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Louis XV Decorative Objects

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Exceptional Fürstenberg Pedestal Medici form Twin Handled Urn Vase Unique Sample
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted urn vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
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1980s German Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Signed Bibus
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, rare fine quality French gilt bronze mounted Kingwood marquetry bibus (miniature bibliothèque). In the manner of/possibly by celebrated ébéniste Maison Paul Sormani; the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Imperial fireplace triptych in Louis XV style made of metal and ceramics
Located in Torino, IT
Fireplace triptych Imperial in the Louis XV Manner metal and ceramic. FHS movement Franz Hermle Sohn. ORIGIN Italy/Germany PERIOD Mid-twentieth century MARK Imperial structure, FH...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century oak floor clock from the city of namurNamur (belgium) Very beautiful finely carved clock in superb condition with its original mechanism Very beautiful dial of ...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Oak

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red tortoiseshell typical of the period, and brass inlays to the case front and sides f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bronze candlesticks with scroll design (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Box with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French Louis XV-style walnut farinerio flour box exemplifies the perfect union of form and function. Crafted from warm-toned walnut, the box features intricately ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th C Silvered Bronze Putti Candelabras
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 19th C Silvered Bronze Putti Candelabras. Each putti is dressed with a sash standing on a round base holding a 3 branch candelabra. Very well...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Girandoles, French Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Girandoles, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces Grace your walls with a touch of French grandeur with this pair of vintage Louis XV style gilt bronze Girandoles or wall candle sconces. Exquisitely crafted from gilded bronze, these sconces boast a captivating display of scrolling designed arms that cascade down the central body and gracefully curve along the three arms. The meticulous details including the bow knot top...
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20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and most impressive large size antique French cartel clock. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the 19th century, very fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Glass, Giltwood

Diminutive Louis XV Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Louis XV ormolu & patinated bronze cachepot* France, of period Louis XV (1715-1744) or older A subtle, magnificent casting, of cachepot ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Picture Frame, Signed E.Roo, France, Bronze Dorée, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique picture frame from the French historicism, the so-called Louis XV style. Beautiful and very heavy bronze work. Signed by the artist "E.Roo". Inside dimension: 13 x 9 cm ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Bisque and Ormolu Sculpture After A. Rousaud
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 10 1/2 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in This antique 19th century Louis XV style bisque and ormolu sculpture of children on a sofa is made of the highest quality! If you loo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

Angelot En Bois Sculpté -18° Siècle
Located in Brussels, Brussels
ravissant angelot en bois sculpté du 18° siècle d'époque Louis XV anciennes traces de polychromies qui lui donnent beaucoup de charme
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Louis XV Wood Planter Cachepot Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV wood planter cachepot jardiniere. Antique unpainted blonde wood Louis XV period cachepot planter of near square form with brass pierced gallery at top enclosing original zin...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell; crafted in Belgium, circa 1880, the desk accessory stands on scroll feet over a scalloped apron, and features intric...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Metal

Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Box with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French Louis XV-style walnut farinerio flour box embodies both functional ingenuity and decorative charm. Intricately carved floral motifs adorn the front panel, re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock, by Japy Freres. Decorated in the Vernis Martin style with Watteauesque-style scene of a young courtship couple beneath...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Fantastic 3 Piece Tiffany & Co Clock Set
Located in Media, PA
This is a stunning 19th Century Tiffany & Co Bronze Clock Set that is beautifully hand-painted with exquisite detail. This clock set is made with beautiful bronze and porcelain that ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Bronze Dore Cupid
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) bronze dore small hanging winged cupid figure with draped flower.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Ormolu Cassolettes, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Cassolettes, late 19th century, the lids surmounted by pinecone finial, reversible and fitted with candlestick mount, on splayed tripod legs surmounted ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century small French antique engraved brass Inkwell in Louis XV style signed in the bottom in very good authentic condition.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair Of Louis XV Style Ormolu Five-Light Candelabras, 20th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A striking and high quality pair of French 20th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised by a beautiful pierced base with a scalloped octogonal sha...
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20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique copper dust pan or crumber has a molded flared design with two "button" indentations at the top for the fingers. Wonderful aged patina in a favori...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Copper

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and rouge marble six-light candelabra, each with a figure of a standing cherub holding the ornate scrolled arm candelabra, crowned with a gilt bronze candle snuffer...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XV Period Gilded Barometer with Thermometer
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French gilded wood barometer with thermometer (period Louis XV, Circa 1760). Barometer has been fitted with a new mercury tube, ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Giltwood, Glass

Pair of French Louis XV 18th Century Silvered Bronze Candlestick with Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV silvered bronze candlesticks from the 18th century, with volutes and paw feet. Born in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed the Beloved, each ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, late 19th century, each richly gilded, with three scrolled lights upheld by a draped cherub, on a lobed base, with four feet. 14...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Four Arm Cupid Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th century) bronze dore cupid design 4 arm candelabras supported on filigree triangular shaped bases. (Priced as pair...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin
Located in Dallas, TX
This sumptuous red and gold clock was made during the Louis XV period of 18th century France, circa 1750. It is decorated in a beautiful red lacquer with roses and rose stems, attrib...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Ewer Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice ewer, carafe from the early 20th century. The body is made of smooth glass while the foot, handle and spout are made of pewter, a very rare element and one of the oldest kn...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Tin

An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Box, Louis XV Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period, gilt brass mounting. H: 14cm, W: 9cm, D: 9cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set Four (4) French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze White Marble Urns / Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Two matched pairs of impressive gilt bronze mounted white marble urns in the French Louis XV style, 21 1/2 inches tall, later drilled and brass hardware added to accommodate sockets ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A very fine 19th c French gilt bronze mantel clock by Vannier Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Avery fine 19th century French large mantel clock by Vannier Paris. This clock has very fine gilt bronze details with a large patinated bronze cherub in the center . Signed on the p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherubs as Candelabra
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are impressive pair of 19th century gilt metal candelabra held by an exquisitely patinated bronze cherubs'. They are placed on...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pendulum Clock Bronze & Marble Representing Virgin Child & St John the Baptist
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful fireplace clock in marble, patinated and gilded bronze representing the Virgin Mary sitting on a rock holding the infant Jesus in her arms, with at their side st John ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence during the reign of King Louis XV, thi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

An 18th Century Mercury Gilt Bronze Stoup and Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame. An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame, Louis XV. H: 31cm, W: 20cm, D: 4cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair 19th C Bronze Dore' Cherubs Table Lamps Candelabra Manner Henry Dasson
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This incredible 1890s era pair of candelabras possibly made by Henry Dasson in the after Clodion are simply spectacular and feature the finest possible casting of cherubs and flowers...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Serves-Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Urns
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Serves-style porcelain & gilt bronze ormolu cassolettes urns, Circa 1880-1900 The French porcelain ormolu bronze mounted cassolettes urns have...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French, Pair of Silvered Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, pair of silvered bronze Louis XV style candlesticks. Typical of the Rocaille style, also known as Baroque or Rococo style which reached its zenith in the 18th century, durin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marble & Ormolu Candelabra Henri Vian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style marble and gilt bronze mounted four-light figural candelabra by Henri Vian, (French, 1860-1905). The ovoid marble ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

true pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A delightful and high quality true pair of Continental 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks of Hermes and Circe. Each stunning candlestick is raised by a pierc...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Louis XV Unglazed Sevre Cupid
By Eugene Robert 3
Located in Queens, NY
"Figure of a Reclining Pluto", French Louis XV style (19th Cent) unglazed Sevre white parian figure of cupid reclining with two birds. (signed EUG. ROBERT)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base (signed HOUDON).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Copper Bath Warmers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 18th Century French bath warmers handcrafted with copper and iron in utilitarian yet sculptural form, still functional and miraculously retaining the original lids.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th
By François-Thomas Germain
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period candlestick in gilded bronze after the "King's model", created in the mid-18th century by François-Thomas Germain to serve the needs of royal houses This ve...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pr French 19th-Century Louis XV-Style Bronze Candelabra Baby Bacchus Aft-Clodion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Pair of French 19th-Century Louis XV-Style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Two-Light Candelabra, after Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738–1814). Each features a standi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French 2 Piece Blue Opaline and Bronze Ormolu Perfume Bottle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 6in D: 6in This French Turn of the Century blue opaline and bronze ormolu 2 piece perfume bottle is made of the highest quality! If you look closely at th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C. French Imari Porcelain Vase w/ Cast Brass Gallery and Base on Pawfeet
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, hand-painted 19th C. French Imari Porcelain Vase with Cast Brass Gallery and Base on Pawfeet, with fluted body of baluster form rising ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Silver Plated Metal Planter in Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal planter in Louis XV style, early 20th century. Measures: H 16 cm, L 44 cm, D 14 cm.  
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal

LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century MANTEL CLOCK
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century MANTEL CLOCK French, in gilded bronze and marble, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Decorated with cupid and rooster. Marked "Samuel Marti Gold Med...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954) Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century. Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Figural Lamps, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of period 18th century. Louis XV gilt bronze figural chenets that have been mounted on impressive and hefty Lucite plinths and fitted as lamps. The opposing b...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks, Louis XV Nice pair of 18th century gilt bronze and porcelain candlesticks from Italy, The frame dates from t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Turned Oak Bowl from France
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Holm oak bowl from France. The bowl is beautifully hand turned and has a rich color and patina and shows honest signs of use. This type of bowl may have been used in ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Oak

Louis Xv decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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