French 19th century carved, painted, and gilded Empire trumeau, blue background

Item Number: 193MP

French 19th century carved, painted, and gilded Empire/Classic Revival trumeau with blue background behind gold allegorical figures. The figures rest below a top pediment of carved and gilded leaves. A fluted pilaster is seen on either side, with heavily carved Ionic capital on each. The female figure is playing a lyre, flanked en either side by a male figure, a pedestal with a sphinx, cougar, and winged figure to her left. The mirror is on the original glass.

Price: $19,500 view item

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French Art Nouveau Crystal Lantern, Mid 20th Century

Item Number: 695x

This beautiful French Art Nouveau style lantern features a bronze top and a heavy crystal globe. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century. The heavy crystal is created to mirror the shape of a lily flower. The piece features one light.

Price: $950 view item

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Magnificent French 19th century Empire White Marble Mantel Clock, Bronze d’oré Details

Item Number: 190MP

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock adorned with bronze d’ore mounts in a floriate design. The piece features a female figure on either side wearing an Egyptian headdress, classic to the Empire style. Round white enamel clock face is flanked on either side by patinated bronze cherubs. The piece is crowned with a gorgeous bronze d’ore eagle, embellished with bronze d'ore details, and finished with a fantastically detailed bronze d'ore face which operated as the clocks pendulum. The piece is a stunning example of both the skilled craftsmanship and the timeless style of the 19th Century.

Price: $17,500 view item

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Stunning Pair of French 19th Century Bronze D’oré Candelabra with Female Figures

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 view item

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French Louis XV 18th Century Boulle Clock on Boulle Stand

Item Number: 119MP

French 18th century Boulle clock on Boulle stand. The Louis XV clock has bronze mounts, with enameled Roman numerals for each hour. The pendulum can be seen through a glass below the face. On either side there is a decorative reticulated bronze. The stand is tortoise shell on the top, with Boulle brass scrolls inlaid on the front ends, the middle front, and the sides, resting on bronze bun feet.

Price: $12,500 view item

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French 18th Century Small Louis XV Bombé Two Drawer Marquetry Commode

Item Number: 135MP

French 18th century small Louis XV Bombé commode, with inlaid top and marquetry sides and drawer fronts, with bronze mounts and escutcheons. The design is reflective of the Normandy region in France.

Price: $10,500 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry

Item Number: 157MP

French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts. The drawer fronts are heavily inlaid with marquetry design of violins, drums, horns, sheet music, centered with pair of quivers with arrows, and flags on either side rising from boat shape. The piece is topped with serpentine marble adorned with Old Gothic edges. Each side is inlaid with a classic topped urn.

Price: $22,500 view item

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French Late 19th Century Louis XV Bronze Chandelier

Item Number: 358x

Beautiful French late 19th century Louis XV bronze chandelier. The fixture offers two tiers of lights with heavy bronze castings, bronze candle cups and bronze bobeches in a floriate design. The unique key handle shaped crown and detailed finial bookend the fixtures impressive ten lights.

Price: $4,500 view item

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Early 20th Century French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Grape Crown

Item Number: 720x

This beautiful early 20th century French chandelier features fantastic crystal work, a beautiful cut crystal center dish, and a delicately ornate crown. The crown features a grape motif, alluding to Bacchus the god of wine. Its bronze glimmers in the light from 4 intertwining interior bulbs. Beads of crystal, octagonally cut pieces first, then pointed tear drops hang below. A beautiful cut baccarat crystal dish with the etched baccarat insignia is suspended in the center of this light fixture giving this fixture a beautiful sense of movement

Price: $7,500 For the Pair view item

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Rare French 19th Century Louis XVI Inlaid Handkerchief Game Table

Item Number: 6892

This beautiful and rare Louis XVI game table features carved walnut and a unique handkerchief style hinged top. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is inlaid with a bronze & gold felt top with gold tooling. The fluted, straight legs are classic Louis XVI in style and feature bronze mounts at top, embedded into the fluting, and at the bottom of the feet. The piece has the signature of "Paul Sormani,” noting its creation by one of the most prestigious artisans of the period. Table: 33" Tall Table top: Closed: 24” long x 24” wide, Open: 33” long x 33” wide

Price: $35,000 view item

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