Incredible French 19th Century Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: June 26, 2021

Item Number: 615x

This 19th century French chandelier is an immaculate example of Sevres Porcelain in lighting. Sevres, both a city in France and one of the most highly regarded porcelain manufacturers is known for just that, creating immaculate porcelain. The stamp of Sevres is marked by two intercrossing L’s, occasionally with a letter to note either the painter or date. The piece is densely adorned with delicate brushstrokes. Scenes of a couple planting a tree, a gentleman playing music for a woman, and a picnic outing interlace the porcelain with the floral motif. It’s incredibly fine artistry is exemplified in every part of the piece. The bronze sports a magnificent acanthus leaf motif and the chandelier has an impressive 24 lights.

Price: $35,000 view item

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Rare Pair of Hand Painted 18th Century Louis XVI Consoles with Walnut Top

By French Antiques | Published: September 25, 2021

Item Number: 6788

This rare pair of Louis XVI consoles is an immaculate example of quality of material combined with 18th century artistry. The beautiful top is made of walnut, and rests upon a finely carved wooden base. The rarity is found in the hand painted faux marble finish as normally, this style of console would feature a natural wooden base, in one solid color if painted. The pairing of the hand painted marble design with the natural walnut top combines in both a uniqueness and beauty.

Price: $60,000 view item

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: August 16, 2021

Item Number: 619x

This unique Gothic Revival chandelier dates back to the 19th century and displays the style immaculately. The curvature in the center mirrors the architecture of the time period. A fleur-de-lis crown rests atop the chandelier, and each of the five lights feature fleur-de-lis bobeches with spiraling bronze elements below. The key handle finial on the base and crown work to bookend these simple yet powerful bronze elements. The bronze itself is burnished, giving the piece a slightly copper-red shimmer, and creating a simultaneously polished and weathered style in the chandelier.

Price: $2,500 view item

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French Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: September 25, 2021

Item Number: 624x

This elegant late 19th century French chandelier features detailed bronze and gorgeous crystal in a variety of forms. Ropes of octagonal crystal beads flow from the crown to the center ring, beautifully detailed crystal bobeches rests atop the 12 arms, and crystal tear drops hang from 8 concentric rings slowly graduating in size from center to bottom. Every inch of bronze features beautiful details making the crown, arms, and center ring all a sight to behold. The combination of all of these bronze and crystal elements gives the chandelier a truly timeless and classic sense, exhaled into the room in which it is featured.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French Early 20th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: March 30, 2022

Item Number: 641x

This beautiful early 20th century French chandelier features both fantastic crystal work 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 3 intertwining interior bulbs. Beads of crystal, octagonally cut pieces first, then pointed tear drops hang below. Three concentric rings follow in this pattern giving the chandelier four crystal tears and ultimately a beautiful sense of movement in a classic style.

Price: $4,250 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Blue Turquin Marble Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: April 7, 2022

Item Number: 642x

This beautiful Louis XV Mantel is made with Blue Turquin marble, an Italian marble found in the Provence of Carrara, highly praised and used in the 18th and 19th centuries because of both its ‘hardness’ and style. The Louis XV style is evident in the shape of the piece, and the blue-grey hue of the marble with sinuous (heavily curved) veining is poised to elevate any fireplace.

Price: $12,500 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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French Early 19th Century Directoire Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 12, 2021

Item Number: 6808

This fine French chandelier dates back to the 1820s and embodies the Directoire style with grace. It features a number of unique elements; the bronze crown is topped with a seldom seen feather design, square cut crystals are set on the diagonal in between two center rings, and the piece itself features an uncommon 9 lights on the center ring. The fixture is bronze and is both simply and delicately detailed. It features 8 rings in total, as well as octagonal cut, teardrop cut, and circular cut crystals along with the aforementioned square pieces. This unique chandelier is poised to bring style to any room it finds itself in.

Price: $37,500 view item

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Unique Swan and Lyre French 19th Century Tole Chandelier, Black and Gold

By French Antiques | Published: April 14, 2021

Item Number: 6729A

This beautiful 19th Century French chandelier features hand painted tole and an array of unique elements. Most notably the glass bowls below each light were originally used to hold wale oil as fuel for the wick which extended up the stem. The centerpiece features a lyre, an ode to Apollo, the god of prophecy and music. Its depiction symbolizes wisdom and moderation. Two swan heads extend from the instrument, in and of themselves an ode to Venus the goddess of love and seduction. During their creation, swans were thought to represent both the masculine and feminine energies, a balance surely felt here. The four lights have of course been converted to modern electricity, but the history of the piece is undoubtedly still felt.

Price: $9,500 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: April 14, 2021

Item Number: 6729B

This beautiful Empire chandelier features ornate bronze set against a dark green to create a striking contrast. The piece dates back to the 19th century and its 6 light base suspends from three strands of intricately detailed chain, all joined together by a classic empire crown. Acorn finials rest below both the crown and base of the chandelier, and the flame bronze centerpiece brings all of these beautiful elements together. The piece exudes the timeless empire style with power and grace.

Price: $15,000 view item

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