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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century, French Bronze Three-Light Candelabra with Female Figures
By Louis-Simon Boizot, François Rémond
Located in IT
18th century, French bronze three-light candelabra with female figures
This three-light candelabra is made of patinated and gilt bronze. It was made in France in the 18th Century....
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Decor
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Romanesque Hand Carved Limestone Capital from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Beautiful Romanesque hand carved Capital with two faces figures - one is missing - and two round spheres.
A unique piece for your collection.
Beautiful Spanish Romanesque hand ca...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Other Antique French Decor
Materials
Limestone
Garden Design Statue Girl Puppy Dog Sculpture Interior Décor Antique Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite 18th century lead metal figure of a girl child with a puppy garden statue sculpture animalier exhibit impressive compassion and love. Sculptures were often found in homes in the 18th and 19th centuries where they were thought fashionably imposing and could most often be found in the rose garden orangeries. Antique Statuary, dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose
This piece would be perfect in a landscape design as a center piece mounted on a pedestal base, in an entrance or foyer or kid’s bedroom, architectural element in a garden against the hedges. mounted as a center piece of a garden fountain basin...
Category
18th Century European Antique French Decor
Materials
Lead
Table, Tripod, Tilt-Top, Mahogany, Flame-Figured, Column, Vase, Cabriole
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The circular 2 cm/0.75in thick, tilt-top is made from a solid piece of mahogany with beautiful flame figuring. Unusually, the tilt-top mechanism and brassware are original. The stem ...
Category
1740s British George II Antique French Decor
Materials
Mahogany
Top Quality Early Antique Renaissance Revival Wall Mirror Sculptured Frame Work
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning early antique Italian wall mirror with pen-hole connections.
Most antique collectors and enthusiasts buy their antiques, because ...
Category
18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique French Decor
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste.
These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights)
The fabric of seats have been restored
The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid
- The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition.
The laque is in it original statement, we do not like to make up the antic pieces preferring to leave them in their statements.
Nevertheless we work with highly qualified restorers and at your request and charge we can care of it. The 7th chair is free and not included on the picture as it has more cracks and fissures.
These armchairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood, Silk, Lacquer
French Louis XV Style Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
.French Louis XV style marble fire place mantel. marble with green,white and lilac colors. Hand carved decorations.
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Marble
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross Folk Art
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Latin American 1700s wooden crucifix. Carved face and body features. Beautiful patina. Jesus on the Cross Folk Art.
Category
Mid-18th Century Paraguayan Folk Art Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming ZHangzhou Swatow. Scene of boat on a sea
22-10-19-1-1
Condition
Overall condition; Rimfritting, ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique French Decor
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Ming period. South Chinese Ming Zhangzhou Swatow. Three friends of winter with birds
21-10-19-1-8
Three friends of winter with birds
...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique French Decor
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XV Style Grey Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Louis XV style grey marble fire place mantel.
In the 20th century the top surface was replaced with a new piece of 13 x 195 cm (5.11 x 76.7 in).
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Marble
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Planter Jardinière Decorative Antiques Center Piece LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful 17th century carved limestone vasque jardinières urn from Provence. Hand carved stone planter having a nicely textured surface and ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Decor
Materials
Stone
Antique Map of Asia by Hederichs, 'circa 1740'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asiae Nova delineatio'. Rare miniature map of Asia. This map covers the entirety of Asia from Europe to Japan and from the Arctic to New Holland or Australia. The...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique French Decor
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Decor
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Decor
Materials
Paper
17th Century Flemish Oil on Panel Monogrammist H.C., Soldiers Gambling for Tunic
Located in IT
17th century Flemish oil on panel Monogrammist H. C.
"Soldiers gambling for Christ's tunic"
The fine painting depicts the biblical scene i...
Category
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood
Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Torso of Buddha
Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century.
Carved sandstone, height (including base) 64 cm.
Provenance:
The Sassoon...
Category
17th Century Thai Minimalist Antique French Decor
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Needlepoint Rug 2' 6" x 2' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique needlepoint framed circa 1750. Measures: 2'6" x 2'9".
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique French Decor
Materials
Wool, Silk
17th Century European Justitia Wooden Sculpture Standing on Gold Gilded Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century "Justitia" hand carved wooden painted sculpture standing on a gold gilded baroque pedestal. Missing pieces.
Dimensions: 67 cm tall with pedestal.
Category
17th Century European Antique French Decor
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Oil on Panel Bambocciata by Jean Miel Follower
Located in IT
Jan Miel (follower of)
The bambocciante scene
Oil on panel , cm 38,5 x 51. frame 66 x 53,5 x 4,5 cm
The bright painting, with great chromatic impact thanks to the technique of oil ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian Murano glass chandelier.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Decor
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Hand Carved Corner Cabinet 1711
Located in Lucenec, SK
This charming hand carved German corner cabinet still maintains its original faux wood-grain finish. This is being sold in original condition with original key.
Category
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique French Decor
Materials
Pine
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian Murano glass chandelier.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Decor
Materials
Murano Glass
Tang Dynasty Bactrian Camel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A recumbent Bactrian camel resting on folded legs, with remnants of white polychrome slip evident, terracotta, 618 AD to 906 AD.
Measures: Height 10 in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique French Decor
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
By Emile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique French Decor
Materials
Pottery
Black and Brown Indonesia Petrified Wood
Located in Roma, IT
This piece of peerless beauty is a perfect example with proportions and appear that make any interior unique.
The predominant color is a gradation of black with white veins.
The natural wood base was specially made to hold the mineral. Not only does it ensure stability and protection, it adds an extra...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian International Style Antique French Decor
Materials
Petrified Wood
Wardrobe with Gun Rack, Cherrywood and Oak, France, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wardrobe with gunsmith. Cherry and oakwood. France, 18th century.
Two-door wardrobe with three drawers at the bottom, all these items with key lock, which also has a compartment on ...
Category
18th Century French Rococo Antique French Decor
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl SE Asian Thai / Malay Market Bencharong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Extremely well painted and rare
Condition
Overall condition very good 1 hairline. 145 x 74mm
Period
18th century Qing (1661-1912).
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique French Decor
Materials
Porcelain
Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode
By William Gomm
Located in Dublin, GB
An important George III mahogany commode attributed to William Gomm. The serpentine mahogany top with a crossbanded edge, above three long and two short d...
Category
1660s English George III Antique French Decor
Materials
Mahogany
Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany
Located in Epfach, DE
Transformation secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany
Secretary with in height adjustable standing desk
different ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Directoire Antique French Decor
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Gilt Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English Regency gilt neoclassical mirror.
Category
18th Century English Antique French Decor
Materials
Gold Leaf
"The Flower Garden" Gilded Bronze Planter, France, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV period Rocaille planter in chiseled and gilded bronze, scalloped with asymmetrical decoration of acanthus leaves and scrolls, and an openwork shell in its center. A...
Category
1750s French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Bronze
16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century German hand carved painted wood St. Sebastian.
Category
16th Century German Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood
16th Century, Flemish Storied Wood Tapestry
Located in IT
16th century, Flemish storied wood tapestry
Flanders Brussels
The beautiful and precious tapestry, of fine workmanship and made with wool yarns, was made in the 16th century in F...
Category
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique French Decor
Materials
Wool
Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers
Milan, circa 1750
They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30” to the seat, 21.65” deep x 19.29”
(100 cm high, 46.5 cm to the seat, 55 cm deep x 49 cm)
State of conservation:
- the leather covers are not original;
- some signs of use, especially on leather covers;
- the rocailles at the height of the backrests have lost part of the carved elements.
The four walnut chairs have a mixtilinear structure adorned with rocaille relief carvings; the legs are shaped and end with a curl. The backs and seats are padded and covered with impressed leather with figures and cartouche decorations from later production.
Around the mid-eighteenth century in Milan it was very popular to cover seats with impressed leather. Mutton or cowhide was used which, suitably tanned, was then worked with heated irons (hot decoration) or with carved wooden molds (cold decoration). These were impressed on the leather until obtaining a darker brown color. Our group of chairs...
Category
1750s Italian Rococo Antique French Decor
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of Four Original Antique Maps of Asia by Bolton & Seale, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique maps of Asia:
1) Asia plate 6, Part of China, Tibet and Tartary
2) Asia plate 2, Japan, Corea, the Monguls and part of China
3) As...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Decor
Materials
Paper
French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Louis XVI carved giltwood and painted mercury wheel barometer.
Eight inch circular painted wood register dial with central rosette within the scale calibrated from 27-28-29 and ...
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique French Decor
Materials
Giltwood
18th century, Italian Solid Walnut Wood Trumeau
Located in IT
18th century, Italian solid walnut wood Trumeau
Measures: height cm 239, width cm 122, depth cm 52, depth raised cm 30
Elegant Trumeau, made in piedmont, north of Italy, in th...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms
The whole chandelier is entirely original
Very beautiful proportions between the branches and the barrel
The cup...
Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Decor
Materials
Bronze
George III English Thomas Chippendale Brown Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A superb George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the raised architectural pediment, with a detailed moulded edge, above arched Gothic glazed doors carved with acanthus, resting on a raised paneled door base with a deep plate-form base, (a design often seen in Thomas Chippendale work).
Footnote: The design for this bookcase can be seen in the life and works of Thomas Chippendale by Christopher Gilbert page 41 figure 65, as one of four bookcases commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn for his London townhouse in St James Square, or at Nostell Priory.
Category
1760s English George III Antique French Decor
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Walnut Chest with Original Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish walnut chest with original iron fittings.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique French Decor
Materials
Iron
Ottoman Hammered Copper Vessel, 18th Century
Located in Richmond, VA
An ottoman hammered copper vessel. Traces of brass banding at shoulder and Arabic inscription at rim, 18th century. Perfect on a dining table or...
Category
18th Century Turkish Baltic Antique French Decor
Materials
Copper
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
This bronze sculpture represents Venus as she takes off her sandal. Made in the neoclassical era in Italy, it consists of the bronze sculpture of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Venus for the Romans. The naked goddess, getting ready for the bath, makes the very human gesture of loosing a sandal.
The left arm is raised, as if to compensate the position while maintaining the balance. Next to her, wrapped around a rocky spur, is a dolphin, an animal iconographically linked to the goddess because of his birth from the foam of the sea. The figure rests on a cylindrical and concave bronze base, with finely chiselled reserves. The bronze element is in turn resting on a africano marble cylinder with black of Belgium marble base.
Venus is one of the major Roman goddesses primarily associated with eros and beauty. It is traditionally understood as the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, physical and passionate love, among the major deities of Olympus. His birth is due to a dramatic event: Uranus, Heaven, is mutilated by his son Cronus, who punishes him for the wrongs inflicted on his mother. The torn limbs of Uranus fall into the sea and fertilize the foam of the waves of the island of Cyprus. From the waves emerges in all its splendor Aphrodite. Since the 4th century, Aphrodite begins to be represented with characters more human and less heroic. Praxiteles with the 'Aphrodite Cnidia,' for the first time in the history of sculpture, depicts her naked, as she prepares to take a ritual bath.
From the Pressitele’s model descend the Capitoline Venus (Capitoline Museums of Rome) and the Venus de’ Medici (Uffizi Museum of Florence) accompanied by Eros on the back of a dolphin.
This vein also includes a subject frequently attested in the Hellenistic and then Roman Ages, with examples in bronze, marble and terracotta: the Aphrodite who fastens the sandal.
The luck that this type of representation had in the following centuries is demonstrated by the vast number of sculptures that represent it. In this bronze work the goddess resumes the position of Oplontis’s Naked Venus: here Venus holds an apple in her left hand, a reminder of her victory in the beauty contest in which she prevailed over Minerva and Juno by judgment of Paris. In our bronze instead, the hand seems to want to shake the apple, which however has not been molded. Perhaps the bronze is inspired by another work, such as the bronzes kept in the archaeological museum of Padua. Another example is the famous 'Venus in bikini" found in Pompeii, so-called because it depicts the goddess in the same pose, but with the breasts and hips covered by bands painted in gold.
The dolphin depicted next to it could be inspired instead to the Medici Venus...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique French Decor
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
17th Century Italian Pair of Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Italian pair of giltwood candlesticks.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique French Decor
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
George III Miniature Twin Fusee Mantel Clock, Hunter London, circa 1790
By William Hunter
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An exceptionally rare George III miniature twin fusee mantel clock, circa 1790. The mahogany break arch case with brass sound frets to the sides and detailed decoration to the front of the case, with decorative fern patterned swept feet and top carry handle.
The rear winding movement of diminutive proportions, with pull repeat, and profusely engraved backplate with swags of flowers and the Prince of Wales feathers in a central cartouche, currently converted from verge to anchor escapement. The white painted arched dial inscribed with the name of the maker, Hunter, London. This probably represents Thomas & William Hunter...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique French Decor
Materials
Brass
17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in IT
17th century, Italian ancient carved stone bust of Roman Emperor
Measures: H 33 (with base) H 28.5 (sculpture only) x 25 x 7 cm.
The ancient bust, in ...
Category
17th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique French Decor
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid 20th Century Danish Art Modern Carpet ( 5'7" x 7'9" - 170 x 236 cm )
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern mod rug with bold interlinked rounded open rectangle pattern in yellow and olive on a creamy ground. No borders needed. High wooly pile. Looks ...
Category
1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique French Decor
Materials
Wool
Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Large Louis XV style cast iron jardinières from Chateau de la Brodiere, (France)
Ideal for Parks and large gardens.
Weight: 650 Kg (1433 lbs). It can be dismounted to be send on a s...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Iron
3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 3rd Century, namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant .
From Central India.
The piec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique French Decor
Materials
Sandstone
Buffet Two Corps Louis XV in Oak 18th Century, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful 4-door buffet/cupboard in oak Louis XV transition Louis XVI, 18th century, France
molded doors with fine sculptures
Superb state of conservation and exceptional patina
...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Oak
19th Century N. Indian Amritsar Carpet ( 10'10" x 17'10" - 330 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
The perfectly balanced herati pattern of rosettes and curved leaves neatly fills the straw yellow field of this antique c.1890 Indian carpet, all enframed by an unusual version of th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Agra Antique French Decor
Materials
Wool
11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning 11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu carving.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique French Decor
Materials
Sandstone
18th Century Antique Fireplace of Gray Marble Stone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very exclusive antique fireplace made of gray marble stone! This fireplace has an authentic look due to the color scheme and shape. The fireplace dates from the 18th century and is i...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Decor
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Walnut Square Table with Humpback Stretchers & Horse Hoof Feet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
FINE SQUARE TABLE
The table with a floating top panel, enclosed within an ice-plate edged frame, above a waist and plain apron, supported on square-sectioned legs, braced with hum...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique French Decor
Materials
Walnut
Buffet 17th Century from Holland
Located in Brussels, BE
Large buffet dating from the 17th century, Holland. Composed in 3 evenings.
The first part is composed of two gates, encrustation in ebony as than game of geomatrics.
The two bodie...
Category
17th Century Dutch Other Antique French Decor
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Architecture Prints by Johann Martin Will circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four untitled prints depicting various building ornaments. Signed by Johann Martin Will. Source unknown, to be determined.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Decor
Materials
Paper
18th Century Louis XV Canapé / Sofa Set with Matching Armchairs, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching armchairs. The sofa is able to accommodate three sit...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Decor
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A portrait of Roman aristocrat executed in the Veristic style. From the Latin "verus" meaning truth, the practice represented everyday subjects with great realism often including signs of age with exacting detail. Wrinkles, furrowed brows, and moles are presented as signs of wisdom and power and suggest the philosophical and moral character of the sitter. With the ascent of Emperor Augustus, eternal youth again took center stage, and verism fell into disfavor. The style enjoyed a resurgence after Emperor Vespasian came to power in 69 AD, Italy, 1st century BC.
Provenance - the collection of Spanish fashion designer Elio Berhanyer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique French Decor
Materials
Marble
Unusual Near Pair of Khmer Vessels, Angkor Wat Period, 11th-12th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An unusual near pair of Khmer brown glazed stoneware baluster pedestal vases, Angkor Wat Period, 11th to 12th century.
The vase of baluster form, with a wide, bulging body set on a narrow pedestal foot. The neck of the vase wide and squat, rising to an everted mouth with a thick rim. The body glazed in a beautiful brown, typical of Khmer stonewares.
For a very similar example, please see the one in the collection of the Mussee Guimet, Paris, accession number MA 3562. or National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Ascession No AS1-1980.
Khmer ceramics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antique French Decor
Materials
Pottery
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock
George III oak longcase clock standing on a double stepped base with long trunk door and brass escutcheon. Integ...
Category
1770s English George III Antique French Decor
Materials
Oak
