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This original 18th century frame is silver gilded over copper. It is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The cartouche is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs. The Carta is mounte...

This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy families. Over time, barometers began to be viewed as works of art and could be found in middle class homes throughout Europe. The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The garland trails down in an arch shape until it reaches an angular platform adorned with molding and vertical fluting. The flowered swag continues behind the platform, transitioning into a pair of gadrooned leaves. Each gadrooned leaf terminates in a husked cornucopia overflowing with laurel leaves. A large circular barometer dial is positioned in between the cornucopias. Under the barometer is a looping lambrequin that borders the top half of the thermometer. A pair of gadrooned leaves runs behind and through the lambrequin, flanking the lower half of the thermometer. A fluted base beneath the thermometer sits in a gadrooned cup. The detail of the carvings on this late 18th century Parisian...

A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.    

19th-Century Framed Oil Painting on Hardboard Depicting Genre Scene We present you a small painting from the late 19th century depicting a genre scene. The oil is on hardboard, the ...

Russian or Polish painting, signed "Kedzierski ´64" Measures: H. 61, W. 44 cm. H. 24, W. 17.3 in.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930's Belgium oil on canvas of young boy smoking which is part of a suite Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...

This wonderful painting dated 1970 that has great planes of color and field is by the abstract painter, Philip Perkins. His resume is impressive with early studies in Europe with maj...

A unique oil on canvas painting that is so perfectly executed that it almost appears to be a machine made print. However, it is not. Instead it's a work that is masterfully painted w...

19th century oil portrait of a young man Original oil on canvas. Dimensions: 27.5" wide x 39.25" high. Signed lower left "Samuel"

An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint typical of older pain...

A magnificent 18th-century French barometer showcasing a masterful combination of giltwood and ebonized wood. The elegant frame features intricate hand-carved detailing, including a ...

A beautiful oil on canvas painting titled "Montmartre rue de l'Abreuvoir" signed by G. Denis. This very decorative work of art is painted in the manner of Edouard Cortes that delig...