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Pair antique French Empire bronze D'Ore wall-lights, Circa 1830-1850.

Pair antique French gold bronze wall sconces, Circa 1890.

This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock movement...

These patinated sconces are handsome, with their floral and eagle decorations. They make a strong statement while being modestly sized.

A nicely sized pair of sconces.

The lovely marble on this pedestal is very, very appealing.

These sconces have two lights and are nicely decorated without being overdone.

Antique late 19th century Louis XVI ormolu chandelier.

Pair antique French Bisque porcelain and bronze D' Ore wall sconces, Circa 1860-1880.

A handsome carved wood paneled mirror. If you like these mirrors, this one will not disappoint.

A very handsome mirror with strong lines and lovely beveled glass. This style would work well in a variety of settings.

Extraordinary antique Napoleon III ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere. This amazing piece can be used as a desk with its handsome leather top, or, removing the top, as a jardin...

These Old Paris candelabra with their floral arms are very attractive. The porcelain has retained it fine color.

A wonderful large Vienna porcelain tray with a beautifully painted genre scene entitled "Die Ainkunftam Tanzboden" after Austrian genre painter Franz von Defregger...

This resplendent tobacco jar by Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia features a beautiful sterling silver lid atop a body of elegant cut-to-clear glass. The lid is adorned with a wonderful Rococo repoussé decoration which contrasts beautifully with the green and cranberry cut glass...

Pair estate painted tole wall light sconces.

Antique English Wedgwood Porcelain and Sheffield Silver Mounted Ebonized Jewel Box, Circa 1880.

Showcasing a gorgeous Louis XVI chandelier made of bronze, encasing a blue enamel core with herm faces. The French antique piece dates back to 19th century and features a bow ribbon ...

Set of 12 Antique Cranberry Cut-to-Clear Crystal Wine Glasses, Circa 1920's.

Marc Chagall 1887-1985 Russian Grand bouquet et fruits devant la fenêtre à Paris (Large bouquet and fruits in front of the window in Paris) Stamped with signature “Marc Chagall" (...

Antique English Rosewood Jewel Box with Interior Mirror and Compartment Tray, Circa 1900.

The bodies of this exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes, along with a complementary clock, are crafted from exceptional specimens of white marble, each measuring almost a fo...

Radiant and rare, this remarkable pair of earrings features two exquisite Burmese rubies totaling 4.02 carats. The two red gemstones are certified by C. Dunaigre as Burmese in origin...

Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.

Antique English Regency Rosewood with Brass Inlay Tilt Top Center Table, Circa 1830. Exquisite rosewood with intricate brass detailing throughout.

Hand-Made Miniature Model "Cavalier" Coat of Arms. Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor on Plinth. 37" High including plinth. 15" Wide 11 1/2" Deep at plinth (Knight is 8" Deep)

Necklace made up of seven strands of lovely oval cultured pearls. These are interspersed with a fade out of tumbled emerald beads from the beautiful vintage an exquisite gold dragon ...

This beautiful early 20th century French chandelier features fantastic crystal work, a beautiful cut crystal center dish, and a delicately ornate crown. The crown features a grape mo...

Beautiful French late 19th century Louis XV bronze chandelier. The fixture offers two tiers of lights with heavy bronze castings, bronze candle cups and bronze bobeches in a floriate...

Antique european cut diamond filigree ring. The center is approx. .75ct, has G-H color and SI clarity. It is surrounded by 20 single cut r...

Marc Chagall 1887-1985 Russian Les fleurs des amoureux sur fond multicolore (Lovers’ flowers on a multicolored background) Stamped with signature “Marc Chagall" (lower left) Gouac...

A dazzling 3.02-carat untreated ruby radiates at the center of this mesmerizing stone-led design. Two teardrop shaped diamonds are set, one on each si...

A pencil sketch by famed American Modernist Joseph Stella, who burst on to the American scene at the epochal Armory Show of 1913 and whose work is today in the collections of every m...

Exceptional in both size and artistry, this sand-polished cameo art glass vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in Frenc...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Les filles final (The Final Girls) Signed “Erté” (lower right) Inscribed No. 18.340 (en verso) Gouache on paper An elaborate de...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Etude de décor (Study of decor) Signed “Erté”(lower right) Inscribed "Don Pasquale" (en verso) Gouache on paper Erté reimagines...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 Russian-French L'Aurore boréale(The Aurora Borealis) Signed "Erté" (lower right) Inscribed ---- (en verso) Gouache on paper In this colorful gouache, Erté draws an enticing and unique fashion design on his model's elegantly elongated figure. Crowned by an elaborate headdress, the woman wears a daring gauzy caftan that drapes dangerously low, celebrating her nude form. EntitledL'Aurore Boréale" or The Aurora Borealis, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour for which the artist's designs are so beloved. This ensemble was inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire. As the name suggests, this creative design links the celebrated "fleur" orchids with one of nature's other great marvels, the Aurora Borealis. This refined piece of art radiates the essential luxury and theatricality that could only be accomplished by Erté, oft referred to as the "Father of Art Deco." First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Le fiancé Signed “Erté” (lower right) Inscribed "Les Rois des Légendes / No. 13 / Le Fiancé / 28 févr...

Guy C. Wiggins 1883-1962 | American 5th Avenue Storm at 42nd Street Signed "Guy Wiggins" (lower right) Oil on canvas No other painter so poetically captured the beauty of winter i...

Georges Croegaert 1848-1923 Belgian An Amusing Thought Signed "Georges Croegaert Paris" (lower left) Oil on panel This oil on panel by Belgian artist Georges Croegaert is a rich ...

Exuding the decadence of the Art Deco era, this brooch hails from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Taking the form of a classic bow, the pin is crafted of rock crystal with delica...

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul b.1935 French Octobre (October) Signed “Cassigneul” (lower left) Signed and titled "Octobre / Cassigneul" (en verso) Oil on canvas A striking and heavy-lid...

Henri Lebasque 1865-1937 French Maternité (Maternity) Oil on canvas Signed “Lebasque” (lower left) In this effusive oil on canvas, Henri Lebasque captures a contemplative scene o...

This sophisticated brooch, composed of swirling motifs and glittering white diamonds, hails from the famed Russian House of Fabergé. Crafted with undeniable charm and taste by the iconic Carl Fabergé, this brooch features approximately 2.00 carats of Old Mine-cut diamonds that shine in their 18K gold and platinum settings. The House of Fabergé was founded in 1842 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, by Gustav Faberge. In 1872, Peter Carl Fabergé took over his father's small jewelry atelier and transformed it into the world's largest decorative arts enterprise of its kind. The firm built a devoted clientele, including members of the Romanov Imperial family, for whom they crafted their most precious pieces and the firm’s celebrated Easter eggs. In 1917, the Russian Revolution brought an end to the Romanov dynasty, the exile of Peter Carl Fabergé to Switzerland and a definitive halt to the original...

This striking ring features a 32.15 carat emerald-cut aquamarine. The gemstone's dazzling icy blue hue and clarity are emphasized by its regal cut and impress...

This mystery clock by Cartier, known as a “prism” clock, is a work of exceptional engineering and stylish artistry. Crafted in a sleek Art Deco style with ...

Outstanding in quality and design, this single strand of pearls exhibits a wide array of colors. Displaying hues ranging from lustrous white an...

A highly unique peach tourmaline is set in this impressive ring. Displaying a distinctive orange-pink hue, the octagonal-cut gemstone features an elon...

An ancient Roman emerald carved with the features of a man's face is the center stone of this 19th-century brooch. The art of gem carving takes years to learn and master, and emeralds are notoriously difficult to carve. They polish well, but the artist must be extremely careful not to break the stone or carve away too much of the gem during the process. To find a carved emerald dating to antiquity, when gem carving was in its infancy, is an exceptional rarity. The museum-quality, Roman-period stone is displayed in an impeccably crafted Victorian-era silver and silver gilt setting. Emeralds, diamonds and rubies complement the carved emerald, while a single Baroque pearl...

A sparkling red spinel captivates the eye in this ring. Exhibiting a deep crimson color, this 3.27-carat jewel is set in platinum between diamonds totaling ...

James Tissot was among the most successful and critically acclaimed artists of the Victorian era. Although the artist is celebrated for his elegant scenes of fashionable life in Paris and London, this work is a fascinating rarity within his oeuvre. In this monumental pastel, Tissot depicts a prehistoric woman draped in a tiger skin, presented with a striking pose and heroic air. His delicate portraiture, combined with his fascination with conveying texture, demonstrates why he was one of the most revered artists of his generation, and La femme préhistorique illustrates the remarkable technique for which he was renowned. This work was completed in preparation for a series of works exploring the Old Testament undertaken by Tissot from 1899-1902 that remained unfinished at the time of his death. A portion of this series focused on illustrations of Adam and Eve, and among these sketches were images of a nude Eve partially draped in animal furs. Towards the end of his life, following his conversion to Catholicism, biblical subjects became important to the artist. A few years before this work was completed, Tissot embarked upon a highly ambitious group of nearly 300 watercolors illustrating the New Testament, presenting the illustrated epic in its entirety at the Paris Salon of 1894. Both of these series were a critical artistic departure for the artist, stemming from a desire to create works separated from his typical images of modern society. This pastel imagines Eve as the prototype of womanhood in the guise of a prehistoric woman. Tissot rarely painted the nude, and his skill as a draftsman highlights the figure's natural beauty, contrasting it with the stark landscape surrounding her. Although a study, this monumental work is incredibly well-finished and highly engaging, with the statuesque model commanding the majority of the canvas. Her pose is strong and theatrical, and she addresses the viewer with a direct, confident gaze. The imagined historical subject of this drawing is grounded by Tissot’s exceptional attention to detail. A master of conjuring an array of textures, Tissot showcased this ability in this work by juxtaposing many types of fabrics and natural elements within one composition. The tiger skin with which the woman partially covers herself was a favorite studio prop of Tissot’s, appearing in many of his most influential works from the period, including several paintings of his partner and favorite model Kathleen Newton. It, in particular, showcases the artist’s understanding of texture, yet it also serves as an exotic element that elevates the sensuality of the scene when placed against the woman’s bare skin. Born in 1836 in the port town of Nantes, Tissot traveled to Paris at the age of 20 in order to join the studios of Hippolyte Flandrin and Louis Lamothe. During this period, he became close with James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Edgar Degas and Edouard Manet, and the impact of these friendships is reflected in his portraits of modern life. Having enjoyed considerable success in Paris during the 1860s, Tissot fought in the Siege of Paris, and after the fall of the Commune in 1871, he went to London, where he stayed for the next ten years. He was met with incredible success there, and he also met the love of his life, Kathleen Newton, a divorcée, with whom he lived from about 1876 until her death in 1882. Today he is regarded among the great masters of Belle Époque painting, and his works can be found in important collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Musée d’Orsay, the Tate Gallery and many others. This pastel remained in Tissot's private collection until his death in 1902 and is referenced in the posthumous 1902-3 valuation of Tissot's home at 64 avenue du Bois...

Crowned by a laurel motif of white diamonds, this ravishing black opal is set apart by its dynamic beauty and exceptional color. Weighing 8.28 carats, thi...

A 3.02-carat oval brilliant-cut Burma ruby exhibits a dramatic red hue in this classic ring. For centuries, the Burmese ruby has ranked among the most sought-after gemstones in the w...

A red-robed cardinal chuckles at the letter in his hand in this oil on canvas by the Italian painter Andrea Landini. The vibrantly hued piece illustrates the artist’s genius at rendering charming narratives in remarkable detail. Entitled The Letter, the work is a superb example of Landini's technical virtuosity — from the finely carved and upholstered chair to the neoclassical painting in the background, every detail is meticulously depicted. Such works satirizing the clergy would have been severely censured just a generation earlier. Yet, by the time Landini picked up the brush, the European public had grown discontent with the hypocrisy of the clergy, many of whom enjoyed lavish lifestyles. Cardinal paintings such as this became highly popular during the period, and Landini emerged alongside Georges Croegaert, Marcel Brunery and Jehan Georges Vibert as the leading painters of the genre. Born in Florence in 1847, Andrea Landini trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, first under the animal painter Riccardo Pasquini and later with religious painter Antonio Ciseri...

Two natural fancy yellow diamonds totaling 3.62 carats are set in these dazzling earrings. The gems, which weigh 2.54 and 1.08 carats, are certified by the Gemological Institute of A...

Raoul Dufy 1877-1953 | French The Visit of the English Squadron to Le Havre Signed "Raoul Dufy" (lower center) Watercolor and gouache on paper Growing up along the coastline of th...

Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-kind creation is set with two stunning examples of Kashmir sapphires weighing 5.65 and 4.60 respectively. These gemstones are certified by the American Gemological Laboratories as Kashmir in origin and completely untreated, an extreme rarity for Kashmirs. Dozens of sparkling white diamond accents complement the brilliant blue stones in a romantic, winding 18K yellow gold setting. These incredible sapphires would have been sourced by George Frederick Kunz, Tiffany & Co.'s expert gemologist, who selected only the finest gemstones for the firm's unique creations. The sapphires in this necklace are truly superior examples. Kashmir sapphires were first unearthed in the early 1880s after a landslide in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. They are celebrated not only for their rarity, but also for the softness of their distinctive blue hue. Boasting incredible color and brilliance, untreated Kashmir sapphires of this quality are scarce, especially within an antique Tiffany setting. Since the firm's inception in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has been at the forefront of luxurious design and craftsmanship, especially in the realm of fine jewelry. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany...

A friendly game of cards is the subject of this 19th-century Italian micromosaic. A special type of mosaic that uses incredibly small pieces of tesse...

Decorated in bold lines and sunburst patterns, this Art Deco vase by Camille Fauré is crafted in the firm's signature style using colored enamel over a c...

the most important American Impressionists of his age. While many of his contemporaries focused on the landscape, Frieseke gained his inspiration from the figural, and in particular the theme of femininity. His works capture female figures engaging in traditionally feminine roles — strolling in the garden or posed in a domestic interior. At the Mirror...