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Attributed to Baccarat Black Amethyst Crystal & Dore Bronze Mounted Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Ormolu Mounted Black Amethyst Crystal Jewelry Box, Attributed to Baccarat. Beautifully hinged in the center with a beaded gilt bronze mount as well as gilt bronze feet. ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Large Pair of 19th Century Meji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Matching Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases. 1880 Meiji period.
Introducing an exquisite pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1880. Standing tall at...
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Materials
Gold
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Carrara Marble Double-Handled Urn on Lion's Paw Base
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Double-Handled Urn on Lion's Paw Base. Intricately hand-carved with meticulous detail, the wide mouth ...
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th C. French Signed Baccarat Opaline Double Overlay Blue-Cut-White Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important, Monumental, and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Signed Baccarat Opaline Double Overlay Cobalt Blue Cut-To-White Opaline Vases with Hand-Enameled Floral Designs, ...
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal
A Monumental 19th C. Moser Gilt and Enameled Yellow Crystal Parrot Vase
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century Moser Gilt and Enameled Yellow Crystal Parrot-Relief Vase. Of bottle vase form, in translucent amber/yellow crystal, decorated with trailing oak-boughs and ...
Category
Antique 1880s Czech Other Vases
Materials
Crystal
19th C. Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Category
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Steel
A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis
By Ferdinando Vichi
Located in New York, NY
An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
This impressive Japanese porcelain jardiniere, hailing from the Meiji perio...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French portico clock, with a double marble column mount and adorned with gilded bronze chains. The pendulum takes the form of ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Glass Hand-Carved Perfume Bottle, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
English Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Glass Hand-Carved Perfume Bottle, Circa 1880
This marvelous hand-carved rock crystal glass perfume bottle, attributed to the Martelé technique of th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bottles
Materials
Rock Crystal
Two Pairs of Crystal Girandoles on Pedestals Atb. to Maison Jansen Paris
By Maison Jansen, Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Four Monumental 20th Century Mid-Century French Baccarat Crystal Multi-Arm Girandoles on Faux Marble Hand-Painted Pedestals, attributed to Maison Jansen. Each girandole consists of ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases of Superb Quality and Craftsmanship. The vases are of inverted baluster form, each vase transitions...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal
English 19th C. Thomas Webb & Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall
By George Woodall, Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Highly Important Antique English 19th Century Thomas Webb & Sons Blue Cut-to-Clear Double Handle Cameo Wine Cooler, Signed G. Woodall. Etched and Ccid Washed. This 19th ...
Category
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French "Bleu Pudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of antique French "Bleu Pudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu pudre porcelain vases are beautifully handc...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Hand-Carved Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus on a Black Marble Base. This gorgeous grand tour piece is modeled after the Fon...
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
A 19th C. French Ormolu Mounted & Rouge Marble Figural Cupid Jardiniere, ROBERT
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Exceptionally High Quality 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted and Rouge Marble Jardiniere, attributed to ROBERT FRÈRES. The urn is of baluster form with ormolu saty...
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Empire Period North European Ormolu, Cut-Glass, & Tôle-Peinte Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare and unusual Pair Of North European Ormolu, Cut-Glass, and Tôle-Peinte Potted Hyacinths/Cachepots, Possibly Baltic, Circa 1815-1825.
Each Modeled As A Tôle-Peinte Sp...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Tin
Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top.
The body of the vase is complete with two main cartouches and two smaller cartouches which flank the vase...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Sheep, Modeled by Kändler. A delightful pair of Meissen porcelain sheep figurines, expertly mo...
Category
Antique 1740s German Louis XV Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Antique Blue over White Double Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cased Glass Rectangular Box. With a beautiful geometric design cased underneath the top blue layer, which protrudes ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
18 C. Louis XVI French Ormolu Mtd. Queen’s Manufacture Porcelain Clock, F. Godon
By François-Louis Godon
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Rare 18th Century Louis XVI Period French Ormolu Mounted Queen’s Manufacture Porcelain Clock, known as the Marie-Antoinette Clock, The movement by François-L...
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Pr. Chinese Kangxi Famille Vert Porcelain French Ormolu Mounted Solider Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent, Rare, and Large Pair of Chinese Kangxi (18th Century) Famille Vert Porcelain French Louis XVI Style (19th Century) Ormolu Mounted Solider Vases. These monumental vase...
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes
By Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent, Exceptionally Rare, Museum Quality Pair of 18th Century English Ormolu Mounted, Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Cassolettes, By Matthew Boulton. These beautiful ormolu-mounted white marble cassolettes are by Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and John Fothergill (1730- circa 1782) published in their Pattern Book No. 1 (page 171, figure t) and reproduced in Sir Nicholas Goodison's Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton (New York, 1974, page 383, figure 161).
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was a close friend of Boulton's and his patterns are thought to be the source for the medallions used on the plinths of these. Boulton's medallions of classical figures are almost identical to the cameos and intaglios made by Wedgwood and his partner James Tassie.
Molds for these examples can be found in the Wedgwood Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum. All derive from the same classical source of Renaissance gems. Many gem collections in Europe were widely published at this time and Boulton's library contained A. F. Gori's Museum Florentinum (1731-1766), in which gems from the Medici collection were engraved.
The subjects of the medallions on this pair are: Pomona, a Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, and depicted carrying a basket on her head overloaded with fruit, tumbling to the ground, shown once on each vase. Hygeia, once on each, with an olive branch in her right hand, as seen in Tassie's reproduction of Valerio Belli's gem, and holding a snake in her left hand over an altar. This was produced by Wedgwood both as an intaglio and as a cameo. Venus & Cupid, only on one vase, showing Venus leaning against a column with a pike, and giving a helmet to Cupid. Aesclepius, Greek GD of medicine, only on one vase, depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff .The last medallion subject is either Diomedes or Perseus, shown once on each vase, depicted as a conquering hero. Boulton asked patrons to choose from a limited repertoire of motifs, and therefore each vase or pair of vases is adorned with their own combination. Boulton used nine medallion subjects on recorded vases of this type.
PROVENANCE & COMPS
Another pair of this model, with slightly less elaborate lids and finials, from a private collection are illustrated in Goodison's Matthew Boulton: ORMOLU, (page 379, figure 153). A further example is in a private New York collection. This pair, which was acquired from Hotspur in 1981, was formerly in the Collection of Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, sold Christie’s, New York, 31 January 1981, lot 76. The Prescott Collection was one of the most important English furniture collections of its time. The sale consisted mostly of late 17th and 18th century English furniture...
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair French Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths w/ Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Incredible French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths with Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Rock Crystal Orbs. Boasting sumptuous French Regency d...
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desk Sets
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair Antique Russian Hand-Diamond-Cut Crystal Ormolu Mounted Double Swan Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Antique Russian Ormolu Mounted Crystal Double Swan Handle Vases. With a small diameter of bronze at the base, the vase widens as it ascends to the...
Category
Antique 1820s Russian Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pr. French Patinated & Ormolu Mounted Malachite Figural Pot-Pourris H. Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Quite Magnificent Pair of Antique 19th Century French Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Malachite Figural Pot-Pourris/Covered Vases, Attributed to Henry Dasson. These brule-pa...
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus on a Rouge Marble Base. This piece is modeled in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti, featuri...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous Pair of Antique Chinese 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Blue Ground Gu Form Vases. These vases feature a surface detailed with birds, plants, and cl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Candelabra
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Torchères/Candelabras. Each section is super finely hand-carved and hand-cut f...
Category
Antique 1880s English Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large French Terracotta Figure of Bacchus and a Beauty, Signed, Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
A Large French Terracotta Figure of Bacchus and a Beauty, Signed Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. This terracotta sculpture is a representation of the 1868 work by French sculptor Alb...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure, Pug Mother & Child w/ Gilt Bell Collar
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a White Pug Mother and Child with Gilt Bells on a Blue Collar. This large model is very rare to find in this quality, condition, and...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
An Incredible Chaumet Paris Gold & Diamond Mounted Carved Agate Bowl
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare Chaumet Paris Gold & Diamond Mounted Hand-Carved Agate Bowl, with 18K gold Stamp, as well as, Makers Stamp. An exquisite hand-carved and hand-polished banded agate bowl...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Agate, Gold
A Monumental 18/19th C. French Ormolu Mounted Grey Marble Covered Urn w/ Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Late 1700's/Early 1800's French Ormolu Mounted Marble Covered Urn
Presenting an extraordinary Monumental 18/19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Covered Urn. Crafted with meticulous precision, this exquisite urn showcases a captivating blend of materials and intricate ornamentation.
The urn features a splendid mid-toned grey uniformly patterned marble, skillfully carved into a rounded bulb. Both the lid and body of the urn gracefully mimic the contours of an egg, lending an harmonious and organic appeal to the overall design. Adorning the base of the body are carved ormolu ferns, beautifully encircling the bottom of the belly as it descends to a marble pedestal that is ringed at the bottom with an ormolu wreath resting atop a stunning cubic stepped deep-green marble plinth.
Crowning the urn is a pineapple finial, exquisitely crafted from ormolu bronze. Encircling the base of this handle, one can admire a delicate ring of foliate ormolu bronze, adding a touch of sophistication to the composition. The handles on either side of the urn are a delightful departure from the conventional, boasting ribbed, angled, and bent-square ormolu designs. This unexpected detail adds a refreshing and distinctive element to the overall aesthetic.
To further enhance its grandeur, the grey marble urn is adorned with ornate and delicate foliate ormolu bronze scrolls. These intricate scrolls gracefully meander along the belly of the urn, lending a sense of opulence and refinement to the piece.
In terms of size, this Monumental 18/19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Covered Urn commands attention with its substantial proportions. Standing tall and proud, its dimensions convey magnificence and presence, truly befitting its status as a significant antique artifact...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Urns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair 19th C. Blue Opaline Baccarat Crystal Cornucopia Shape Footed Fluted Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair 19th Century Blue Opaline Baccarat Crystal Cornucopia Shape Footed Fluted Vases. This remarkable pair of vases, are a striking embodiment of opulence and elegance, distinguish...
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair 18 C. Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Vases w/ Marble Bases
By Imperial Russia
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Vases, Louis XVI Period. Each of these vases, showcases the highest level of c...
Category
Antique 1780s Russian Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Meissen Porcelain and French Doré Bronze Candelabras with Applied Porcelain Flowers
Step into an era where Meissen porcelain meets French doré bronze in a harmonious bl...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Ormolu
Pr. Baccarat Red Cut-to-Clear Covered Vases w/ Central Cameo of Hunting Trophies
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Covered Crystal Double Overlay Cranberry Cut-to-Clear Hunting Trophy Vases with applied shell handles and stepped bases, Attributed to Baccarat. These vases are...
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Crystal
French Black Marble Patinated & Gilt-Bronze Vase Attributed: Charpentier & Cie
By Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century French Black Marble, Patinated, and Gilt-Bronze Vase Attributed to Charpentier & Cie. This remarkable vase is attributed to the workshop of Charpentier & Cie., ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Vases
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans. This pair of swans portrays the graceful form of these birds with a level of artistry that is truly exceptional. The...
Category
Antique 1840s German Rococo Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain sculpture of a polar bear by Otto Jarl, beautifully sculpted, hand engraved and hand-painted under the glaze. Jarl, Otto (1856-1...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th C French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 20th Century French Silvered Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces/Vases/Planters. This pair of vase centerpieces are a stunning example of 20th-century French design, combining...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enamel Footed Centerpiece, Att. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century French Ormolu Champlevé Enamel Footed Centerpiece, Att. Barbedienne. This captivating piece stands as a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship of its e...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated & Ormolu Cadelabrum on Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A n Exquisite Pair of Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated and Ormolu Candelabrum on Marble Plinths. These remarkable candelabra epitomize the artistic splendor of the Louis XVI perio...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 19th C. French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Four 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Marble Mounted Busts of Philosophers. The stunning patina adorning each bust accentuates the intricate facial expressions, breath...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
An Unusual Chinese Famille Vert Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Handles
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Chinese Famille Vert Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Handles The white stylized cloud-like section on the main body of the vase features a stunni...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Qing Vases
Materials
Porcelain
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two candelabras, each adorned with the most intricate and delicate details that have been executed to perfection. Each three armed candelabra is remarkably elaborate with foliate arms that are embellished with gilt-covered beautifully twisted branches and curling leaves on an ornate botanically-inspired base. Embraced by the arms of the candelabras are two 18th Century Meissen Porcelain figures of musical lovers, dressed in brightly detailed traditional clothes.
The round clock face, with roman numerals, a white base, and ornate hands is surrounded by a flourish of gorgeous gilt foliage, exuding an air of elegance and refinement. Perched atop the clock is a stunning Meissen Porcelain figurine of a beautiful woman posed in mid-movement, her dress aflutter, and baring her leg as she gazes up at her left hand which is holding a bunch of grapes, while also grasping a wine goblet in her lowered right hand, representing the festivities of the moment. Surrounding the clock and extending down both sides the gilt foliate leads the eye to two cherubs each admiring tiny vases of exquisitely detailed flowers. Below the cherubs, on either side, are four white ceramic pillars...
Category
Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A 19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated & Doré Bronze Jardinière, F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Patinated and Doré Bronze Jardinière/Planter, Attributed to F. Barbedienne The large and imposing piece features a regal ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
A 19th C. Italian Dore Bronze Mounted Champlevé Enamel & Lapis Lazuli Coupe
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent 19th Century Italian Dore Bronze Mounted Champlevé Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Coupe. This remarkable creation stands as a testament to impeccable artistry, as showcased by...
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
A 19th C. Monumental Cobalt Blue Royal Vienna Porcelain Vase w/ Watteau Scene
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Monumental Cobalt Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase with Watteau Scenes. Marvel at the sheer magnificence of this very large, Monumental Royal Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase, an exquisite masterpiece that will leave you in awe. The hand-painted Watteau Scenes on this vase depict a wonderful rural landscape that features a group of beautiful women in gorgeous gowns of burnt-orange, lavender, blue, white, pink, yellow, and apricot. The women are surrounded by a pastoral landscape and a lovely old tree painted realistically with twisted branches, where a cute plump cherub sits on one of the branches and looks down at the dynamic and festive looking women. Two of the women hold a lovely garland of pastel colored flowers, while the others swoon around or perch, leaning on a sweet-looking, doe-eyed white and grey cow that is lying on the ground seemingly enjoying the interaction as it twists its head around to lick its left leg.
The foreground of the scene is adorned with detail that creates a sense of depth and perspective. The blue sky and puffy afternoon clouds surrounding the women add to the idyllic atmosphere of the painting. The vase's body is a beautiful deep shiny blue background with extensive delicate gilded decoration in a lace-like pattern surrounding the entire vase except for the painted scenes. The classic urn shape with a footed base and a lovely mounded lid adorned with a perfectly proportioned golden acorn finial. On the opposite side of the vase is another beautifully colored rural scene depicting a floating deer and two women in yellow...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Palace Size Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, 1880
Located in New York, NY
Palace Size Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain Trumpet Shape Vase, 1880
This exceptional Japanese Kutani vase, boasts a palace-size trumpet shape that stands at an impressive 3...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase
Located in New York, NY
A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase. This stunning piece features a breathtaking pastoral scene, meticulously hand-painted on a shape reminiscent of...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare and Highly Unique Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson. Presenting a truly exquisite pair of French Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Cande...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Ormolu
A Marvelous Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Figures of Cranes on Stands, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Figures of Cranes on Stands. Step into the captivating world of Chinese artistry with this remarkabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Large Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin - A Monumental Expression of Serenity and Grace.
Behold this majestic depiction of Guanyin, rendered in porcelain with remarkable skill and artistry. Standing almost waist-height, this monumental statue exudes a sense of tranquility and spiritual presence that captivates the beholder.
The figure of Guanyin is beautifully stylized, featuring a high bun adorned with a draped head covering that adds an air of elegance to the composition. Dressed in traditional clothes, the statue showcases an underglaze red hand-painted robe gracefully layered over exquisitely detailed garments. Delicate blossoms, meticulously painted by skilled hands, artfully scatter across the fabric in a pleasing pattern, adding an enchanting touch of artistry to the ensemble.
The masterful craftsmanship is evident in the realistic draping of the clothing, creating a breathtaking illusion of soft fabric that seems to defy the porcelain medium, the only reminder being its alluring shine. The Guanyin figure exudes a sense of serenity with a pleasant and peaceful smile, complemented by gently lowered eyelids and gracefully elongated ear lobes.
As you gaze upon the statue, you'll notice a delicate attention to detail, allowing the toes to peek out from under the floor-length blue trimmed gown, that further enhances the intrigue of the figure.
A beautiful red drop...
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair French Patinated & Dore Bronze Putti Form Candelabra on Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of antique French Louis XV/XVI Patinated & Doré Bronze Putti Form Candelabra on Marble Bases. This Large Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Doré Bronze Putti For...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi
By Ferdinando Vichi
Located in New York, NY
A monumental 19th C. Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi.
Presenting an exquisite Italian masterpiece from the 1800s, we have a captivating white Carrara marble bust group entitled "Rimembranze" (Remembrance). This remarkable sculpture portrays an endearing elderly couple locked in a tender embrace, their love emanating through the gentle touch of the man's hand on the lady's chin and face. The profound affection and mesmerizing connection between them are beautifully captured in the expressions gracing their faces.
Renowned for his exceptional talent, Ferdinando Vichi meticulously crafted this sculpture, paying meticulous attention to every detail. The couple's wrinkles, veins, and musculature, as well as the delicate rendering of their clothing and expressions, are expertly brought to life by Vichi's craftsmanship, establishing this artwork as one of his most remarkable and meticulously executed pieces. The sculpture rests on a contrasting black marble base with the title "Rimembranze" etched into the side, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Vichi's artistry is truly captivating. The old woman's knitted shawl, meticulously fashioned out of marble, appears astonishingly lifelike, while the choice of beautiful white marble exudes a refreshing allure. The old man's playful gesture of touching the lady's chin is captured with natural grace and warmth. Vichi's exceptional ability to sculpt fabric with such finesse creates an illusion of softness that defies the medium of marble itself. The remarkable attention to detail, from the intricately carved wrinkles and smile lines to the depiction of a lifetime shared in joy, evokes a profound sense of admiration.
Ferdinando Vichi, a member of the esteemed Florentine School and associated with the Bazzanti Gallery in Florence, Italy, was part of a talented group of Tuscan sculptors. His body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including romantic busts, orientalist themes, and Renaissance-inspired models. Similar to his contemporaries from the late nineteenth century, Vichi often drew inspiration from romantic and tender subjects. This is exemplified in the beautifully detailed marble group depicting an elderly man's playful courtship and deep love for his wife.
This 19th-century Italian marble group titled "Rimembranze" is signed by the esteemed artist Ferdinando Vichi, who was associated with the renowned Pietro Barzanti...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble
Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
By François Girardon
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Rare 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Bust of Alexander The Great, After The Model by Francois Girardon. Drawing inspiration from the renowned "Bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)" housed in the esteemed Palace of Versailles, this monumental work of art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, serving as a testament to the creator's artistic prowess.
Central to this magnificent sculpture is the resplendent red marble face, neck, and hair of Alexander the Great. Capturing the youthful essence of the conqueror, the sculptor depicts him as a young man with a clean-shaven countenance, his moderately long curls delicately cascading from beneath a remarkably unadorned helmet, save for a magnificent plume. The red marble harmoniously accentuates the life-like features of Alexander, imparting an air of regal elegance to the composition.
Adding to the allure of this remarkable sculpture is an ormolu robe cascading over Alexander's shoulders, exuding an aura of nobility and power. Of particular note, the breastplate bears an embossed ormolu mask of a deity in profile, surrounded by elegantly sweeping acanthus leaves, paying homage to the influential forces that shaped the life of this great conqueror. Once again, the sublime combination of precious metal and marble amplifies the robe's magnificence, further accentuated by the presence of an ormolu body chain swaying gracefully from Alexander's left shoulder to his right hip.
The selection of marbles for the cuirass and plinth serves as an additional testament to the artist's commitment to crafting a visually striking and harmonious composition. The grey marble cuirass complements the overall color scheme of the bust while providing a subtle contrast to the red marble features. At the neck, a pleated ormolu linen undergarment discreetly peeks out, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to intricate details and enhancing the sculpture's depth. The original Alexander The Great Bust...
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
