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 view item

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Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Dragons

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 view item

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Magnificent French 19th Century Napoleon III Chandelier

Item Number: 5911

This Napoleon III finely chiseled ormolu chandelier is simply magnificent. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and feature details in plenty. Beginning at top, we see a crown sporting a flowing bow ribbon motif draped around a floriate design. Acanthus leaves reach upwards accompanied by cascading garlands. The scrolling arms connecting the crown to the center feature balanced acanthus leaves with a central beaded bobeche. The center is itself draped in details; most notably an urn with Greek key design and handles holds a fluted flame. The urn and flame are mounted on an arrow & quiver, alongside a torch surrounded by roses. Moving outward, we see an impressive 40 bronze d'ore twisted arms beautifully arranged in clusters. They feature delicately detailed bronze d’ore candle cups, drippers, and bobeches. Finally, the magnificent piece is bookended at bottom with a bunch of grapes as a finial. One could spend a lifetime adoring the details that culminate in this fantastic fixture.

Price: $95,000 view item

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Impressively Massive 19th Century Italian Empire Two Tiered Gilt Wood Chandelier

Item Number: 6789

This gorgeous and impressive Empire chandelier is patiently waiting a home to match its size and stature. With a hard to imagine size, a height of almost seven and a half feet and width of more than five and a half feet, the 19th century piece is destined for only a select group of owners. The Italian antique fixture features two tiers of elaborately carved gilt wood and an impressive 36 lights. A large crown rests confidently at top with. The arms feature carved bobeches of plumes, each adorned with acanthus leaves. Finally, carved details are found throughout the stem, supporting scrollwork elements, and central rings.

Price: $85,000 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Trumeau with Pastoral Painting and Carved Gold Leafing Throughout

Item Number: 6861

This French, 19th century Louis XVI trumeau is carved, painted, and gilded beautifully. The piece features a pastoral oil painting depicting a maiden with her dog gazing on the bank of a wooded stream. The painting is enveloped in gold leafed details, and flanked by gold leafed pilasters with even more grand, golden elements throughout. Finally, the mirror at bottom is enveloped in the same carved, gold leafed framing.

Price: $15,000 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Grey Granite Garniture Set with Detailed Bronze Mounts

Item Number: 0391

This 19th century Napoleon III three piece garniture set is made of beautiful of grey granite and adorned with finely chiseled bronze mounts. The French antique piece is constructed in the Louis XVI style and features details in plenty. Note the ram heads of finely chiseled bronze flanking the centerpiece as well as the two side urns. The centerpiece sports a shield in the middle, flanked on either side by bunches of cat’s tails mounts. A bronze floriate decoration with beading, marguerites, and acanthus leaf feet is featured at the base of each piece. Added bronze details are featured on the top and middle of the side urns, culminating the plethora of golden bronze, set against the polished and stately grey granite background. Centerpiece: 24" wide x 14" deep x 16" tall Vases: 22" tall x 12" diameter

Price: $60,000 set, discounted from $50,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carved Gold Leaf Mirror

Item Number: 6880

This Louis XVI period mirror features beautifully carved gold leaf and is topped by musical instruments. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports a heavily carved top, sides, and bottom. The piece is gracefully adorned with urns on the top over either side, with marguerites below and outreaching acanthus leaves at top and bottom.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Mantel made of Polished Rose Stone

Item Number: 6085

This delightful  Louis XV mantel is constructed of velvety polished rose stone with two unusually deep sides that set in the wall. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century, crica 1760, and features a classic Louis XV carving seen in the curving shell motif at center. 58" wide x 25" deep x 45" tall; Shelf: 11 1/2" deep; Opening: 47" wide x 37" tall

Price: $36,500 view item

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Cassolettes (Covered Urns)

Item Number: 6233

This Magnificent pair of grand scale Napoleon III cassolettes feature solid rose marble and are covered with fantastic bronze d'ore mounts. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century, circa 1860. Each side is adorned with bronze d’ore cat tails, and acanthus leaves. A square base rests at bottom, with an accompanying handle on top of each piece, all made of the same bronze d’ore.

Price: $90,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Armoire

Item Number: 2598

This stunning Louis XV period Provence armoire is made of gorgeous walnut and richly carved. The French antique piece was made in the 18th century, circa 1760 and sports details in plenty: A beautifully carved crown rests at top, two elegant doors sit at center, and small cabriole legs with scroll feet offer support. Finally, the set of interior shelves includes one fitted center shelf with a sliding drawer. The piece is classic Louis XV in detail and quality, standing tall with character, prepped to bring a stately French presence to any room.

Price: $35,000 view item

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