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Bamana N'tomo mask, Mali, 20th century
Located in NICE, FR
Bamana N'tomo mask, Mali, 20th century
"Generally surmounted by three to eight horns forming a comb, the N'tomoface mask refers to a moment of compulsory education given to uncircumcised young boys in certain West African societies. The mask's discreet, even absent, mouth emphasizes the behavior expected of them in their future adult life after training: controlling and measuring their words, knowing how to keep quiet, preserving secrets and enduring pain in silence."
Excerpt from Masques du N'tomo, Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière Collection, Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac, France.
The Bambara, or Bamana, live in central and southern Mali. Their name means “unbeliever” and was given to them by the Muslims. Animists, they believe in the existence of a creator god called Ngala, who maintains the order of the universe and coexists with another androgynous god called Faro, master of the Word, who gave all qualities to mankind and makes the fruits of the earth grow. Traditional Bamana art objects are closely linked to agrarian rites.
The Bamana dance these masks during initiation and circumcision ceremonies for young boys in the Ntomo society. The face, with its vertical outgrowths at the top, adopts geometric features beneath a rounded forehead, including an imposing busted nose, as the Bamana favor this organ in their statuary as it evokes sociability and clan cohesion. Indeed, during choreography, the dancer frequently touches the nose of the mask.
As teaching aids for candidates, masks from societies accessible to young boys and adults, such as the N'tomo, Korè and Ci wara...
Category
Vintage 1930s Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tchokwé mask from Angola in wood and pigments - Circa 1900
Located in NICE, FR
Tchokwé mask from Angola once owned by the American Abstract Expressionist artist Merton D. Simpson (1928 - 2013) renowned both for his work and as a dealer and collector of early Af...
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Kaolin, Wood
Rare And Large Glass Plaque Chandelier, Val Saint Lambert, Art Deco Period, 1930
Located in NICE, FR
Rare and large chandelier with glass plates, Val Saint Lambert, Art Deco period, Circa 1930.
This is a large model composed of seven molded pressed pink frosted glass plates with a ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Column Stand In Amboyna Burl, 1940
Located in NICE, FR
Large Art Deco Column Stand In Amboyna Burl, 1940
Circular column or stand in amboyna burl marquetry.
It dates from the very end of the Art Deco period (1940s) and its design and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Louis XV style gilded wood firescreen, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Louis XV style gilded wood fire screen, 19th century
Carved gilded wood fire screen decorated with a tapestry with original stitches representing the abduction of Europa.
The surro...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Large cut-crystal box with gilt-bronze mounting, Charles X period, circa 1830.
Located in NICE, FR
Large cut-crystal box with gilt-bronze mounting, Charles X period, circa 1830.
Antique rectangular-shaped jewelry box in diamond-cut crystal and gilt bronze.
This imposing jewelry ...
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Rare 18th century gilded wood mirror, Italy
Located in NICE, FR
Magnificent Italian gilded wood mirror with mercury glass.
It is decorated with a naval anchor on the pediment and a scallop shell at the top.
The falls...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Still Life With Porcelain And Black Grapes Signed By Artist Sie G, 1997
Located in NICE, FR
This painting is exceptional in both technique and execution, and pays tribute to one of the great masters of the Dutch Golden Age, Willmen Kalf (1619-1993).
The artist Sie G, usually known for his contemporary works in the style of hyperrealism, was inspired by the Dutch painter's 1660 Still Life with Aquamanile, Fruit and Nautilus Cup (see last photo).
His technical skill in this genre painting is breathtakingly precise, from the cracks in the enamel and the reflections on the porcelain, the ridged, pearly surface of the nautilus conch shell...
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Kanak "kagu" Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Rare Kanak war club of the "Kagu" type (Bird's beak) in hardwood, from New Caledonia, Melanesia, 19th century.
This is an exceptional Kanak art collector's item due to its imposing ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century New Caledonian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century
This pair of baluster shaped porcelain vases with a ground neck are covered with a deep purple glaze that blen...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Bronze
"Bon Bon" Jar Or Pitcher By Kosta Boda And Kjell Engman, Signed, 20th Century.
By Kjell Engman
Located in NICE, FR
Jar or pitcher "Bon Bon" by the Swedish house Kosta Boda and the artist designer Kjell Engman Signed, 20th Century.
Founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Stael von H...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Baccarat Cut Crystal Centerpiece Mounted on Chiseled Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Hand-cut Baccarat crystal centerpiece mounted on chiseled gilt bronze serving as a bowl or fruit stand. This majestic piece features a large Baccarat crystal bowl topped with a long ...
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of Blue-glazed earthenware lamps in the Théodore Deck style, 19th century
By Theodore Deck
Located in NICE, FR
A very beautiful pair of Louis XVI-style baluster-shaped lamps in “Deck” blue glazed ceramic.
Each lamp is adorned with large openwork gilded bronze mounts.
On either side of each ...
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Painted Globe with a Rock Crystal and a Base in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
Unique and rare painted Globe with mystical graphics in a street art way made by a French artist .
The artist has sold some paintings at auction in 2019 for an average price of €600...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dynamic Animal Sculpture of Goats in Bronze, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
We are excited to present you with this bronze sculpture of two goats engaged in a dynamic stance. The goat on the right side is rearing up on its hind limbs, with its front legs rai...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century Aquarium Pot in Porcelain, China.
Located in NICE, FR
We would like to present you with this traditional Cantonese aquarium or decorated in the polychrome style. Its surface features delicate floral patterns set against a blue backgroun...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Charles X Clock with a Statue of a Romantic Young Nobleman.
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this stunning 19th century clock featuring a seated figure of a young nobleman atop the clock case in gilt bronze in the style of Louis-Phillipe/...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Restoration-period bronze clock with brown and gilded patina depicting a horse playing with a small dog.
Beautiful mercury gilding, the alternating patinas give a nice balance to th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in NICE, FR
This sculpture of greyhound from the late 19th century is crafted in bronze and displays fine detailing of the dog’s muscular structure.
The dog is standing on a base that mimics a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Japanese Large cloisonné enamel Lamps , 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Charming pair of cloisonné enamel vases from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), each with a mauve background featuring pretty swallows fluttering among flowering branches and fol...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Classical-Style Red Vases with Accents in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
A large pair of classic vases distinguished by their “oxblood” color: a deep, rich red that lends great presence to this highly decorative pair.
These vases are amphora-shaped, with...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this rare pair of ceramic albarello drug jars traditionally used for storing herbs, ointments, and medicines. They originate from the 18th centur...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
This Empire period clock (circa 1800-1810) is composed of a marble terrace topped by two flat columns decor...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Mantel Clock from the French Empire Era
Located in NICE, FR
Large Empire period mantel clock - Restoration dating from the beginning of the 19th century (circa 1800-1810) in chased gilt bronze with exceptional gilding quality.
An antique cha...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Marine Oil-on-Canvas "Breton Fisherman" in Original Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This magnificent oil painting on wood from the late 19th century, signed by the artist D. Fristany, depicts a fishing trip in Brittany in the early hours of the morning. In the foreg...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Located in NICE, FR
We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions ...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate
Unique Elephant Statue in Bronze with Coral, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A work of art as much as a one-of-a-kind curiosity object, this extraordinary creation is made up of unusual, unique, antique and rare elements, proje...
Category
20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere from Afghanistan on a 19th French Gilded Base
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration.
The sphere displays a vibra...
Category
20th Century Afghan Napoleon III Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Art-Deco Mantel Clock in Marble and with a Wolf Statue in Bronze Patina
Located in NICE, FR
This clock is a fine example of early 20th-century design, combining the rich materials and craftsmanship of traditional sculpture with the sleek, modernist lines of Art Deco. It wou...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Big Mid-Century Modern Lamp in Chrome Metal and Glass, 1970s
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this wonderful contemporary table lamp with a unique and striking design.
The lamp features a metallic base and a central column finished in polished and reflec...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Francis Mair
By Francis Mair
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful pair of wicker armchairs from the mid-20th century, designed by Californian designer Francis Mair, is a modern interpretation of classic rattan craftsmanship. It featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Wrought Iron Rooster Weathervane Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Touret
Located in NICE, FR
This fine piece is from the 1950s in the style of French craftsmen such as Jean Touret and Marolles.
The lamp is in wrought iron and boasts a patinated finish.
It has vintage Fre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a French Noblewoman
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful late 17th-century circular portrait in the regency style of Louis XIV, rendered in oil on canvas. It represents a Fren...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Eight-Armed Chandelier with Red or Black Lampshades, Art Deco, Mid-20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with an early 20th century art-deco chandelier with eight arms, each adorned with feathered crest motifs, crafted in gilded bronze.
This piece has been modified by r...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Lithograph by Robert Combas (1957-). Signed and Numbered 43/90
By Robert Combas
Located in NICE, FR
It is an Original print by Robert Combas. Printed in 2016 in mixed technique by l'Estampe 15 passages in lithography and one passage of embossing on 400 grams Vélin de Rives paper.
9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Still Life with Fish Oil-on-Canvas in Gilded Frame, 152cm x 112cm
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite and large still life oil-on-canvas painting portrays an abundant range of food items carefully arranged on a table against a dark backdrop. At the center, a large fish...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Egg-Shaped Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished egg shape of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration.
The sphere displays a vi...
Category
20th Century Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Flame Colored Copper Painting by Arthur UNGER. Signed.
Located in NICE, FR
Arthur UNGER (1932- )
Crafted through the intricate process of flame-painting on copper, this piece showcases an explosion of vibrant colors, from rich copper tones to iridescent p...
Category
20th Century European Modern Paintings
Materials
Copper
Flame Colored Copper Painting by Arthur UNGER. Signed.
Located in NICE, FR
Artist : Arthur UNGER (1932- )
Crafted through the intricate process of flame-painting on copper, this piece showcases an explosion of vibrant colors, from rich copper tones to iri...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Modern Paintings
Materials
Copper
Pair of gilt bronze Retour d'Egypte candlesticks, Empire period, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
The pair of candlesticks from the Empire period featuring caryatids are exquisite examples of neoclassical design, typical of the early 19th century, particularly during the reign of...
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs in the Ancient Egyptian Style
Located in NICE, FR
The andirons from the French Regency period, crafted in gilt bronze, exhibit a striking blend of elegance and opulence in the Egyptian Revival style. Each andiron features a meticulo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Porcelain Painting in Large Gilded Frame
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful and large painted porcelain plaque depicting a group of laughing characters in a village in a wooden and gilded stucco frame. Around 1880.
Good condition ready to hang.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Vases in Opaline Glass
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful pair of white opaline glass vase hand painted at the end of 19th century. It will enhance any romantic place with a touch of luxury. Perfect condition for its age.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Opal
Four-Drawer Murano Glass Commode in Mondrian Style, 1970’s
Located in NICE, FR
This commode features a striking design inspired by the geometric abstractions of Piet Mondrian, with a grid of black lines forming a pattern of rectangles and squares across its fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilded Candlesticks with Floral Pattern from Louis XVI (1774-1792)
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of chiseled and gilded bronze candlesticks, in the shape of an ovoid vase, with openwork handles with garlands of flowers and foliage falls.
A similar pair can be seen in Le Lou...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period
Located in NICE, FR
These splendid Empire period armchairs symbolize the opulence, refinement and luxury characteristic of the Napoleonic era. Beautifully carved and adorned with sophisticated details, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of Obelisks in Carrara Marble, Sicilian Jasper & Black Portoro
Located in NICE, FR
These marble obelisks are unique pieces that bring an elegant and majestic touch to any space. They are imposing centerpieces that evoke the grandeur and history of ancient Egypt. Ma...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Obelisks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Unique and Large Carved Oak Armchair in Modern Fabric in the Style of Louis XIII
Located in NICE, FR
The royal Louis XIII style armchair in carved oak represents the pinnacle of old-world elegance and luxury, beautifully adapted to contemporary needs. Every detail of its sturdy oak ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...
Category
Antique 16th Century Burkinabe Tribal Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Orientalist Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Vincent Manago (1880–1936)
By Vincent Manago
Located in NICE, FR
Vincent Manago's painting depicts an orientalist scene rich in detail and colour - typical of the late 19th century. The artist has meticulously captured characteristic elements of t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Aboriginal Painting By Jorna Newberry, Australia
Located in NICE, FR
Aboriginal artist Jorna Newberry is recognized for her distinctive style that blends tradition and modernity, while exploring deep themes linked to her culture and land. His often vibrant and lively works can combine traditional Aboriginal motifs with a contemporary aesthetic, creating unique and evocative compositions. Jorna Newberry is valued for her ability to convey cultural narratives and spiritual connections through her art, providing an authentic perspective on Aboriginal history and identity. His contribution to the contemporary Aboriginal art...
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and gilded wood as if to imitate a bamboo f...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Bust of a Young Lady in White Marble by Flli Romanelli
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite large bust of a beautiful young lady with a large hat, carved in prestigious antique white statuary marble. A unique work of the highest quality an...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble
Aboriginal Painting by Cornelia Tipuamanturriri, Tiwi Island
Located in NICE, FR
This painting comes from the Jilamara Design art center and dates back to 2013. It is made with earth ochres bound with acrylic pigment. Cornelia is considered a great artist of the first generation from this region. A certificate of authenticity is included.
Cornelia Tipuamantumirri was born in Pirlangimpi (Garden Point), Melville Island, around 1930. Her father's ancestral land is Imalu Point, Melville Island, and her mother's ancestral land is Munupi, Melville Island. Her skin group is Warntarringa (Sun) and her dream is Jarrikalani (Turtle). Tipuamantumirri lives and works in Pirlangimpi, where she is an initiated and respected Tiwi elder.
Tipuamantumirri uses the kayimwagakimi, a traditional carved wooden painting comb with a single row of teeth. Using a palette of ochres in pinks, yellows, blacks, and browns, her work depicts significant aspects of Tiwi life and culture with repeated dotted lines referencing yirrinkiripwoja (body painting) and the tidal movements of the surrounding seas.
Tipuamantumirri, who began painting in 2010, is also an experienced weaver.
Key recent solo and group exhibitions:
- Warnarringa - Jarrikalani: Sun - Turtle, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne (2014)
- Cornelia Tipuamantumirri - New Paintings, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne (2013)
- Purunguparri (Stringy Bark Hut), Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne (2011)
- Ngawa Munupula/Ngawa Kiripapiranjuwi: New Paintings from Munupi Art on the Tiwi Islands, Outstation Gallery, Darwin (2015)
- Cornelia Tipuamantumirri and Delores Tipuamantumirri: New Paintings, Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney (2015)
- We are Tiwi: Munupi Arts from Melville Island, Artitja Fine Art, Fremantle, WA (2014)
- The Tiwi: Art from Jilamara & Munupi Art Centres, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, Virginia, USA (2014)
- Nginingawila Munupi Jilamara: Our Paintings from Munupi, Marshall Arts, Adelaide (2013)
- Kirilima + Jarrikalani - Jungle Fowl + Loggerhead Turtle...
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20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood
Located in NICE, FR
This exceptionally majestic and unique reliquary bust carved in gilded wood represents a bishop adorned in golden robes. The torso is draped in a toga revealing a round cavity that o...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Wood
18th Century Oil Painting of Child with Tambourine Walking on a Panthera
Located in NICE, FR
The child, at the center of the composition, is dressed in an immaculate white tunic that delicately falls over their shoulders and stops just above their knees. The simplicity of th...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Oil Painting of a French Coast by Emile Godchaux (1860-1938)
By Emile Godchaux
Located in NICE, FR
Imagine the radiant serenity of a sunny day on the Côte d'Azur, captured with exceptional sensitivity by the famous artist Emile Godchaux (1860-1938) at the beginning of the 20th cen...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Murano Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1950
By Paolo Venini
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite six-light chandelier was crafted by the renowned Italian glassmaker Paolo Venini (1895– 1959) in Murano during the 1950s. The cups are accentuated with a delicate blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
...
Category
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal
19th Century Kukukuku Club from Highlands Papua
Located in NICE, FR
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. It features a head made of stone in the characteristic 'pineapple' ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stone