Rare Pair of bronze statues of French Lions, 1800s

Allow me to transport you to the exquisite world of antique Sicilian craftsmanship with a late 1800s dresser that encapsulates the essence of Italian ar...

The bronze statue depicts a Turkish warrior with shield and sword. the warrior is shown bare without veils, with a base also made of oval-shaped bronze, acting in a war scene. Detai...

Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...

In the heart of Bali, amidst the lush tropical landscapes and the whispers of ancient traditions, stands a mesmerizing wooden statue that tells a tale of devotion and serenity. This ...

Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece that once graced the era of Napoleon III. This desk is not just a piece of furnitu...

The Italian silk fan in a vitrine from the late 1800s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Housed in a beautiful alloy case, this antique fan...

This is a 20 inch statue of a child holding a flame. The sculpture mislead and surprisingly heavy for its size. The patina is beautiful.

A pair of French vintage terracotta lions. This pair of lions from France, standing approximately 2 feet in height, each feature abundantly fl...

Truly one of a kind pair of old handmade reclining lions. These are unsigned and used a mixture of clay and fiberglass fibers. They show very heavy signs of loss over the years b...

Superb red robin Vienna bronze with beautiful polychrome colours, Austria 19th century. Stamped Geschützt. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 7 x 11 x 4...

Exceptional fine and rare pair of French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work, the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826 influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts. However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance. The Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a hybrid neo-Egyptian. The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors. At the end of the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily ornamented overstuffed furniture...

An Italian carved and painted wood lion from the early 19th century. How not to be charmed by this exquisite painted lion, who almost seems to be smiling? The sculpture mixes a touch...