18th Century and Earlier Furniture

Exceptional pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of "a mecca" ...

Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...

Slate sundial engraved and decorated with cornucopias, shells and a crown topped with the motto "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which can be translated as "by this sign you will overcome" and...

"Exquisite 18th-century French needlepoint tapestry fragment ! This beautiful and historic piece features a floral and foliage design in vibrant blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow...

Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...

Very nice and old french tapestry fragment, from the middle of the 16th century, with nice design of its period design and beautiful natural colo...

Low sideboard in walnut fruit wood opening with two leaves and two drawers on the front, nicely molded and resting on a arched base joined by a scalloped crosspiece. The top of the s...

Painted canvas in Renaissance style, representing a lady in profile dressed in clothes typical of this period: dress decorated with golden scrolls, low-shaped hat and hair raised in ...

Wonderful and unique carved gilt wood baroque standing mirror with a beautiful crumbly patina, Italy, circa 1750. Beautiful weathered, small losses a...

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION PERIOD: 15th CENTURY   Height: 94,6cm Width : 28 cm Depth : 18 cm   Lime wood Original Polychromy Good state of conservation     From 1430 onwards, sculpture underwent a profound stylistic renewal which continued until 1530, the so-called late Gothic period. In the Germanic countries, original sculptures flourished in an expressive and sensitive vein.
This renewal was inspired by the art of Nicholas of Leiden, who was active in Strasbourg in the 1460's. His style broke with the refined and delicate art of the international Gothic style in force throughout Europe around 1400. The figures became more authentic and realistic. The bodies became denser. Clothes are animated by deep, broken folds, the fabrics are heavy and have a great decorative value. In addition, the polychromy is intended to be illusionistic. The painting makes it possible to restore the texture of the materials, the richness of the textiles and the natural skin tone of the characters.   The dissemination of images through engraving and the great mobility of the artists led to the success of this style, which conquered the Upper Rhine, Swabian, Tyrolean and Franconian regions, contributing to the formation of a common stylistic identity in these regions. The economic boom in the flourishing German cities was conducive to the development of original production. Attracted by this prosperity, numerous workshops were set up in order to meet the orders of religious communities, the Church and the laity, including a clientele of middle-class rockers.      This precious Virgin and Child is depicted standing on a crescent moon, her head encircled by a crown of tall flowers. Her long wavy hair spreads over her shoulders, framing her beautiful oval face. Under fine eyebrows drawn with a brushstroke, her almond-shaped, slightly drooping eyes look at the Child with infinite softness. She is dressed in a long red dress with a rounded neckline, belted under the chest. The heavy fabric of her dress spreads out in broken folds at her feet. On her shoulders she wears a golden cloak. The drapery has deep folds. She holds out her right hand while she holds the Christ Child with her left.   Christ, with his well-defined hair, is naked. His cheeks are highlighted with red, he holds an apple in his left hand and with the other hand makes a sign of blessing towards the faithful.   Virgins with Child on a crescent moon were very popular in the second half of the 15th century, especially as the central subject of altarpieces in southern Germany and Austria. The crescent moon on which Mary is standing is reminiscent of the Woman of the Apocalypse. Often equated with the Virgin Mary.    This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ; 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because she was in labor, in pain from giving birth. ; 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: it was a great fiery red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ; 4 His tail swept down a third of heaven's stars and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth so that when she gave birth, he might devour her child. ; 5 She gave birth to a son, a male child who is to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was snatched up to God and his throne. ; 6 Then the woman fled into the desert, where God has prepared a place for her. There she will be taken care of for one thousand two hundred sixty days.   Some theologians see in this woman a reference to the Virgin Mary and in the child, Jesus.    
This remarkable work is a very fine example of sculpture from Swabian workshops in the last decades of the 15th century. It presents all the characteristic stylistic elements: a highly girdled silhouette, an abundant drapery with angular folds, but also a great physical presence accentuated by the polychromy that restores the anatomical details. This group is made of a wooden log. The deep folds of the drapery highlight the movement of the Virgin holding the child.       Bibliography :   Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Dévotion et Séduction, Sculptures souabes des musées de France, vers 1460-1530, Paris musée du Louvre-Éditions somogy, 2015   “Revelation 12 -   Common English Bible...

Sanguine on Paper by Jean Robert Ango (1710-1773), XVIIIth Century. Sanguine, drawing of a woman with her child on framed paper from the 18th century by Jean Robert Ango . Drawing:...

Sanguine on Paper by Jean Robert Ango (1710-1773), XVIIIth Century. Sanguine, drawing of a woman with a bouquet of flowers, on framed paper from the 18th century by Jean Robert Ango...

Painting, Sanguine on Paper by Jean Robert Ango (1710-1773), XVIIIth Century. Sanguine, drawing on paper of a notable man of the town, framed from the XVIIIth century by Jean Robert...

Pair of suantouping (garlic head) vases in white-covered sandstone. Some frittings otherwise in very good condition ! China, 17th century or earlier.

Young Vestal reviving the sacred fire. Oil on canvas, French school of the 1st half of the 18th c., follower of Jean RAOUX 1677-1734. In ancient Rome, the Vestals or Vestal Virgins w...

Sellette en noyer richement sculpté, XVIIIe Fût en forme de cœur ajouré, la base repose sur trois pieds de forme boule aplatie (mauvaise stabilité) Plateau mouvementé. Plusieurs manq...

This Huge Unique French Oil Painting features a captivating scene of Saint Matthias in bold coloured hues. Measuring 2m x 1.5m in size, this canvas mural is the perfect addition to a...

Arita porcelain dish with decoration of a shishi among peonies. Apocryphal Chenghua mark on reverse. Japan, 18th century

Small, well-proportioned (95x90) buffet in walnut with oak core, decorated with scrolls, canopies and fantastical animals (dolphins?) on the door fronts. Four eagle-claw feet; sides ...

Trinity in carved and polychromed wood, in the round, the back partially hollowed out. It is represented here as a "Throne of Grace". In this original formula, which probably origina...

A Striking Large Portrait of a French Nobelman oil on canvas, late 17th/early 18th century. The subject dressed in a velvet gown and white neck tie and wearing a flamboyant long black wig...

Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.

Very beautiful Belgium Bruxelles 17th century tapestry fragment with beautiful colours, maybe used for a document or be framed .

This very large gorgeous lantern (or chandelier too) is Inspired by the great Lantern in the Throne Room in Pavlovsk Palace. Rich Fire gilt and agate polishied bronze. Crystal a...

Pair of Arita porcelain soup plates with flared rim, slightly lobed, with blue decoration under the cover of a deer under a pine tree. Superb enamel quality, beautiful shine ! Japan,...

Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa 1450-1550. Weathered. Measurement is with the wooden base.

Large walnut wood sculpture in the round, depicting Saint John in the position he usually has at the foot of Christ on the Cross. Beautifully expressive face, framed by expertly curl...

Arita porcelain dish decorated with a shishi jumping in a vase. Excellent condition ! Japan, 18th century.

This is an engravings set of 12, with black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in Holland in the 17th Century.

very colorful Fixé-sous-verre (paint under glass), representing a scene of horsemen hunting buffalo, in an oval, on a black background Indo-Portuguese or Philippine work, 18th centu...

Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding. Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles. Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...

A truly exceptional late 18th century French Louis XVI parclose, or cushion, mirror, in an elaborate, richly carved giltwood frame. This rectangular mirror is embellished on all four...

Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset     The "credenza" is a typical piece of furniture from Italy. It evolved during the 15th century from an earlier form, a table with shelves for decorative purposes, which played a role in the ceremonial settings of refined environments. Transformed into a low cabinet with two doors...

Martincamp - France Antic 18th century stoneware ceramic pitcher Original good condition - some original little cracks Height 27 cm Large 17 cm

Oil on copper depicting a basket of flowers made up of roses, tulips and irises, with small florets fleshing out the larger buds carefully arranged in the basket. Jan Van KESSEL the ...

Lovely little mirror in carved wood, gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, Louis XV period, old mercury ice. Its pediment is openwork with patterns of shells and acanthus leaves, and its s...

We are delighted to present you with this wonderful Italian chest of drawers originating from the Louis XVI period. Its top displays stunning marquetry that enhances its aesthetic ap...

Rare giltwood bedroom mirror (sometimes called a "bridal mirror"). The pediment is adorned with a large rocaille motif centred on a basket, while the inner edges of the central mirro...

VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...

We present you with this rare chest of drawers hailing from the Louis XIV Regency era in the 18th century. It has a gracefully curved facade which unfolds with four drawers arranged ...

SAINT FLORIAN   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA PERIOD: END OF THE 15th CENTURY   Height : 100,5 cm Width : 34 cm Depth : 17 cm 
Polychromed lime wood Good state of conservation   
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Spectacular hand-carved white marble capital with angel head. Beautiful weathered white marble . France circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal

Fauteuil de coin en hêtre sculpté, estampillé Jean AVISSE, XVIIIe Quelques éraflures au bois et anciennes traces d’insectes xylophage Garnissage et garniture en très bon état Assise ...

Martincamp - France Large brutalist 18th century stoneware ceramic vase grey and brown stoneware ceramic colors Original good contidition - ...

Vitrine en bois laqué bleu/vert, rechampi or, Italie XVIIIe-début XIXe Elle ouvre à une porte vitrée (serrure munie de sa clé) sur trois étagères en verre, ...

ORIGIN : ITALY, VENICE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY   Height: 103 cm Length: 174 cm Depth 45 cm   Walnut Usual restoration     The low sideboard with several doors became more common in the...

"Exquisite 18th-century French needlepoint tapestry fragment ! This beautiful and historic piece features a floral and foliage design in vibrant blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow...

Arita porcelain dish decorated with carps. Sought-after model, rare in this condition ! Japan, late 17th - early 18th century.

This is an engravings set of 3, with black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in Holland in the 17th Century.

Rare Canopy bed in mahogany, richly carved with palm leaves, foliage and plants. The headboard is decorated with a nice painting representing the Virgin sur...

Venice, Italy, 17th-18th century Old wrought iron tripod base of a basin or a brazier with floral decorations from the 17th or 18th century transformed into a pedestal table / gueri...

François Pompon. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Sculpture entitled “Petit Grand-Duc”. Bronze with brown patina, lost wax casting. Stamp of the Foundry “cire perdue C. Valsuani” on th...

Beautiful Baroque hand carved limestone holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Good but weathered condition just as it should. Measures: H:10c...

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...

Pen drawing on paper representing "The Holy Family" by Girolamo Muziano. Pen drawing on paper, "The Holy Family" by Girolamo Muziano (1528-1592), nicely framed, preparatory drawing ...

An interesting silver wine funnel, or strainer, made in Georgian England in the late 18th century and bearing the hallmark 'EF', thought to be Edward Farrell, a master silversmith wo...

Magnificent games table called tric-trac from the Directoire period. This rectangular table is made of rosewood and ebony veneer mounted on a fir structure. The grain of the wood is ...

Spectacular hand-carved white marble capital with angel head. Beautiful weathered white marble . France circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal