Le Télégraphe - French 1800s Technology As Heroic Figure

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.

This is a rare and early French poster for a Concert Cabaret. The image has a full length female harlequin with doll and a second clown lurking behind. Art is by H. Gray and poster r...

This is a large impressive oil lamp from circa 1883. It's the type mostly used in saloons and general stores at that time. This is a rare survivor.

This scope is unsigned and was acquired from a European collector. It could be American but I'm guessing its not. The eyepiece and turning mechanism are brass. The tube is canvas wra...

This five foot plus papier mâché pig was used as a fund raiser or trade stimulator. The brass stomach plaque has a coin slot and reads in French... Pu...

This is a very early fuel lamp. It dates before the use of piped gas and electric. It has been wired to take a standard base bulb but still retains the tank, valve, original finish a...

Superb patinated earthenware sculpture representing two elephants fighting, France 1800s, Romantic period. Beautiful details enhancing the vivacity of the...

Museum quality, embossed copper planter with rare satyr theme. This stunning and superbly hand-crafted antique copper planter or vase is anot...

In the soft glow of a dimly lit room, there stands a pair of French statuettes from the enchanting 1800s, a testament to a bygone era of elegance and opulence. These remarkable works of art, fashioned from lustrous bronze, exude an air of timeless grandeur that beckons you to step closer and marvel at their exquisite craftsmanship. Each statuette is a masterpiece in its own right, a testament to the skill and dedication of the master sculptor who brought them into existence. The attention to detail is nothing short of astonishing, with every sinew of the majestic lions' bodies meticulously chiseled and lovingly rendered. The craftsmanship is so fine that one cannot help but be captivated by the lifelike expressions and powerful stances of these regal creatures. These two lions, poised in a position of imposing authority, emanate an aura of strength and royalty that transcends time and space. Their heads held high, their fierce eyes gazing into the distance, they embody the very essence of majesty and dominance. Their finely chiseled manes cascade down their muscular necks, a testament to their untamed, wild nature. But it is not just their form that captivates the beholder; it is the material itself that adds to their allure. Cast entirely in bronze, these lions bear traces of antiquity beneath their paws, a subtle reminder of the centuries that have passed since their creation. The patina of age only enhances their mystique, as if they have borne witness to a thousand stories, silently guarding the secrets of the past. In symbolism, lions are revered as symbols of strength and royalty, and these statuettes do justice to that legacy. They are more than mere sculptures...

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...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of large silver bird ornaments; part of our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent and large a...

An elegant, turn-of-the-19th century, hand-carved, fully finished polychrome and parcel gilt statue of a Chinese wise man with a cascading braid beneath a...