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Place of Origin: French
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century

Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique French, one-light alabaster ceiling lamp. A beautiful and authentic French alabaster ceiling pendant from the early 20th century, combining sculptural elegance with warm atm...

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Early 20th Century Romantic French Mounted Objects

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Alabaster, Brass

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France
A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

Located in Buisson, FR

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

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17th Century Folk Art Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Late Bronze Age Sword from France with Golden Lustre
Late Bronze Age Sword from France with Golden Lustre

Late Bronze Age Sword from France with Golden Lustre

Located in London, GB

This sleek and extremely well-preserved sword is an icon of warrior culture from the Late Bronze Age. Its finely incised decoration and near perfect form creates a timeless and elega...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique French Bronze Architectural Element Sculpture
19th Century Antique French Bronze Architectural Element Sculpture

19th Century Antique French Bronze Architectural Element Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional antique French bronze architectural element used as decorative object of art. Beautiful oxidized green-turquoise patina, lion heads and vines Greek key motifs, one of a k...

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19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

1959 Boeing 707-328B Model - Air France
1959 Boeing 707-328B Model - Air France

1959 Boeing 707-328B Model - Air France

Located in Bath, GB

A very large model of an Air France Boeing 707 / Château de Chambord dating to c.1959. Very good condition with minor livery wear, commensurate with age and use. The wings span 26...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

French Verdigris Bas-Relief Panel, 1970s
French Verdigris Bas-Relief Panel, 1970s

French Verdigris Bas-Relief Panel, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

A French bas-relief panel from the 1970s, conceived less as decoration than as a quiet intervention across the wall. A frieze-like composition that evokes ancient procession scenes, ...

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1970s Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century
French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century

French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere on Stand, Late 19th Century A beautifully crafted turned wooden sphere in richly figured thuya burl, mounted on its original stand and dating to...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments
Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments

Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak Renaissance ornaments that most likely once adorned a half timbered house in Normandy. France, 17th century. Weathered, small losses Measurement here below a...

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17th Century Renaissance Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Oak

Aluminium Replica of the Dutch WWII GI Fokker fighter aircraft
Aluminium Replica of the Dutch WWII GI Fokker fighter aircraft

Aluminium Replica of the Dutch WWII GI Fokker fighter aircraft

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This is a large and impressive replica of The Dutch WWll GI Fokker Aircraft. The piece is finished in polished aluminium and will make a stylish addition to any interior space. The P...

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2010s Modern French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Ship's Model in Crate a Nautical Masterpiece / Object d'art
Late 19th Century Ship's Model in Crate a Nautical Masterpiece / Object d'art

Late 19th Century Ship's Model in Crate a Nautical Masterpiece / Object d'art

Located in Wainscott, NY

Late 19th century ship's model in crate is more than a decorative item, its tribute to an age of exploration and adventure, a special object d' art. Although, the detailed ship is ...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane
18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

18th Century French Wrought-Iron Dragon Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

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18th Century Primitive Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century

Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Fine quality well cast dark olive green patinated bronze of a young male Skater of generous size, complete with its original well grained Sienna Marble Circular Stepped Base. Thi...

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19th Century Regency Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Abstract Blue Crepe Paper Wall Art with Linear Layers
Abstract Blue Crepe Paper Wall Art with Linear Layers

Abstract Blue Crepe Paper Wall Art with Linear Layers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This abstract crepe paper wall art is a captivating modern piece that utilizes paper as a sculptural material in its own right. The composition is crafted from bands of blue crepe pa...

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2010s Modern French Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Mellerio Paris, a Silver, Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, and Hardstone Picture Frame
Mellerio Paris, a Silver, Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, and Hardstone Picture Frame

Mellerio Paris, a Silver, Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, and Hardstone Picture Frame

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Mellerio Paris, a large silver, gold, lapis lazuli, coral, and hardstone picture photo frame with two falcons. France, circa 2000 The frame resting on a lapis lazuli base with squa...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...

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Mid-18th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver

French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand

French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand. Lion head has great attention to detail featuring a nice flowing mane. White in color with a fabulous patina. Has han...

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Early 20th Century Greco Roman French Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal
French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal

French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal

Located in Buisson, FR

Very attractive painting of Maria with the baby Jesus. Painted on metal. France circa 1800-1850 Weathered and small losses.

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18th Century French Provincial Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Georges Jouve Crucifix
Georges Jouve Crucifix

Georges Jouve Crucifix

By Georges Jouve

Located in Chicago, IL

Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware Inscribed to top 'INRI'. Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Brown Patinated Bronze Tribal Skull Sculpture
Art Deco Brown Patinated Bronze Tribal Skull Sculpture

Art Deco Brown Patinated Bronze Tribal Skull Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This bronze skull sculpture represents a stylized human skull with flowing tribal motifs carved across the surface. The tribal skull statue is made of bro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key. The trefoil top filled with interlocking Gothic style quatrefoils (like four leaf clovers), with a ladder in the center joining them and a cut metal crest...

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Early 20th Century Gothic French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount
19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....

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19th Century Rustic Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Walnut

Neanderthal Stone Tool made by Neanderthal Man with Marbled Blue-White Patina
Neanderthal Stone Tool made by Neanderthal Man with Marbled Blue-White Patina

Neanderthal Stone Tool made by Neanderthal Man with Marbled Blue-White Patina

Located in London, GB

A finely worked Neanderthal stone tool, or hand axe, expertly fashioned from a flint core with a beautiful marbled blue-grey-white patina. Representing one of the earliest forms of ...

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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France
A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

A Mounted 17th Century Folk Art Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

Located in Buisson, FR

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

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17th Century Folk Art Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

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19th Century Primitive Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base
French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base

French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art Deco sculpture was produced in France, circa 1930 and procured in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It features a dancing nude female form in bronze holding a pheasant in each arm. The piece sits on a cylindrical exotic black marble pedestal with a cylindrical body, wrapped in a beveled ring...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot
French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot

French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Palissy majolica glazed hand painted wall plaque, signed by the artist, circa 1890-1900. In the trompe l’oeil style of fool the eye, a dimensional mold showing a branching ...

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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Amber Colored Glass & Sting Net Flot Mid-Century
French Amber Colored Glass & Sting Net Flot Mid-Century

French Amber Colored Glass & Sting Net Flot Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French fishing net buoy wall decoration yellowglass and string. Until the first half of the 20th century, sailors used hollow glass balls surrounded by a rope net as floats. This all...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Rope, Glass

Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s
Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s

Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s Description: This elegant wooden mannequin bust, created in Paris in the 1960s by a fashion artisan, is a stunning blend of art and design. Covered in vibrant fashion-inspired collages, this piece transcends its utilitarian origins to become a modern sculpture that brings life and sophistication to any space. Design and Craftsmanship: The mannequin is crafted from a sturdy wooden structure, painted in black for a refined finish, and covered with collages featuring colorful fashion illustrations. These collages reflect the artistic spirit of the 1960s, with bold, dynamic imagery that captures the essence of the era. Removable Structure: Designed with modularity in mind, the bust can be dismantled, making it not only an artistic statement but also a versatile piece. Dimensions: Standing 146 cm tall, this mannequin has a commanding presence, making it suitable as a focal point in a room or as a unique decorative accent. Artistic and Functional Appeal: Perfect for use in interior decor, fashion ateliers, or art collections, this piece brings an air of Parisian sophistication and creativity to any setting. Versatility: Its combination of vibrant colors, artistic craftsmanship, and modernist design ensures it fits seamlessly into contemporary, eclectic, or even industrial-style interiors. This one-of-a-kind mannequin bust is more than just a decorative object—it is a statement piece that embodies the creativity and elegance of mid-century Parisian fashion and art. Keywords: 1960s mannequin...

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1970s Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials
Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials

Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of cast plaster Gothic finials exudes the elegance and intricacy of Gothic architectural design. Each finial is adorned with floral form crockets, meticulously crafted to r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Gothic French Mounted Objects

Materials

Plaster

Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures
Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures

Delightful Art Deco ROBA PARIS Pendant Light Opalescent Glass Flower Sculptures

By Roba - Paris

Located in Lisse, NL

Very stylish and rare, 1920s Art Deco pendant light with a beautiful color. When we first saw this rare, practical size and highly decorative Art Deco pendant we immediately knew ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...

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19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Monumental French Iron Lightning Rod on Base Sculptures, 19th Century
Pair of Monumental French Iron Lightning Rod on Base Sculptures, 19th Century

Pair of Monumental French Iron Lightning Rod on Base Sculptures, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of monumental French iron lightning rods from the 19th century is not only steeped in history but also exudes an artistic and sculptural presence. These striking objects st...

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19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Late 19th-Century French Louis XVI-Revival Ormolu Porcelain Ornamental Guéridon
Late 19th-Century French Louis XVI-Revival Ormolu Porcelain Ornamental Guéridon

Late 19th-Century French Louis XVI-Revival Ormolu Porcelain Ornamental Guéridon

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Chicago, IL

French Louis XVI Revival ormolu (fire gilt, mercury-gilt bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain guéridon, made in France c.1890–1910 and retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago. Designe...

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

19th century mounted Coco de Mer
19th century mounted Coco de Mer

19th century mounted Coco de Mer

Located in London, GB

19th century mounted Coco de Mer Dimensions in inches: H 17” x W 12” x D 7.5” Age: 1890 - 1900 Origin: Unknown Condition: Aged Overview A great example of a 19th Century hand forg...

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1880s Victorian Antique French Mounted Objects

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Natural Fiber

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, mounted on bloodstone. A true collectors and one of a kind piece. Revival of the ancient régime in the late 19th century was paramount to the French furniture and bronze casting firms of the Belle Epoque. Imitation in the highest regard and replication of those tastes and styles was prevalent throughout the Paris Faubourg, where the most talented bronziers and ébénistes established their workshops. The present inkwell encrier recalls the late 18th century's obsession with hardstones - a taste expounded above all by the duc d'Aumont and, subsequently Marie-Antoinette. Such hardstone-mounted pieces, reminiscent of Renaissance schatzkammer objects, enjoyed a revived popularity at the end of the 18th century through the impetus of both the marchands-mercier and, more importantly, the hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, where the duc d'Aumont himself established a workshop in 1770 specializing in the cutting and polishing of precious hardstones. This exceptional inkwell encrier, sumptuously-mounted with finely chased gilt-bronzes, incorporates a highly-prized material such as bloodstone. Sometimes called the Sunstone, the meaning of Bloodstone comes entangled in fascinating history. The Ancient Greeks held the Bloodstone as a gem with glorious powers. They referred to it as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly healing powers gifted by the gods and most certainly when it came to healing all things related to the blood. Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, the Bloodstone takes another mystical story under its wing. It was believed to be formed from Christ's blood. It was said that during the Crucifixion, a few red spots of his blood dripped...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mounted Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Faux Bamboo Shoe Horn, with Metal and Brass Ornaments, France 1970
Faux Bamboo Shoe Horn, with Metal and Brass Ornaments, France 1970

Faux Bamboo Shoe Horn, with Metal and Brass Ornaments, France 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This Faux Bamboo shoe Horn, has been made in France Circa 1970. It is made in faux bamboo, metal, brass and horn.

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1970s Vintage French Mounted Objects

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Horn, Faux Bamboo

Pair French Bronze Statues Renaissance Knights on Horseback
Pair French Bronze Statues Renaissance Knights on Horseback

Pair French Bronze Statues Renaissance Knights on Horseback

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of 19th century dark patinated bronze statues depicting Renaissance period (possibly Medieval) Knights or Warriors in battle each on horseback. Expertly chased with intricate de...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vintage French Religious Enamel on Copper Virgin Mary FJ Carmona Limoges
Antique Vintage French Religious Enamel on Copper Virgin Mary FJ Carmona Limoges

Antique Vintage French Religious Enamel on Copper Virgin Mary FJ Carmona Limoges

By Limoges

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Hand Painted French Miniature Enamel on Copper depicting a portrait religous view of the Virgin Mary, complete with its original polished wooden frame. Circa 1940. Signed lo...

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20th Century Grand Tour French Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules
Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules

Set of 19th Century French Pétanque Boules

Located in Chicago, IL

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

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19th Century Rustic Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th C. French Limestone Fragment on Stand
19th C. French Limestone Fragment on Stand

19th C. French Limestone Fragment on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved limestone fragment from the 19th century, possibly older. This antique architectural fragment from France has been hand-carved of limestone, featuring a circular-shap...

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19th Century Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Iron

Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli
Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli

Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli

By Amadeo Gennarelli

Located in New York City, NY

This impressive model of the nude holding a dove towering 34" high is the largest and rarest size made. A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by Amadeo Gennarelli; signed Gennarelli in the stone base. The figure called "Le messager", the messenger is the original name created by the artist. In addition to the artist's signature, this sculpture bears the original label inscribed with this title and date 5...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mounted Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Nickel

Silver-Plated Gravy Nautilus 20th Century
Silver-Plated Gravy Nautilus 20th Century

Silver-Plated Gravy Nautilus 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Silver-plated gravy Nautilus European, early second half of the 20th century, made of nautilus shell, with silver applications and 925/1000 guarantee marks. Approx. weight: (total) ...

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20th Century Modern French Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver

French, 1970s, Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with beetles
French, 1970s, Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with beetles

French, 1970s, Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with beetles

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This item is a sculpture, made in France circa 1970. It is a cube of resin, with in the inside an inclusion of an beetles.

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1970s Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Resin

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Athlete on a Marble Base
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Athlete on a Marble Base

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Athlete on a Marble Base

By Alexandre Kéléty, Pierre Le Faguays, Ferdinand Preiss, Demetre Chiparus

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of An Athlete On A Marble Base. Beautifully executed French Art Deco bronze sculpture of an athlete on...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

William Shakespeare Decorative Plaque By Clément Massier
William Shakespeare Decorative Plaque By Clément Massier

William Shakespeare Decorative Plaque By Clément Massier

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A William Shakespeare decorative plaque by Clément Massier. This high relief tile was created by master ceramicist Clément Massier. This tribute to the iconic 16th century author is...

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19th Century Jacobean Antique French Mounted Objects

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Terracotta

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Superb Neanderthal Stone Hand Axe from the Paleolithic c300000 years ago
Superb Neanderthal Stone Hand Axe from the Paleolithic c300000 years ago

Superb Neanderthal Stone Hand Axe from the Paleolithic c300000 years ago

Located in London, GB

An exceptional, large and beautifully preserved Neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a piece of flint. Sleek and streamlined, the present tool is a particularl...

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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique French Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

15th Century Monumental Monolithic Stone Slab with Fossiles
15th Century Monumental Monolithic Stone Slab with Fossiles

15th Century Monumental Monolithic Stone Slab with Fossiles

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 15th century French recuperated floor slab of huge proportions. Because of its beauty, unusual size and the richness of fossilles we decided to mount this piece as a sculpture. We...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique French Mounted Objects

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Sandstone

20th Century French Art Deco Model of an Aircraft on a World Globe, circa 1930
20th Century French Art Deco Model of an Aircraft on a World Globe, circa 1930

20th Century French Art Deco Model of an Aircraft on a World Globe, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

A very decorative 20th century French Art Deco model of an aircraft mounted on a world globe, French, circa 1930. Superb overall quality. Wings W 23 1/2”. Length 18”. Actual Plane ...

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1930s Vintage French Mounted Objects

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Chrome

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts
Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts

Located in Chicago, IL

This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...

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19th Century Primitive Antique French Mounted Objects

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Wrought Iron

Incredible améthyst on Auguste Fix Base
Incredible améthyst on Auguste Fix Base

Incredible améthyst on Auguste Fix Base

By Pierre-Elie Gardette

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Incroyable améthyste soclé par Auguste Fix pour le PDG de citroen. Le socle est signé et daté Fix 88 il est en métal Patiné. La patine est caractéristique du travail de métal de Au...

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1980s Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Metal

Decorative Hand Carved Wood-Sculpture, Midcentury, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s
Decorative Hand Carved Wood-Sculpture, Midcentury, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s

Decorative Hand Carved Wood-Sculpture, Midcentury, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

A fine unique wooden sculptural wall decoration. Hand Carved motifs, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice texture and dimensions in this vintage piece, it can be used as ...

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern French Mounted Objects

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Wood, Pine

Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures

Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture. In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival French Mounted Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos.  Circa 1980-1990.

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.

By Michel Lanos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x 12.9 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in B...

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20th Century Beaux Arts French Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gilt Brass Sculpture Table Lamp Quartz Geode Brass Lampshade J.Duval Brasseur
Gilt Brass Sculpture Table Lamp Quartz Geode Brass Lampshade J.Duval Brasseur

Gilt Brass Sculpture Table Lamp Quartz Geode Brass Lampshade J.Duval Brasseur

By Jacques Duval Brasseur

Located in Miami, FL

Sculpture table lamp in gilt brass and rose quartz l Geode, sculptor Jacques Duval Brasseur ( 1934 ) The lampshade is part of the sculpture as well in gilt brass, however these two ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

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Brass

Raised polychrome decoration Earth globe attributed to Jacques Adnet
Raised polychrome decoration Earth globe attributed to Jacques Adnet

Raised polychrome decoration Earth globe attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Brussels, BE

This French Earth globe, attributed to Jacques Adnet, is a stunning decorative piece that blends artistry with craftsmanship. Made of plaster with raised polychrome decoration, it fe...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s Large Sawtooth Sculpture
1970s Large Sawtooth Sculpture

1970s Large Sawtooth Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

197s Large sawthooth sculpture monted on brass and chromed steel base.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel