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 
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
Item Number: 6816
This early 18th Century painted Buffet a Deux Corps is truly immaculate. The piece is a true period piece, made in the Regence era when Louis XV was too young of age to rule so the country was ruled temporarily by King Phillipe D’Orleans. The cabinet is hand painted and hand carved with beautiful detail and features two open shelves on the sides and a pull out drawer in the center. Its rare to see the hand-carved elements on top of the piece present and in this condition given its 18th century origins. The hardware is original to the piece, as are the six doors.
Price: $115,000
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
Item Number: 6773
This pair of late 19th century Louis XVI free-standing consoles are both beautiful and unique. The Demi-lune (translated to half moon) consoles are most notably stamped by the artists “Kreiger.” The pieces are gold leafed and possess the original Carrara marble. The carving is beautiful, fluted legs are joined by an urn adorned apron. Ribbons of foliage flow under the marble, and details abound throughout.The piece has been retouched with silver leaf on the flower of each apron as well as he petals on the center of the stretcher. This would be a welcome and rare addition to any collection.
Price: $90,000
pair
Item Number: 6625
This French Louis XV marquetry bureau plat dates back to the 19th century and is attributed to the artist "Sormani". Born in Venice and working in Paris, Paul Sormani was one of the most gifted craftsmen in the 1800s. The large writing desk features exquisite bronze d'ore mounts. Note the work from the table legs to the muses facing the writer, the handle and key as well as the framework on the top. The piece features a leather, gold tooled writing surface and is in fantastic shape.
Price: $95,000
Item Number: 0436
This unique Chinese Rose Medallion lamp features a celadon background and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is adorned with pristine bronze d’ore mounts added by the French, and has beautiful raised elements original to the lamp. The piece was originally a base for an oil lamp and has been converted to electricity.
Price: $6,250
Item Number: 4928
This beautiful Louis XVI bronze d’ore chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is most notably heavily laden with Baccarat crystal. The crown is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, and heavy crystal teardrops hang from each outreaching leaf. Venturing lower on the two-tier piece, note the chased bronze d'ore candle cups, drippers and bobeches featuring rare rectangular-shaped crystal prisms. The ornate lower-tier is draped with ropes of octagon-shaped Baccarat crystal, hung with plaquettes of varied shapes, and finally, finished with a large crystal ball finial.
Price: $125,000
Item Number: 6777
This beautiful heavily carved French Boisserie dates back to approximately 1740. The piece is a striking example of craftsmanship as it features intensely gorgeous hand carvings throughout including an elaborate cornice, pilasters with capitals at the center and each end, and bracket shelves on either side. Lastly, the piece features three shelves in the center, with a fourth hidden hinged shelf below. The 18th Century piece would be a stately and awe inspiring addition to any room.
Price: $45,000
Final Price, discounted from $95,000
French 19th Century Louis XVI Three-Panel Screen
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