French Decorative Objects

An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...

Perfume Bottle "L'Effleurt" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1911 for Coty. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. height: 11.5 cm Félix Marc...

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of An Athlete. Beautifully executed French Art Deco bronze sculpture of an athlete on a black marble base. This handsome French Art Deco bronze sculp...

This bronze is a figure of Cupid with his hands tied behind his back. The face is sweet with a demure smile. It was sculpted by the artist Denise Delayigne in France. It is 19th ce...

19th Majolica chestnut tureen signed Sarreguemines. rare Bag trompe L'oeil.

A sophisticated vintage Must de Cartier Paris parfum bottle, made in France circa 1980, presented with its original Cartier red and gold presentation box. An elegant collectible from...

French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...

R & Y Augousti Paris France Shagreen Art Deco Style wooden jewelry box. Green and Black hues with a white edging. Diamond inlay shape on top of box. ...

Vintage French Art Deco style vase (circa 1930s-1950s). In the manner of Primavera or Jean Besnard, this delightful vase presents a lovely raised decor which is a creamy white over a...

Superb and extremely rare Daum # Nancy vase designed after a drawing by Edmond Lachenal, France late 1800s. Signed, etched and gilt "Daum # Nancy, d'après E. Lachenal". Decorations o...

René Lalique "Sauges" vase made in 1923 in molded emerald green glass with white patina. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional color. height : 25,5 cm Féli...

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with violet, blue and orange colors by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - has violet, blue and orange glass on the bottom. I...

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Male and Female Pheasant Bird Sculptures, the Both Male and Female Sculptures are in good condition, great for Home Decor Dimensions: Male- 14"W X 4"D X 4...

Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in traditional French colors with warm brown glaze at the base and green glaze on the handles an...

Bronze Equestrian Sculpture of a Jockey After Isidore Jules Bonheur Description Bronze equestrian sculpture depicting a jockey mounted on a walking horse, after the model by Isidore...

Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass. This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...

Offered here are three nice quality authentic glass, post-war French fragrance diffusers used to freshen up and make a room or area smell nicely. Sometimes called aroma oil lamps, th...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

Round wooden box, France, 1970s. This elegant round wooden box is distinguished by its clean lines and remarkable veneer with intricate grain, offering a rich, natural look in shade...

Vintage 20th century A.C.F. white porcelain and ornate gilt brass French limoge style mantel clock, hand painted with pink and blue florals. Rectangular base supporting four columns,...

Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...

French modern wrought iron three light candelabra floor lamp, Of substantial size and scale, Beautifully made, fitted with three 2.75" square bobeches with 11.5" high candle sleeved ...

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

Nina Ricci "Capricci" perfume bottle. Designed by Marc Lalique in 1964. Crystal perfume bottle with faceted decoration and original stopper. Elegant model produced for Nina Ricci and...

Patinated bronze sculpture representing Joan of Arc in armor, brandishing her sword Sculpture signed Contenot on the base (Henri Daniel) Joan is a young French woman of peasant...

A magnificent pair of early 20th-century French candelabras, exquisitely crafted with lapis lazuli obelisks and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. These striking n...

Beautiful Line Vautrin signed bronze beauty or compact box, circa 1940, France. Gilt bronze, with inscribed the first 2 lines of the poem "Green" by Paul Verlaine, and decor of hear...

Decorative Antique Copper Jardinière / Planter or Garden Trug with a Distinct Raised Petal Pattern Art Nouveau "French / English / German" B...

Elegante scatola decorativa a forma di zucca disegnata da Christian Dior per la sua collezione Home degli anni '70. Questa bella scatola decorativa con coperchio è realizzata in meta...

Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.

An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate. The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland. Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...

Espana an Art Deco style lamp Spanish dancer lady with fan. Signed by Raymonde Guerbe with foundry seal. Designed in 1920-1930. Handcrafted. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Le Verrier foundry. Patinated art metal, red glass fan and black marble base. This lamp is illustrated on the cover of the book Art Deco by Judith Miller...

Vase "Jardin des Hespérides" made in marbled, pink, orange and brown glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1926. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful...

33" tall posable, articulated carved wood figure of a male, used for learning figure drawing in art classes and studios.

Painted plaster sculpture of a child playing, 20th century. 20th century painted plaster sculpture of a small child playing with his car. H: 22cm, W: 17cm, D: 17cm Please contact u...

French Art Deco blue crystal perfume bottle with stopper (2-PRICED EACH)

Petit diamond motif Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic posy potpourri vase Wonderful patterns and colouring from Gerbino Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base ...

Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...

Fine French Crystal Small Box in the Form of a Mussel with a Seahorse Clasp. It has light signs of age to the edge of the foot. Thi sis a beautiful and unique piece.

Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...

Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste miniature hand decorated Rich Celeste Blue Porcelain Urn of exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful ce...

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s Elegant wooden decorative box finely carved with intricate geometric decoration. Beautifully crafted...

This clock is made of lacquered metal, brass and curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription, Early 20th Century A finely cast Egyptian Revival scarab paperweight in p...

French Modern Zebra Hide and Leather Box France, circa 1960s A sleek French modern zebra hide and leather box, circa 1960s, is a sophisticated addition to any decor. The box feature...

A pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century with low-relief décor. This pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century captivates wit...

France Circa 1900 An early twentieth century faience pottery jug in the form of an owl with a naturalistic base leading into a handle. Height 22cm Diameter of base 10cm

A refined French Art Nouveau cameo glass vase by Émile Gallé, featuring an elegant botanical composition of flowering fuchsia branches, leaves, and delicately layered vegetation. Th...

This impressive 18th-century French cast iron horse head ornament is a striking piece of architectural decor originally designed as an exterior embellishment for a grand estate or st...

An extraordinarily evocative and rare antique French architectural fragment featuring a winged cherub, or putto, in high relief - a soulful relic salvaged from a grand 19th-century f...

This stunning Art Deco picture frame features an impressive quality build. The piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The polished chrome metal holders have a skyscraper d...

Jewelry box completely covered with beveled glass. A rose adorns the lid of the box. Good condition with marks of time and three small losses (please see photos) Shipping L20 /P ...

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. Made by ...

Box "Vaucluse" made in frosted glass with pink patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature into the design. Perfect condition height: 3.5 cm diameter: 7.5 cm Félix Ma...

Wall pocket vase “vase muale” by Roger Capron with multicolour “cobblestone” decoration Signed “Capron Vallauris” to the reverse France circa 1950 Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval he began his contribution to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1952, Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...

A very beautiful, signed, Lalique crystal dish with decorative leaf and indent design around edge, circa 20th century, France. Piece is from French luxury crystal maker Lalique. Made...

Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period box, 19th century, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. Dimensions : H: 14cm, ...

Italian Artist Piero Dorazio Paper weight for Saint Louis France. Signed and Numbered: Saint Louis France 62/350 Dorazio

Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...