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Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

Oak sculpture of Saint Anne, 16th century. Large oak sculpture of Saint Anne. Work from the Upper Rhine, Basel region. First third of the 16th century. An arm is missing from the i...

One Famille rose plate with the mark of “Qianlong nian zhi. Beatifully handpainted theme of different flowers of peony, lotus , etc, and goldfishes, meaning Prosperity and well-be...

Oakwood Original lock and key   This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in flattened buns. The base presents plain mouldings. The facade is divided in four panel...

Etching realized by Castiglione (Il Grechetto) in 1640 ca. From the Series Small Studies of Heads Good condition. Ref. Bartsch 46.43

Nordic school of the 18th century Oil on panel on wood 27 cm x 33 cm (42 x 51 cm with the frame) Old frame in carved and gilded wood Good condition even ...

This elegant writing desk, known quirkily as a “bureau à dos d’âne” (donkey’s back desk), is beautifully veneered in rosewood, including reverse diamonds and butterfly-wings, which a...

A FINE CARVED GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 18TH CENTURY STAGS HORN POWDER FLASK - The front face expertly carved with two hunters in a wooded river bank scene with hounds and two flighting duc...

Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...

Nice little French needlepoint tapestry with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitom...

Beautiful handcarved and natural weathered oak baroque ornament . Was once part of a larger piece. Weathered and old repair France, circa 1650-1750. Measurement includes the wooden b...

Rectangular kobako box in takamaki-e and kirigane gold lacquer circled with pewter depicting a lake landscape. Inside and back of the box in nashi-ji lacquer. Japan – Edo period (16...

Rare Vierge à l'Enfant en bois polychrome de tradition romane, région du Fenouillèdes, représentant une Virgo Lactans. Avant cette découverte, seules 3 vierges allaitantes médiévales...

Great pair of small carved wooden candleholders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individu...

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ...

Piece of collectionTapestry 17th century Aubusson - the rest after the harvest Close to the Eiffel Tower, We are a family business specialized in the purchase, sale and expertise of tapestries, carpets, kilims and textiles old, modern and contemporary. We work for private clients, amateurs, antique dealers...

This exceptional bronze group (unpublished), executed in Rome in the second half of the 18th century, bears witness to the fascination with the Laocoön since its discovery on January...

Le Dogue de Forte Race is an etching realized by Jean Charles Baquoy in 1771. The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du C...

This recently rediscovered portrait of Santi di Tito depicts a Florentine senator, with a letter in his hand indicating that the painting was executed in 1574 when the sitter was 66 years old. On the basis of these clues, it is tempting to view it as a portrait of Bartolomeo Panciatichi, who was painted some thirty years before by Bronzino (1503 - 1572). While the treatment of the hands recalls the Florentine tradition of Mannerist portraits, the comparison with Bronzino's portrait illustrates Santi di Tito's search for greater realism, despite the stereotyped composition. 1. Santi di Tito, Counter-Reformation painter and portraitist Santi di Tito was the great painter of the Florentine Counter-Reformation. He proposed a new artistic language that broke away from Mannerism. Little is known about his training in Florence (perhaps alongside Bronzino or Baccio Bandinelli), but this period of training enabled him to join the Company of Saint Luke, the guild of Florentine painters, in 1554. Between 1560 and 1564, Santi di Tito spent time in Rome, where he frequented the workshop of Taddeo Zuccari. This stay had a fundamental influence on his work, thanks to the discovery of the late work of Raphael, but also his encounters with the painters Francesco Salviati and Federico Barocci. Around 1565, Santi di Tito returned to Florence, where he remained until the end of his life, dividing his talents between the creation of important religious paintings and countless portraits. He became one of the city's leading painters, distinguishing himself, in particular, in the creation of large religious compositions in which the spirit of the Counter-Reformation was reflected. In 1568, Santi di Tito became a member of the Confraternity of Saint Thomas Aquinas...

GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS   ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE PERIOD : CIRCA 1500   Height : 78 cm Length : 167 cm Depth : 61 cm           Walnut   Simple in the structure, this chest ...

These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to Lord Adam Gordon, the Governor of Edinburgh, and kept by family descent to this day, these two portraits provide us with a vivid and spontaneous image of the Duc d’Angoulême and his brother the Duc de Berry. Danloux, who had emigrated to London a few years before, demonstrate his full assimilation of the art of British portrait painters in the brilliant execution of these portraits. 1. Henri-Pierre Danloux, a portraitist in the revolutionary turmoil Born in Paris in 1753, Henri-Pierre Danloux was first a pupil of the painter Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié (1735 - 1784) and then, in 1773, of Joseph-Marie Vien (1716 - 1809), whom he followed to Rome when, at the end of 1775, Vien became Director of the Académie de France. In Rome he became friends with the painter Jacques-Louis David (1748 - 1825). Returning to France around 1782, he settled in Lyon for a few years before returning to Paris in 1785. One of his first portraits was commissioned by the Baroness d'Etigny, the widow of the former Intendant of the Provinces of Gascony, Bearn and Navarre Antoine Mégret d'Etigny (1719 – 1767). He then became close to his two sons, Mégret de Sérilly and Mégret d'Etigny, who in turn became his patrons. In 1787, this close relationship with the d'Etigny family was further strengthened by his marriage to Antoinette de Saint-Redan, a relative of Madame d'Etigny. After his marriage, he left for Rome and did not return to France until 1789. It was during the winter of 1790-1791 that he painted one of his masterpieces, the portrait of Baron de Besenval. Set in a twilight atmosphere, this portrait of an aristocrat who knows that his death is imminent symbolizes the disappearance of an erudite and refined society which would be swept away by the French Revolution. The Jacobin excesses led Danloux to emigrate to England in 1792; many members of his family-in-law who remained in France were guillotined on 10 May 1794. Danloux enjoyed great success as a portrait painter in England before returning to France in 1801. During his stay in England, Danloux was deeply under the influence of English portraitists: his colors became warmer (as shown by the portrait of the Duc d'Angoulême that we are presenting), and his execution broader. 2. Description of the two portraits and biographical details of the sitters The Duc d'Angoulême (1775-1844) was the eldest son of the Comte d'Artois, the younger brother of King Louis XVI (the future King Charles X), and his wife Marie-Thérèse of Savoie. He is shown here, in the freshness of his youth, wearing the uniform of colonel-general of the "Angoulême-Dragons" regiment. He is wearing the blue cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit, which was awarded to him in 1787, and two decorations: the Cross of Saint-Louis and the Maltese Cross, as he was also Grand Prior of the Order of Malta. Born on 16 August 1775 in Versailles, Louis-Antoine d'Artois followed his parents into emigration on 16 July 1789. In 1792, he joined the émigrés’ army led by the Prince de Condé. After his stay in Edinburgh (which will be further discussed), he went to the court of the future King Louis XVIII, who was in exile at the time, and in 1799 married his first cousin Marie-Thérèse Charlotte of France, the daughter of Louis XVI and the sole survivor of the royal family. The couple had no descendants. He became Dauphin of France in 1824, upon the accession to the throne of his father but played only a minor political role, preferring his military position as Grand Admiral. Enlisted in Spain on the side of Ferdinand VII, he returned home crowned with glory after his victory at Trocadero in 1823. He reigned for a very short time at the abdication of Charles X in 1830, before relinquishing his rights in favor of his nephew Henri d'Artois, the Duc de Bordeaux. He then followed his father into exile and died on 3 June 1844 in Gorizia (now in Italy). His younger brother, the Duc de Berry, is shown in the uniform of the noble cavalry of the émigrés’ Army. He is wearing the blue cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit, awarded to him in May 1789, and the Cross of Saint-Louis (partly hidden by his blue cordon). Born on 24 January 1778 in Versailles, Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois also followed his parents into emigration and joined the émigrés’ army in 1792. After his stay in Edinburgh, he remained in Great Britain, where he had an affair with Amy Brown...

This pot is in Faïence, in white and blue. They has been made in Netherlands, in the 18th century. they are Delft pieces. The creator is Adrian Pynacker, it is signed with his mark "...

DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal monogrammed choker necklace. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 33 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC104

Important 15th century polychrome wood virgin and child Origin: Southern Germany Period: Late 15th Century, Ca. 1480-1490 Height : 125 cm Polychrome limewood Good condition Provenance : Private collection, Alsace, France. As soon as 1430, sculpture starts a major and deep stylistic evolution than will unfold over a century, until around 1530. We call it the International Gothic. This production is particularly interested in a quest for realism. This important Virgin and Child wears a long red dress with a round gilded neckline. A delicate golden belt...

Pair of andirons of the period Louis XIV, wrought iron and bronze. During the reign of Louis XIV (1651-1715), a lavish lifestyle developed in France and then spread to all the Europ...

Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 18th century. It is hand painted. With flowers pattern decoration. Manufacture "veuve perrin" signed

This magnificent engraving depicts a fishing scene in the middle of a landscape with lush vegetation. In the foreground of this scene is a man standing fishing. At his feet a young woman and a child are looking at the water. Further back on the right, there is another fishing scene, this time with two men. The whole is immersed in nature. In the background is a shepherd with a herd of cattle. This scene was first painted by Francesco Zuccarelli. He was an 18th century painter and engraver. He began his training in Rome and then in Florence as a figure painter. Alter He moved to Venice. He was noticed for his talent in the art of landscape. He benefited from the protection of the English consul Joseph Smith, for whom he produced numerous works. This engraving is made by Francesco Bartolozzi who is an engraver of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. He is an Italian who had 3 years of training in painting. But he finally devoted himself to engraving. He moved to Venice. He worked in the workshop of Joseph Wagner...

This exceptional Carrara marble fountain is a rare and elegant piece, featuring a beautifully preserved eight-pointed star-shaped drainage stone, known as the Star of Ishtar or Inann...

Although we have little bibliographical information on William James, we know that he was trained by Canaletto during the painter's stay in England between 1746 and 1755. Although he may never have been to Venice, William James remained under the influence of his master for a long time and became known for his paintings inspired by Canaletto's artworks. In this painting, William James is inspired by one of the twelve views of the Grand Canal painted by Canaletto for Joseph Smith, or more precisely by the engraving made by Antonio Visentini in 1735 after this painting. He delivers a very personal version, vibrant with colours, in which he brilliantly reproduces the moving surface of the sea, animated by the ever-changing traffic of the gondolas. 1. William James, the English follower...

This outstanding Tonnerre stone fireplace is a masterpiece of the first French Renaissance. It was sculpted in 1534, under the reign of King François the 1st for Philippe Merlan (1503-1546), Baron of Montpont, Lord of Jully-lez-Arnay-le-Duc. This monumental fireplace...

Jan Goeree (Middelburg 1670 – Amsterdam 1731) Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam (c. 1724) Red chalk for the architecture, pen and black ink, grey wash on paper Composition reversed in preparation for engraving 25 × 17.5 cm Watermark: Hunting horn, Churchill 318 (dated 1724) Provenance Private collection, France Context & Attribution Trained in the studio of Gérard de Lairesse, Jan Goeree was among the finest Dutch engravers of the early eighteenth century, celebrated for his architectural views of Amsterdam. This drawing is a preparatory study for an engraving of the same subject now preserved in a major public collection. The final print—slightly larger—closely follows the reversed composition of this sheet. Subject In the center of the Gothic nave, five bearers carry a catafalque toward a freshly dug grave—a tribute to the naval heroes often buried in the Nieuwe Kerk. This funerary motif, familiar from Dutch painting (e.g. Emanuel de Witte, 1657), evokes the vanitas theme and the transience of earthly life. Technical Analysis Goeree’s use of red chalk for the architecture and ink for the figures reveals his working method: the chalk lines could be used to produce a counterproof restoring the correct orientation of the architecture, while the inked figures remained adjustable before the design was transferred to the copper plate. Place within the Oeuvre Drawings of church...

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 statues. In this specific ...

Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...

This Charming Aubusson Historical Tapestry depicts "The Story of The Elephant Who Had a Rope in its Leg" In the middle of the Tapestry we see the Queen giving this important lesson t...

Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...

DIOR - (Made in France) Coppery metal bag jewelry representing a dice with rhinestones, and with a mirror and a lipgloss inside. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

This solid walnut chest features high-relief carvings, including helmet, quiver, arrow, and scroll motifs. The central portion of the front panel depicts a battle scene with several ...

18th century French school in the manner of Simon-Mathurin Lantara. Seaside landscape with a vaporous and fine tone and a great lightness of touch. O...

Flemish French Tapestry (Manufactury of Flandres) 17th century - Greenery with Owl - H2m70xL2m25 - No. 1430 Clean, revised and lined with velcro A stone's throw from the Eiffel Towe...

Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak. The wood is richly carved with rosettes. The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes...

Idyllic landscape with myhological story of Cephalus and Procris Early 17th century Italian school Workshop Of Paul Bril (Antwerp, 1554 - Roma, 1626) Oil on poplar panel: H. 28 cm (1...

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

Flat trapezoidal shaped tablet case in enamelled gold. The upper part is hinged and opens with a push-button. The case is composed of four translucent blue...

Period: 17th century Style: High period-Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 200 cm Height: 320 cm (possibility to modify the height in ou...

This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...

This rare Venetian frame entirely carved in high-relief shows a rich decor of scrolls, garlands, daisy flowers and thistles. At the four corners of the frame are depicted large acant...

Wonderful and detailed reliquary holder with its beautiful weathered original silver, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs.

This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...

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...

DIOR - Powder-pink lace bra top. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 65 cm to 67 cm SKU:FH29

CHANEL - Pin in silver-plated metal and navy blue enamel. Jewelry from staff sales. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm SKU:BRB62

Rare Vierge romane en majesté en pierre calcaire sculptée en très haut-relief. La Vierge tient l’Enfant entre ses deux genoux dans une parfaite frontalité, une caractéristique des pr...

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Red exotic lizard leather bracelet with a golden finish. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 12.5 cm - Openin...

BUST In Marble Probably From Carrara Representing King Henry IV Late 18th Century" Marble BUST probably from Carrara representing King Henry IV with a laurel wreath. late 18th centur...

A luxury Still life with lobster, ham and fruits Studio of Jan Davidsz de Heem (Utrecht, 1606 - Anvers, 1683-84) 17th century Antwerp school Bears a signature J D D Heem lower left on the table Oil on canvas, dim. h. 78 cm, l. 109 cm (h. 30.70 in, w. 42.91 inch) An 18th century giltwood frame, framed: h. 97 cm, l. 130 cm (38.19 in. x 51.18 in) This is a studio version after the slightly larger original by Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1683) c. 1645 in the Royal Collection at the Royal Palace, Stockholm. Provenance: Galerie Charpentier auction, May 1st 1965 Sumptuous still life in which precious silver, glass and delicious food are displayed on a truly grand scale. The painter invites a viewer to the feast of red cooked lobster, mouth-watering ham, ripe peaches and plums, and sumptuous bunches of grapes. All of this extravagant food is richly displayed on a wooden table elegantly covered with a dark green velvet tablecloth. Our eye is directly attracted to the big red boiled lobster in the middle on a larger silver dish, with a silver plate of crabs in front. Behind the lobster is a large wicker basket with a white napkin, draped over its front edge and supporting a large silver dish...

RARE SPANISH CONSOLE   ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIODE : 16TH CENTURY   Height: 83,5 cm Width : 118 cm Depth : 49,5 cm   Original handles and locks. Walnut   This rare Spanish console rests o...

This museum-sized painting takes us over an estate on the outskirts of the Sonian Forest near Brussels, temptingly identified as the Ter Coigne estate in Watermael (of which only some heavily modified buildings remain today). This gigantic "bird's eye view" is certainly a workshop painting, executed around 1650 by several artists under the supervision of Lucas van Uden...

Large and circular box featuring two shades of gold. The removable lid is embellished with detailed, concentric lines and with a central medallion representing a dove flying over a f...

Silkscreen on canvas by Marylin Monroe after Andy Warhol. Marylin is painted red on a blue background. Photograph screen-printed in color on canvas, signed on the back. Signature in ...

China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780 This Chinese export porcelain dish, made around 1780 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), illustrates the ...