French Objets d'Art and Vertu

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A French neo-classic box designed by Piat-Joseph Sauvage (1744-1818). This is an exceptional beautiful presentation round box created in Paris France by Piat-Joseph Sauvage during the late 18th century, circa 1780-90. The box is most probably a snuff box, designed in the style of Louis XVI, during the French neo-classical period. The main mountings have been carefully crafted with parts made up in solid yellow gold of 18-19 karats decorated with classic motifs. These mountings are holdings the carvings of tortoise-shells and the lacquered chinois panels. The main in grisaille painted round panel on top is the allegorical representation of the medicine, performed by a draped seated muse holding a caduceus. Grisaille is a painting executed entirely in shades of grey or of another neutral greyish colour, it is particularly used in large decorative schemes in imitation of sculpture. Piat-Joseph Sauvage He was a painter, sculptor, printmaker and academic lecturer from the Southern Netherlands. He was known for his decorative paintings of interiors, grisailles and miniatures using trompe l'oeil effects as well as his small-scale portrait carvings. He often used precious materials such as marble, porcelain and ivory as the support for his paintings. He was a court painter to the governor of the Southern Netherlands, the Prince de Condé and the French king Louis XVI and a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. Sauvage was born in Tournai as the son of Antoine, a glass cutter. He worked in his father's factory until the age of 17, while completing his study at the school of drawing in Tournai. He went on to improve his artistic education at the Antwerp Academy under the direction of Martin Joseph Geeraerts, an expert in grisaille and history paintings. He worked for a time in Brussels in the service of the governor general of the Southern Netherlands. He then left for France where he joined the Académie de Saint-Luc in Paris. In 1774 he made nine paintings including grisaille bas-reliefs representing The Death of Germanicus. Sauvage was accepted into the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture after he produced a trompe l'oeil painting of a round table with an embroidered cloth on which are placed a statue of a child, a helmet, books, a violin, and other items. This canvas is at the Palace of Fontainebleau which also has other over the door decorative works by Sauvage. As his fame grew, he was appointed the court painter of the Prince de Condé, and later of the French king Louis XVI and the Royal Family. During this period, he painted Marie-Antoinette and produced paintings for the chapel of Saint-Cloud. His appointment as royal artist did not keep him from joining the popular side of the French Revolution. His painting surprisingly did not slow down during this period of political upheaval. From 1804 to 1807, he painted porcelain figurines for the famous Sèvres porcelain factory. In 1808 he returned to Tournai to become the director of the local Academy of Drawing. During his tenure, artists such as Antoine Payen studied there. He also painted the Seven Sacraments in the choir of Tournai cathedral which replaced tapestries stolen by the French during the French occupation of the Southern Netherlands. Country: Paris, France. Period: Neo-Classical, 1780-1790. Materials: Yellow gold, carved tortoise, lacquer chinois, glass and paint. Weight: 73.70 Grams, (47.25 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter 82.55 mm by Height 38 mm, (3.25 x 1.50 Inches). Hallmarks: The gold mountings are stamped with French marks, the maker's mark for the gold parts, twice with the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, The painted panel, "SAUVAGE", The label "COLLECTION S. BULGARI ROME FRANCESE 1780-1790, OR, JOSEPH SAUVAGE"; The fitted leather box "BVLARI ROMA". Provenance: From the private collection of Sotirio Bvlgari...

Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin. Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. It was crafted as a piece of art...

Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity- E color, 2.50ct Measurements: 72x 34 cm / 2 3/4" x...

Enamelled silver gilt box, Cartier Paris, French, circa 1930. A silver gilt box in black enamel, the top centred with a stylized floral design, the hin...

Small study globe Polar mounting on a blackened wooden base. Signed: J. Forest in Paris. France, late 19th century Diam. 6 cm. H. 14 cm.

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Belt Buckle A rectangular gold belt buckle set with sapphires and round-cut diamonds Signed: Cartier Paris and numb...

18k Yellow Gold Signature Classic Large Double C Belt Buckle by Cartier. Details: Weight: 40.1 grams Measurements: Buckle: 42mm x 49mm Fits belt strap ...

A small Charles X ball notebook in mother-of-pearl and ormolu chiselled with flowers and flowery interlacings. Engraved in French "Souvenir", decorated with branches and Palais-Royal typical enamel flower on one face, and with simple branches on the other face. Il has its original paper pencil. French Palais...

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Laquer & Gold Lighter, Circa 1980s Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Black Lacquer Gold Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “Y...

Starton No1 - Vintage, Antique powder case, could date back to roaring 1920s. Has built in mirror and and a lipstick holder It a perfect vanity c...

Vintage Cartier 14k solid gold ink tray and pen holder accessory. Measuring 2 5/8" x 2 5/8". Depth of the tray 8mm. Decorated with enamel in the c...

This exceptional and rare antique French silver and niello vesta case dating to circa 1880 is made by A. Dubois. The front of the vesta case is decorated with a pair of birds sittin...

Decorated overall with figures, buildings, birds and foliage, the hinged top enclosing a red-painted interior. Measures: 4 in. (10 cm.) high; 7,6 in. (19 cm.) wide; 6,4 in. (16 cm.) ...

New and ultra rare " Pierre Marly Sourcilla sunglasses. Spotless rose lenses. Amazing clear oversized frame. Chic and crazy 1960’s Pierre Marly very own cocktail scene. A real t...

Small perfum bottle in gold and enamel. The flask is decorated with palmettes and foliage motifs in white and black enamel on black enamel background. Two gold chains permitted the s...

Since 1872, S.T. Dupont has made its mark in the pantheon of luxurious craftsmanship, emerging as a beacon of elegance and tradition. Originating in France, this eminent maison is ve...

This is a Limoges wine list trinket box. A wine bottle laid on an open book with a wine list. Brass framed box with a grape clasp. This hand painted box have the artist GR signed in...

Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé. Beautiful orange and red colors combining a special ombre loo...

Antique French Gothic arch form gilt bronze vanity mirror 19th Century. Finely detailed gilded bronze with unusual trefoil design and beautiful antique gold patina. Easel back with ...

Bottle of conical shape in faceted crystal and gold frame which opens by a hinge. Inside, the stopper has a bird-shaped grip. Once closed, the stopper forms a "cage" for the latter. ...

Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...

Objet d'art watch in the shape of an egg. It has romantic scenes in enamel on cooper with a gilt brass fusee movement and round baluster pillars. This piece ...

The illustrious maison of S.T. Dupont stands as a beacon of luxury, precision, and timeless design. Founded in 1872, this venerable brand has crafted some of the world's finest light...

S.T. Dupont's rich heritage is reflected in its meticulous craftsmanship and elegant designs, epitomised by the Ligne 2 Small series. Revered for its exceptional build and elegant fu...

As a pioneer in luxury accessories, S.T. Dupont enjoys a celebrated history that stretches back to the 19th century. Recognised for its innovation and meticulous craftsmanship, the m...

Piel Frères Art Nouveau double prong buckle circa 1900. Of rich matte gilt bronze foliage and japanned silver plated blooming poppies with matte gilt detai...

Green leather case with several gussets and bound sheets. The case opens with a gold clasp. Inside the case, an oval miniature is pr...

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Gold Silver Lighter, Circa 1980s Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold and Silver Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YS...

Vintage Silver Plated ST Dupont Ligne 2 Lighter 1990s In Box The iconic S.T. Dupont name is known for quality, well-made cigarette lighters and other ...

Presenting a unique antique bronze figurine by the renowned French Animalier sculptor Christophe Fratin. This is a very charming, miniature br...

A fine antique English electroplate charger. By Elkington & Co. Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. In the Neo-Grec manner with a stylized Pom...

Multi-lobed, gold vinaigrette with black enamel embellished with a diamond shape. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel flowers in green, pink, and white. The vinaigrette opens to ...

Vintage Light Holder with a rat in chains. It's called "Trapped Rat" and is the last one of the 5 ever produced- It has a Gun Metal Colored Ruthenium Plating. Measurement: Height...

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Lighter ...

Christian Dior gold plate tie clip featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. Circa 1990s Original Gray Velvet Case In fantastic vintage condition * polished finish * signatu...

Custom made black silk velvet evening purse decorated with script "RENEE" worked in sparkling pave diamonds. Bag is edged in a fine silk satin piping and is lined in satin as well. Snap closure.
Retailed through Henri Beatrix...

Art glass vase sign: Daum Nancy France. Evidenced by this Daum sculptural colorless blown and hot-shaped lead-crystal heavy vessel vase, the finest irreproducible artistic works in the history of the iconic French decorative-glass maker feature ornamental thick glass applications. Its most in-demand pieces today were made between 1925 and 1935, with very few major ArtDeco-period pieces remaining in private hands and even less without damage. A similarly shaped, constructed and sized circa-1925 vase with "stylized foliage" motif is in the collection of the French Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris as Inventory #36309 acquired from Don Jacques Daum. A later-produced vase with a similar application-motif at just the rim, but in a "Champagne" bubbled style, is among the photos in the published book about the Leo and Irina Esterkin acquisitions from 1910-1940 titled Daum Art Deco Glass--A Private Collection. On our prime-condition antique vase, applied transparent glass is styled in high relief into a flowing undulating motif that evolved from Daum's Art Nouveau foliage designs. The angular and curvilinear shapes of this vessel epitomize the bold vases, bowls and sculptures for which Daum is best known. Its tiny pencil-etched signature on the side near the bottom reads "Daum (plus the Lorraine-cross symbol) Nancy France", which resembles some published signatures since 1925. Revealing how ahead of its time this particular design was--after WWII in 1945 coinciding with the revitalization of the French glass industry--Daum used...

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip Circa 1980 In Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1990” Original Gray Velvet with Black Satin Case In fa...

Copernican-type planetary globe in cardboard and engraved paper mounted on a blackened wooden stand. France, circa 1810. H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres...

S.T. Dupont is a name that has long been synonymous with luxury and precision in lighter craftsmanship. Since its inception, the French maison has been dedicated to creating high-end...

This silver watchchain was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made out of smooth foxtail silver chains, with two slides with the surface of a stylized pine apple. On...

Vintage Gold Plated Celine Cufflinks & Tie Clip 3 Piece Set in Original Case, “Circa 1970s” This stunning set features gold and silver metal fittings with a vintage look. Stylish, C...

This silver seal with an unused signet plate epitomizes strong French Art Nouveau design. Beautiful swirls, expressive pine branches and cones make uo this harmonious decor. The sea...

A girl, head and shoulders, her dark hair in ringlets, on grey back, gilt-metal mounted Oval, 70mm high Within ebonized square frame.

Vintage Bric Paris Lipstick Lighter Antique Snake Skin BRIC LUX Paris (Bric was producing lighters for “Hermes”) Vintage petrol lighter Lipstick shap...

Study globe Polar mounting on a blackened wooden base. Signed J. FOREST in Paris. France, late 19th century Diam. 8 cm. H. 17 cm.

This beautifully executed buckle designed as a weath of oars was made in the late 18th-very early 19th century. During this period buckles were worn with clothes or hats. The buckle...

The pendant holding a late 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, mounted in gold, length 5.3cm.

Very nice high quality French Empire clock, showing a Cupid holding two flag. The opaline dial with Roman and Arabic numbers. The watch is signed by Eugene Bornand Height 19in (48cm)

Fossin et Fils Leather Grained Necklace Box from the mid 19th Century. Designed to hold a massive Revivalist Gold necklace with multiple pendants as well as bracelets. Deep Burgundy ...

Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...

A Retro gold fan-shaped hand mirror with engraved design and twisted borders, set with a cabochon ruby, in 18k. Cartier, #795. Original silk fitted case. The perimeter of the mirror...

Brooch with a micromosaic set in a gold and royal blue enameled gold setting. Rectangular micromosaic on black onyx representing a spaniel lying in the...

Rare Vintage Pierre Balmain “Circa 1980s” Cufflinks & Neck Tie Original Case These Balmain vintage cufflinks from the 1980s is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. Crafted from ...

With its rich history of exceptional craftsmanship, S.T. Dupont stands as a beacon of sophisticated elegance in the world of luxury lighters. Founded in the late 19th century, the ma...

Pâte de Verre octopus mounted in silver signed ALW (Almeric Walter),Nancy

Highly unusual brush for cleaning fountain pens in the shape of a Roman charioteer. This outstanding object doubles also as a table bell with a doublefaced clapper. The bell is made...

"Hermès Alezan & Parchemine Epsom Leather Verso Globe-Trotter Agenda Cover PM Product Details Xupes Ref: CAA0118 Brand: Hermès Model: Globe-Trotter Agenda Cover PM Type: Travel Seri...

S.T. Dupont, a symbol of luxury and innovation, has been at the forefront of crafting exquisite lighters since its inception. Known for their refined elegance and impeccable construc...