Butchoff Antiques

A Late 18th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock Signed Baltazar à Paris A fine eighteenth century wall clock, housed in a gilt bronze case of splendid architectural proportions, the circula...

A Pair of Breccia Marble Pedestals Each pedestal carved from an orange pink brecciated marble, on moulded plinths, the columns having stepped circular platforms. Continental, circa ...

A Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Table Lamp The amphora body of the lamp carved from onyx, standing on an ormolu base with laurel wreath collar, the handles of the vase adorned wi...

A Pair of Russian Ormolu Wall Lights Constructed from gilt bronze, with refined hand-chased finish, each applique modelled as a Bacchic mask, with a grapevine embedded beard and wre...

A Pastoral Landscape By Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803-1902) Painted in oil on board, the pastoral landscape featuring a serene scene of livestock resting in an open field. The animals ...

An Exceptional Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Console Desserte Constructed from mahogany and dressed with very fine gilt bronze mounts, the serpentine breakfront table with inverte...

An Austro-German Specimen Wood Centre Table of Exhibition quality A finely inlaid Austro-German hexagonal centre table of exhibition quality, richly decorated with specimen timbers ...

A Substantial William IV Period Dwarf Bookcase In the Manner of Gillows Constructed from mahogany with an oak-lined interior, the low bookcase raised on a plinth support, of open de...

A Pair of Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vases The white porcelain vases of baluster form, with alternating lilac and blue ground, parcel gilded on the body and lip of the vases, with hand-p...

Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut, thuya, purple heart and boxwood in the construction, and dressed with ormolu mounts; rising ...

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Lamps After the model of Auguste Moreau Each figure finely cast from bonze and with its original patination, one representing Moreau's 'Psyche and...

A Grand White Marble French Mantle Clock In the Louis XVI Style Carved from a single block of marble, the mantel clock of substantial scale resting on gilt bronze oblate feet, the d...

This exquisite miniature grandfather clock by Dimmer and Son of Chester, crafted in beautiful flamed mahogany circa 1900, is a remarkable antique timepiece. Constructed in a flamed...

This exceptional 'Black Forest' bear bench, intricately carved from Lindenwood in the Brienz area circa 1890, is a magnificent example of Swiss craftsmanship. The seat is cleverly su...

This exhibition-quality marquetry library table, attributed to Morant of Bond Street, is an exquisite octagonal centerpiece crafted in England circa 1840. Made to the highest standar...

This large and exquisite Florentine pietra dura table top, attributed to the renowned Gaetano Bianchini, is beautifully presented on a carved giltwood base. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, the rectangular table top is profusely inlaid with rare specimen stones on a dramatic black marble ground. The exquisite commesso di pietre dure work depicts vibrant flowers among foliage, including roses, jasmine, daisies, petunias, and peace lilies, all framed within a conforming floral border with lapis lazuli stringing. The table is elevated by a carved giltwood base featuring double-column end supports that terminate in scrolled feet, elegantly joined by a stretcher centered with a seated putto. This remarkable piece survives in excellent antique condition, retaining the vibrant coloration of the specimen stones and the rich patina of the giltwood. A comparable Florentine pietra dura table top attributed to Gaetano Bianchini, mounted on a different base, was notably sold from the Freddie Mercury collection at Sotheby's London on September 6, 2023, lot 2, achieving a price of 114,300 British pounds. The art of inlaid marbles and hardstones, known as commesso di pietre dure, flourished in Florence under the patronage of the grand-ducal workshops, established in 1588, where the craft achieved unparalleled heights. By the early nineteenth century, however, production and innovation in this exquisite tradition had waned. It was through the efforts of enterprising private artists, such as Gaetano Bianchini, that this art form was revitalized and given a new lease of life. Trained at the prestigious Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Bianchini reimagined the possibilities of this technique. By incorporating softer stones and alternative materials, he expanded the chromatic range and artistic potential of pietre dure, while reducing production time. This innovation enabled him to establish a successful private workshop around 1825, making the art more commercially viable. By 1840, the fame of the Laboratorio Bianchini had spread widely, even attracting a visit from Emperor Nicholas I of Russia, who offered Bianchini the directorship of the Imperial Lapidary Works at Peterhof. Bianchini declined, instead proposing to train Russian...

A Superb Pair of Porphyry Top Rococo Console Tables In the Louis XV Style Each console table surmounted by a striking serpentine porphyry top with moulded edges, the tables of carved giltwood designed in the exuberant 'rocaille' style incorporating shell motifs, stylised foliage and floral sprays, the scrolled legs joined by a stretcher centred with a carved open pomegranate. French, circa 1880 This pair of tables are undoubtedly based on earlier designs of the Régence period as it transitions into fullblown Rococo during the 1730s & 1740s. The symmetry of the design is measured and balanced, relating closely to Rocaille furniture...

An Important Marquetry Side Cabinet Attributed to Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut, thuya, purple heart and bo...

A Large and Impressive Hand-Carved Table Mirror In the Louis XVI Style The carved giltwood mirror of Neoclassical symmetrical design, having a swivelling oval mirror with bevelled g...

Susanna by Achille Bianchi Sculpted from white statuary marble, the seated figure of the Biblical Susanna, seated in a state of half-undress as she bathes, her gaze directed to her ...

A Handsome Late Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk Noteworthy for its particularly fine mahogany timber contrasted to its sober design, the rectangular desk has a maroon leather lined ...

A Regency Period Games Table An extremely well-made piece of furniture from the Regency era, employing finely figured rosewood, carved giltwood details and brass marquetry inlaid de...

A Stately Double-Sided Bookcase Of the Regency Period Constructed from mature and handsomely figured rosewood, the double-sided bookcase of generous proportions rising from a plinth...

A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bedside Commodes By Fernand Kohl of Paris Constructed from mahogany and having their original breccia marble tops, the bombé bedside cabinets dressed with f...

A set of Five Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars by Lefébure Each lidded porcelain jar bearing a Latin label and hand-painted naturalistic motifs. Bearing the mark of Lefébure. French...

A Pair of Italian Carved Putti Raised on square egg-and-dart carved plinths, each figure carved from walnut, standing in a contrapossto, clad in ...

A Pair of Sienna Marble Top Console Tables After the design of William Kent Of strong architectural design, the carved giltwood tables surmounted by Sienna Marble slabs with everted...

A Rare Biscuit Jar Attributed to Baccarat Of cylindrical form with a silver plated lid and handle, the amber glass etched-to-clear with patterns of swans and laurel wreaths. French,...

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bombé Bedside Cabinets In the manner of Paul Sormani Constructed from bookmatched kingwood, surmounted by original fleur-de-pêcher marble tops, and dressed ...

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils à la Reine After the design by Jean-Baptiste Claude Sené For Marie Antoinette's Grand Cabinet Today at the Louvre The original design dating to ...

A Large Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase The cobalt-blue ground vase of baluster form with waisted domed cover, the neck gilt with a dot-and-trellis cartouche within an el...

A Pair of Large Moulded and Cut Glass 5-Light Table Candelabra By Baccarat Marked by the famous maker and made from press moulded glass, each candelabrum issuing four S-scrolled arm...

A Regency Period Gilt & Polychrome Papier-Mâché Tray By Henry Clay of Covent Garden The large shaped and lacquered tray depicting a hunting scene, within a border of gilt Taillandie...

A Pair of Carved Black Forest Chairs Constructed in carved Lindenwood, the legs carved to mimic branches, supporting naturalistically carved seats, the back of each chair centred by...

A Fine Green Marble Empire Style Pedestal The free-standing pedestal constructed from Verde Antico marble of tapering rectangular form dressed on all sides with gilt bronze mounts o...

A Regency Circular Dining Table of Impressive Size Of circular form, constructed in mahogany; rising from a crossed-stretcher base with a large circular bossed platform, supported b...

A Most Unusual William IV Library Table Constructed using flamed San Domingo mahogany, the leather-lined rectangular top with lambs tongue carved moulding, supported on a single ped...

A Superb Looking Glass In the manner of Thomas Chippendale The oval mercury glass plate housed within an ornate rococo carved and pierced giltwood frame, composed of 'C' scrolls, fl...

A French Ormolu & Porcelain Table de Dame The top set with a rare yellow-ground porcelain hand-decorated panel with floral scenes and birds within parcel gilt frames and a mahogany ...

An Exquisite Table à Ouvrage in the Louis XV manner by Beurdeley of Paris Of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from kingwood, amaranth, and tulipwood alongside various specimen woods, the cabriole legs with gilded bronze foliate cast sabots and foliate espagnolettes, the shaped frieze inlaid with panels of floral marquetry to all sides, a single drawer sliding forward revealing a hinged leather writing surface itself flanked by two compartments; the shaped sliding top with a scrolled cartouche centred by musician monkeys surrounded by three marquetry trophies representing Music, Love, & Hunting surrounded by a trellis parquetry; surmounted by a three-quarter ormolu gallery 'à la grecque.' French, circa 1880 This exact table is illustrated in Denise Ledeoux-Lebard's 'Le mobilier francais du XIX siècle," as well as appearing in Camille Mestdagh's 'L'ameublement d'art francais,' and the model is discussed by Christopher Payne in his "Paris Furniture." The marquetry scene on the top of this writing table derives from engravings published in Paris in the mid-eighteenth century entitled Le Tambour de Basque and Le Tambourin by J. Guelard after designs by Christophe Huet (d.1759). the trophies come from a design by Gilles Demarteau l'aîné (1722-1776) and can be seen on several pieces of 18th century French fine furniture...

A Large Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Green Granite Vases Constructed from green granite, probably Serdobol granite, the campana urns of impressive size and dressed with gilt bronze mounts...

A Fine Ormolu Surtout-de-Table Attributed to Thomire of Paris Mounted as a Coffee Table Of oval shape, the mirrored glass centre surrounded by a finely cast Bacchanalian gallery of...

Mercury and Fame Seated on Pegasus After Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720) Cast by Eugène Cornu (1827-1899) Mounted on Rouge de Languedoc marble bases, the patinated bronze sculptures r...

A Fine Octagonal Library Desk By Henry Samuel of London Constructed in a well figured mahogany, adorned with applique rocaille scroll work rising from foliate carved and shaped plin...

A Pair of Bronze Medici & Borghese Vases Cast from patinated bronze, both vases of Medici form with twin-handles and fluted socles, one figural relief scene based on the famous Medi...

A Cave a Liqueur in the Japonisme Manner Constructed of gilt bronze and glass, frosted and engraved; of lidded and lockable circular form, the glass cage enclosed in a 'bamboo' fram...

A Pair of Parcel Gilt Amboyna Cabinets By T & G Seddon Constructed from prized amboyna with parcel gilt carved details, each cabinet of rectangular outline with rounded corners,...

A Pair of Silver-Mounted Cut-Crystal Vases By Cristalleries de Baccarat Each vase made of crystal, of baluster form with silver rims, the square base supporting a tapering socle, th...

A Set of Six 'Wild Rose' Perfume Bottles By Cristalleries de Baccarat One of the most refined Art Nouveau offerings by the famous company, the pink overlay bottles with a design of ...

A Rare Biscuit Jar Attributed to Baccarat Of cylindrical form with a silver plated lid and handle, the amber glass etched-to-clear with patterns of swans and laurel wreaths. French,...

A set of Four Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars by Maison Collin Each lidded porcelain jar bearing a Latin label and hand-painted with iconography of the Greek god of medicine and a p...

A Fine Set Of 10 George III Dining Chairs Constructed of mahogany, the set comprising two carvers and eight side chairs, each chair with a gently curved top rail above a ladder-back...

A Lifesize Orientalist Sculpture Attributed to Louis Hottot Of spectacular scale, constructed from spelter and on a bronze-mounted veneered plinth, the striking orientalist figure o...

A Large Venetian Sculpture of the Bacchanal By Michelangelo Guggenheim Carved from a stained and patinated pine typical of the best Venetian sculptor's workshops, this sculptural gr...

A Substantial Drum Table In the Georgian Manner Attributed to Gillows Constructed from superb figured mahogany, the circular table top with a moulded edge; below, the frieze enclosi...

A Faience Bust of Diana After Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse The white glazed ceramic bust representing Diana, goddess of the hunt and the moon, wearing the attribute of the crescen...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Constructed from mahogany, set with a leather top and decorated throughout with gilt bronze mounts, the writing table supported on tapering stop-f...

A George IV Amboyna Parcel Gilt Console Table A stylish example of unusual narrow proportions combining gilt wood with amboyna, a highly exotic and expensive timber only used on the...

This magnificent kidney-shaped desk, attributed to the prestigious Gillows workshops, represents the epitome of Victorian craftsmanship and luxury. Created around 1870, this exceptio...

This exceptional Regency period tilt-top centre table, attributed to the prestigious London cabinet maker George Oakley, exemplifies the refined elegance and masterful craftsmanship ...