Mid-18th Century Furniture

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Noord Pool na de alderlaatste ondekking int licht gebracht'. Map of the Northern Hemisphere and North Pole, which shows the NE Passage, but no...

This is a handsome 18th century Continental trunk. This one is smaller in size. Some repairs are evident. The right side handle is not original. Warm...

Idols of Campeche, Yucatán, and Tabasco in Early Colonial Imagination This dramatic 18th-century copperplate engraving, dated 1723, depicts the so-called idols and ritual scenes ass...

An Italian Renaissance style walnut Fratino table from the 18th century from a private house of Milan. Born in Italy during the first half of 18th century, this exquisite solid waln...

This beautiful pair of large Dutch Delft chargers was hand-painted at the renowned "De Porceleyne Bijl" ("The Axe") factory in Delft, circa 1770. Each charger features a lush central...

Evocative lamp made from a candelabra period of the 1700s Baroque (or Neo-Baroque), whose main feature is the presence of a putto - or cherub - with golden wings. The lamp is a candl...

This is an antique 4-6 seat gate leg table. An English, oak oval extending farmhouse table, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1750. Of superb classic farmhouse appeal and b...

A large, antique single-door safe or cassa forte made of hand crafted iron with rivets and bands on the surface and palmettes and rocaille decorations on the front, in good condition...

This captivating antique print, titled 'The Satier, Sauage, Wild-man, Orang-autang, Chimp-anzee', is a meticulously detailed zoological study of an orangutan from the renowned work "...

1960s sconces, made in Italy – a typical 1960s Italian Toleware design, hand crafted and the leaves and roses hand forged. A set of 3 wall lights: 2 of them two-armed, 1 one-armed, a...

Typical form with rounded top corners. Water gilded with subtle incised trailing leaves.

A set of 5 Japanese floral paintings from the 18th century. Each painted with mineral pigments directly applied to gold leaf. They were originally designed to be mounted on the leave...

A pair of antique Altar Frontals Dating from 18th Century Gold silk ground brocaded with a Crown above Eight Point Stars , Cross, and stylized Pomegranates Lined in crimson silk ...

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst flowers and foliage scrolls within a decagon. Beautiful border decoration in rich blue ...

Chinese Export Porcelain European-subject Punch Bowl, Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1765-75 The Chinese Export porcelain bowl has two images of a sailor and his wife, one known as the sailor's farewell and the other the sailor's return. The farewell depicts the sailor leaving his wife who hugs him as he is about to depart as he points to the Royal Navy Ship with the Blue Ensign just offshore. The sailor's return depicts the sailor depositing watches and coins into his wife's upraised apron. Between the images are large painted flowering branches and the interior has similar painting. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches high (26.04 cm diameter x 11,43 cm high) Provenance: With Elinor Gordon; Ruth Nutt Collection Sailor's Farewell and Return Bowl with Royal Navy Ship, Condition is very good with some fading to the en grisaille sails. Reference: David S...

Circa 1750 George II period Pair of Brass Candlesticks. Swirl base; cast in 2 parts for each section. The decorative knob is also swirl cut reflecting the bases, while the bobeches a...

A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...

There are a few pieces that can be called rare and extraordinary and this piece it can be. This is one-of-a-kind and unobtainable commode coming out from an Italian gentleman privat...

Bambin Gesù in Terracotta della fine del 1700 raffigurato in piedi, privo di vesti, sopra una bella base dorata in oro fino. Italia centro-meridionale, risale alla fine del 1700. Il ...

18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Tea Caddy, Probably by William Greatbach/ Josiah Wedgwood Lead-glazed earthenware, Circa 1765 The molded creamware tea caddy has an ...

An exquisite French antique Louis XV period Rococo handpainted dressing table/vanity, circa 1750. A fine and rare Louis XV period dressing table, the dressing table epitomizes the style of the mid 1700s in France, of bombe shaped form with a subtle curved front, rear & sides. The dressing table is lavishly handpainted on all sides, allowing the table to 'float' in the middle of a room and be viewable from all sides. The decoration is of characteristic Rococo style, painted with scrolled panels conatining floral bouquets, the top and interior and drawers are painted with figures in 18th century dress in landscape settings. The top lifts up to reveal a mirror that slides forward for the sitter to view herself, to each side are hinged flaps that fold out to reveal two storage areas. The dressing table front is fitted with two short & one long drawer above a kneehole seating space, the table is raised on cabriole legs. This is a very rare survivor in remarkable antique condition, the original painted decoration is also in very good condition, a fine & rare antique French Louis XV dressing table...

Pair of large-scale armchairs upholstered in antique tapestry. 18th century walnut armchairs hand-carved circa 1730-1759 in os de mouton style. Upholstered in 17th century verdure ta...

An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket Feet (Typical of the lat...

Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black with pull down desk area and multiple drawers that vary in size. The brass hardware el...

Impressive Antique Georgian Italian Sterling Silver soup tureen Style & period Rococo, Georgian, Antique, Italian, Venice Design: Italian The fine hand crafted hammered body stand on four scrolled acanthus leaf legs The cover surmounted by a sculptural solid silver pomegranate...

Title: 18th-Century Map of the Swiss Confederation by Robert de Vaugondy Description: This detailed 18th-century map by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy presents the Swiss Confederation,...

Splendid French painting from the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a wonderful rural scene in the Rococo style with young people and grazing animals, of remarkable picto...

18th century Neapolitan Terracotta Santo Presepio Figure of Saint Anna Anonymous Naples, Italy; ca. 1760 Polychrome terracotta, wood, silk, gla...

An Extremely Rare Hand Decorated Irish Delftware wall hanging Charger or Cabinet Dublin Plate by Henry Delamain, decorated with flowers and foliage in colours of blue. Possibly third...

A rare antique Spanish Colonial life size carved Santo figure of St. Paul the Evangelist, Mexico, circa 1750. A wonderful carved colonial statue in the style of the Castilian School,...

Title: Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section Description: This exceptionally detailed and decorative maritime print, published in Nurember...

This mid-18th century library chair features deeply carved mahogany with acanthus motifs, scroll arms, and cabriole legs on casters. The rich green damask upholstery is finished with...

Produced in Bristol, England, circa 1760, this handpainted blue and white Delft charger is a visual delight. The center of the charger features a flower garden with songbirds seated ...

The baroque chest of drawers dates from the 18th century. The front and the lid of the chest of drawers are veneered with walnut marquetry on spruce. The sides are solid walnut. The ...

Dimensions: 9.5" diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $1,200 Made circa 1750, this beautiful pair of Chinese export porcelain plates is hand-painted in vibrant famille rose enamels. ...

A superb antique pair of 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience plates with the 'Peacock' pattern by the De Klaauw (The Claw) Delftware factory. Maker's mark on reverse. These lovely plate...

A Mid-18th Century, antique conductor’s music stand from Brienz, Switzerland, in good condition. It is intricately carved of Limewood and richly decorated, typical for the Baroque pe...

Lucite base holder, Measures. 3.4" x 4.2" x 1.8"L.

This is a magnificent set of two Venetian armchairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. The pieces have a delicate and refined drawing of poly...

18th century Italian Baroque cabinet with capriccio's painted on the doors and drawer. Interior covered with Carta di Varese. Ca 1750, Italy.

Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts.

This handsome baroque library table has one drawer, heavily turned legs and solid base which is ready for display, baskets,and more. The aged pine reveals nicks, gouges, stains, drie...

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with panels of puce flowers. The service com...

This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage. The bow...

Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt. The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...

Title: Rare 1757 Jesuit Map of California and Baja, Dedicated to the King of Spain This rare and detailed map, titled *Carte de la Californie Levee par la Société des Jésuites*, wa...

Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever been restored, only electrified a very long time ago. We had this Antique hand-carv...

Strasbourg faience floral plate. Antique faience plate with large floral bouquets and lobed rims with further floral sprays and insects; with blue u...

Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...

A Queen Anne period double dome secretary desk in walnut, circa 1750, with glass mullion doors, candle slides and fitted interior, above a bank of drawers with brass pulls and escutc...

Heavily carved baroque walnut cabinet with putti, faces, flourishes and more. Top has two exterior drawers, middle section has eleven exterior drawers and four additional interior dr...

Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...

Antique Hand-Made French Studded Safe. France, circa 1740. Heavy in weight and pre-French Revolution private safe from Marseilles, France.

Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings Paris around 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 132 x 64 cm Description: Very beautif...

A fine antique Dutch Delft vase or jar. The body decorated with cartouches of stylized peony bouquets on a latticework ground. The shoulder decorated with alternating cartouches of ...

A stunning mid-18th century Cassapanca from the Siena region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with gorgeous painting detail and color. Fabulous patina.

A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest, in the Regence style, Lyon, France, circa 1730. The commode being of serpentine form and having three large drawers, each drawer is carved with Rococo scrolls and shell motifs, the drawers with gilt bronze handles and escutcheons. The commode is raised on short cabriole feet, as is common with these chests from Lyon, they are larger in size and have plenty of drawer space for storage. The drawers run smooth, clean and free from aroma and ready to store clothes or bedding, the chest is in good condition and is ready to grace your home. Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques ship globally, if we have your location or zip code we can provide a preferential shipping quote. Provenance; From an early 18th century chateau...

A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...

18th century French school, portrait of an aristocrat woman circa 1760 - 1770, oil on canvas set into a Louis XVI style frame (the frame is a 19th century production ; it is gilt wit...