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SWISS CHEST RICHLY CARVED WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE RIEDMATTEN FAMILY FRAMED BY TWO HOLY CONVERSATIONS ORIGIN : SWITZERLAND, VALAIS CANTON PERIOD : END OF 16th CENTURY – EARLY 17...

Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique life sized statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized ...

This elegant 18th-century walnut chiffonnière is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted from rich, warm walnut wood, this piece boasts intricate details and a...

Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel fragment. Unique period piece with traces of its old color . Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. small losses. Measurement here below includes the wood...

Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece Weathered, small losses H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm

Beautiful and unique handcarved white marble winged angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs/ restorations (...

Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later date.

Beautiful giltwood angelhead. Italy, circa 1650-1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:11cm D:11,5cm

Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...

Great small wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, small losses and repair. H:29cm W:16,5cm ...

Amazing and very rare sandstone mortar with its wooden pestle, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher. Wonderful weathered condition. H:11cm W:25,5cm D:cm h 27 b 6

Beautiful Renaissance two-body buffet with four doors and six drawers. On the upper part of the buffet, who hide two secrets drawers, an alternating band of three masks, represents a mythological scene: Zeus changed into a swan seduces Leda on the banks of the Eurotas. The sides of the buffet are decorated with foliage and vines. The doors cornices...

Very nice carved oak Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base

This one of a kind magnificent Dog/Pet Bed is a true luxury item for your beloved Pet. The Bed is upholstered with 18th century French Aubusson Tapestry and antique French Silk, comp...

Yves Saint Laurent - Black velvet and trimming rigid bucket bag with two pompoms. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 17 cm - Height: 14 cm - ...

The internal organs is an ancient original etching Table no. 36 of the popular "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" by Andrea Vesalio, in the 1642 edition by Nicolaus Fontanus (Fontayn), Am...

Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...

This stunning Antique 18th Century Baroque Wall Vitrine ( Tabernacle/ Display Case) has a gold gilded exterior and inside bottom part beeing upholstered with a baroque noble red velv...

Anemogra Phica is a rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). First modern map of the Pacific Ocean. Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars,...

A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...

Extraordinary and exquisite set of original Louis XV salon gold gilded chairs with curved wood edges, intricately carved surfaces and Grey Green Pat...

This large chest stands on high legs prolonging the lateral jambs. Presenting a sober and severe appearance the chest still belongs to the Medieval tradition. The piece is made from very high quality Hungarian wood. The jambs are joined to the facade and the lateral sides thanks to pegged mortise and tenon securing a great stability and squareness between each parts. The upper lid is made of two joined parts and so is the facade. The ironwork is present all over the surface of the chest and brings both an additional stability to the construction as well as a rich decor. The lid is secured with hinges. Hinges also run all over the chest in horizontal and vertical lines, ending in a floral motif. The hasp lock is also very ornamental. Those chests always present important proportions especially when they are made early in the period. This model was very popular in Germany and stayed in vogue until the 16th century. However the feet Gothic decor...

Superb Rouen wyvern platter ("à la Guivre"), 18th century France. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic landscape and an Asian wyvern dragon. These dragons are different from those found in European fairy tales and films. In China, they're in the arts, zodiac signs and festivals ("Dragon Dance" at Chinese New Year). They embody power, perseverance... Linked to the sky and water, they have meteorological powers, such as making it rain. So they often live in tumultuous rivers, at the bottom of oceans... hence the lake over which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...

Large walnut sofa with carved crosspiece, 8 feet, and eventful armrests, Louis XV period The backrest and the upholstery of the armrests are removable The strapped seat is in good ...

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensi...

This precious cabinet is one of the rare emblematic works of the city of Antwerp, produced in 17th century thanks to the collaboration between a painter and a cabinetmaker, and intended to adorn Kunstkammer (private museums) or art cabinets. Our cabinet is decorated with 13 oil painted panels featuring mythological and allegorical subjects and perfectly reflects the Antwerp pictorial trend of the early 17th century. Definitely in the spirit of the times, where one of the roles of the kunstkammer (the room for which it is intended) is to be able to contemplate the world in all its aspects. It opens with two doors revealing 10 drawers, 9 of which have painted panels on the front, a central door and an upper compartment, the interior of which is also decorated with a painted panel. The left door depicts a subject from Roman mythology: Pomona and Vertumnus in the garden. The fruits and vegetables placed at the feet of Pomona evoke the allegory of summer and the abundance of nature. While on the right door, under the airs of Venus and Love...

Grande vierge en majesté de l'époque romane en bois polychrome. Cette Vierge à l'enfant inédite s'inscrit dans le corpus des Vierges romanes de Bourgogne. Marie est assise sur un trô...

Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV, Workshop of René-Antoine Houasse, (Paris, c. 1645 - Paris, 1710) Late 17th century French school, c. 1690 Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, w. 80 cm Importa...

"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...

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

Beautiful lacquered canapé, fine late 18th century Parisian production circa 1795 (Directoire period). Finely carved ribs and roses patterns, beautiful proportions. A high range prod...

Pair of gilded and sculpted bronze candelabra with four branches each. The branches curve to form trumpets and foliated scrollwork on one end and sockets on the other end. The socket...

A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with fl...

Beautiful carved giltwood Baroque mirror, with its original foxed mirror glass. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and minor losses.

This is an antique Limestone Luxury tile that could be used for both flooring and wall cladding. Our exclusive Pietra Romani reclaimed tile is a 17th century natural stone flooring like no other. This rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of ancient, salvaged, reclaimed or antique sets of tiles that exist in the market today. This epitome of elegance is the dream item for any luxury home designer or custom-homeowner. The exquisite texture, look and luxury feel of the old Italian Natural Limestone are unmatched by any modern tile. The distressed pattern of this antique Limestone flooring took centuries in the making, literally. Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural texture is the wrinkled and furrowed surface of this rustic beauty which has endured endless amount of stepping and battering along the years. Those ancient tiles have lasted for centuries and will surely outlive future generations. Given its sheer beauty, this gem of an exquisite Mediterranean/rustic tile is a true attention grabber that will elegantly fit in any luxury milieu. The flooring set was meticulously salvaged piece by piece. Every single tile within this flooring has its own unique & rich character. Wherever installed, those antique pavers...

This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".

Free shipping all Continental US, and all other countries, Europe, Asia etc... Enhance your space with this captivating vintage painting by Tengnagel Jan (1584-depicting The meeting...

Beautiful handcarved giltwood acanthus leaf curl ornament that once adorned a chapel .Original period piece that due it’s high age has a beautiful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/18...

Circa 1780/1810 Canton/ China for export to Europe Large bedspread or hanging in sky-blue chiné satin silk embroidered with polychrome mercerized satin silk thread and couched stitc...

DIOR - (Made in France) White lace panties. Size 44FR indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist length: 34 cm SKU:FJ151

French School of the 18th century Mythology : Bacchanalia Oil on canvas Unsigned On canvas 43 x 34 cm Presented in a gilded carved wooden frame 58 x 49 cm Very good condition, smal...

THE IMITATOR OF GIORGIONE (France or Italy, early 17th century) Study of a Man in Armour Oil on canvas in two pieces with a seam towards the bottom (re-lined in the 20th century) H. ...

Transport yourself to the opulent charm of the 18th century with this exquisite giltwood mirror from the era of Louis XVI. Adorned with a resplendent giltwood frame, this mirror boas...

RARE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE PERSPECTIVES SIDEBOARD WITH FAN-SHAPED PEDESTAL ORIGIN: TUSCANY, FLORENCE PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height : 143.5 cm Length : 133 cm Depth : 54 cm Li...

Small hand carved mirror with grapes. Unique period piece. France, circa 1780-1850 Weathered, small , small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:38cm W:26,5cm D:9cm

Magnificent secretary, chest of drawers or 18th century English scriban desk from the George III period in mahogany. This beautiful mahogany scriban desk...

Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver. A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...

Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...

Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request....

Pouf / footrest / ottoman / side stool. Its dimensions also allow it to be used as a side table. The pouf is covered by Bargello Flame Stitch Patterned Fabric: This is a type of nee...

This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...

In this masterly painting, Francesco de Mura presents the meeting of Erminia and the shepherds, a famous episode taken from the seventh canto of Torquato Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered....

S.Juan de Puerto Rico is an ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volum...

Portrait of a young lady By Henri Millot (Paris, active between 1699 and 1756) Signed "peint par h. millot" and dated 1706 on the entablature Oil on canvas: h. 81 cm, l. 64 cm A Loui...

Venus Visiting Vulcan, Achilles - Brussels Tapestry, Atelier Van Der Borcht No. 1455 Artist: In the Taste of Jan Van Orley (1488 – 1541) Period: 18th century Style: mythological Cond...

Beautiful weathered hand carved stone angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement includes th...

Large leather and iron bound travel chest, very rare in its dimensions Late 15th century, Northern France Dimensions: h.103 cm, w. 178 cm, d. 77cm ( (H. 40.55 in, w. 70.08 in. d. 30.31 in) Our rectangular-shaped chest opens with a rounded lid. It is entirely covered in leather veneered on a wooden core, and decorated with wrought and crafted iron frames and hinges. It is garnished on all sides with iron hinges cut at the ends of Gothic trefoils. On the facade two lock plates with cut-out cloverleaf borders fitted with a hasp (one missing) attached to the cover. The iron bands serving as reinforcements on all sides as well as the central bands are decorated with plant and floral friezes and geometric patterns. These strips are attached to the wood using daisy-headed nails, typical of the French Renaissance. Given its size and loaded weight, our trunk has four carrying handles: two wrought iron side handles, but also two front handles. The interior has a stretched fabric dating from at least the 17th century, we find on the interior sides of the cover the original raspberry-colored vellum. This is a rare model in leather and iron of very large dimensions. Expensive materials, which were only used on small Gothic boxes (20 cm to 50 cm in length) like those in the public collections of many museums. Large chests exceeding 1 meter in length for the sake of economy and simplicity were generally made of wood sometimes covered with iron cladding. We found a large chest in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of New York, but still smaller than ours (inv. 47.144, dim. H: 22 1/2" W: 50 1/2" D: 21"). There are also two similar large chests (with flat or slightly domed lids) in the collections of the Barcelona Leather...

Beautiful antique capital carved in a 12th century limestone. It is decorated with acanthus leaves, as required by the Corinthian architectural traditi...