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Pair of French Gilt and Polychrome Winged Cherub Ciels Du Lit, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Known as ciel du lit in French, this pair of gilt and polychromed wing cherubs are canopies hung above beds. Drapery that surrounds the bed would be p...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood
A Striking Pair of 32 inch Tall Rock Crystal Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing 32 inches tall, this pair of rock crystal obelisks dates to the 1900s, most likely around the 1950s. The striking quartzes have wonderful clarity, and internal cleavages do ...
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20th Century Obelisks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
19th Century French Polished Brass Ceremonial Wine Harvest Hotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Hammered from the verso side, in a metalworking technique known as repousse, this polished brass wine harvest hotte has images that project, giving the ceremonial basket a subtle tex...
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Antique 19th Century French Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Wrought Iron Mid-19th Century Scale from Catalonia
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as an “equal arm scale”, this large wrought iron scale has the traditional “T-form” associated with weighing devices of this nature. Stabilized by a tripartite stand with curve...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1820, this beautiful sleigh bed and matching chevet side table were hand-carved during the French Restauration period. Both pieces have a wonderful spalted wood venee...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stone, Marble
Large Antique Wrought Iron and Bronze Double Sided Lectern from France, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a lutrin in France, this double-sided lectern is highly scrolled and pierced, making a unique and beautiful dais. The imposing French lutrin is comprised of wrought iron with some bronze embellishments (finials and roundel joineries) and dates to the 1800s, although the double-sided platform was added more recently based on the varying patina and welded construction (the bottom is pinned).
An amazing, banded arabesque of scrolls and counter curves emanate from an open roundel, forming the double-sided slant-top platform. The platform is designed to swivel on a rod that runs through it; a ball finial tops the rod, flanked by a pair of Vitruvian waves that form a majestic crest. There is an arbalete edge that extends off both sides of the platform, providing a stable base for holding music...
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Antique 19th Century French Music Stands
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century Alpine Tabernacle from Hautes-Alpes, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originating in the Queyras valley of France, this Alpine tabernacle was hand-carved from mountain pine in the 1600s. The Queyras is located in the Hautes-Alpes department...
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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Double Music Lectern in Carved Walnut and Pine, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in three sections (the double-sided platform, the turned shaft, and the robust scrolled base), this French music lectern, or lutrin, dates to circa 1700. A combination of...
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Antique Late 17th Century French Music Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Pine
Small 17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Cassone
Located in Dallas, TX
At 13 ½ inches tall and 24 inches wide, this small Italian wood cassone makes an intriguing and versatile storage piece. Hand-carved in walnut during the 1600s, the charming chest ha...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Tall and Decorative Wood and Iron Halberds, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Halberds are weapons often used in Europe during the Middle Ages; in modern times, ceremonial versions such as this pair are used by the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. Our tall and deco...
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Antique Early 1900s European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
These French, patinated bronze putti heads surrounded by spiral fluting are mounted on geometrically shaped marble plinths. Dating to circa 1700, the rising busts feature a cherub wi...
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Antique Early 1700s French Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
With two lockable compartments on the front façade, this studded leather trunk is a very unique storage piece. Hand-crafted in Spain during the 1700s, the trunk is well-engineered, w...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic example of a period Louis XIV trunk, the oak body, which features a domed top, is bound with ornate iron strapwork. The trunk originated in northeast France and was hand-...
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Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Carved Oak Statue of a Bishop, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
At over five feet tall, this beautiful and large carved oak statue is a life-sized interpretation of a French bishop from the 1600s. The religious leader is wearing a mitre adorned with Vitruvian waves. There is also a vertical swath of waves in the middle of the mitre that separates two spandrel-shaped panels embellished with foliate scrolls and a cabochon. Our bishop is clad in a vestment with large scrollwork and a rectangular clasp across the chest over...
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale from Spain, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique piece of scientific equipment, this antique cast iron scale would have been used in a Spanish pharmacy during the 1800s. The main cast...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
When dairy farmers traveled to the market, they would use large metal jugs, such as this cast iron milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Jars
Materials
Metal, Iron
Circa 1800 Carved Oak Sculptures of the Apostles, James, John, Peter, and Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in oak, circa 1800, these sculptures depict arguably the most important apostles: James, John, Peter, and Paul. All of the figures are distinctly different, although they share some commonalities, such as they are all barefoot and clad in ankle length tunics on a rectangular base with canted corners. The set would make fantastic decorative art for a mantel, shelf, or sofa table.
The apostles as they appear in the main photo (from left to right):
St. James (20 ¼” H x 7 ½” W x 5 ½” D): sometimes referred to as “James the Great”, he is depicted with long hair and a full beard above a cloak pinned...
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Antique Early 1800s European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III style, sometimes referred to as The Second Empire style, was greatly influenced by the Neoclassical aspects of the Louis XVI period. This giltwood barometer from Paris w...
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Antique 1830s French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Large Studded Nailhead Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic Spanish trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all sides except the back. The deep chocolate color leather has been affixed with various ...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Miniature Antique Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique miniature French table top commode dates to the early 1900s. It is in the Louis XV style with splayed feet, shaped (or "bombe") sides, and bronze hardware throughout. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Valances, known in French as cantonnieres, are types of cornices used in window treatments. A single valance would be affixed to the wall above a window. Curtains would be attached t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Curtains and Valances
Materials
Giltwood
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...
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Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device.
Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding.
Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...
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Antique 17th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed.
Each reliquary has...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Silver
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
18th Century Carved Oak Statue Depicting St. Bartholomew
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall French statue of St. Bartholomew was hand-carved from oak in the 1700’s. This depiction of St. Bartholomew is not often seen in art, except for one of the most well known r...
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Spectacular Painted Six-Panel Armorial Baroque Screen from Italy, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This six panel Italian screen is from the Baroque period, circa 1700. The four central panels have been affixed to a foldable frame, while the two outer panels are detached. When all...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Antique Carved and Painted Statue of St. Florian, Austria, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz, Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished.
This beautifully carved and painted statue dates to approximately the end of the 1600s or early 1700s. It clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a flag in the other. At his feet, is a miniature building...
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Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Long circa 1800 Gothic Style Oak Board Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an unusually long Gothic style trunk from France, measuring nearly 6.5 feet long. It is carved from thick oak planks, and it dates to circa 1800. The trunk has well carved characteristic Gothic ornamentation on all of the front panels, while the rest of the piece remains simple, except a small molding to the lid. The big oak panels are joined by dowel reinforced mortise and tenon construction.
The long single plank lid is attached by iron hinges and opens to reveal a large rectangular space which reveals how all the boards were assembled. There is also a latch and keyhole at the center. This rare trunk would be perfect at the foot of a king size bed, an accent piece under a tall tapestry...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Wonderful 17th Century Oak Statue of Saint Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished.
This beautifully carved oak statue from the 1600s, clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a miniature house...
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Ewers with Bacchanalian Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
These Renaissance style antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very busy and mischievous Bacchanalian putti at play. A cherub sits atop the handle holding an item in his hands....
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Vases
Materials
Bronze
