André Vincent Becquerel Furniture

Exceptional fine and rare pair of French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work, the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826 influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts. However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance. The Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a hybrid neo-Egyptian. The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors. At the end of the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily ornamented overstuffed furniture...

Vintage large size bronze crane. This crane has been outdoors but could be used inside as well. The verdigris patina shows some wear and discoloration. T...

Modern bronze sculpture of a dolphin, in the manner of David Wynne or Robert Wyland, modeled with coiled tail and intent gaze, raised on square plinth base...

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Embrace is a powerful sculpture representing a sense of family, strength and sense of whole. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...

Art deco nude girl dancer with hoop, is signed Briand, pseudonym of Marcel Andre Bouraine and cast by Max Le Verrier foundry, in green cold paint and black marble base.

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Golden ratio is a powerful piece evoking the essence of strength, perfection and beauty. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The "Leif" is a powerful piece inspired by the celebration of life itself. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...

Demétre Chiparus - An Art Deco bronze sculpture Table Lamp, France circa 1925 "Delhi Dancer", the bronze dancer mounted on a substantial brown marble base with an illuminated honey o...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass birds on tree branch sculpture. Attributed to de...

Beautiful antique bookend signed by the french artist "Franjou". Depiction of a kingfisher. Zinc Casting with glass eyes on a marble base.

A classic Leaping Koi garden sculpture with wide open mouth and curled tail for support, hollow inside. In a weathered and desirable verdigris finish. Measures: H.26.5”, D. 15” W. ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture whale in the waves by Marcel André Bouraine Bronze with silver patine, alabaster waves, on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1925. Very hard to find mod...