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Goyard Travel Trunk With Bar
By Goyard
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 20th-century Goyard travel trunk with a fitted bar stands as a testament to the splendor of its era. Adorned with the iconic Goyard chevron pattern meticulously hand-paint...
Category
20th Century French Louisiana
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany & Co. Lap-Over Edge Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Charles Grosjean, Tiffany & Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. and features the exceptional Lap-Over Edge pattern. This intricate, nature-inspi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Louisiana
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mahogany And Silverplate Carving Trolley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite mahogany and silverplate carving trolley unveils a generously sized serving space when opened. Resting on an impressive mahogany stand, it features an au jus plate, de...
Category
20th Century Louisiana
Materials
Silver Plate
Raymond Yard Sapphire Ring, 4.60 Carats
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vivid sapphire ring, designed by Raymond Yard, is a testament to the designer's unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative design ethos. The ring features an exquisite 4.60-carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Blue Sapphire And Diamond Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch is both dainty and dazzling, with its elegant, slim design accented by an array of sparkling sapphires and diamonds. The watch's case and bracelet ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Untreated Burma Ruby Bypass Ring, 5.70 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite 5.70-carat ruby and 4.54-carat diamond showcased in this bypass ring create a tantalizing interplay. The pear-shaped crimson gemstone is certified by the American Gemological Laboratories as being Burmese in origin and all natural, with no indications of thermal treatment to influence the stone's color. The rich red ruby exhibits the coveted hue for which the best Burma rubies are prized. Political unrest caused the closure of the mines in the early 1960s, making these gems exceedingly rare and sought-after.
The pear-shaped Golconda diamond is equally remarkable, certified by the Gemological Institute of America as a highly desirable type IIa diamond with VVS1 clarity. As the GIA notes in its accompanying letter, "Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Oak and Walnut Parquetry Vineyard Table, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Oak and Walnut Parquetry Vineyard Table, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louisiana
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique French Limoges Porcelain Presidential "Turkey" Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French hand-painted Limoges porcelain Presidential oyster plate in the original Turkey pattern, Circa 1880's-1890's. Made by Haviland & Co.
Commissioned by the administratio...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louisiana
Materials
Porcelain
Ideal Home By Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes
b. 1939 British
Ideal Home
Oil on panel
Signed, titled and dated “Ideal Home / Patrick Hughes / 2023”
Patrick Hughes, a London artist, creates works that blend pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Louisiana
Materials
Oil, Panel
Diamond Multi-Strand Dangle Earrings, 7.50 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
These timeless earrings feature 90 round brilliant cut diamonds of G-I color and SI1-I1 clarity totaling approximately 7.50 carats. The diamonds cascade in shimmering strands meticul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
René Lalique Glass Dish With Small Coquilles Pattern
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic design from René Lalique features four scallop shells. Called the Coquilles motif, it was first designed by René Lalique in 1924. This dish exudes the elegance and artis...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Glass
Antique French Gold Bronze & Opaline Glass Suspension Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze & Opaline Glass Suspension Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louisiana
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique French Regence Gold Leaf Mirrors, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Regence Gold Leaf Mirrors, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louisiana
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Estate French Gold Bronze and Cut Crystal Palm Chandeliers, Circa 1940-1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French Gold Bronze and Cut Crystal Palm Chandeliers, Circa 1940-1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louisiana
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 8 Antique American "Kirk" Repousse Sterling Silver Goblets, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 antique American "S. Kirk & Sons" repousse sterling silver goblets, circa 1900's.
Beautiful Repousse Work.
Category
Early 20th Century American Louisiana
Materials
Sterling Silver
Raymond Yard Untreated Paraiba Ring, 4.60 Carats
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
An impressive untreated green 4.60-carat Paraiba tourmaline centers this elegant ring from famed jeweler Raymond Yard. First discovered in 1989, the Paraiba tourmaline is one of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet, 43.49 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional bracelet features an array of multi-colored sapphires complemented by dazzling diamonds. The 17 sapphires, totaling an impressive 43.49 carats, offer a rainbow of vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart-Shaped Padparadscha Sapphire Ring, 5.95 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite ring features a Padparadscha sapphire, the rarest of all sapphires. Weighing 5.95 carats, this heart-shaped gem displays the pinkish-orange color that makes these ston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Bypass Ring, 5.16 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Taking a unique bypass design, this elegant ring features two verdant green emeralds. Certified by the American Gemological Laboratories as originating in Zambia, the emerald-cut gem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
By Benjamin Smith
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engraved armorial, this is a work of true genius. A gilt washed-interior adds a sense of majesty. Renowned for his rapidly changing partnerships as much as for his artistry, Smith worked with some of the best craftsmen of the era, including Paul Storr, Matthew Boulton, and Digby Scott...
Category
19th Century English Rococo Antique Louisiana
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hawkes Pueblo Pattern Cut Glass Bowl
By Shreve & Co., T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
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...
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Louisiana
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Louisiana
Materials
Gold
Salade de Fleurs de Lotus by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Salade de fleurs de lotus
(Lotus Flower Salad)
Inscribed “n°1.497” (en verso)
Gouache on paper
In 1929, Erté embarked on the cr...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Costume tailleur by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Costume tailleur(Tailored suit)
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 55"(en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Gysie by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Gysie
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 5442" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
An enthralling pink gown by Erté is namedGysie,...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Eunuque by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Eunuque
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 13" (en verso)
Gouache and silver on paper
< br>This costume was designed for th...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Silver
Couronne de laurier by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Couronne de laurier
The Laurel Wreath
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 34.3" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté conceive...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Le Roi Mage Gaspard by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Le Roi Mage Gaspard
Mage King Gaspard
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "Les Rois des Légendes / N°3 / Roi Mage Gaspard / Date : 28 Février 1919 / No. 222" (en verso)
Ink and gouache on paper
A testament to Erté's pioneering creativity, this elaborate costume design was created for a 1919 production of Les Rois des Légendes, a performance that showcased a variety of legendary kings from throughout history. One of the three Magi, Gaspard or Gaspar (also known as Casper), was a legendary Magi who, alongside Melchior and Balthasar, paid homage to the baby Jesus. Gaspard is often depicted as an Indian king...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Les Bambous by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les Bambous
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 361" (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté renders a stylish gold an...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Gold
Eros by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Eros
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Gouache and silver on paper
Eros is historically portrayed as a mischievous, winged youth armed ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Silver
Princesse d'Asie by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Princesse d'Asie
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Watercolor and ink on paper
Erté reinvigorated the Orientalist imagery of 19th-centu...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
La Dionée Dite Gobe-Mouches By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches(Venus Flytrap)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed ---- (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Daring and mysterious, this original gouache from the creative mind of Erté features the sinuous figure of a woman wearing a unique ebony and sanguine body suit with a dramatic wing-like cape. Entitled La dionée dite Gobe-mouches or Venus Flytrap, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour and tongue-in-cheek artistry for which the artist's designs are so beloved. Inspired by the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble showcases Erté's sartorial interpretation of La Vampire from Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal. This elegant composition exudes the quintessential opulence and drama that only Erté, the oft-called "Father of Art Deco," could achieve.
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches showcases the breadth of Erté's creativity and his design expertise. First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several specific poems to create original fashion sketches...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Royal Silver Calcutta Races Trophy
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning piece of horseracing history was presented to the winner of the 1933-1934 Calcutta Races on behalf of King George V. The Calcutta Races was the premier horseracing event in Asia of the period, and its prestige is reflected in this trophy, crafted by the silversmithing firm Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company...
Category
20th Century English Louisiana
Materials
Silver
Petit Chinois by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Petit Chinois
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 19" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This costume was designed for a charact...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Louisiana
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Black Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating ring features an eye-catching Ethiopian black opal. The magnificent gemstone displays a fantastic play of color, reflecting a rainbow of vivid hues. The beautiful and rare stone is encircled by diamonds, multiplying its brilliance. The ring is set in lustrous 18K yellow gold.
The opal’s magnificent kaleidoscope of hues is the result of tiny silica spheres diffracting light, splitting it into a spectrum of colors and creating interference that allows certain colors to dominate depending on the angle the opal is viewed. The result is a magical display of this beautiful play-of-color phenomenon. Ethiopian opals are a relatively new discovery in modern gemology. While “Chocolate opal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Louisiana
Materials
Ormolu
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth, captures the essence of the famed Lichfield Cathedral with its iconic three-spire top and stunning Gothic architecture. This extraordinary timepiece features an intricate skeleton design, revealing its impressive two-train chain fuseé movement that powers an eight-day movement, chiming the hours on a melodious gong. The dial is a masterpiece in itself, intricately pierced and engraved in silver, displaying the time with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The clock sits gracefully atop its original rosewood base.
The Birmingham firm of William F. Evans of Handsworth was one of the most respected makers of skeleton clocks of the 19th century. The golden age of their manufacture occurred between the 1860s through the 1880s, and the firm was renowned for the stellar quality, grand size and superior materials utilized in the creation of their clocks. Of the many cathedrals they produced, the Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock has earned a prominent status in today's market, being highly sought-after and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Skeleton clocks stand out as exceptional and captivating timepieces, meticulously crafted to reveal the inner workings of the mechanism in all their glory. Originating as early as the mid-16th Century as drum clocks, these intricately designed clocks are a testament to the finest craftsmanship of their time. The French played a significant role in popularizing skeleton clocks around 1750, introducing remarkable spring-driven antique mantle clocks...
Category
19th Century English Antique Louisiana
Materials
Silver, Steel
George IV Walnut Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately George IV bergère armchair with caning details exudes elegance and sophistication. The armchair is crafted from walnut and features carved details and decorative element...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Louisiana
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard By Wright And Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary sideboard is attributed to the famed Wright and Mansfield and was only certainly created specifically for the important 19th century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality, are combined with a classical theme culminating in this neoclassical masterpiece. The 19th century marked an era dominated by significant global exhibitions, prompting artisans from diverse fields to push their creative boundaries in crafting exceptionally beautiful and pioneering works. These masterpieces were showcased before an international audience, frequently graced by nobility and royalty from various corners of the globe. The pinnacle of the firm's craftsmanship and artistry, this exquisite sideboard would certainly have been a showpiece for Wright and Mansfield.
Wright and Mansfield was an important and prominent Victorian firm that produced many of the finest pieces of English furniture ever made. They served as Cabinetmakers to Queen Victoria, and several of their pieces are housed and on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Widely recognized for their superb craftsmanship and innovative designs, they received acclaim for their works exhibited in the 1862 London International Exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the 1876 Philadelphia World...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Louisiana
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Upright Cane Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This English cane cabinet exhibits classical style and impeccable design. Crafted of lustrous Cuban mahogany, this upright case features a beautifully paneled door which opens to rev...
Category
19th Century English Antique Louisiana
Materials
Brass
Partial Coverage By Gil Elvgren
By Gil Elvgren
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gil Elvgren
1914-1980 American
Partial Coverage
Signed “Elvgren” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
The iconic illustrations of Gil Elvgren have become an irreplaceable facet of the American artistic landscape. Flirtatious beauties in light-hearted situations were the dominant subject matter for this intuitive artist, whose eloquent brush strokes dutifully captured the innocent sensuality of the mischievous girl next door. Partial Coverage, originally published in the 1956 Brown & Bigelow calendar, epitomizes the coquettish spirit of his beauties, whose nostalgic glamor give us a glimpse into a simpler time in American history.
Elvgren is considered to be the greatest American pin-up and glamor artist. The majority of his work was done for the famed Brown & Bigelow, though at various points in his career he also worked for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Good Housekeeping, as well as large corporations including Sealy Mattresses, General Electric and Coca-Cola.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Elvgren began his artistic education at the Minneapolis Art Institute, and later the American Academy of Art. His first job upon graduation was at the Chicago advertising firm of Stevens and Gross, working directly under Haddon Sundblom, famous for his Coca-Cola Santas. Elvgren would soon become his star pupil, contributing much to the Coca-Cola campaigns and eagerly learning techniques that he would carry into his famed pin-ups.
After completing several special commissions with rave reviews, Elvgreen began doing pin-up work in 1937 for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company, the biggest retailer of calendars of its day. Almost overnight, the artist became one of the most respected and successful commercial artists of his generation. More commissions followed, and, along with his work for Dow, Elvgren found himself booked solid at least one year ahead of his output. It was in 1944 that Brown & Bigelow approached him with an offer for a staff position. From that point on, for the next 30 years, Elvgren enjoyed tremendous commercial success unlike any other American artist of his day.
Circa 1956
Canvas: 30 1/8“ high x 24 1/8” wide
Frame: 33 3/4“ high x 27 7/8” wide x 1 1/2“ deep
Literature:
Charles G. Martignette and Louis K...
Category
20th Century Louisiana
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mahogany Bureau Cabinet After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Irish bureau cabinet was crafted based on a design for a desk and bookcase drawn from Thomas Chippendale’s famed 1762 edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's ...
Category
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Louisiana
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Burma Ruby Ring, 2.39 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic and beautiful, this elegant ring features an exquisite untreated Burma ruby at the center. The radiant red gem weighs 2.39 carats and is certified by the American Gemological La...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vingnas, Lillehammer By Peder Monsted
By Peder Mørk Mønsted
Located in New Orleans, LA
Peder Mork Mønsted
1859-1941 Danish
Vingnas, Lillehammer
Signed, titled and dated "P Monsted / Vingnas, Lillehammer 1918” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
C...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Louisiana
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cartier Home Front Spinel Brooch, 6.35 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bursting with patriotism, this original Cartier Home Front clip brooch features a 6.35-carat crimson spinel. Cartier's patented and illusory design gives th...
Category
20th Century American Retro Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Burma Sapphire Bracelet, 7.90 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning bracelet from iconic jeweler Tiffany & Co. features dazzling blue oval mixed-cut sapphires totaling 7.90 carats. The beautiful blue sapphires are certified by the American Gemological Laboratories as being of the coveted Burmese origin. A sought-after rarity, these sapphires are completely unheated. The Tiffany & Co. design artfully alternates the ocean-blue gemstones with sparkling white diamonds totaling 3.20 carats. In a display of the unparalleled luxury, the radiant gemstones are set in a palladium setting, one of the most lustrous and rare precious metals available.
Since the firm's inception in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has been at the forefront of luxurious design and craftsmanship, especially in the realm of fine jewelry. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
Rose-Cut Diamond Bracelet, 26.61 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set with a remarkable 418 rose-cut diamonds totaling 26.61 carats, this bracelet reflects an abundance of light and brilliance with every movement. The rose cut — so named because it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meissen Porcelain Shelves
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pillars of Meissen Porcelain distinguish this lovely pair of shelves. An ebonized wood frame gives them structure, and a mirrored backing completes their design.
circa 188...
Category
19th Century German Antique Louisiana
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror, Wood
La Terrasse Devant La Mer By Jean Pierre Cassigneul
Located in New Orleans, LA
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...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Louisiana
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Sugarloaf-Cut Tanzanite Ring, 22.10 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vibrant and rare sugarloaf-cut tanzanite reflects the perfect violetish-blue hue for which the best of these gems are so coveted. Weighing a striking 22.10 carats, the rarity of...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Graduated Ethiopian Opal Necklace, 436.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Thirty-three monumental Ethiopian opal beads totaling approximately 436.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing necklace. The graduated gems are not only im...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Louisiana
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
Boucheron Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rich red enamel etched in a striking tortoiseshell pattern distinguishes this charming turtle brooch by legendary French jeweler Boucheron. The shell is accented by dozens of sparkli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Flora Danica Carving Fork and Knife by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
The porcelain handles of this knife and fork are finely hand-painted with botanical specimens native to Denmark in this beautiful Flora Danica carving utensils set. Created by the le...
Category
20th Century Danish Louisiana
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perhaps to put in the firm's own store window. The eight-day timepiece has a triple fusee...
Category
19th Century English Antique Louisiana
Materials
Bronze
Asscher-Cut Diamond Studs, 14.42 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Remarkably reflective and brilliant, these classic diamond studs feature two Asscher-cut diamonds weighing a combined 14.42 carats. Each gem is certified by the Gemological Institute...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Louisiana
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Wedgwood Tricolor Sauceboat
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Wedgwood sauceboat is crafted of tricolor jasperware, one of the firm's rarest creations. The sauceboat's classic form displays a be...
Category
18th Century English Antique Louisiana
Materials
Pottery
Unheated Kashmir Sapphire Ring, 3.32 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable octagonal step-cut Kashmir sapphire achieves the deep, velvety blue hue so prized in these gems. Weighing 3.32 carats, the stone's vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Louisiana
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Josianna, Jeune Femme au Ruban by Jean Gabriel Domergue
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jean-Gabriel Domergue
1889-1962 French
Josianna, jeune femme au ruban
(Josianna, Young Woman With Ribbon)
Signed "Jean Gabriel Domergue" (lower left)
Oil on panel
A young French beauty known as Josianna is the subject of this work by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, and the oil on panel is a perfect example of the portraits for which the artist is renowned. His model embodies the concept of the la belle Parisienne: slender, swan-like women bearing an unmistakable grace and style. Domergue includes a delicate pink ribbon around her neck, suggesting a fashionable garment, set against a soft pastel-colored backdrop. The artist's oeuvre encompasses women from all facets of society, from aristocratic figures such as Liane de Pougy and Nadine, Baroness de Rothschild...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Louisiana
Materials
Panel, Oil
L’embarquement by Gaston La Touche
By Gaston La Touche
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gaston La Touche
1854 - 1913 French
L’embarquement
The Embarkment
Signed "Gaston La Touche" (lower right)
Oil on panel
A fashionable group of merrymakers boards a rowboat at sundown in this oil on panel by renowned French painter Gaston La Touche. Softly lit and lushly detailed, the work represents the artist’s talent for capturing the gaiety of the Belle Époque. With its luminous coloring and feathery brushwork, this oil evokes the style and joie de vivre of the era rendered in La Touche’s distinctive, mature style.
Fresh and airy, the work is a beautiful example of the artist’s skill at capturing the subtle qualities of light and color. Set against the plein air backdrop of a wooded pond awash in the soft glow of the golden hour, the scene reflects the influence of the Impressionists. The subject also recalls works by Manet, Monet and Renoir, who delighted in depictions of modern leisure among the expanding middle class. The scene is an informal one, and its unconventional cropping suggests that the viewer is invited to take a seat in the boat and join the group on their outing. Such relaxed, inviting scenes were remarkably popular among contemporary, modern audiences. However, La Touche's style is singular, possessing an element of fantasy and romance that set him apart from the Impressionists.
Gaston La Touche was born in St. Cloud, outside of Paris, in 1854, and he showed a keen interest in art from a young age. At ten years old, he began taking private art instruction, which lasted until 1870, when his family was forced to flee to Normandy amid the Franco-Prussian War. This was the only formal art training La Touche would ever receive. Despite his lack of Academy training, he made his debut at the Paris Salon of 1875 with a sculptural medallion and etchings, and he exhibited his first painting at the Salon of 1881. Although he began his career painting dark-toned realist compositions, by 1890, his style had shifted to what would become his signature — a lighter, brighter, idealistic society world.
The artist was associated with practically all of the most influential artists and thinkers of late 19th century France, including Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Émile Zola, who frequently met at the legendary Cafe de la Nouvelle Athenes to share their thoughts on modern society. In 1900, he was named a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur and an Officer in 1909. Additionally, he was well-decorated at the grand...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Louisiana
Materials
Panel, Oil
Pair of Royal Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Burgundy
By Pierre Gobert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Follower of Pierre Gobert
18th century French
The Duke and Duchess of Burgundy
Oil on canvas
Refinement and intricacy characterize these royal portra...
Category
18th Century Louisiana
Materials
Canvas, Oil
