$44,556
H 24.41 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science' by Louis-Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Bronze Figure of 'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science' by Louis-Ernest Barrias. Inscribed
Bronze
$10,512
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "Nature Unveiling" by Ernst Barrias
Located in London, GB
Barrias’s works including, “Nature Unveiling Herself Before Science.” This piece was made in 1899, when this
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Figure of 'La Nature Se Dévoilant Devant La Science'
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Bronze figure of 'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science' by Louis-Ernest Barrias. Inscribed 'E
Bronze
"Nature Unveiling Herself Before Science" Louis-Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Atlanta, GA
extremely rare and seldom appears on the art market, especially in this large size. Signed E Barrias and
Bronze
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Barrias French Figural Bronze Sculpture, "Nature Unveiling Herself to Science"
By Louis Ernest Barrias, Susse Freres
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905). "Nature Unveiling Herself To Science." Old and genuine
Bronze
Nature Unveiling Her Secrets to Science
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in London, GB
representing, in allegorical form, Mother Nature revealing her secrets to Science, a fitting theme for the late
Marble, Bronze
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H 25.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Louis-Ernest Barrias Nature Unveling Herself Before Science Bronze and Malachite
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze sculpture with Malachite accent on a marble base by Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905). 25.5
Bronze
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H 22.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
French Art Nouveau Sculpture "Nature Unveiling Itself Before Science" by Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt and patinated bronze figural sculpture by Ernest Barrias, titled “La
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H 29 in W 13 in D 8 in
Barrias French Art Nouveau Sculpture, “Nature Revealing Herself Before Science”
Located in New York, NY
Barrias titled “Nature Revealing Herself Before Science”. A similar sculpture is pictured in: Art
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H 25.75 in W 9.5 in D 7.2 in
Large Louis Ernest Barrias “Nature Revealing Herself Before Science”
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Ernest Barrias (French, 1841-1905), "Nature Revealing (unveiling) Herself Before Science
Bronze
"Nature Revealing Her Secrets to Science" by Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in London, GB
many of Barrias’s works including, “Nature Unveiling Herself Before Science.” This piece was made in
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Louis Ernest Barrias Bronze of a Woman Playing the Cello
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Dallas, TX
style of art, which is seen in many of Barrias's works including, Nature Unveiling Herself Before
Bronze
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
Brass
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
$167,088
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...
Iron, Nickel
$17,405
H 30.12 in W 39.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1928 Avant Garde Art Exhibition Poster Kandinsky Picasso Klee
By Heinrich Campendonk
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...
Paper
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
Brass
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Iron
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands befo...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
Marble, Steel
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
Walnut
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 107 in L 136 in
A Russet Reverie: Vintage Persian Mahal of Timeless Grandeur & Rustic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
74577 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 08'11 x 11'04. Steeped in history and radiating quiet majesty, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug embodies the architectural grace and ...
Wool
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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