Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Sconces, Four Arms and Heavy Bronze Backplate

By French Antiques | Published: February 19, 2016

Item Number: 59x

This unusual pair of French Louis XVI style sconces are made of gorgeous bronze and date back to the early 1900s. The pieces feature a striking geometric pattern on the heavy backplate and elaborate bronze bobeches on the end of each arm. The four arms feature beautiful bronze work with a leaf motif, and extend from one central stem attached to the backplate.

Price: $4,500 view item

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Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Dragons

By French Antiques | Published: February 15, 2014

Item Number: 6872

This fantastic pair of monumental French Louis XVI chenets are made of bronze and date back to the 18th century. The pair is adorned with Fleur de Lis at top, center, and ends, and a single putti face is found at the center of each. The bronze is beautifully draped in patternwork and details; note the pair of dragons enveloping the putti, each exhaling a breadth of fire. The magnificent pair is poised to bring a regal, stately presence to any fireplace.

Price: $15,000 view item

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Garlanded Italian Lanterns, Mid 20th Century

By French Antiques | Published: February 19, 2016

Item Number: 4221

These cylindrical lanterns come from Italy and are decorated with streams of garlands hanging down from the upper metal rim of the lanterns. A trio of palmetto fronds sits atop the metal rim, spaced between three arms that hold the stem of the lantern. The piece is available as an individual lantern, pair, or set of four.

Price: $1,200 each, also available as a pair or set of 4 view item

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Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 3370

This classically beautiful set of period Directoire square back armchairs and settee (sofa) is painted a beautiful light green and embellished with darker green accents. The two-tone French antique set hosts simple floral marguerites throughout each frame, as well as banding around the arms and legs. The inner and outer edges of the frames are enveloped with the dark green trim. Final details rest in the spherical endings of the feet and the simple scroll work on the arms. Settee 56 1/2" wide x 24" deep x 38" tall Armchairs 24"wide x 20" deep x 38 1/2" tall

Price: $15,000 set view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Trumeau with Pastoral Painting and Carved Gold Leafing Throughout

By French Antiques | Published: February 28, 2014

Item Number: 6861

This French, 19th century Louis XVI trumeau is carved, painted, and gilded beautifully. The piece features a pastoral oil painting depicting a maiden with her dog gazing on the bank of a wooded stream. The painting is enveloped in gold leafed details, and flanked by gold leafed pilasters with even more grand, golden elements throughout. Finally, the mirror at bottom is enveloped in the same carved, gold leafed framing.

Price: $15,000 view item

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Fantastic French 19th Century Louis XV Writing Table Attributed to “Durand” Circa 1860

By French Antiques | Published: April 22, 2014

Item Number: 6037

This absolutely gorgeous Louis XV three drawer parquetry writing table features finely chiseled bronze d'ore mounts on cabriole legs. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is adorned with acanthus leaves and a detailed allegorical face at the top of each leg, which land on lions’ paw feet.  The desk is inlaid with a gold-tooled leather writing surface framed in bronze d’ore, with a fantastic d’ore face at either end. The wood and parquetry work is delightful, both framing and highlighting each of bronze details. the The piece is Attributed to "Durand" Circa 1860

Price: $40,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carved Gold Leaf Mirror

By French Antiques | Published: February 28, 2014

Item Number: 6880

This Louis XVI period mirror features beautifully carved gold leaf and is topped by musical instruments. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports a heavily carved top, sides, and bottom. The piece is gracefully adorned with urns on the top over either side, with marguerites below and outreaching acanthus leaves at top and bottom.

Price: $20,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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French 19th Century Transition (Louis XV – Louis XVI) Marble Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: November 3, 2015

Item Number: 193x

This beautiful Transition style mantel of salmon marble dates back to the 19th century. The piece combines Louis XV and Louis XVI elements to feature a beautifully contoured shelf on a classic Louis XV apron. The front and sides are gracefully carved, producing a well balanced piece which highlights the naturally beautiful striations in the marble.  44 1/2" wide x 14" deep x 40 1/2" tall Inside: 30" wide x 33 1/2" tall

Price: $15,000 view item

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Pair of 19th Century Transition Carrara Marble Mantels

By French Antiques | Published: October 9, 2015

Item Number: 184x

This pair of French, 19th century Louis XV – XVI Transition white marble mantels feature contour shelves on classic Louis XV apron with carved front and sides. The subtle blue-grey striations of the marble are interspersed with deep blue markings to offer a lovely sense of depth in the French antique pair.  48" wide x 13 1/2" deep x 40 1/2" tall Inside: 35" wide x 34" tall

Price: $25,000 pair view item

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19th Century French St. Louis Crystal Chandelier Signed “St Louis France”

By French Antiques | Published: September 21, 2015

Item Number: 178x

This magnificent Saint Louis crystal six arm chandelier was originally made for candles and is uniquely Signed "St Louis France" on the crystal center. The French antique fixture dates back to the 19th century and features six cut crystal arms, a cut crystal center, crystal bobeches, and a beautiful crystal bowl adorned with crystal drops. The piece is stunning in its shape and quality. Subtle notes of character can be found in the curving crown at top and tulip-shaped finial at bottom.

Price: $95,000 view item

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