Oak Branch

At the center are five arms adorned with magnificent very unique oak leaves and acorns that branch out from elegant scrolled elements and beautifully textured backplates.

At each side are richly chased fitted foliate handles with fine branch designs and oak leaves while above is the pierced luxuriant foliate top cap all in a rich satin and burnished f...

The striking top crown displays a stunning dragon at the center with open wings and an arrow tail perched on wonderfully executed rocks flanked by superb oak tree branches with charm...

However, geometric décor was moving towards naturalism, in accordance with the popular trends of the time. Vine branches, wreaths, oak leaves, and realistic scenes were thus now foun...

The first figure is of a thrush perching atop an oak tree branch from which acorns are growing. Its body is hand-painted in shades of brown, its underbelly is patterned to reflect th...

The cartouche is detailed with the twin symbols of Louis XVI, a quiver of arrows crossed with a flambeau, joined by a laurel branch, oak leaves and bow tied ribbon. The flaming torch...

Each vase is of inverted ovoid form finely painted all-over with Napoleonic battle scenes, the covers embellished with a raised gilt “N” and a crown, flanked by oak and berried laure...

The scene unfolds beneath a canopy of ancient moss-laden oaks whose sweeping branches frame a quiet watercourse.