Trianon Antiques

Set of three French Majolica asparagus plates by Saint Amand, (19th century). Each plate features a molded design of seven asparagus spears with an artichoke and acanthus leaf, with ...

Extraordinary porcelain dessert service attributed to Minton comprising 23 pieces with turquoise ground, hand painted butterflies, flowers and floral garlands. The perimeters and inside diameters of the plates are beaded and gilded. The service includes three tall compotes...

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black. The engraving depicts various figures and scenes from the house of Titus, including angels in chariots bringing love and prosperity, boys playing childhood games, fishing, and other elements of Roman life (17th century, with more recent matte and frame). Engraving is captioned in Latin: "Pictura qua Domus Titi fornices exornabat, plures exhibens Genios in bigis, variosque puerorum ludos, et piscationem, ultra alias principales figuras." "Petrus Sancte Bartoli delin." Pietro Santo...

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli. The engraving depicts the mosaic ceiling in the church of Santa Costanza outside of Rome, which was studied by the ecclesiatical archaeologist Giovanni Ciampini. The mosaic ceiling no longer exists, but is known through various depictions of the artwork, such as this engraving. The images include Christian imagery including the sacrifice of Cain and Abel and possibly Noah building the ark. The upper row of mosaics is believed to represent scenes from the New Testament, with caryatids dividing the ceiling into twelve segments. The engraving is captioned in Latin: "Opus Musiuum olim in tholo Templi, quod vulgo creditur Bacchi, nunc Sancte Constantie extra Portam Piam cariatides, et Telamones in duodecium dividant Segmenta, ubi plura autumnales ferias, et piscationis Genium demostrant, iuxta interpretionem Ciampini qui mediatatem exhibet Veterum monum." In the 17th century, the church of Santa Costanza was known as the "Temple of Bacchus," and was the site of rowdy Bacchic festivals until Pope Clement XI banned the rites in 1720. Pietro Santo...

French Paris porcelain figural group depicting Marie Antoinette borne in her carriage with small dog following. Carriage has removable top cover. Beautifully-painted detailing, and v...

A lovely, highly-detailed French faience soup tureen, with handles, feet and nicely-sculpted vegetable decorated cover (18th century). The top cover has a radish, carrot and scallion. The painted decoration on the sides includes a shield with fleur-de-lis. The piece is marked underneath, "VP 1777" (mark for Veuve Perrin...

Pair of nicely-carved French, Louis XV style fruitwood fauteuils with gilded flowers on the crest rail, seat rail and knees. Recently upholstered in French toile de jouy fabric...

Louis XVI period parcel-gilt and polychrome trumeau mirror with a painting of Venus ringed by putti. Venus and putti are framed in a gilded oval frame with ...

A charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...

French Louis XV period trumeau mirror (circa 1750) from Normandy, painted and parcel gilt with stylized pomegranates, scrolls, flowers, leaves an...

A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in Scalamandre green and white Chinoiserie pattered t...

A petit French Directoire period giltwood trumeau mirror with sheath of wheat cartouche and other neoclassical detailing (Circa 1790). Nice old mercury glass. A similarly-sized Fre...

Pair of Paris Porcelain hand painted urns with fluted bodies, putti holding ribbons and gilded details.

Pair of Paris porcelain jardinieres or planters, beautifully detailed hunting scenes of riders on horseback chasing a boar and a stag with dogs.