Gilt Decorative Objects

With its delightful painted representations of the four seasons and bacchanalian scenes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the technical excellence of Sevres factory porcelain. On top of this, the porcelain vases are beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, expertly cast by Henri Picard, the manufacturer and gilder to Emperor Napoleon III. This garniture is comprised of a central jardinière and a pair of flanking vases. The jardinière features a wide porcelain body, which is topped by a gilt bronze guilloche-patterned neck. This is fitted with two geometric handles, which terminate in cherubs masks. The jardinière body is finely decorated with a continuous painting of putti playing together in a woodland setting. One putti holds the pinecone-tipped staff carried by followers of Bacchus (or Dionysus), the god of wine and ecstasy. Several putti ride on a goat, led on a harness by other putti. This painting is edged with jewelled and parcel gilt decoration, set against a bright ‘bleu celeste’ ground. The jardinière stands on a shaped gilt bronze stem, its top encircled by a band of stiff leaves, its middle by a laurel wreath, and its foot by beading. The jardinière is placed on a square gilt bronze plinth, which is decorated with grape-form finials, hung draperies and foliate motifs, and is set on four beaded toupie feet. The pair of vases are similar to the jardinière in their design. They feature ovoid ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain bodies, which are decorated with continuous paintings of the four seasons, within gilt and jewelled frames. Winter is depicted in a scene showing putti huddled together on a sleigh in a snowy landscape, and autumn by cherubs reaping crops with a sickle. Spring is shown by cherubs wearing flower wreaths and dancing while holding garlands, and summer by putti picking grapes and drinking wine. The vases’ bodies are topped by pointed gilt and jewelled ‘bleu celeste’ porcelain lids, crowned by gilt bronze grape finials. Like the jardinière, the vases are fitted with gilt bronze cherub...

19th century a pair of magnificent eagle consoles designed by William Kent, 1685-1748 A few (2) consoles from the Régence era. Monumental, fully sculptural and hand carved eagles ...

18th 18th Century Pair of candle-bearing angels Carved and gilded wood, 28 x 71 cm The item is in good condition

Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...

Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-c...

This noble pair are each raised on trefoil bases, supporting three stylised animal paw feet, the tapering cylindrical column is reeded with capital and base decorated with acanthus, ...

A Fine Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Bronze Athéniennes Modelled in the Classical Antique Style, Attributed to Henri Picard. The bronze impressed with the number R...

A Highly Important Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases, by Christofle & Cie. Christofle & Cie is a renowned French silver and metalwork manufacturer f...

A fine antique 19th century French Chinoiserie gilt brass, Cloisonné and Champlevé jewelry box, with a rock crystal top, circa 1880. This exquisite box with a thick chamfered hinged...

This exquisite Limoges porcelain pedestal compote is a distinguished example of French decorative artistry, celebrated for its refinement and timeless charm. Raised on a flared circu...

Bronze jaguar sculpture in monumental format. This decorative artwork represents a jaguar captured mid-jump, frozen in a moment of tension and speed. The animal stretches forward wit...

Stunning faux goat skin and gilt obelisk,\ manner of Karl Springer. Standing 82" high this element makes a statement in any environment. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...

Rich, purple Scagliola and sumptuous gilt bronze combine to make these simple, chic and stylish vases, which feel as up-to-date today as they did in the 19th century when they were f...

Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century Dimensions: 20 × 5.5 × 3 cm A finely molded porcelain trinket or presentation box, featur...

These are a pair of gilded candelabras inspired by the Louis XVI style-a style originating from France. The main shaft of the candelabras are constructed from female statues. Unlike the rest of the gilded parts of the candelabra, the women are made from patinated bronze and seems to be standing on one leg while holding up the candelabras’ arms, representing the intense vitality and brilliant beauty of women. At the feet of two young women holding lamps are soft and flexible waves, exuding strength and health, honoring the beauty of the young woman. By taking a closer look you will see that there are five arms radiating in all directions. In Western culture, the number 5 symbolizes origin, adaptability, adventure, love of freedom and diversity. The lamp base is constructed with a quadrilateral support with Acanthus inspired feet, which are classic motifs and delicately sculpted leaves. The combination of gold and bronze creates the subtle and rich tone to it, giving it true antique touch...

Gilt Bronze Vase Christofle Circa 1930 This exemplary Art Nouveau vase demonstrates Christofle's mastery of metalworking during the early 20th century. The graceful oviform vessel r...

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Leather Book Motif Wastepaper Basket, 20th Century Description: This sculptural gilt leather wastepaper basket is an Italian example of Neoclassical reviva...

This is a Choisy le Roi Majolica Urn Vase after a model by Louis Robert Carrier Belleuse. It depicts a huge and heavy urn vase hand painted with a white background decorated with gol...

Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in ...

Founded under Louis XV, the French crystal factory Baccarat demonstrated its excellence at Universal Exhibitions throughout the 19th century. This pair of vases, with an elegant fl...

A fine pair of 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted Sarrancolin marble urns. Marked BF followed by four digit numbers from the workshop's bronze master models Maker: Ma...

An unusual gilt metal and purple guilloche enamel boudoir clock with superb inlaid designs of flowers and swags and a hand painted picture to the...

French, late 19th to early 20th century. Pair of gilt bronze cupid mantel statuettes, one with bow drawn and one removing an arrow, on white marble plinths...

An Elegant pair of Empire Patinated and gilt bronze five-light candelabras. Each candelabra formed as a winged maiden holding a cornucopia torch in each hand, surmounted on vert de mer...

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters Each urn mounted with bow tied ribbons connected in the front and back with a foliate swags. In late 1...

Italian plaster cherub with polished agate coral wings on an 18th century Italian gilded candlestick base with polished agate slices. The Italian 18th century gilded base is origina...

A very fine pair of vase with cherub on the side. The base is griotte marble Its bear the mark of Millet a paris on the base of the vase.  

This circa 1850 French mantel clock showcases a stunning figurative design made from cast gilt bronze. It depicts a hunter with a rabbit slung over the top curve of the clock case. T...

A monumental pair of baluster form gilt bronze-mounted Cipollino Verde mandolato marble urns. The spiral fluted neck surmounted by an integral bell fo...

Pair of large porcelain and gilt bronze candelabras in the Chinese style, 19th century. A pair of large 19th century Napoleon III period porcelain candelabra with Chinese-style ormo...

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks A pair of early 19th century gilt bronze candlesticks having nozzles wit...

A magnificent large antique European forged iron seventeen light candelabrum. Dating from the 18th to early 19th century, Continental Europe, most likely Spanish, most impressive monumental size, made long before the advent of electricity, this finely crafted hand forged black wrought iron floor lamp...

Enamel and gilt bronze jardiniere. France, late 19th century.

Large clock representing Diana the Huntress with a putto, 19th century, Napoleon III. 19th century clock, Napoleon III period, gilded and patinated bronze representing Diana the Hun...

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style. France, circa 1890. Width 15 1/2" Height 18" Depth 5 1/2"

Exquisite Large Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box features a scene on the lid depicting a hunting gathering with hunters, spectators, a ch...

O/8129 - Antique large giltwood frame, perfect for a painting or for a mirror, vertical or horizonthal. I have other ones, that I'm publishing gradually with interesting prices beca...

A Garniture de Cheminée in The Egyptian Manner Constructed in Algerian onyx and ormolu, comprising a large clock and two side pieces; rising f...

A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. Each of the Scandinavian wall décor...

A sensational and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Giltwood, Gilt metal, and Crystal mirrored sconces. Each beautiful scallop shaped sconce displays its origina...

A Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Pieces Figural Clock Garniture. By Charpentier & Cie., Paris. Comprising a mantle clock modelled with playful cherubs with white enam...

Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross. The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...

An excellent quality pair of late 19th century Regence Style Napoleon III gilt bronze and rouge griotte marble Jardinieres-on-stands Possibly cast by Henri Picard Each tin lined tapering jardinière supported by triple Apollo mask suspending floral garlands joined by a tri-form stretcher surmounted with an urn, on lion paw feet. The important fondeur and doreur Henri Picard worked in Paris from 1831 to 1884, most notably for the Emperor Napoléon III. He was based in Paris at 6, rue Jarente from 1831 to 1839, before moving to 10, rue de la Perle...

A French gilt-bronze two-handled Warwick vase After Clodion. With egg and dart rim, the vessel cast in relief with cherub heads and entwined branch-form ...

Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Movement Gilt Potpourri Vase with Pierced Lid, Dated 1892 Dimensions: 10.5" H x 5.5" Dia A refined example of late Victorian porcelain, this lidded potpo...

A Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli three piece garniture set of exquisite craftsmanship featuring a central figural clock and a pair of candelabras. The central superb gilt bronze clock is embellished with two cherubic gilt bronze figures, large gilt bronze...

Unique pair of French ormolu and rouge marble candelabra. Late 19th century. The candelabra is with seven foliate-inspired arms terminatin...

A very handsome pair of French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. busts of Ramses the II and his wife Isis, signed by Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert. Each is raised on a black Belgian marble base with ormolu trim and etched eagle design on the front, accented with ormolu details. Rouge Griotte marble borders the top and bottom of central column which has a similar design gilt-etched below the names Isis and Ramses. Above are the impeccably carved patinated bronze busts of the Pharaoh and his wife with wonderful expressions accented with finely chased ormolu head dress, wide necklaces and scepters. Ramses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, is regarded as the greatest, most celebrated and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...

Stunning floral theme chandelier from the late 1800s. If you are looking for a truly stylish, well proportioned and top museum quality antique fixture then this work of lighting ar...

A Rare and Highly Important Antique English 19th Century Thomas Webb & Sons Blue Cut-to-Clear Double Handle Cameo Wine Cooler, Signed G. Woodall. Etched and Ccid Washed. This 19th ...

Great pair of wooden candleholders with their original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, old repair Measurements inc...

A Stunning Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Porcelain Frame with Glass Portraits of Royal French Women The two oval glass painted portraits, one of Marie Antoinette and the...

Beautiful pair giltwood Medici vase candleholders, Italy, circa 1850. Very rare find. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.

Regency Mahogany planter/display bowl in sleigh form. Gilt banding, handles and medallions decorations. Raised on four squat gilt feet, 19t...

ROYAL BONN - FRANZ ANTON MEHLEM - Art Nouveau hand painted and gilded vase - featuring branches of pink and soft purple floral blossoms with thorns to the front and back (likely Flow...

19th century, French Empire ground crystal and gilt bronze vase centrepiece This Empire centerpiece, made in France at the beginning of...

Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals within a lyra-shaped marble case surmounted by pi...

Elevate a mantel or console with this elegant pair of French bronze candelabra crafted in France around 1880. Designed in the refined Louis XVI style, each five-light candelabrum fea...

A pair of Princely candelabra. Exceptionally fine engraved and moulded bronze. Fully moulded Designed figurines (Victoria). Overhead and hand held torch formed shaft with 12 fully...

This very beautiful pair of ovoid and covered vases was made of Sèvres porcelaine and mounted in gilt bronze. The two vases depicts a painted decor b...