1860s Decorative Objects

Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous landscapes, and cherry tree branches. The whole, topped with a flamed seed, is supported by three African-type atlantes dressed in a loincloth. Historical and artistic context This work of art combines elements of Japonism and Orientalism, two important movements representative of the taste of the time for exoticism. Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops bring back part of the treasure from the Summer Palace, constituting in 1863 the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Palace of Fontainebleau. First in painting, the movement quickly spread to decorative arts and furniture. This craze for the Far East is encouraged in France by the diffusion of Chinese ornamental works renewing the interior decoration of the luxurious Parisian residences of a clientele eager for something new. It was also under the Second Empire that the Orientalists were propelled to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of exoticism fill the order books of the most renowned artists. It is then not the predominantly academic style of the Orientalists that counts but above all the exoticism that they show to a fascinated public. Biography Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs. The box features an ormolu-mounted structure w...

A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...

A pair of 19th century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths...

An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker in London, England. Circa 1860.

An exceptional centerpiece signed Christofle artwork is silver-plated bronze with a very nice patina. The artistic part is a work of achievement; the base is pierced, composed of bra...

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock Ormolu figural mantel clock with beautifully cast maiden in flowing robes holding a bunch of grapes towards a ...

A beautiful pair of 19th century French Sèvres style Porcelain and ormolu-mounted ewers which are hand painted in Sèvres celest blue color porcelain. Each ewer is very finely hand pa...

A beautiful Victorian Wavecrest box by CF Monroe Company, circa 1890, signed and in remarkable condition. This exquisite example of American art glass is finely molded and entirely h...

Chinese porcelain mandarin pallet vase, circa 1860 With molded emblems.

Pair of cloisonné enamel square vases attributed to A. Giroux, with flared neck decorated on the belly with flowering lambrequins with oriental patterns on a blue and golden geometric. The mount in patinated and gilded bronze is composed of an openwork frieze on the neck, side grips with Fô dog heads forming the handles, the whole resting on four feet in the shape of elephant heads. Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

Nègre du Soudan bronze bust with marble base after Charles Henri-Joseph. Made in France, c. 1860's. Dimensions: 39"H x 24"W x 13"D

An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior, Skipton with a swan-neck pediment and an attractively decorative arched painted dial with a date and seconds dial. It has a ...

A 19th Century French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase with Hand-Enameled Floral Decoration and Gilt Highlights. This baluster-form vase features a trumpet-shaped neck, rounded shoulde...

Pair of large Paris porcelain two-handled vases on plinths, circa 1860.

Striking French 19th-century solid bronze figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, depicted standing in full military uniform and bicorne, with his hand resting across his chest. The finely det...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...

Polychrome alloy bronze garniture. Orientalist style, 1860. Machine clock signed 1570.

We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...

This pair of bronze torchieres with double brown and gold patina is represented by two women in an antique draped dress, one in the left arm and the other in the right arm a seven-li...

The acanthus handles with floral-garland looped attachments.

A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur. Beautifully decorated in cobalt blue, salmon pink, 2...

A fine patinated bronze sculpture of Napoleon on horseback. Superb detail and definition on this sculpture and pleasing rubbing to the patination.

Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group: Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak embraces Daphne from behind, who is fleeing from him and has already frozen into a ...

A very impressive pair of French bronze marley horses after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746. Mounted on faux Sienna marble bases.

This is an exceptional bronze bust titled "Attis, Consort of Cybele", created by renowned French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Clesinger in 1860. The bust is signed on the sash with "J. Cle...

Pair of English porcelain turquoise ground three-footed vases, Minton, Dated 1865. Each Horn-shaped leg with a different cameo bust. Impressed Minton.

This vase was executed by the Baccarat manufacture, which presented several pieces with similar decoration at the 1867 World’s Fair; it can therefore be dated to this period. Founde...

A fabulous and very rare antique English, Egyptian revival mantel clock with fusee movement by John Moore and Sons of London. This clock has a number of very unusual features. Constr...

A very fine antique French chinoiserie, doré bronze, and Imari porcelain three-piece clock graniture. The porcelain is marvelously hand-painted with intricately designed flowers, pea...

Set of three Chinese export silver bowls. Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...

An elegant French centerpiece from the Napoleon III era, crafted in gilt bronze and adorned with opaline glass. Dating to the 19th century, this exquisite piece exemplifies refined d...

This decorative marble bust of a child, dating to the 19th century or earlier, is a charming and timeless piece of art. Finely carved with delicate features, the sculpture captures t...

An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior Skipton with a swan-neck pediment with an attractively decorative arched painted dial with date and seconds dial. It has a 30...

XIX Century child wax bust. Curious bust in wax representing a child of the xix century on wooden base total measurements: 22 cm height only the bust 16 cm.

A pair of French Breche Violette marble urns with gilt rams heads and swags. Circa 1860.

Elegant Baccarat footed bowl in frosted and etched glass, highlighting a sumptuous amber-colored relief decoration. The central motif, of great finesse and Japanese inspiration, repr...

A fine and quite unusual pair of large antique Meissen porcelain groupings, with each cornucopia carried by two Meissen children / cupids, all in diff...

A large Louis XVI Style French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Putti Mounted crystal centerpiece, Marked Baccarat, from the 1800s. The crystal centerpiece i...

An unusual 19th century French Baccarat Prismic pattern crystal centerpiece and four-light dore bronze candelabra set. The centerpiece bowl is French Baccarat crystal, the finest cry...

Large gilted bronze 'Warwick' vase lamp by Barbedienne, Paris circa 1860 mounted on a portoro marble pedestal. fine and original patina led lamp 4w 230V measures: 35 X 23 cm, Hei...

Small, rectangular, enamel coffer decorated with mythological scenes that are framed with spiraling lines of ormolu and attached with flowers at the corners. The Rape of Proserpina by the god Pluto adorns the lid. The front and back of the box are decorated with images of Diana being woken by her nymphs and the Rape of Europa. The sides have images of Mercury educating Cupid and a bath scene...

A refined pair of French Empire–style candlestick holders, combining gilt metal with a solid marble base. Designed with classical symmetry, the fluted column rises from a circular ma...

As opposed to the Mel Brooks parody of the Robin Hood story, it appears that Staffordshire in the mid 19th century depicted their men WITHOUT thights! This charming antique Staffordshire spill vase...

Pair of candelabras in bronze and gilded and Marblewhite with three arms of lights in the form of a bouquet of flowers. The shaft in the shape of vase is decorated with two handles e...

A stunning and very fine papier mâché jewellery cabinet dating to circa 1860, mid-Victorian in era. The box is inlaid all over with tiny tiles ...

A very impressive and striking French 19th century bronze clock garniture by L. Gregoire. Having classical silvered figures above the clock ...

A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported by a pair of Caryatids, decorated with swags and classical motifs, four bevelled g...

This exquisite 19th-century antique Italian Carrara marble bust is a beautifully sculpted portrait of a young girl, created by the renowned sculptor Pietro Canonica (1869–1959), whos...

Description: Japanese Satsuma vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). The base bears a stamped kanji mark indicating Genzan as the maker. The vase is finely decorated in overgla...

Mid 19th century sterling silver footed centerpiece bowl with exterior floral band design details and gold wash interior. The centerpiece bowl is in great antique condition. Minor we...

This elegant 19th-century pink opaline glass vase, attributed to Baccarat, is a true example of refined craftsmanship. The vase features a charming handpainted floral design with whi...

This 1860-1869 Empire urn from France is finished in warm bronze with a white marble base. Its design carries the Empire idiom through in its proportions and detailing. As an urn, it...

An exceptional quality antique French Louis XVI style, doré bronze three-piece centerpiece or candelabra garniture. Each piece sculpted and finely hand chiseled with winged putti, wr...

Sculpture “La Frileuse” by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875). It is made of gilded bronze supported on a red marble base. Signed JB Carpeaux, P B, Susse Frères, Editeuns Paris, Suss...

Stunning and small six light chandelier with gilt bronze cherub and swan sculptures. This top quality made, 19th century candle pendant or small chandelier could be perfect for you...

Imposing 19th century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze striking Mantel clock. Flanked by two sitting cherubs and another two cherubs on top, this is another example of a fine French m...

18th century Swedish Antique Rustic wooden bowl with nice patina from Dalarna Northern Sweden. The bowl has an oval shape. The surfaces are naturall...

After Antonio Canova (Possagno, 1757–1822, Venice) Dancing Girl with her Finger on her Chin Italian, 19th century Marble, 83 cm. / 32 5/8 ins high PROVENANCE: Private collection, W...