French Mounted Objects

Particules Elémentaires Tribu 85.22 Wall Sculpture by Léontine Furcy Unique piece. Materials: Rough chamotte white sandstone, black pencil decor oxide back. Dimensions: L 13 x H 1...

A Fabulous Pair of Antique French mid 1800s Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms an...

A sculptural bronze and marble object of symbolic and decorative intent, this French piece from the late 19th century is cast in the Napoleonic Revival style and takes the form of a ...

Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...

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

An exceptional example of a fine pair of chisel cast French Patinated Bronze Figures after Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814) in very dark brown patination. Mid-19th Century. Firmly a...

A stylish French Art Deco silvered sculpture young child with deer a very stylish French Art Deco sculpture of a young child with a young deer mounted on a red marble base by Urian...

This stylished bird is made of nickel-plated and shell (the shell has a small repair). This is a very interesting work in the style of famous designer Franz Haguenauer, Circa 1960 (t...

Michel Pichard Silver moon wall-mounted sculpture Edition 8/50 France Diameter: 150 cm Width: 20 cm

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...

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...

We can notice the curves. The wood is a solid Wood. We have a socket in plastic, with a plastic switch You can use any kind of bulb up to 100 watt. Art deco or tribal and Brutalist s...

A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...

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...

A rare set of early 20th century cast lead French Naval battleship training models used by servicemen in identifying ships from the air. We had a custom steel plate made for display ...

Designed by René-André Coulon, and entitled "Radiaver" this revolutionary design for a space heater which also has built in illumination boldly suggests t...

A fine quality and delightfully heavy sculpted iron motoring trophy car. Automobile depicted is circa 1920s. Collectible and Commemorative of the ‘Rally U.C.O.L. Challenge - Driver...

A French toleware glove maker’s trade sign, circa 1940. Positionable in four directions. 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall

A stunning, early 17th century trunk facade of grand scale. Dated 1621. Soundly constructed from richly stained oak with beautiful carvings of grapes on t...

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...

Exceptional antique pair of bronze architectural element salvage ,used as decorative object of art. Beautiful oxidized green-turquoise patina, three bronze cherubs around each of the...

This striking pair of 19th-century French Grand Tour gilt equestrian plaques, signed "Henry," exemplifies the grandeur and craftsmanship of the period. Each plaque is meticulously ca...

An exceptional example of a chisel cast French Patinated Bronze Figural Group of a Satyr and a male Figure holding a Baby Bacchus after Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814) in dark pati...

Pair of candleholder carved and giltwood With multiple glass pieces inlay.

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...

19th century French patinated bronze sculpture of a faun, child satyr after Clodion This beautiful sculpture of outstanding quality in Rococo style is a finely cast bronze pan...

Stylish example of a pair of heavy well cast Grand Tour bronze seated figures of two amorino (infant cupid or cherub) probably of French origin, early nineteenth century. Each fig...

The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, a young girl with ringlets. The work has its O...

Circa 1950s Art Deco style bronze circular plaques depicting scenes from the day of Jesus Christ's crucifixion by René Gourdon (1910-1992), renowned Frenc...

19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.

Rich in detail and decorative presence, this pair of 19th-century giltwood carvings presents a lush cascade of roses and foliage in full relief. Originally conceived as architectural...

A whimsical 19th century French hand-carved and gilt cartouche fragment with acorns and foliate decorations, and mounted on a custom steel mount. Since ...

Alabaster and corten wall lamp designed and produced by Christian Caudron, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015*, in his Parisian workshop. This sconce, part of the Bridge Collection, ...

For your consideration is this unsigned Lorenzl cold painted spelter figure, dating to the 1930's depicting a Mandolin player mounted on a alabaster base. Condition is very good, no ...

Horn and Gilt Bronze Ornaments on Stand Mounted Cornucopia. Mounted, and richly embellished with crown, collar Supported on a cast stand on a square base. Please don't hesitate to...

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 ...

Superb and rare Philippe Jean 3 Part Table lamp, Porcelain Dove on a glass ball and Chrome Ring. Numbered 110/300 and Signed by Artist. US rewired and...

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

Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot From our Lalique collection, we are delighted to offer the Rene Lalique Perche Poisson Car Mascot. The Car Mascot modelled from Rene Lalique's origi...

A French carved-wood plaque from the 19th century. This antique wall decoration from France features a rectangular-shaped frame, comprised of straight-boards, with center adorn in a hand-carved relief motif of scrolling acanthus leaves. There is a beautiful movement to this piece with the leaves dancing playfully about. This 19th century French carved-wood wall plaque...

Pair of fireside Antique Chenet Andirons which are beautifully cast in the form of bronze winged Cherubs warming their hands whilst sat on Ormolu bases. These exquisite 19th century ...

Pair of French Empire bronze candelabra having female attendants in flowing gowns holding gilded torchieres, standing on parcel gilt plinths, 19th century, now mounted as lamps

An antique terracotta plaque depicting a horse and rider in neoclassical and roman styles by the workshops of 19th century French ceramist, sculptor and architect, Émile Müller. Poss...

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...

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...

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

Sculpture Golfer Trophee with solid walnut base and with 50 tees in 3 finishes: Gold, palladium and ruthenium. With customizable personal small plate on...

A pleasing bronze cherub, typical of the period.

Pair of Palatial antique 19th-20th century solid marble obelisks on pedestals. The obelisks detach from the pedestal bases.

Late 19th century ship's model in crate. We like the look of this in the crate. Amazing hung on the wall as a sculpture.

A French painted iron centaur sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. This French decorative object features a theme borrowed from the Greco-Roman mythology,...

Columns sculpture mooring Venetian from Doge Pietro Grimani Palace. From 18th century, hand-sculpted piece. Mooring columns for Venetian gondolas with base taken in crystal resin l...

A pair of bronze billiard, or pool pockets in the form of lion mask now mounted on black metal bases. France, circa 1890.

This charming French zinc pine cone shaped decorative object, hailing from circa 1920, merges the allure of nature with the refinement of vintage decor. Elegantly mounted on a circul...

We mounted this Gothic architectural fragment on a custom iron stand. In this new context it becomes a sculpture with a almost abstract f...

Lisa Rosnay (1970-, France) : "tiens toi droit" - Série des Totems urbains Technique mixte / Mix materials technique : totem bois peint en fond bleu "électrique" et écritures en blanc dans un caisson scellé en plexiglass Deux attaches murales au dos servent à accrocher l'oeuvre : wood painted "totem" painted in electric blue color and white for the writtings. 2 metalic rings on the back to set the work on a wall Epoque : Novembre 2013 Dimensions : Longueur = 91.5 cm Hauteur = 25 cm Profondeur = 5 cm Bon état général, très légères usures du plexiglass : good general conditions, minor wears of age Commentaires : Pièce unique...

This pair of glazed earthenware sconces is a marvelous example of the work of the unique Russian-born sculptor and designer Vadim Androusov, who studied in France as Art Deco reached...

A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers are made of Macassar wood. The wings, tail & cockpit are metal with a chrome finish....

Pair of 18th century carved fragment on stands Wood Carved Gilt scroll acanthus leaf architectural ornamentation mounted on wood and granite stone stands.

Unique piece. Hand-crafted Grasshopper figure made with natural horn. Rarely seen item. Great hand. France 1960s Measures: H 19 cm - 55 x 15 cm Conditions: excellent, consistent ...