence in any room.

Price: $95,000 for the pair view item

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Italian Early 19th Century Marble Console

By French Antiques | Published: May 11, 2020

Item Number: 546x

This beautifully carved marble console was made in Italy in the early 19th century. The top piece features Carrara marble, while the hand carved columns are breche violette. These feature fluted fronts and sides as well as carved Italianate scrolls and leaves. 

Price: $9,500 view item

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Pair of Hand Painted French 19th Century Wall Pockets for Flowers

By French Antiques | Published: May 11, 2020

Item Number: 5975

These beautiful French 19th century faience glazed terra cotta wall pockets are for the use of flowers and greenery. The face is delicately painted with blue and yellow flowers, and green leaves around each of the flower holes on top.

Price: $2,750 for the pair view item

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Collection of Wall Pockets

By French Antiques | Published: May 11, 2020

French faience glazed terra cotta wall pockets for the use of flowers and greenery

Price: $395 for pair view item

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