Pair of French Bronze Curtain Tie-Backs in the Shape of a Lily Flower

By French Antiques | Published: July 26, 2020

Item Number: 545x

These unusual lily curtain tie-backs are made in France, bronze, and offer lavish detail. The pair would be a welcome addition to any room as a decorative element or a classic curtain tie-back.

Price: $325 for the pair view item

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Russian Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, 19th Century

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 6644

This exquisite Russian chandelier features incredibly fine rock crystal and a bronze d’ore frame. The rock crystal can be found most notably in the magnificent and massive centerpiece which surrounds the stem, as well as the spears on the upper tier. The shape of the piece, the arms especially, is extremely unique, and the detail on the cups and bobeches is incredibly fine. Notice the bronze hooks draping from the rock crystal center, a shape mirrored in the bronze elements resting on the rock crystal spears. The arms on the upper tier wrap around themselves giving added detail and movement, and pieces of amethyst can be found alternating at the top. The piece dates back to the 1860s

Price: $75,000 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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French 19th Century Louis XVI Three-Panel Screen

By French Antiques | Published: October 10, 2020

Item Number: 572x

This Louis XVI three-panel screen features checkered silk and the original soft green and off white hand painting with only slight wear for its origins of the 19th century. The silk is framed by a beaded border, followed by a border of hand carved tassels. The lower portion of the screens feature beautiful raised frames with ribbons and tassels, a motif true to the Louis XVI style. The piece would be bring a classic French element to any room.

Price: $3,500 view item

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19th century French Louis XV Bronze Chenets

By French Antiques | Published: August 9, 2018

Item Number: 387x

This magnificent pair of French Louis XV bronze chenets (andirons) date back to the 19th century. They feature patinated bronze putti, also known as cherubs, that rest on beautiful and immaculately cast bronze d’ore. The cherubs represent art and literature as one holds a hammer and chisel and the other a book. These would make a magnificent addition to any fireplace.

Price: $15,000 for the pair view item

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19th Century Parisian Street Light Converted to Hanging Lantern

By French Antiques | Published: January 27, 2017

Item Number: 4455g

This beautiful French lantern dates back to the 19th century and is made of bronze and copper. The top was originally part of a gas burning light housed in the streets of Paris in the 1800s. The piece has since been converted to electricity, repurposed, and hung as a unique and historic exterior or interior lantern with a glass globe.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Ormulu Mounted Japanese Imari Porcelain Clock Set, 19th Century

By French Antiques | Published: February 23, 2018

Item Number: 5454

This exquisite three-piece set consists of a large central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras. The Imari wear features a white background highlighted with foliage and abstract work in striking reds, blues, and golds. The mantel clock is especially unique, usually seen topped with a gilt bronze element, but in this case a red Japanese figure is placed. The bronze d'ore work is finely detailed with classic Louis XV motifs. The ribbon work, foliage, and movement in the pieces are simply a few examples. The central vase is of course the most ornate, featuring the clock in the mid section, and a pair of putti at the base keeping the ribbon work taught. The gorgeous details of the bronze d’ore candelabras, specifically the cups and bobeches, are equally impressive. Clock: 17" wide x 12" deep x 27" tall Candelabra: 11 1/2" diameter x 26" tall

Price: $47,500 for the set view item

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Exquisite pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XV Baccarat Girandoles

By French Antiques | Published: August 13, 2010

Item Number: 6235

These large girondoles are one of the most striking examples of baccarat crystal in our collection. The pieces themselves are over four and a half feet tall, producing a stately and timeless presence in any room. They feature beautiful bronze d’ore work in the Louis XV style. Their sixteen arms carry numerous incredibly fine and large baccarat crystal plaquettes and fleurettes, not to mention the center stem and top spear made of baccarat crystal as well. The pieces are simply magnificent.

Price: $95,000 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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19th Century Louis XVI Bronze D’Ore Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 14, 2018

Item Number: 6254

This elaborate French Louis XVI bronze d'ore chandelier dates back to the early 19th century. The casting is immaculate, starting with the acanthus leaves adorning the crown and top of the stem, and venturing down towards the three cherubs playing horns at the center. Imagining these golden cherubs reflected in the original candle light gives the chandelier a truly magical feeling. The cups and bobeches are filled with detail. The leafy bunch of grapes as a finial at the bottom is likely an ode to bacchus, the god of wine. The 32 lights combined with the themes of wine and music produce a unique and detailed piece.

Price: $60,000 view item

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