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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century Bookstand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bookstand from England made from rosewood. The handles are hand-turned along with the spindles, which terminate on the ends with lovely lyre inspired shaped pieces. The ...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
$1,295
Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unusual pair of French gilded bronze Baroque Revival cigar lighters, each having four ornate candle holders and a gas jet. The pierced foliat bases terminating in four lion masks ...
Category
French Baroque Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early dough bowl is in fine condition with minor cracks from age and use.Nice patina & surface.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engraved Horses Pony Hoof Pewter Snuff Box 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual mid 19th century Victorian horses hoof & pewter snuff box, circa 1860.
The snuff box having a hinged lid with engraved floral decoration an...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870. Each vase decorated on the front and ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
Located in Lantau, HK
Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740.
The Artist
The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral of Saxony, in 1710. It was the first factory in Europe to succeed in making white hard-paste porcelain. The early years of the Meissen production were focused on creating copies of Chinese porcelain. It was only when Kaendler began to work at Meissen in 1731 that the manufactory would break free from the influence of Asia and produce porcelain of true European character.
The Painting
A sculptor by training, Kaendler took over the direction of the manufactory in 1733. He is considered the key figure in the development of Meissen and the individual behind the transformation of the factory’s porcelain during the 18th century. Kaendler demonstrated his artistic ability by creating a variety of porcelain groups including the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Pastoral and Crinoline groups, and Cris de Paris, which were met with widespread acclaim and made Meissen famous throughout all of Europe. Soon these porcelain figures would be used extensively alongside vases and other ornaments to decorate interiors.
Provenance
The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), and then developed further by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), depicting amorous scenes with dancers, women and shepherds engaged in frivolous pursuits, spread all over Europe during the first half of the 18th century. This is due to the French engraver Gabriel Huquier (1695-1747), who dedicated himself to images and engravings after Francois Boucher and Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), who fostered the concept of Rococo style, that brought about the new trend in decorative arts.
In 1738, Kaendler introduced one of his figures in pastoral costume with the Handkuss (Hand-kiss) scene under a tree. For the shepherd lovers’ scene, the German sculptor drew his inspiration from Boucher and Watteau. Since the 1730s, the Meissen manufactory has been providing Watteau’s engravings...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique jewelry box set was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1855. The box was made by Peret, a Parisian goldsmith, cabinetmaker and leather maker. Peret received a first class medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 (see engraving on the front). The box has an engraved crest on top with initials and crown, and several dividers inside. The compartments are outfitted with silver accessories, which include one square cut-glass bottle, two round glass bottles with silver tops and one rectangular cut-glass bottle. Inside the first tray, you'll also find two round powder glass containers with silver top, a long glass brush holder (brush included), a smaller rectangular shaving brush glass holder (brush included), all of them with a silver lid ornamented and finely chiseled with scrolls, shells and foliage, and a rectangular glass soap container with silver top. The next tray underneath features all the necessary for manicure, pedicure, hair cutting...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Rare 19th C. Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ 'Snowball' Covered Bowl & Plate W/ Birds
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Brass Adjustable Push Up Pair of Candleholders, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Scandinavian antique brass push up candle holders, mid 19th Century. They have a tall sconce with a "key" that slides and allows you to push-up ...
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$377 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19thc Old Oval Crock /Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc decorated floral design crock. Minor chips on the base as shown in images.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th English Turnbridge Ware Rosewood Jewelry Box With Inlaid Mosaic
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Tunbridge ware jewelry box with exquisite inlay of various woods, ebony, rosewood, fruit wood, walnut, mahogany. With intricate geometric pattern inlay throughou...
Category
Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Doré Bronze and White Carrara Marble Covered Vases
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and monumental pair of antique French Louis XVI doré bronze and white carrara marble covered vases with ram’s heads and serpentine handles, attributed to Henry Dasson. Th...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique English Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Rosewood box of rectangular form extensiv...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Large Victorian Carved Oak Figures From An Old English Pub
Located in Essex, MA
Very well carved Dickens like characters removed from a wine cellar of the founder of Yankee Candle Company. Featuring an old man and woman holding w...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Scholars are uncertain whether or not Homer actually existed but if he in fact did exist, Homer would be regarded as one of the greatest literary artists of his time. This is an iconic statue for an interior and looks particularly impactful when placed on a column or plinth. Please note the blue plinth...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Antique 19th Century Raingo Frères Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock with Cherub
Located in Madrid, ES
Exhibiting the fine design and craftsmanship of French clockmakers Raingo Frères (Raingo Brothers), this impressively large clock, measuring over 1 meter tall ( 3 feet +), is an example of the “Second Rococo” period beginning circa 1830, when the highly ornate "Cartel" style of the early 18th century came back into fashion. The clock is crowned at top center by the figure of a putto or cherub, holding in one hand a dove and the other a garland of flowers. This allegorical figure can represent innocence or purity, and was a popular subject for sculptors of the 19th century. The term "Cartel clock" comes from the French "Pendule à Cartel" meaning roughly "clock in a frame for the wall" - the word "Cartel" meaning in this context "decorative frame". These clocks were almost always made from gilt bronze (also known as "ormolu") and highly decorated.
The clock is complete and includes a winding key, and will be checked by our specialist clockmaker to ensure it is functioning properly before shipping.
Established in the early 1800s, Raingo Frères was one of the leading makers of precision clocks...
Category
French Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$22,154 Sale Price
35% Off
Marret Frères- Important Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important pair of solid silver candelabras presenting a removable bouquet with seven arms of light placed on a baluster shaft with a circular base with chiseled decoration of fleurons, scrolls, rosettes, mascarons and Greek friezes.
Dimensions: height 54 cm - center distance 34.5 cm - base 14 cm
Material: silver 1st grade 950/°°°
Gross weight: 9600 grams approx.
Net weight: 6125 grams (without counterweights)
Hallmark: MINERVA
Period: NAPOLEON III
Goldsmith: MARRET Frères...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Meiji period Japanese Arita bowl, c. 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Imari palette shallow bowl decorated in Imari colors simulating the Chinese famille verte palette (green with accents of aubergine, oxide red and underglaze blue). The interior of th...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray, Of Unusually Diminutive Proportions, Having Exceptionally Well...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
$864 Sale Price
30% Off
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope
Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin.
...
Category
Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual...
Category
German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$38,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Huge Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Wooden Handled Hardwood Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely large and substantial Folk Art carved bowl is presumed to have originated from Scandinavia, possibly Sweden, in approximately 1860 in the period country Folk Art style. This bowl is hand crafted from a hardwood and spans two feet across and six inches deep and has a single wooden handle inset on one side of the rim. This antique bowl shows all its original wear and age and was likely crafted originally as a large dough bowl.
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Picture Frame - Louis XVI Style - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - Mid 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique bronze photo frame, Louis XVI style, from the French Napoleon III period.
Made in France, mid 19th century.
Very nice quality bronze, very refined with ormolu gi...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique terracotta with yellow glaze Ligurian olive jar, Italy, mid-19th century
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An antique Ligurian oil jar in terracotta with yellow glaze, a piece of popular craftsmanship, mid-19th century.
This rustic vessel exudes charm and echoes the rhythms of a bygone l...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Monochrome Blue Peking Glass Bottle Vase, c. 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
With delicate form and bold color, this small blue glass bottle vase is a charming example of 19th-century Peking glass art. In a process similar to cameo glass, the vase began as a ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 High Black Ebonized Carved French Napoleon III Candlesticks 1860s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 large black ebonized French Napoleon III candlesticks.
The turned candlesticks have an elegant siluette the slightly higher base of 15cm diameter and 7cm height on 3 small round baroque feet forms the base. The conical, slender central base is inlaid at the bottom with a triple turned baluster stem and at the top with a turned plate as a subdivision and on a small baluster above it the slender and elongated candlestick stem.
The set of 3 candlesticks...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of French Painted & Glazed Terracotta Lions
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-19th century pair of French painted and glazed terracotta lions grasping oval Fleur De Lis shields while resting on shaped plinths. Circa 1840.
Sculptures of lions were often ...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Sèvres Celeste Blue Porcelain Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and rare pair of 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sèvres Celeste blue porcelain cachepots. These cache pots are extremely rare to fi...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$36,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog han...
Category
Japanese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in New York, NY
Unique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel clock C.1870's by Japy Freres
This impressive mantel clock in the Napoleon III taste with Sèvres style celeste blue...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Neo Gothic Vases, Bronze and Gilt Bronze, England 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of Neo Gothic Vases, Bronze and Gilt Bronze, England 1830, Ram Heads
These Neo Gothic vases, crafted in England in 1830, exemplify the intricate artistry and opulence character...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
Triptych composed by a clock and two candlesticks in white statuary marble with gilded bronze finishes. The watch has a weekly winding, with hour and half hour chime, the disc can be...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl Signed J. Valette and Dated 1866
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique sculpture by the French artist Jean Valette. The statue depicts a young girl, with a beautiful modest look and a Christian cross on a chain around her neck. The sta...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box Featuring Eridge Castle c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware jewellery box
Date : c1850
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central image of Eridge Castle within keylines. Geometric border als...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Category
French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Painted Antique Caen Stone Architectural Model
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural model. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and ornately carved columns, it is reminiscent of open arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. Detailed to the top with castellations, this antique architectural model...
Category
French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Large English Antique Copper Basin / Lions Head Side Handles
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This substantial English copper basin from the mid-19th century exudes classic elegance and superb craftsmanship. The basin features a beautifully curved oval body mounted on a match...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and f...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-19th Century Austrian Silver Candlesticks
Located in Delft, NL
A pair of mid-19th century Austrian silver candlesticks
An Austrian silver pair candlesticks with baluster columns on circular bases, floral borders and knobs
Silver Austrian Hal...
Category
Austrian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Swedish Large Wooden 'svepask' storage box, 1851, Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Balen, BE
Antique Swedish Large Wooden 'Svepask' Storage Box – Dated 1851, Handmade Folk Craft
A rare and authentic example of 19th-century Swedish folk art, this large 'Svepask' storage box ...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
Pair Of European Carved Figures Of A Man And Woman
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring a man and woman in 19th century dress. Well carved .
Category
European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish folk art painted box circa 1865.
Good quality swedish pine metal bound box. Decorated with original ragwork paint and blue painted strap work. Hand painte...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally fine quality French 19th century tortoiseshell and Boulle bracket clock with gilt face set into the most fabulously inlaid fret-cut boule case, decorated all round i...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency style sewing or jewelry box crafted of a hardwood, likely maple, hand painted inside ...
Category
English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Table Top Jewellery Collectors Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Victorian mahogany table top jewellery collectors cabinet, circa 1840 in date.
The cabinet is freestanding, finished all r...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape; the base is connected to the manual scr...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century Edmé Samson Polychromed Porcelain Figure of a Monkey.
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exquisite Edmé Samson polychromed porcelain figure of a seated monkey in a naturalistic setting. Underglaze mark. 19th century.
Category
French Other Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Large Mochaware Bowl with Cable Decoration England Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this exceptionally large and rare mid-19th century English mochaware bowl. Each piece of mochaware is unique. Made in England ci...
Category
English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
An Alabaster Bust Of A Young 19th Century Child
Located in London, GB
A very well carved alabaster bust of a young Mid 19th century child, with crochet shawl and holding a basket. Italian signed to rear by the artist. In good condition images are a tru...
Category
Italian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Rococo style silver plate tea caddy spoon - featuring repousse shell shaped decoration with leaves - 'c' scrolls to the handle - fine quality workmanship and classic details ...
Category
English Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue/White Temple Jars from Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty
Located in Houston, TX
This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty
And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only
A few flea bite tiny chips on ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry
19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely example of the Victorians design at its best.
A rare nautilus or shell shaped coal scuttle or purdonium.
Purdonium was a trade name for a type of coal-box or coal-scuttle th...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Fryksdal 217cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 217 cm.
The clock is l...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,379 Sale Price
30% Off
Superb Victorian Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
k0121 super Victorian bird's eye maple and tulipwood jewelry box or sewing box, having finely inlaid front and lid which opens to reveal new relined interior with lift up tray. This ...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$766 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint with Glass Eyes
Located in Victoria, BC
A finely carved wooden statue of a male saint, likely French, dating to the 19th century. This devotional figure is depicted in clerical robes with delicate facial features, inset glass eyes, and original polychrome and gilded finish. The sculpture is mounted on a circular painted and giltwood base with a faux marble effect, suggesting ecclesiastical or institutional use.
The figure’s contemplative expression and naturalistic posture are rendered with care, highlighting the craftsmanship typical of the period. A surviving label beneath the base from Le Garde Meuble Public, Bedel & Cie., 18 Rue St Augustin, Paris offers provenance and suggests the piece was stored or handled professionally, possibly by a religious institution or estate.
Details:
Material: Hand-carved wood with polychrome paint and gilding
Eyes: Glass inset
Base: Painted and gilded wooden plinth with green faux-marble effect
Origin: France
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: Approx. 22.5 inches high (including base)
Label: “Le Garde Meuble Public, Bedel & Cie., 18 Rue St Augustin, Paris” (private furniture storage and moving company operating in Paris in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Specialized in the secure warehousing, transportation, and occasionally the auctioning or sale of fine furnishings, artworks, and personal belongings for wealthy clients, estates, or institutions.)
Condition Report:
Visible paint loss and surface wear throughout (notably to face, hands, and robes)
Loss of finish and chipping consistent with age and devotional use
No structural instability; overall form remains solid
Loss to hands as seen in pictures
Repair to right lower arm noted
This is a well-executed and expressive antique religious statue...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of antique covered vases, dating back to the 19th century during the Napoleon III period, showcases the elegance and artistry characteristic of this iconic era....
Category
German Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 19th Century Bracket Clock By Jump, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A two train 19th century ebonised bracket clock by Jump, London. A fine quality movement, signed on the back plate.
Circa 1860
Height is to the top of the handle
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Richly Cut Victorian Glass Lustres
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of richly cut Victorian glass lustres hung with ball drops.
England, circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
$1,655 / set
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