Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

By French Antiques | Published: October 29, 2019

Item Number: 511x

This elegant Louis XVI marquetry desk features most notably an exquisite floral design on the front, interior, and sides. The piece dates back to the mid 20th century and is known as a ‘bureau de cylindre,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The piece features three small drawers, pigeon holes, and a secret panel inside the revolving cylinder. There are also three large drawers below the writing surface, and finally bronze mounts throughout.

Price: $4,750 view item

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19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Gilt Bevelled Mirror

By French Antiques | Published: December 2, 2019

Item Number: 524x

This Louis XVI hand-carved mirror is truly magnificent. The piece dates back to the 19th century and is gilt, meaning simply yet elegantly that it’s covered in gold leaf, and features a beveled center and side panels. The top is adorned with a pair of birds on a wreath, a flaming torch, quivered arrows, and finally gorgeous garlands cascading over either side.  The piece may have originally been created as a wedding gift as a pair of birds were depicted to symbolize love and were most often seen included in gifts for newlyweds. The flame and arrows were symbols as well, for longevity and justice respectively.

Price: $12,500 view item

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Louis XV Bronze D’Ore and Crystal Chandelier with a Unique Woven Pattern

By French Antiques | Published: December 21, 2010

Item Number: 2635

This beautiful French 19th Century Louis XV chandelier features fantastic bronze d’ore, meaning bronze covered in real gold, in a unique and rarely seen woven pattern. An impressive 30 lights support magnificent floral bobeches, also bronze d’ore. The piece is also adorned with crystal which flows in plaquettes, fleurettes, crystal spears, and can be found surrounding the center stem. This would be an immaculate addition to any home or collection.

Price: $30,000 view item

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19th Century Rose Canton Temple Jars

By French Antiques | Published: December 10, 2019

Item Number: 253

This pair of splendid Rose Canton Temple Jars date back to the 19th century and feature an unusual color palette. Floral elements set against a white background adorn the tops while the more ornate pattern work on the base is set against a unique pink rose background. The jars are in beautiful condition and offer an insight into the artistry and craftsmanship of the time.

Price: $12,000 for the pair view item

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Pair of Art Nouveau Lamps with Delicate Satin Glass Roses

By French Antiques | Published: December 29, 2016

Item Number: 2544

These elegant art nouveau single light lamps come directly from France and date back to the late 19th century. Their shape is magnificent, mirroring the curious lines of nature, and they feature delicate acanthus leaves along the steam with a gorgeous satin glass rose surrounding each light. They are made of bronze d’ore, which is slightly patinated. They bring a delightful sense of movement and nature to any space they find themselves in.

Price: $3,500 for the pair view item

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Early Mid-20th Century Cylindrical Solid Brass Hanging Lantern

By French Antiques | Published: November 7, 2020

Item Number: 582x

This early 20th century Louis XVI cylindrical brass lantern features curved glass panels, and most notably an impressively heavy brass construction. The glass panels surround a central stem which carries 5 lights through the interior. Four acorn finials can be found at the top and bottom of the brass, and the lantern as a whole is suspended beautifully by curved and knotted arms.

Price: $3,750 each, also available as a pair or set of 4 view item

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Louis XVI 19th Century Hand-Carved and Gold Leaf Marble Top Console

By French Antiques | Published: December 24, 2019

Item Number: 6853

This incredibly elegant and stately freestanding Louis XVI console table dates to the 19th century and features immaculately hand-carved wood. The piece sports cylindrical fluted legs with a number of contours and details. At the base, each leg is brought together by a beautiful urn topped stretcher hosting a flame. Following the piece upwards, the legs connect to a magnificent apron with a classic Louis XVI design, in this instance an impressive reticulated open weave. The piece is hand-painted with gold leaf in its entirety. Finally, resting atop the apron sits the original contoured Carrara marble.

Price: $9,000 view item

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French 19th Century Transition Period Hand-Carved Giltwood Console with Marble Top

By French Antiques | Published: December 24, 2019

Item Number: 6932

This incredible Transition Period console table is in excellent condition for its 18th century origins. The transition period refers to the brief time in French history between the ruling of Louis XV and Louis XVI, and both emperors influences are seen here. Louis XV most notably is seen in the curvature of the marble top, apron, and curvature of the top of the legs. As we transition from the top of the piece to the base, the legs transition from the Louis XV curvature to the straightness found in Louis XVI. The piece is made of hand-carved wood and features hoofed feet, a beautiful urn connecting the legs at the base, acanthus leaves, a greek key motif on the apron, and draped hand-carved ribbons. The console is covered in hand-painted gold leaf and the contoured marble is original to the piece.

Price: $35,000 view item

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Louis XV Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier

By French Antiques | Published: August 10, 2010

Item Number: 5756

French 19th century Louis XV bronze d'ore & rock crystal 40 light chandelier. This magnificent rock crystal and bronze d’ore chandelier comes from the Paris residence of the Baron James-Mayer de Rothschild, the legendary l’Hotel Talleyrand. At what was probably the most exquisite “hotel particulier” in Paris, the Rothschilds’ entertained lavishly. Historically, when the building was purchased by the U. S. government after World War II, l’Hotel Talleyrand became the site of the administration of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. The building continues to host international, political, and cultural events bearing witness to this opulent lifestyle today The value of rock crystal is determined by its weight, clarity, and size, a trifecta in which this chandelier excels. Please note specifically the large carved pieces of rock crystal in the middle, and the ball at the bottom.

Price: $750,000 view item

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Rare and Stunning 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Desk and Bookshelf

By French Antiques | Published: August 5, 2010

Item Number: 6759/6760

This curved desk and bookshelf pair is both extremely rare and undeniably stunning. The pair dates back to the 19th century, is made of mahogany, and sports the empire style classically, seen most notably in the bronze d’ore mounts. The bookshelf features exquisite crossed arrows at the base with hidden pull out drawers above. Bronze feet rest above the white marble lip, which continue up mahogany columns to a set of gorgeous profiles. Empire mounts adorn the piece above. The desk features six drawers, bronze d’ore and patinated bronze stylized cheetahs, magnificent swan pulls original to the piece, and an inlaid black leather top. It’s unique in the placement of the detailed mounts. Usually, these would be seen on the exterior facing visitors in order to display wealth and beauty, here however the details are found facing the desk’s owner, perhaps in an effort to keep this beauty close to the seated beholder. The pair would work magnificently together in a library, or individually as a freestanding desk and a separate bar display. Desk: 7' 10" wide x 25" deep x 29 1/2" tall Bookcase: 11' 4" wide x 46" deep x 8' 9" tall

Price: $130,000 set discounted from $150,000 set view item

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