Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments

Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs Measurements include the wooden base. H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm

Nice couple of two small gilded Baroque style wooden ornaments, Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below of the largest one and includes the wooden base.

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Made out of wood with later chalk restorations. Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs. Measurements individual and includ...

Beautiful pair of 19th century French carved mythological helmets on iron stands.

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

A rare and decorative pair of early 19th century Empire gilt and patinated bronze vases of campana form on a stepped square marble base. The everted egg-and-dart rim above a finely chased frieze depicting putti playing music. This or a similar pair of vases belonged to the collection of the Queen Louise of Prussia...

Charming English Garden style cast bronze crane figure mounted on an aged wooden pedestal. This lovely garden ornament was made circa 1800. In great shape, with its original patina w...