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A fine grisaille oil painting on canvas of putti in the clouds, unsigned, labeled on verso BOUCHER (genre de Francois), titled “Amours sur des nuages jouant avec des colombes ” (literally translated “cupids on clouds playing with doves”), dating to the 19th century, unframed. French artist Francois Boucher (1707-1770) was well known for Rococo portrait, landscape and mythology painting...

Daum Signed Maurice Legendre Pate-de-Verre Horse Sculpture Wonderful "Animalier" sculpture Daum Limited Edition Pate-de-Verre sculpture of a ho...

Although the 18th century, the period of the Enlightenment in France, spawned thinkers who criticized the privileges of the clergy and the truthfulness of certain dogmas, the Roman Catholic faith was very much present in everyday life. Since king Louis XIV had issued the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685, Protestantism was banned from the country. This Madonna with child illustrates the daily practice of faith. Like many 18th-century Madonna statues...

The Emperor Napoleon Coat of Arms tapestry features the imperial eagle of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). This is a Belgian-made, Jacqu...

French made, jacquard woven with relief stitch. Fully lined with rod pocket for hanging. Cotton and polyester. Navy background shown and also available in beige background. Both back...

Vase with Lake landscape by Etablissements GALLE Vase of baluster shape Multi-layered glass with lake landscape decoration cleared with acid powdered decor in interlayer Signed " ...

Vase by André THURET (1898-1965) A thick glass vase with fine air bubbles, with a decor of pink and purple metal powders in interlayer. Signed underneath " André Thuret ". France ...

Vase Cristallerie "rocaille" by Emile GALLE (1846-1904) Vase called "Cristallerie de Gallé". A small vase with a swollen body and a narrow neck, resting on a foot. Smoked glass, and...

Vase known as " Beijing Glass " by Emile GALLE (1846-1904) Double layer glass vase with red Lotus decor on white background. Japanese style signature " Gallé " Perfect condition ...

Profile of young woman by Henry CROS (1840-1907) Polychrome glass paste presented on a wooden panel France circa 1900 height 24,5 cm width 16,5 cm panel : 29 x 21 cm Biography : ...

Vase with Dragon heads attributed to Eugène ROUSSEAU (1827-1890) and Ernest LEVEILLE (1841–1913) A blown and crackled glass vase, Decorated with polychrome stains in the glass Flan...

Antique Female Mask by Henry CROS (1840-1907) Polychrome glass paste presented on a wooden panel France circa 1900 height 16 cm width 10 cm panel : 25,4 x 19,4 cm Biography : Cés...

Dogwood Berries Bowl by DAUM Bowl made in multi-layer glass, with a pink-orange and green frosted background, and with decoration of dogwood berries, entirely released with the ac...

Oak then lacquered with marble top Carved/Stamped with the name "Latz" in the wood under the marble Height: 55 inches (86.25 cm) Width: 55 inches (140 cm) Provenance Château de Mareil Le Guyon This commode is available to view at our gallery on Cecil Court. Jean-Pierre Latz Jean-Pierre Latz was one of the handful of truly outstanding cabinetmakers working in Paris in the mid 18th-century. Like several of his peers in the French capital, he was of German origin. His furniture is in a fully developed rococo style, employing boldly sculptural gilt-bronze mounts complementing marquetry motifs of flowers and leafy sprays, in figured tropical veneers like tulipwood, amarante, purpleheart and rosewood, often featuring the distinctive end-grain cuts. He also produced lacquered pieces, most famously the slant-front desk in the collection of Stavros Niarchos...