Griotte Marble Decorative Objects

Rare and spectacular bronze mantel clock taking up the theme of the most famous 18th century novel "Paul and Virginia" written by Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre and powerfully describes the feelings of love and the nostalgia of paradise lost. The model presented here is a very rare model, it represents a passage from the book, "Le passage du torrent", we find no trace of this model only in Pierre Kjellberg's book "Les Bronzes du XIXème siècle;" Metman points out Le passage du torrent, first cast by Boyer and also edited by SUSSE" There are two Creole slaves as double patina chandeliers...

A very fine pair of vase with cherub on the side. The base is griotte marble Its bear the mark of Millet a paris on the base of the vase.  

A Very Fine Pair of Regence Style Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Jardinières on Stands. Each jardinière has a scrolling foliate frieze above a tapering rouge Griotte marble...

Fantastic desk clock made by the great novelty clockmaker and inventor Andre Romain Guilmet. This desktop timepiece has an eight day movement, with a platform escapement, a silvered ...

This French Rococo Revival mantel clock dates to the mid-to-late 19th century, circa 1860–1880, and reflects the period’s balance of opulence and architectural form. Designed to func...

An excellent quality pair of late 19th century Regence Style Napoleon III gilt bronze and rouge griotte marble Jardinieres-on-stands Possibly cast by Henri Picard Each tin lined tapering jardinière supported by triple Apollo mask suspending floral garlands joined by a tri-form stretcher surmounted with an urn, on lion paw feet. The important fondeur and doreur Henri Picard worked in Paris from 1831 to 1884, most notably for the Emperor Napoléon III. He was based in Paris at 6, rue Jarente from 1831 to 1839, before moving to 10, rue de la Perle...

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu mounted clock signed Le Merle Charpentier Bronzier, Paris Rue Charlot. The clock is raised b...

Pair of patinated bronze sculptures with gilded highlights depicting two juvenile tritons slightly turned inward, creating a visual dialogue. These hybrid figures combine the torso o...

A figurative patinated bronze statue with a stepped griottte marble base paired with a griotte marble and gilt bronze clock base. Both the statue and the clock date from the Fr...

Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 93cm, width 60cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 33cm This monumental marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece set is a stunning example of Barbedienne's craftsmanship during the Parisian Belle Époque. Paul Dubois' 'Le Courage Militaire...

An antique sculpture of a dog made of nickel-plated spleter (zinc alloy). Sitting on a red “Griotte” marble plinth. Made in France, circa 1910-1920....

Emile-Andre Boisseau (1842-1923) French patinated bronze figural group: Le Crepuscule. Mounted on marble base. Signed 'Boisseau.' and with foundry cachet 'THIEBAUT FRERES' Emile Andr...

This exquisite bronze bust, signed by the renowned French sculptor Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912), is a captivating example of 19th century French decorative art. Cast with exceptional ...

A very fine 19th century French slivered bronze and gilt bronze centerpiece by Mathurin Moreau . Dated 1862 . Moreau is considered one of the finest sculptors in France in the 19th c...

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...

Pair of French restoration urns. 19th century In ormolu and patinated bronze on rouge griotte marble bases.    

A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in Griotte marble and Regula. Measures: H: 43 cm, W: 25 cm, D: 17 cm.

An antique silverplated Rococo-style candlestick with figurine sculpture pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 52c...

Impressive pair of 6-light French Empire torchères with winged putti made by Philippe Mourey (Paris 1840-1910) in 1870s. Each modeled, fine detailed or...

Superb gold patina bronze sculpture on a griotte marble base of a cossack on horseback and military garb embracing a woman. By Alexei Petrovitch Gratchev, Russia 19th century. Signed...

A Limoges porcelain bowl featuring vibrant floral motifs both inside and around the rim. The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed...

French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular brass dial with open escapement, the movement strike ...

A fine unusual Art Nouveau two tone gilt and patinated bronze bust of a young lady rising from the center of a tulip flower with fine detail, raised on a breche griotte circular marb...

Magnificent and high quality pair of French gilt bronze candelabra from the late 18th/early 19th century, raised by a circular Griotte red marble pedestal on gilded feet, with 6 ligh...

Antique 19th Century French pair of ormolu mounted on rouge griotte, nine light candelabra. Formerly with central vases, the scrolled candlearms ...

This exquisite pair of French bronze sculptures depicts a Satyr and a Lady, both finely cast in the style of Clodion (Claude Michel, 1738–1814), one of the most celebrated Rococo scu...

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883) "Zingara" Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock, late 19th century, the dancer upholding a tambourine, stamped "F. Barbe...

This stylish desk clock made in the last quarter of the 19th century has a french eight day movement with a lever platform escapement. the movement is housed in a drum forming the ce...

Large lidded vase with a gadrooned wall with acanthus leaves and pine node. Marbre griotte and gilt bronze.

Pierre Louis Detrier (French, 1822-1897) Bronze Bust of a Woman, late 19th century, the beauty wearing a floral crown and flowing dress, signed, on a Rouge Griotte marble socle with ...

This exquisite mid-nineteenth century sculpture features a nude woman in silvered bronze with parcel gilt accents. The female figure embodies grace and allure, reminiscent of the god...

Pair of Rouge Griotte marble vases mounted on bronze patinated metal. Decorations with vegetable and zoomorphic motifs; feral-shaped feet.

A beautiful French early 19th century Empire pair of ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks with female figure decoration in the manner of Claude Galle: Each candlestick with a...

A set of 2 antique golden brass 6-branch Candlesticks, a pair of Rococo-style brass candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch...

The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing, and gilding. The partially clad figure of Fau...

This oversized 'Carriage clock' in an xquisite rouge marble case with gilded mounts and handle, has an eight day movement with english lever platform escapement striking on a bell. T...

A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier. France, Circa 1860. Surmounted by a finely cast pa...

A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style decorated with gilt bronze motifs, of rectangular form the painted floral porcelain white e...

Delightful late19th century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Sig...

A finely cast gilt bronze clock base mounted with of a classical patinated bronze bust of a maiden after a model by James Pradier. The maiden has her curly haired head turned demurely to one side resting on her bare shoulders, and hands clasped across her partly exposed breasts...

Clock garnish and two candlesticks. Bronze, rouge griotte marble. France, 19th century, following Clodion's models. Set or garnish consisting of a table clock and two candlesticks ...

Elegant Empire-period inkwell featuring a rectangular base in griotte red marble, embellished with gilded bronzes. The main decoration, of great finesse, represents a winged figure i...

An elaborate pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu mounted rouge marble covered vases, signed MAISON BOUDET. Each of baluster form, mounted ...

A fine quality Ormolu-mounted and gilt bronze rouge Griotte marble Jardinière centerpiece attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne. Gadrooned gilt bronze mounted with elaborate foliate s...

Gilt bronze clock, whose cylindrical dial with attributes of Love is supported by a patinated bronze kneeling cherub. The whole rests on a red Griotta marble pedestal ornated with a ...

Pair of candelabras. Rouge Griotte marble, gilt bronze. France, possibly Napoleon III, 19th century. Pair of candelabras with seven lights each made of marble and mercury-gilded bro...

Royal Rouge Griotte Marble Athenienne After Pierre Gouthière Late 19th Century This monumental pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted Royal Rouge Griotte athenienne perfume vases ...

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...

Small bronzes after a model by Houdon representing Jean who laughs and Jean who cries. They rest on a red marble base and are in good condition. Dimensions Height 9.5cm

A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabras by FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE Original condition this pair was never touch.

A lovely and high quality French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock, signed Falconet. This stunning miniature tim...

A fine and good size Carrara marble sculpture of a dancing putti, playing cymbals, after a design by Clodion. A finely carved piece, set upon a red griot...

A Pair of Gilt-Bronze And Rouge Griotte Marble Vases and Covers. By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris. Designed in the Neo-Grec style these elegant vases stand atop Rouge Griotte marb...

The bust resting on a red marble waisted socle, inscibed to the reverse 'DALOU 1888'. Aimé Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) trained at the Petite E...

Pair of Candlesticks, Louis XVI, Gilded Bronze and Griotte Marble

A fine pair of patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble urns and covers, in the manner of Clodion. Of fine patina each urn has an ovoid shaped body cast in high relief with vine ...

A high quality true pair of French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras. Each exquisite two arm candelabra is ...

A charming and small scale true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu busts. These wonderful Ormolu busts depict 'Jean qui rit et Jean qui pleure'...

A very high quality and elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble two arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a square...