French Decorative Objects

Primavera Large art deco 20th century design ceramic vase Black and green ceramic gazes colors signed perfect condition height 19 cm Large 20 cm

Originally used in a French chapel, this exquisite brass repousse pricket or candlestick from the late nineteenth century stands at over two and a half f...

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...

Armand Bedu Art deco red stoneware ceramic vase Circa 1940 Unique handmade piece realised in la Borne Signed height 18 cm Large 18 cm

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890. The bird rises from beneath the enamal oval lid and is sure to delight!

This wonderful Louis Vuitton paperweight is all made of lithographed metal . It features the letters "A and P" to either end as well as customized ...

A rare and exceptional Art Deco period cameo glass vase featuring a floral design in various shades of purple and light blue Imported by high end retailer Ovington Brothers of New Y...

French Art Deco round green-tinted glass bottle with an oval base, a head of a girl in a hat embossed in center and a hat-shaped stopper.

French Desvres faience jardinière painted with flowers, circa 1900. Marked on base. Minor wear.

French Louis XVI-style square shape brass easel picture frame with rope design border and wreath motif pediment top.

This is a studio plaster originating from the workshop of Charles Filleul. Though unsigned, it is indeed the work of Charles Filleul and is likely a preparatory study. The plaster h...

Elchinger 20th century design white and black ceramic vase by Elchinger Signed under the base Original perfect condition Circa 1950 height 22 cm Longer 28 cm Depth 12 cm

Vase "Terpsichore" made in glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique in 1930. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition original condition without any restor...

A highly unusual and exquisitely crafted French egg-form covered box, attributed to Baccarat and dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, composed of luminous white opaline crystal an...

A crystal trinket dish signed P. Davesn, France, 1970s, with an elegant and luminous design. This piece is distinguished by its generous circular shape and its decoration of deep, ra...

A sunshine yellow meets a sunset orange in this ombré variegated Daum Nancy glass Carafe et Verre ensemble. Anyone up for fresh lemonade or merry Sangria. Perfectly sized for a party...

A striking example of contemporary French crystal craftsmanship, this elegant Saint Louis blue overlay crystal perfume bottle dates from 1998 and showcases the renowned manufacturer’...

An Early Carved Head of the Virgin from an Altar or Sarcophagus The serene Virgin with beautifully sculpted downcast eyes and sensitive mouth Black-Stone Loire, France 15th / 16...

A charming and whimsical set of two original French Art Deco enameled porcelain liqueur bottles (flacons à liqueur) produced by the highly sought after firm of Robj Paris during thei...

Decorative French glass bowl crafted in Biot during the 1970s. Made using the characteristic bubble glass technique, the piece features numerous air bubbles trapped within the thick glass, creating a lively textured appearance and beautiful optical effects. Its generous rounded form makes it suitable as a salad bowl, fruit bowl, centerpiece, or decorative catchall. The handcrafted character and irregularities inherent to bubble glass give each piece a distinctive appearance, representative of the celebrated glassmaking tradition of Biot in the South of France. Style : Mid-Century Modern French Mid-Century Mediterranean Modern Key Features : French bubble glass...

A whimsical yet elegant Lalique “Gregoire” toad sculpture in clear glass handcrafted in France. This charming figure captures a poised toad with gleaming eyes and a subtle smile — a ...

A set of two French Provencal decorative boxes including a porte-couteaux, or knife rack, and a boite à sel, or salt box. Each made of walnut with fine hand-carved decoration. Waxed ...

A gold-black, antique French pair of dark patinated candle sticks made of hand crafted gilded bronze, in good condition. The detailed candle holders are particularized with flowers decoration, resting on a tripod foot. The Parisian décor...

This nice sculpture representing a woman's face is made of terracotta on a square blackened wood base (slight shine on the chin and hair). Work signed by Austin Prod. 1980

A coupe-shaped in Pale Yellow glass with Degradé of Violet. The motif resembles the leaf of a monstera plant. The pattern is acid-etched. The stem and foot are in Violet. This piec...

The motifs on this coffret by Émile Gallé depict a mayfly flitting among a bed of ferns. Hatching in summer and living only a few hours before mating and dying, the mayfly has long s...

Jacques Blin turquoise blue glazed with iconic sgraffito drawings tall chalice vase. Iconic sgraffito etching at the neck and the bottom with lines and circles within bands. Cream gl...

Boost your private interior with this rare Christofle Paris picture frame, a stunning creation from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Meticulously crafted in France circa ...

A stylized bronze bust by Bulgarian-born French artist Andrey Lekarski (born 1940), executed in 1992 and presented on a marble base. The figure is draped and crowned with a paintbrus...

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

Large Rare French Majolica Parrot with a branch of olives Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890.

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A Rare and Large Gilt and Silvered Brass Automaton Clock With Aneroid Barometer, Modelled as a Steam-Driven Water Pump. Attributed to André Romain Guilmet (1827-1892), Paris. France...

Elegant 19th-century Paris porcelain urn of impressive presence, finely hand-painted in cobalt blue, burnished gold, and soft sepia tones. This lidded vase displays the refined artis...

Amazing "Les Nymphes de la Fontaine" Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Bronze - decorative plates H: 44, L: 10.5cm France Signed E.J.

A fine 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière, or cache pot, made with inlaid veneers of burled walnut with mother of pearl inlay and ebonized trim. Bronze mounted wit...

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...

Art Deco style bronze Spirit of Ecstasy sculpture mounted on a marble base. This modern decorative statue represents the iconic Rolls-Royce hood ornament, depicting a stylized female...

Superb "Président" model table clock from the Christofle factory in France. Created in the 80s. Art Deco style. Base and columns in silver-plated metal, hallmarked by the manufacture...

An elegant French Grand Tour bronze figure of the Greek Goddess Diana by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, French 1845 - 1916, dating from Circa 1880. The seated and robed Goddess Diana is holding a bow and arrows with her head downcast and raised on a circular plinth. Diana was originally considered to be a goddess of the wilderness and of the hunt, a central sport in both Roman and Greek culture. Early Roman inscriptions to Diana celebrated her primarily as a huntress and patron of hunters. Add a beautiful classical element to your home with this delightful bronze. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 x Width 29 x Depth 19 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 7 inches Mercié entered the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, and studied under Alexandre Falguière and François Jouffroy, and in 1868 gained the Grand Prix de Rome at the age of 23. His first great popular successes were the David and Gloria Victis, which was shown and received the Medal of Honour of the Paris Salon. The bronze was subsequently placed in the Square Montholon. The bronze David...

Elegant French sterling silver snuff box dating to the Late 19th century and associated with the refined decorative style of the Belle Époque period. Finely crafted in sterling silv...

Tall Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period.

A Beautiful and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Footed Crystal Box. The top crystal is domed and sits on a hinged ormolu mount with a seashell clasp. The crystal is ...

Superb bronze sculpture "Daydream in the Fields" by the sculptor Corneille Henri Theunissen (1863-1918) smelted by the Susse Frères foundry in France, 19th century. Beautiful repres...

Attributed to designer Colette Guéden (1905-2000), who worked for Primavera from 1927-1972, designing ceramics, tableware, fabrics, and furniture. Guéden was appointed artistic direc...

A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...

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...

This stunning crystal desk accessory, a letter opener, was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1990. The thick mol...

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles. The sil...

This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...

Luxury at its finest, a magnificent pair of small opaline Baluster Vases Cross by Lorraine Baccarato,  gold decoration, very beautiful pieces. Napoleon III period 19th century. With...

Pair of three-flame candelabra Cast bronze, chiselled and mercury gilded France, third quarter of the nineteenth century Height 14.96 in (38 cm) X 12.59 (32 cm) Weight 11.46 lb ...

French bronze mantel clock from the 1820s. Empire style with female figure, radiant crown and book. Elegant and well-preserved clock from Paris. — Origin: France, Paris — Period: 18...

For the art nouveau lover, or anyone who loves beauty, here is a life size bronze beautifully cast young maiden finished in a warm rich patina. The young woman's countenance is so l...

Large French Majolica Carnation Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Fils , Circa 1890 Height / 9.3 inches. Diameter / 12 inches.

Daum France Le Amethyst Crystal Dragon Sculpture Limited Edition. 1001/2000 Signed.

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed pale green and terracotta mosaic vase Gerbino uses the Neriage technique to attain such intrigui...

A very good pair of antique French Louis XVI bronze, parcel-gilt and marble putti candelabra, circa 1870. Each candelabra having twin candle holders and each bobeche in gilt bronze with fruiting swags...

A brilliant turquoise Art Deco pottery jardinière made by the French faiencerie Longwy circa 1920. The jardiniere was part of a special line for the Atelier Primavera, the in-house design studio in the Paris department store Au Printemps.⁠ The atelier, created in 1912, aimed to provide affordable modern French design to middle-class consumers. It was the first time a Parisian magasin developed its own line of products. Primavera contracted production to craftsmen, designers, and manufactories, hence Longwy’s association with the studio. Primavera flourished in the Art Deco period, and Longwy’s Art Deco...