Antiques
Charles Anfrie (1833-1905) - Le fusilier marin du Bayard - a bronze statue of a French Marine - France - end of 19th century
US$657.14
A large bronze sculpture by listed French artist Charles Anfrie (1833 – 1905). The piece, titled "Fusilier Marin du Bayard", depicts a male figure in a French naval uniform (a French Marine) looking intently forward while shielding his eyes and holding an axe. The item is signed on the base.The new cruise ship Bayard (launched in March 1880), was sent on a mission to Tonkin in May 1883. On 10 July 1883, the Bayard, commanded by Vice-Admiral Amédée Anatole Prosper Courbet, 'Along, off Tonkin, where he headed the Tonkin Naval Division. He seized the citadel of Hue, compelling the emperor of Annam Hipep Hoa to sign the peace treaty of Hue (August 1883) which imposed on this region the protectorate of France. Charles Anfrie is famous for his sculptures of soldiers.Height : 48 cmWeight : 8 kgsIn good, used condition with signs of age and use (see pictures)
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Christ in carved Ivory - France - Early 19th century
US$589.71 Beautiful 22 cm Christ carved in ivory from the early 19th century, head tilted to the left, perizonium knotted on the right hip.Beautiful carving details.Missing a finger on the right hand and a piece of finger on the left hand.Height: 22 cm.TPS statement.Shipped via Colissimo in France and European Union with certificate, neat, insured and tracked. The seller guarantees...
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Louis XVI cylinder roll-top bureau, France - 1880/1900
US$1,840.23 Mahogany cylinder roll-top bureau with rosewood inlays.The opening of the roll-top is controlled by a mechanism activated by the central drawer. When this drawer is closed, it locks the three drawers above the top. The interior of the desk is veneered in satinwood, with leather top. This piece of furniture was restored preserving the original patina and polished with...
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Ball purse in beads of gold, silver and platinum, Paris, France, circa 1932
US$859.43 Beautiful and rare ball purse with beads of gold, silver and platinum, Art Deco motifs.bought in Paris (France), boulevard du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in 1932.by Mrs. C., born Countess of T. de M.In the same family since then.Hand made, this purse is close to the weaving and embroidery from Lesage,but no mark or signature.(The matching dress in white silk and...
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Russian Orthodox Icon – „Burning Bush” - tempera on a wooden board – around 1900
US$798.13 Russian Orthodox Icon – „Burning Bush” - tempera on a wooden board – around 1900 (end of 19th century/beginning of the 20th century)Icon after a slight renovation.The icon was painted cedar board - she is not afraid of bugs bark beetles.Icon is very heavy - merit cedar plank.Icon size – 270 x 220 x 30 mm, slightly archedrear wedge(wedges...
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Set of 4 Louis XVI elm-wooden dining room chairs - Holland - 1775-1790
US$583.58 Elegant LOUIS XVI chairs. Sturdy, skilfully restored and with nice ecru upholstery. Under the old canvas straps new ones have been brought on. For visibility, the old canvas straps have been put on top. Carried out with attention and care. These chairs will last for years. Once again state-of-the-art; durable. Ash wood is a very suitable type of wood...
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Empire hinged lid secretary desk Mahogany, Holland Ca. 1820
US$552.93
H 155 cmW 100 cmD 47 cmReady to use, and in good but unrestored condition. Mechanically correct, the hinged lid is firm, all drawers run well.Original hardware, as are the locks and key.
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"Le Rocamadour" trawler in silver - fabbro d'argento magrino argenterie S.R.L., attivo a firenze dal 1994
US$675.53 Wooden base 31.5 cm x 12 cm, height 17 cm (base + trawler)Long trawler, 26.5 cm - width 5.5 cm, height 13 cmWeight 825 g (wooden base + trawler)The Notre-Dame de Rocamadour was a lobster boat with “Mauritanian” style fishpont. Built at the Péron de Camaret yard (Bretagne). It was launched in 1959. It's a sea lobster boat.In 1971,...
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Cabinet - wardrobe inlaid with precious wood in Louis XVI style - France - early 20th century
US$1,595.03
Cabinet - wardrobe in Louis XVI style, made in the early 20th century, of excellent workmanship and neoclassical taste. It has inlaid panels depicting musical instruments made of different types of precious wood, with gilt bronze decorations. It was masterfully restored. Size: cm 164 height cm 125 length cm 45 depth.
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Jennens & Bettridge (1815-1864), papier-mâché tray, England, ca. 1850
US$3,692.71 Jennens & Bettridge.The company Jennens & Bettridge was the main manufacturer of papier-mâché. Their goods were usually embellished with decorations and were sometimes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a technique invented and patented by this company. The company was based in Birmingham, but opened a branch in London and Paris. Jennens & Bettridge were officially designated papier-mâché manufacturers by King George...
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Large Spanish polychrome wood Christ - Spain - 1700
US$685.33 From a private chapel or a convent, wonderful polychrome wooden Christ made in Spain in the 18th century, mounted on a cross from the 19th century. The wooden cross is covered with a nickel-plated copper foil. The figure of Christ was slightly restored in the past and now its patina and polychromy are in almost excellent condition. The item...
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Spectacularly elegant openwork-tooled antique French fire-gilded bronze clock set - with mark 'medaile d'argent vincenti' - France, c. 1855
US$1,043.33 Spectacularly elegant antique French bronze mantel clock with two candelabras. Clock and candelabras are fire-gilded but were also partly silver-plated; the silver is still applied here and there. Movement shows a mark: medaille d'argent vincenti. The openwork-tooled bronze candelabras and the clock are decorated with vines, dragons and mascarons. A true eye-catcher. Clock measurements: 50 x 22 x 15...
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Large crystal chandelier, France, late 19th century
US$1,227.23
This ornamental gas lamp is converted to electricity. Hundreds of cut crystal icicles. The wiring is, as usual at the time, newly made on the outside of the frame. Height of the lamp is, without chain 1.20 metres and the diameter is about 90 cm.Given the fragility and the weight (ca. 35 kg) pick up is preferred.
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