Antiques
Fan with mother of pearl frame, 19th century
US$614.23
Paraphrasing Blondel: the fan is a flirtation, and flirtation was born with the first cry of the first woman. This fan has a mother of pearl frame from oriental colonies. It features fascinating colours and shades which are challenging to show in digital photographs. France, 19th century.Dimensions: 60x34cm.
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Job - Jacques Marie Onfray Breville (1858-1931) - Dragon near his horse - Original pen drawing signed Job
US$796.90
JobJacques Marie Ofray de Breville1858 - 1931Original pen drawing signed Job 290 x 380 mm.1799 Egyptian campaignDragon near his horse using the mane of a toug to garnish his helmet.Original pen drawing that was found reproduced in the book of Bouchot"Histoire du costume militaire français"Framed under glass.Provenance: Arts and autographs - Paris
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Relic of Saint Raymond of Penyafort - Spanish priest and saint (year 1175/1275) - ca. 19th century
US$516.15 Reliquary with relic of Saint Raymond of Penyafort,Spanish priest and saint of the Dominican Order who was born in 1175 in the Penyafort castle and died in Barcelona on the 6th January 1275.He is venerated by the Catholic Church.He was canonised as a saint by Pope Clement VIII in 1601. Feast: 7 January.The relic consists of a piece of...
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French reliquary Louis XIV, gilded basswood - France - 18th century
US$675.53
Reliquary in gilded basswoodOriginal gold polychromy.Origin: FranceStyle: Louis XIV - 18° century.Decoration: 2 angel’s faces, acanthus leaves and flowers - see picturesEpiscopal seal stamps on the back - see photo.Height 58 cm - Width 28.5 cm - Depth base 12 cm.Weight 1.1 kg
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Russian wooden icon of Archangel Michael - second half 19th century
US$1,165.93 An original Russian wooden icon of Archangel Michael, second half of 19 century, South Russia. Archangel Michael, Archangel Michael (Hebrew מיכאל, Hebrew מִיכָאֵל [mixåʔel], Michael - "Who is like God?", Dr.-Greek Αρχάγγελος Μιχαήλ) is an angel mentioned by name in a number of biblical books. Saint Archangel Michael is the chief archangel who is one of the most revered...
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Rare neo-Gothic crystal showcase in solid walnut wood - Italy, late 19th century
US$2,453.23 Particular bookcase / crystal showcase in solid walnut wood, with two glass doors and two panels, dating back to the 19th century. The cabinet features carved decorations in Neo-Gothic style, with arabesque cornice, front with rosettes, side columns carved with leafy volutes and bracket feet.Origin: Italy. Wood: solid walnut.Preserved in good condition: perfectly intact and original. Dimensions: width 105...
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A Karl Griesbaum gilt brass filigree decorated singing bird box - German circa 1950
US$2,206.80
Beautiful Singing Bird box by Karl GriesbaumBrass case with nice filigree decoration on the topOriginal bird.10.5cmx6.8cmx4.5cmVideo: https://youtu.be/yBvKLSVVK0Q
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Lion of St. Mark, Carrara Calacatta Marble - Full-relief Work, Carved and Sculpted by Hand, Unique Block - Italy, Venice, 19th/20th century
US$1,409.90 Stunning Lion of St. Mark made of Calacatta marble, entirely carved and sculpted by hand, a wonderful reproduction of the symbol of Venice, full-relief work, from Venice. The item was part of an exclusive private collection of Venetian objects, as decorative element in a large hall of an important noble palace in Venice. The quality of the sculpture is...
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Pair of cupids in Istrian marble - Venetian overdoors - Venice, Italy - 19th/20th century
US$827.55 Very nice and fine pair of cupids in Istrian marble, entirely carved and worked by hand.From the furnishings of a Venetian villa.In the past they were used as an overdoor. They can still be used in this way or be hung on the wall with a pair of hooks, but thanks to their reasonable dimensions they are also perfect...
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Russian Orthodox Icon „The Crucifixion of Christ” with a bronze blessing cross - tempera on a wooden board – end of XIX century
US$1,104.63 Russian Orthodox Icon – „The Crucifixion of Christ” with a bronze blessing cross - tempera on a wooden board – en of XIX century - with an estimate “Antieccheck “Icon after a slight renovation.translate the assessment read belowIn the centre is a cast bronze Crucifix size 280 x 140 mm.Left and right in the fields of the icon are...
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Rococo style cut mirror, circa 1900
US$601.97
Width 77cm, height 135cm, dimensions of the mirror: 50x85cm.
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Polychrome figure of a Moor, Venice, ca. 1870
US$1,428.29 The earliest representations of this figure were made by the painter Vittore Carpaccio in the 15th/16th century.Moor of Venice, polychrome wooden sculpture used in the past as an ornament. This item is particular and quite rare.This artwork is entirely decorated in gold; the uncovered parts and the clothes have polychrome motifs.Sometimes the statues had articulated joints in the upper...
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Burr walnut display cabinet - Umbertino style - last quarter of the 19th century - Italy
US$736.83
Elegant display cabinet with central glass door and open side shelves. The upper part has a wavy design with mirrors and is surmounted by a nice floral sculpture of the same type of wood.Walnut and burr walnut.Dimensions: height 185 cm, width 160 cm, depth 55 cm.
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