Important Cultural and Decorative Object, Germany Around 1750

The base is circular, with a wavy profile, prepared with pastiglia (refined plaster) and finished with gilding in the upper band. The median band has a pale celadon green covering th...

An old Italian wooden sculpture of a rampant carrousel horse. Modern metal base. Measure refers to the horse only. Italy, 1750 ca.

Rare anatomical model for class, depicting human lungs and heart, made out of painted plaster, mounted on a black wooden base. By Louis M. Meusel, Germany circa 1920.

A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Syringa vulgaris N. 37 (Uleaceae). The round base in ebonized wood holds the botanical model which reveals the flo...

A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Conium maculatum N.60 (Umbelliferae). The round base in ebonized wood holds the botanical model which reveals th...

An example of a botanical maquette for didactic use depicting the flower of the curly maple, Acer Platanoides. Made of painted plaster, wood and iron, wooden base painted black. Remo...

A large and important fine quality pair of 19th century gilded ormolu and bronze candelabra, each with scrolling foliate six branch sconces, supported by cornucopia held by a pair of semi clad opposing putti. Raised on gilded ormolu egg...

Two turn-of-the-century Italian ivory-colored coral specimens, mounted on traditional black urn-shaped decorative bases. Sculptural and organic, the pair is a celebration of nature's...

Truly unique pair of gilt bronze table candelabras by Henri Picard of Paris, France. These amazingly sculptural antique candelabras for more than one reason have the wow factor. First of all, they are made by one of the most famous and celebrated metal workers and 'fondeurs' of mid 19th century Paris. This artisan was commissioned by many important 'patrons', but Henri Picard’s most notable achievement was to supply Napoleon 3rd with various decorative antiques, some of which are still in the State Apartment of the Louvre Museum. The second reason why these candelabras are in a league of their own is the subject matter. Almost all Belle Epoque antiques have classical-world subject matters, but this pair clearly is different and it is this difference that makes this pair even more unique and remarkable. It is almost as if Henri Picard had already caught a glimpse of what was to come three or four decades later. We say so, because the subject matter (with animals and lotus or lily leafs and their organic design) is almost Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts in style. At the base of each of these candelabras are three endearing frog sculptures crouching under lotus leafs. A little further up the stem are a snail, a fly and a beetle sculpture, three creatures that regularly are on the frogs menu. And with the importance of frogs in French culture these candelabras also are of cultural historical significance. The third reason why we believe these works of art are of museum quality are the details. Besides the amphibian, mollusk and insects sculptures, you simply cannot overlook the remarkable details in the leafs, the branches and the floral decorations. They are of a quality and beauty that will make people want to stop, to look at and to study them. Like they would in a museum. Even all the original and removable bobeches AND the two bronze candle extinguishers...

A beautiful porcelain Boxer dog, West Germany, 1968. Beautiful details as shown. Dimensions: 2" Depth x 7" Width x 6.75" Height. Other items sho...

A beautiful set of two (2) round natural green malachite decorative objects. Pieces have a nice weight to them, round in shape, and polished smooth. Great items for a desk, cocktail ...

Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.