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Delicate fruiting mistletoe festoons this striking opalescent glass bowl by the renowned René Lalique. First designed by Lalique in 1920, the Gui pattern is molded in low relief with...

Antique Flemish Oudenaarde style framed wool tapestry features a beautiful waterside scene with abundant floral and foliate detail. Original floral and foliate border in subdued past...

Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. A nude woman squats on her haunches as she draws an image on a sheet of paper. Jos...

A statement French bibliotheque in the Louis XVI Style made of richly toned mahogany and brass details. This case piece is topped with a demilune pediment and 4 decorative finials. T...

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul b.1935 French La terrasse devant la mer (The Terrace by the Sea) Signed “Cassigneul” (lower left) Oil on canvas laid on panel This monumental, three-panele...

A magnificent pair of early 18th century Chinese celadon craqule ware vases. When they were exported to France in the 19th century, the French added bronze d’ore mounts. Here we see tops, side handles, and bases of bronze d’ore, crafted beautifully in the Rococo manner. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...

Stunning three-piece mantel clock set in Siena marble and bronze, French Empire period. The main piece at center features a cast bronze hound sitting uneasily upon the plinth. Roman ...

An outstanding set of Chippendale-style dining chairs, created from designs by Thomas Chippendale, one of history's most celebrated artisans. A testimony to the incredible workmanshi...

Layers and layers of links are blended together in a stunning 18K yellow gold statement. The multi link chain necklace measures 18 inches in length an...

This chopping block of solid beech plank features an improvised handle of hand-carved, cylindrical dowel fixed to the top with a metal nail. Clear preference to use one side of the b...

Lois Ward created a Fragile Series of images including "Crushed Beetle" in 1990 in a very small edition of just 9. This impression is #1 of 9. Ward has always been concerned with t...

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet with Gilt Bronze Mounts represents the essence of the Classical style celebrated especially during the latter years of the 19th century into present times. This example, rendered from exotic imported mahogany, features the typical tailored architecture of the genre, with elaborately hand-cast bronze mounts to add a touch of opulence, from laurel garlands to acanthus rosettes to foliate reeds within the flutes of the cornerposts and pilasters. Three drawers add stylish functionality, while another special touch is the beveled glass on the center cabinet for display...

Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel to form the iconic designs of the Queen and King of Hearts, and the duo's crowns are encrusted with glittering accent diamonds. The retro set is further elevated by a gold bangle, allowing for a multitude of styling options. For over two centuries, playing cards have been perhaps the most popular societal pastime, and this lovely set of brooches...

A French pedestal made of plaster with a painted faux marble finish is from the 1800’s. This stately pedestal would be the perfect addition to any interior. Be sure to view the detai...

An interesting French early 19th century side table from Brittany. Its smooth, polished rectangular top of two quarter sawn elm planks has a molded edge with rounded corners and sits...

This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate de...

After François Girardon 1628-1715 French Pluto Abducting Proserpine Bronze This High Baroque period composition captures the famed narrative of Pluto and Proserpine from Roman mythology. The late 17th-century patinated bronze, created after François Girardon's marble composition, captures the very moment that Pluto seizes Proserpine. The anguished goddess reaches skyward, attempting to escape the god’s grasp while Pluto’s stoic face betrays his knowledge that his ploy will succeed. This pivotal moment in the mythological tale has captured the imagination of many art historical greats, from Bernini to Rubens. François Girardon’s version of the climax demonstrates incredible finesse and artistry, modeled expertly in bronze in the present work by a later sculptor. The statue brings a twist of intertwined bodies into a dynamic frenzy, paralleling the tension of the legendary story. In ancient Roman mythology, Proserpine, the beautiful daughter of Ceres — known as Persephone in Greek mythology — was picking flowers in the fields when she was suddenly abducted by Pluto, the god of the underworld, and taken to his kingdom. Consumed with grief, her mother Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, scorches the earth, stopping the growth of grain and fruit. Jupiter attempts to intervene and secure Proserpine’s return to earth, negotiating a compromise with Pluto and the Fates that allows Proserpine to be released for part of the year before returning to Pluto’s underworld. Proserpine’s journey back and forth is an allegory for the changing seasons; when Prosperine is with her mother, the earth warms and provides bountiful harvests. Upon her annual return to the underworld, however, the earth once again becomes cold and barren. After returning to France after years of training in Rome, François Girardon quickly rose to become one of the greatest artists in France. He was elected a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1657 and would become Chancellor of the Royal Academy in 1695. The artist was approached frequently for royal commissions and Girardon’s Pluto was originally commissioned by Louis XIV for the gardens at his Palace of Versailles. It was one of four monumental marble groups intended to decorate the corners of Charles Le Brun’s never completed garden at the chateau, the Parterre d’Eau. Each group of three figures symbolized one of the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Pluto’s association with hell made him the apt...

Antique French Louis XVI Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1890.  

This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of Sainte-Croix, Switzerland is a marvel of musical crafts...

This balanced and glowing mid 20th century chandelier is cast in bronze and features details in plenty. The French fixture sports fluted bronze bobeches on each of the arms, which ar...

Chameleon diamonds are the rarest and most sought after of the fancy colored diamonds, and they are the only natural colored diamonds with the ability to change color. This stunning heart-shaped brilliant-cut jewel displays a certified fancy grayish yellowish green...

"Griders" is Craig McPherson's rainy night scene showing the view from his former studio in Washington Heights in NYC. The image is the companion pi...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

Decorated in bold lines and sunburst patterns, this Art Deco vase by Camille Fauré is crafted in the firm's signature style using colored enamel over a c...

This exceptional oak confiturier is from France, circa 1880, and displays a beautiful, rich patina. It features a single “X”-carved drawer with an oblong steel pull over a like-carve...

Three native Mexican women all similarly dressed in traditional, flowing white dresses covered in dark, fringed shawls raise their heads as if the...

A pretty and plush pouf, ottoman, or footstool from the Art Deco period with elegant hand-carved legs and sage green velvet upholstery. Its solid wood construction is completely wrap...

Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an ex...

Antique 19th century English Jacobean carved oak chest.

This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately ...

This fabulous Swedish mirror is dripping in detail, circa 1870. Eglomise mirrors have been painted on the reverse side to reveal an image from behind the glass. This one depicts a pe...

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plate, Circa 1880-1890.

This exceptionally rare American Brilliant Period cut glass bowl by T.G. Hawkes & Co. features the intricate Pueblo pattern. Also known as Concentric Circles, this motif is one of th...

This lovely Chupicuaro lady wears an elaborate coiffure, large ear plugs, and a beaded jade necklace, all of which were highly prized by Chupicuaro nobility. ...

Let a wave of desire wash over you with this shimmering fluid platinum diamond cocktail ring. The ring is set with a sparkling cascade of marquise and baguette cut diamonds that weig...

Two incredible, perfectly matched gemstones are paired together in this stunning twin-stone ring. The 1.51-carat GRS-certified Colombian emerald displays a mesmerizing velvety green,...

This pair of vases is made of exceptionally fine Porcelaine de Paris from the 18th century. The bronze mounts are covered in gold, and were 19th century additions. The porcelain itself is a phenomenal blue color with gold designs on it that looks magnificent. The vases each have a set of four portraits on them as well: two horizontal scenes on the front and back, with two vertical portraits above them on the front and back as well. The paintings on the front of each have people in them, whereas the ones on the back depict country scenes and buildings. The inscription under the lid of the vase reads "Offert par Le Duc de Richelieu a la Princess de Lomballe." The Duke of Richelieu who gave these vases was most likely Louis François Armand de...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Made in Germany, this is a large oval platter by Guy Buffet (Eschenbach Porzellan) in the “The Charge of the Bottle Brigade” pattern. There are no chips, sc...

A midcentury modern French chandelier with timeless appeal. Forged in metal with a soft pewter color, the five arms reach gracefully upward and outward from the stacked cones of the ...

Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “...

"Downtown New Orleans (Full Moon)", by Kristin Moore, is a part of her 2024 solo exhibition, “Through the Bayou, Into the Garden”, at Ferrara Showman Gallery. Marking a transition fr...

Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.

A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt frame with new mirror plate. This hand-carved frame which once housed a large painting has now been repurposed int...

An original French brasserie table, circa 1890, with a removable white marble top on a cast iron frame. The stone top has flat edges and a smooth, although patinated surface clouded ...

Antique French exceptional large gold bronze fire screen.     

19th century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style! Rendered from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features naturalistic, contoured lines from the triple arched seatback crown to the finely tapered and carved cabriole legs. The armrests scrolled down then join with the seat framework with effortless elegance. The entire visible framework from the front has been lavished with stylized shell, floral and foliate motifs in a delightful expression of the Rococo style, made even more exquisite by the sheer natural beauty of the highly sought-after indigenous wood. Upholstered in a damascene...

Fanciful and fun, this 19th century French Louis XVI- style oval gold gilt mirror boasts intricate, carved details from top to bottom. A carved bouquet of flowers and vines crowns th...

A tall vintage zinc table lamp made in France with a new linen shade. Once an architectural element, this lamp is made from a rooftop finial and has...

A beautifully detailed 19th century bronze dore clock with the figure of cupid on the top.

A large Dutch pedestal table in a triangular shape. Topped with its original fossil marble top, there are a few surface scratches. The base of the pedestal is made of paneled wood wi...

Signed in Cyrillic "F. Zakharov" (lower right) and signed again and inscribed "Fedor Zakharov/Football" (on reverse) Oil on card laid down on panel Undoubtedly, football, or socc...

This exceptionally rare and large ancient Greek sardonyx cameo dates to the late Hellenistic period, and features a carving of Dionysus, the god of wine ...

This pair of brass candlesticks are a wonderful find! Crafted in the distinctive style of Claude Galle during the 1st empire period in France, circa 1810. T...

Antique French Marble Top Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Sevres Cabinet, Circa 1870.

Large antique French china serving dish with makers mark (Vor Etienne & Fils). 19th Century Limoges decorated by store employees of Etienne & Fils...

This French Empire style table can easily adapt from an oval center table to an oblong dining table, having the ability to extend to 110” long by four, foldable legs to support the e...

A wonderful repurposed–or upcycled–vintage wallpaper ink roller into a table lamp. Topped with a new, conical shade in white linen, the cylinder is punctuated by what remains of the ...

This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive 9 drawer fronts decorated with flora, fauna, pagodas, and classic Japanese scene. ...

Ana Maria Pacheco portrays the fear and feelings of the displacement of refugees cowering beneath helicopters overhead. The title of the work refers ...