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Terracotta bust sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta bust of L'Espiègle or La Rieuse aux pampres de vignes signed in point JBt CARPEAUX Carpeau property stamp, eagle stamp, numbered 1801. This model, representing Anna Foucart, the eldest daughter of Jean-Baptiste Foucart, a faithful friend of the artist, was created in 1865. Carpeaux himself distributed it in his studio on rue Boileau in Auteuil from 1868, and his heirs continued to publish it.
Related bibliography: Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux...
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chien et Pigeon' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality and very rare mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a seated griffon hound looking intently at two pigeons feeding beside him. The bronze with excellent...
Category
French Other Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mintons Majolica Putti Flower Holder Vase
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a putti wearing drapes, carrying a cornucopia vase. Colouration: green, turquoise, white, are predo...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
C. 1870 Pair of English Polished Steel Horse Doorstops
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 pair of polished steel horse doorstops, English. Particularly crisp models - for instance note the quality of the manes. Stepped plinth bases. Wonderful as bookends or dec...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Antique Large Wooden Double Folding Picture Frame for Traveling 1870s
Located in Verviers, BE
Antique large wooden double folding picture frame for traveling 1870s
With original patina on all parts It is possible to clean or restore th...
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$679 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Thomas Sergent Palissy Majolica Mythological Vases
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Thomas Sergent Majolica vases with a mythological theme which feature a river scene around the sides, with putti, dolphins, reeds and s...
Category
Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
English Majolica Dwarf on Barrel Jar And Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English Majolica pot and cover which features a gnome (or dwarf) laying down next to an ale barrel, with a drinking jug in his right hand. Th...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Late 19th Century Gilt Brass Card Tray and Etched Crystal Centerpiece.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding French 19th century gilt brass card tray and with an inserted, etched and cut crystal bud vase, attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne.
From the Napoleon Ill period, hav...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Minton Majolica Cherub Flower Holder
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a cherub carrying wheatsheaf. Coloration: ochre, green, cream, are predominant. The piece bears mak...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of Passant Lions with Hot Air Balloon, Silver Plate Epergne, Meriden
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of Connecticut. No doubt circa 1875 and manufactured to commemorate the launching of "Le Tricolre Balloon" on June 6th, 1874 in France (I have attached image of actual French hot air balloon...
Category
American Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
French St. Amand Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Majolica Camel-form Lidded Box,
St. Amand,
circa 1870
The French majolica box is in the form of a seated, naturalistically colored, camel on a raised mottled green ground. On its back is a loaded pack filled with different packed goods. The top section is removable to reveal a square-shaped hollow interior in light blue.
Mark: on the base is an impressed "St Ad"
Dimensions: 8 inches high x 10 inches long x 5 inches deep; (20.32cm high x 25.40cm x 12.7cm)
Provenance: New York Private Collection,
Jesse Davis Antiques...
Category
French Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Continental Ormolu-Mounted Marble Urn
Located in New York, NY
Continental ormolu-mounted marble urn. Onyx stone urn in browns, beige and grey cream with foliate ormolu outward scrolling handles and richly chased lid all on incurving square base...
Category
European Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Bronze French Stand Signed Alph. Giroux Paris, 1871
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French cake stand dated 1871. Object for antique dealers and collectors, with Alph stamp on the base. Giroux Paris (see photo) referable to Alp...
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement. An oak pipe rack with a Japanese-style brass fretwork backplate, and a tobacco draw with brass handle.
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th century grand tour classical Italian bronze compote
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 19th century Italian neo classical bronze compote. This classical bronze compote has ornate claw feet and mythical figures on either side of the bowl with rings. This ...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antonio Pandiani : "Menestrello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antonio PANDIANI (1838-1928, Italy) : "Menestrello"
Exceptionnal nuanced dark brown patinated bronze cast
Dimensions
Height = 72 cm
Width = 47 cm
Depth = 30 cm
Very good condi...
Category
French Other Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Cookie Bowl iridescent glass by Pallme Konig & Hagel
By Pallme König
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Cookie Bowl iridescent glass by Pallme Konig & Hagel
Subtle, hand blown glass Bowl in the Art Art Nouveau style.
Special color and techniqu...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock
Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ...
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic ceramic inkwell, with what seems to be a pottery oven in the midst of two naivistic lions. You lift of the top lid to place pens and lift up the two lions heads for ink. Co...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$304 Sale Price
85% Off
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Tibetan Bone Trumpet with Silver and Coral Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur bone and adorned with low content silver metalwork and mounted coral beads. These cer...
Category
Chinese Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Metal, Silver
English Porcelain Covered Vase, Minton, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
In Sevres style (see photo of base). The floral painting signed 'H.A. Steele' (?).
Category
English Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Dish on Four Feet in Hand Painted Faience, 1870s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement. Dish on four feet in hand painted faience. Decorated with flowers and birds, 1870s.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 30.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm.
Category
French French Provincial Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Art Nouveau Huge Porcelain Floor Amphora with Birds Gold Handles by J.Bünzli
By Johann Bünzli
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau huge porcelain floor amphora by J.Bünzli who was CEO of the famous German manufacturer KAHLA from ......
Category
Swiss Art Nouveau Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Copper Coal Scuttle with Scoop
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century copper coal scuttle with scoop is an exceptional artifact from a bygone era, when handmade items were the rule, not the exception! Crafted by a talented metalsmith from solid copper, it features a shape good for both coal or kindling, and includes a metal pocket hidden inside into which one can store the original hand-crafted scoop. Fleur de lys forms were used as anchoring plates...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast in great detail in bronze in the neo-Gothic style, the top lifting to reveal three round openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze...
Category
French Gothic Revival Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Pharisee in biscuit. 1870/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Pharisee in biscuit. 1870/1880s
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 30.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
Danish Neoclassical Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Bust Jacob Van Campen, 1595 - 1675, Sculptor Jacques Elion 1842-1893
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful bronze bust depicting Jacob van Campen unique piece one off the most in-portent
architects from Holland 1595 - 1675. Paleis op de Dam, Mauritshuis Nieuwe Kerk Haarlem stand...
Category
Dutch Neoclassical Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Classic flower vase, metal fire-gilded enamel painting, Napoleon III 1870 France
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning flower vase, made out of metal, elaborately hand enamel painted, the base is firegilt, a French masterpiece, made around 1870 at the time of Napoleon III.
This vase is a tr...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique and Rare Royal Copenhagen Sculpture in Biscuit, circa 1870
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique and rare Royal Copenhagen sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 31.5 x 12 cm.
1st factory quality.
Category
Danish Neoclassical Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Pair of "Cloisonne" Enamel Vases, Attr. to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, C.1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Japanese-style roll-shaped vases, made in “cloisonné” enamel and gilded bronze. The cylindrical body is decorated with polychrom floral branches, flowers and butterflies on a...
Category
French Japonisme Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Wedgwood Black and Gilt Basalt Covered Potpourri Vase, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.
Category
English Neoclassical Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Famille Rose of Elephant Form Joss or Candlestick
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exquisite Chinese porcelain joss stick holder dating to the early 19th century, crafted in the renowned famille rose palette. This piece is beautifully shaped in the form of a cap...
Category
Chinese Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Brownfield Majolica Putti Figural Posy Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brownfield Majolica posy holder which features a putti carrying a bunch of wheat. Stood beside a wicker basket. Colouration: green, cream, yellow, ...
Category
Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Royal Copenhagen, Biscuit Sculpture After Berthel Thorvaldsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, biscuit sculpture after Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Portrait of Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Approx. 1870s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition, burning cra...
Category
Danish Neoclassical Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Tall Turned Rosewood Prickett Candleholders
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of tall, 27 inches turned Rosewood with a triangular base on ball feet. Beautifully turned and a very interesting grain pattern from light to dark. Lead filled base for...
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
Pair 19th century candelabra styled in the form of medieval knights
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Pair 19th century Napoleon III gilded - and silver-plated bronze candelabra styled in the form of medieval knights in armor on hexagonal marble bases.
France c. 1870s
Dimensions:
H...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tramp Art Wood Box. 1850 - 1880
Located in CADALSO, ES
Very hard to find in this original condition, with no restaurations.
Category
German Country Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted China Porcelain Vase with Gilded Elements
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic vase finely detailed and gilded hand-painted with excellent colors showing different scenes.
Category
Chinese Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anamilier Bronze Entitled "Greyhound and King Charles Spaniel" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Delightful mid 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a playful Greyhound and King Charles Spaniel, with rich brown rubbed to a golden colour and fine hand chased surface det...
Category
Art Nouveau Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Faience Vases, Luneville, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Modelled in high relief with eagle attacking a dragon emerging from waves. Marked KGL.
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Dutch Netherlands 1872 Antique Oval Repousse Trinket Box in .875 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch repousse trinket box in sterling silver.
A highly decorated presentation oval trinket box, made in northern Europe Netherlands, in 1872. Crafted in solid repousse .875/.999 ...
Category
Dutch High Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Old English Silver Plated Handled Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English silver plated / gold wash interior side handles decorative vase with exterior deign details. The vase is in great condition. Minor wear ...
Category
English Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver Plate
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category
American American Empire Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Clock, Cartel in Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock, Cartel in Louis XV style, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 14 cm.
Category
European Louis XV Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids are hinged to the wells and have motifs of swirling leaves with berries culminatin...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brownfield Majolica Figure of a Child, Titled PAPA
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brownfield Majolica figure which features a young child wearing a grown ups hat and shoes, carrying an umbrella. Title, 'PAPA' molded into the base - French and Spanish for Dad. No d...
Category
Victorian Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Low Handled Bronze Borghese Urns
Located in Hastings, GB
Glorious and incredibly rare pair of 19th century gilt bronze low handled urns modelled after the original Borghese vase by Giovanni Zoffoli (c1785-1845) cast by Barbedienne in the ...
Category
French Classical Greek Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 78 cm (30,7 in.) ; Base : 14,5 x 14,5 cm (5,7 in. x 5,7 in.)
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style amphora-shaped vases in gilded bronze and "canon de fusil" patinated bronze a...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large French Porcelain Armorial Vase, Samson, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Large French porcelain armorial vase, Samson, circa 1875.
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Measures: H: 21 cm, W: 33 cm, D: 20 cm, D: 12 cm.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Marble and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
By Henry Dasson
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Century) black marble and gilt bronze trim 3-light candelabras with extensive floral and swag design & lion paw details (signed: HENRY DASSON 1879) (PR...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick with a Dolphin
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Napoleon III period candlestick in gilded bronze representing a dolphin. Very nice quality.
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Patinated Bronze Bust of a Bearded Monarch, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
On a gilt bronze base. The monarch wearing a diadem with strongly sculpted features.
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century
Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century
Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...
Category
European Napoleon III Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Figural Chamberstick, French, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figural chamberstick, French, circa 1875.
Category
French Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
Category
German Rococo Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which
Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze
Dore figures adorn the pediment sta...
Category
French Empire Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Cobalt and Gold Encrusted 19th Century Royal Crown Derby Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning hand painted and gilt Royal Crown Derby urn now as a lamp. The detailed painted urn with exotic floral decoration with lavish gold trim and cobalt accent color. The porcelai...
Category
English Antique 1870s Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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