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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Iron
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design functionality characteristic of British military furniture. Adorned with gilt bron...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Wave Glass Floor Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional floor lamp by Tiffany Studios features an iconic dome shade crafted from the firm's legendary Favrile glass, complemented by its original curved harp bronze base tha...
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Gilt Marble Cassolettes And Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bodies of this exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes, along with a complementary clock, are crafted from exceptional specimens of white marble, each measuring almost a fo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Limoges Enamel Box
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges tradition. It features a meticulously hand-applied pink and blue floral scene against a bro...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Baccarat Ormolu And Cut Glass Liqueur Casket
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 19th-century ormolu liqueur casket is exemplary of the masterful craftsmanship of the famed luxury firm Baccarat. The doors open to reveal a mirrored base and a glass...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Barware
Materials
Ormolu
Pâte-De-Cristal Vase By François-Emile Décorchement
By Francois Decorchemont
Located in New Orleans, LA
This shimmering vase was hand-crafted by the renowned French glassmaker, François-Emile Décorchemont. Celebrated for his mastery of the pâte-de-verre method, Décorchemont also perfec...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon. A remarkable example of the intricate craft...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scale By Leuchars & Son
By Leuchars & Son
Located in New Orleans, LA
An excellent piece of horse racing history, this English jockey scale was specially crafted by Leuchars & Son of London. These handsome scales were used at English tracks to determin...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
English Satinwood Parlor Tables
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of hand-painted English satinwood parlor tables is embellished with intricate detailing inspired by floral and classical themes—hallmarks of the esteemed Sheraton...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Gallé Art Nouveau Vase
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable acid-etched vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist's love of nature is ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Bronze Napoleon I Death Mask, From The Dr. Antommarchi Cast
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mesmerizing antique bronze death mask of the Emperor Napoleon I is cast from the mold created by Dr. Francesco Antommarchi, Napoleon’s personal physician and companion during th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Bumble Bee Vide Poche By Amalric Walter And Henri Bergé
By Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightfully sunny pâte-de-verre vide poche features a signature insect design of the celebrated glassmaking duo, Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé. A beautifully crafted bumble be...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Edo-Period Lacquered Jingasa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Complete with a lacquered surface and original silk straps, this Japanese Edo-period traveling hat, or jingasa, first emerged during the illustrious period between 1603 and 1868, a t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Edo Lacquer
Materials
Silk
Marguerites Frosted Glass Clock By René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning frosted glass clock by René Lalique was made circa 1920 and features the Marguerites pattern, which translates to daisy, symbolizing innocence and purity. A bouquet bur...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
Mahogany Wine Cooler By Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 19th-century wine cooler is sculpted from the finest mahogany into a distinctive sarcophagus shape. The top is adorned with intricately carved grape and grape leaf mot...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Wine Coolers
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Ormolu Engraved Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This serpentine-shaped engraved ormolu jewelry casket is an exquisite Napoleon III work of art. Reminiscent of works by Alphonse Giroux, a renowned purveyor of fine goods to the Fren...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
By Zacharie Raingo
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible rarity of horological and astronomical significance, this stunning planetary clock was crafted by the renowned Parisian clockmaker Zacharie-Nicholas-Amé-Joseph Raingo. Raingo is celebrated as being the most important creator of orrery clocks...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Daum Nancy Glass Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful cameo glass inkwell displays the brilliance of the renowned Daum Nancy, a firm long celebrated for their masterful ability to recreate the beauty of nature in glass. A...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this jewelry box is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry. The box, shaped in doré...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Moser Pitcher With Enameled Bird And Salamander
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic wildlife decoration distinguishes this rare Moser glass pitcher. Crafted of luminous amber glass, this pitcher is adorned with the signature Moser gilded fern leaves and berries, including an enameled three-dimensional bee and a colorful bird perched on a branch. Most exceptional is the intrepid salamander, cloaked in jewel-like colors, which serves as the pitcher’s handle. Such unparalleled artistry placed Moser among the most desirable art glass in the world. To find such an amazing piece of this Bohemian craft today, in such excellent condition, is quite rare.
Encouraged by the Austro-Hungarian governments, Ludvik Moser quickly excelled as a glass artist while serving an apprenticeship under accomplished artist O.J. Mattoni. Through working with the Health Spa at Karlsbad, producing and decorating glassware for serving the healing waters found at the spa, Moser quickly acquired a following and demand for his work. By 1857, Moser was able to open his shop full of bright, glistening chandeliers and mirrors, which further illuminated his glass creations. Moser quickly acquired a noble clientele and displayed his work at exhibitions around the world. Some of his well-known patrons included Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Pope Pius XI and King Farouk of Egypt...
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Pitchers
Materials
Enamel
Pair Of Moser Vases
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating pair of Moser vases exemplifies the beauty of Bohemian art glass. Standing over a foot in height and showcasing a rare deep amethyst hue, the glasswork features an intricately gilded band and remains exceptional in both quality and artistry.
Encouraged by the Austro-Hungarian governments, Ludvik Moser quickly excelled as a glass artist while completing an apprenticeship under accomplished artist O.J. Mattoni. Through working with the Health Spa at Carlsbad, producing and decorating glassware to hold healing waters found at the spa, Moser quickly acquired a following and demand for his work. By 1857, Moser was able to open his shop full of bright, glistening glass creations. Moser quickly acquired nobility as his clientele and began displaying his work at exhibitions around the world. Some of his well-known patrons include Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Pope Pius XI and King Farouk of Egypt...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Bohemian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Cherub Minton Jardinière
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bearing a cipher mark from 1856, this mid-19th-century centerpiece stands as a crowning achievement of the esteemed firm Minton & Co. This accomplishment of such grand scale in ceram...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Gallé Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite cameo glass table lamp is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist's appreciation ...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This silver, gold and niello inlaid topographical snuffbox is a masterpiece of Russian silver. Almost owned by a wealthy 19th-century tradesman, this extraordinary creation shares a ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Loetz Candia Silberiris Tree Trunk Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Iridescent swirls adorn this rare Candia Silberiris tree trunk vase from the renowned 19th-century art glass firm Loetz. Crafted in a sensuous, organic...
Category
20th Century Czech Bohemian Vases
Materials
Silver
Gallé Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning cameo glass lamp displays the unparalleled artistry of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Glass And Silver Gilt Wine Coolers By Hunt & Roskell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Reserved exclusively for the era’s most affluent, these exceptionally rare glass and silver gilt wine coolers by Hunt & Roskell embody the height of the mid-19th century’s grandeur a...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver
Italian Gilt Bronze And Marble Pedestal With Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Italian pedestal and urn, masterfully crafted from the esteemed Alabastro Fiorito Antico marble, represents the very finest of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship. Alab...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Cameo Glass Chandelier By Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Art Nouveau chandelier by Muller Frères embodies the pinnacle of French decorative arts during this illustrious period. Muller Frères, renowned for their mastery in ...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blending natural wonder and artistic prowess, this magnificent pair of cassolettes is a symphony of craftsmanship. The intricate gilt bronze decor, only made possible by the finest c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jars
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider and web-inspired shade combines with the soft green and yellow gradient of the glass tiles to display the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of Tiffany Studios.
This table lamp shows off the Tiffany hallmarks of nature-inspired aesthetics alongside a beautifully unified artistic form that nearly comes alive when the lamp is turned on. While many Tiffany shades...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Gallé Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Statuesque and artfully etched, this exquisite cameo glass table lamp is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist's appreciation of nature is on full display in the detailed Marguerite daisy pattern carefully etched in varying layers of colored glass. The blooms dance across the lamp's amber-colored form in mesmerizing shades of purple and red. When lit, the lamp emits an enticing warm glow. Nearly two feet in height, the lamp is much larger than is typical of Gallé's pieces, yet it maintains its grace and proportion.
Émile Gallé opened a small woodworker's shop in 1885, where he began experimenting with marquetry in furniture and naturalistic glass designs. In 1889, he displayed his new glass creations at the Paris International Exhibition, where the designs and colors not previously seen caused an immediate sensation. The new style of Art Nouveau had begun to appear, and the movement's aesthetics and devotion to nature appealed greatly to the young Gallé. In 1894 Gallé built a manufacturing plant in Nancy and began creating his own designs from inception through production. Gallé personally developed many of the designs, and he was known to actively make alterations and approve the designs of his talented team of designers and craftsmen he employed at the "Cristallerie D'Emile Gallé."
Signed "Gallé" on shade and base
Circa 1920
Literature:
A. Duncan, G. de Bartha, Glass by Gallé, London, 1984, p. 170, pl. 245 for another lamp of this model
A. Duncan, G. de Bartha, Gallé Lamps...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite set of silverplate Art Deco knife rests adds an elegant touch to the formal dining table. Designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle, each rest ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Lotus Pagoda shade and its complementary original bronze base. The elegant form of the lotus-inspired shade combines with the beautiful green gradient of the glass tiles to display the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of Tiffany Studios. This statuesque lamp shows off the Tiffany hallmarks of nature-inspired aesthetics alongside a beautifully unified artistic form. While many Tiffany shades...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury. Exquisitely engraved with delicate floral motifs, these glasses fold up perfectly ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare artillery shell cocktail shaker, crafted by the Gorham Silver Company, is one of the very few remaining of its kind with all of its original parts. Sleek and aer...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Sèvres Porcelain And Bronze Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Seven resplendent Sèvres porcelain plaques surround this magnificent doré bronze box. The bright floral motif on the plaques perfectly matches the intr...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous artistry of maki-e, a technique of raised lacquer decoration. Adorned with gold and vi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Glass And Wrought Iron Vase By Daum And Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite glass and wrought iron vase is the result of one of the most iconic Art Deco artistic collaborations between Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle. Each renowned for their un...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French writing desk casket is a stellar example of neoclassical craftsmanship. Fashioned from Doré bronze and adorned with royal blue enamel, it features a classical t...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair Of Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of two mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an elegant...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tall Cameo Glass Lamp By Émile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in both size and artistry, this exceptional cameo glass lamp is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glass...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Plique-À-Jour Enamel And Glass Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted entirely with an exceptionally detailed enamel technique known as pliqué-à-jour, this French box is a luxurious objet d'art. Exhibiting a subtle translucence like that of sta...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
German Porcelain Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important German porcelain box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Its hand-painted wild game scene celebrates the natural world,...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Italian Baroque Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Visually imposing and mechanically complex, this formidable Italian Baroque safe would have provided unparalleled security for storing valuables in the 18th century. The hobnail motifs covering the safe are a testament to the fine artistry and craftsmanship of Piedmont metalworkers of this time.
Beautifully restored and fully functional, this iron safe...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Russian Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant Russian enamel cigarette case is crafted of gilt silver and decorated with a bright floral design of cloisonné enamel. A tur...
Category
20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pagoda Lamp By Émile Gallé
By Emile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Pagoda Cameo glass lamp is a highly rare and coveted example of Émile Gallé's mastery of glassmaking. Layers of vibrant color, from golden yellows to mauve, radiate from a backg...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Fossiliferous Crinoid Marble Sculpture Of Wild Horses
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive and unique sculpture transforms a highly rare fossiliferous crinoid marble specimen into a stunning sculpted herd of wild horses. Crafted in the 20th century, the rem...
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Roman Empire Charioteer Mosaic Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Roman Empire mosaic table is an iconic example of Classical history, featuring a 3rd-century mosaic of a Roman Charioteer. More than mere entertainment, the four charioteer team...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
German Nef By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This colossal silver nef is a spectacular example of German silverwork from the town of Hanau. Used as a centerpiece for a table or sideboard, the ship was a visible representation o...
Category
Antique 19th Century Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Pendulum Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
Horological ingenuity and artistry coalesce in this incredible French pendulum clock, the product of two of the most famed craftsmen of the 19th century. Known as the Farcot clock, t...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. & W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond the...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Completed on December 31st, 1931, this Breguet mahogany and brass floor month-going regulator clock is a perfect emblem of Breguet’s Art Deco and mechanical excellence during the important interwar period. Adorned with the hallmark Breguet features, including the famous moon tip Breguet hands and a beautifully polished brass frame, the clock is further enhanced with exquisite decoration on the plates. Featuring the most accurate escapement of its time, this month-going regulator stands as one of the most dependable timekeepers of its day. Its design even excludes a chime to...
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Fan-Shaped Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Victorian-era silverplate biscuit box is intricately crafted to resemble a Japanese fan, a one-of-a-kind motif rarely seen in boxes of this...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
René Lalique Charmilles Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Abstracted foliate motifs swirl atop each other to form this Lalique vase in the Charmilles motif, first designed by René Lalique on October 8, 1926. Inspired by bowers under greener...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
The Mills Chicago Upright Slot Machine
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive Chicago upright coin-operated slot machine was built by the leader of the slot machine movement in Chicago and around the world, the Mills Novelty Company. Manufactur...
Category
20th Century American Games
Materials
Nickel
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