Paris Mounted Objects

Beautiful "Panther of India" sculpture by Antoine Louis Barye mounted atop a green and white veined marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the ar...

Superb sculpture of a laying doe from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). Remainders of polychromic paint, namely red, symbol of good fortune and joy as well as the season of summer, and green, symbol of vigor and vitality and the season of spring. Mounted on base. A similar sculpture in bronze is kept at the Met Museum with the following description " A low bed, small table, and screen were often the only furnishings in a Han-dynasty room. The floors were generally covered with mats kept in place with weights in the shape of single animals, fighting beasts, or entertainers." Condition seen in pictures. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : - Sculpture : 35 x 40 x 10 - With base : 45.5 x 44 x 15 The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. and was the second imperial dynasty of China. It is known for its promotion of Confucianism as the state religion and opening the Silk Road trade route to Europe, permanently altering the course of Chinese history. Han Dynasty art and inventions like paper still influence the world today. From the Han Dynasty to the present, deer can be found in many materials and media—rock crystal, nephrite, ink on paper, porcelain, cloisonné enamel, jade, bamboo root, textile, bronze, etc.—alone or in groups, among trees and rocks and in various positions. They appear on everyday objects, from boxes to incense burners, incense holders, lamps, mirror holders and the droppers scholars used when they wrote. A symbol of longevity and grace in Chinese mythology, the word deer is pronounced lu, a homonym for emoluments—favors granted to officials. They therefore represent wealth, nobility and success in imperial examinations (civil service exams for selecting candidates for the state bureaucracy in Imperial China). Deer were the faithful companions of Shu Lao, the god of longevity, and the goddess Magu. They were reputed to live long and to be the only creature able to find the mushroom of immortality, linghzhi. Although its spots are different, deer are sometimes confused or associated with stags, a Manchu hunting trophy whose antlers served to make prestigious furniture. (La Gazette Drouot, Claire Papon) For the colours found on this piece, in Chinese culture, red symbolizes good fortune and joy. Green, symbolizes the spring when everything is brimming over with vigor and vitality. The Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) continued the Qin Dynasty’s use of dark colours, but incorporated red. During the earlier years, or Western Han Dynasty, ordinary people wore red while court dress was black. Shoes were red in color. The clothing worn for sacrificial rites was black edged with red. In the later Eastern Han Dynasty, red symbolized the dynasty’s “fire Virtue” and became predominant. Court dress was red. Sacrificial rites called for a red-edged white layer under robes with red socks...

Modern Lake Wall Mirror by Noom Designers: Maryna Dague & Nathan Baraness Model shown in picture: Number 2 Brass finish "Lakes" is a nature-inspired collection of sculptural mirror...

Michel Pichard Silver moon wall-mounted sculpture Edition 8/50 France Diameter: 150 cm Width: 20 cm

Particules Elémentaires Tribu 85.22 Wall Sculpture by Léontine Furcy Unique piece. Materials: Rough chamotte white sandstone, black pencil decor oxide back. Dimensions: L 13 x H 1...

An exceptional set of 4 archaeological pieces and their 3 custom-made bases, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Antique, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, i.e. 2 large spears, 1 fibula and 1 sharp...

Sculpture Golfer Trophee with solid walnut base and with 50 tees in 3 finishes: Gold, palladium and ruthenium. With customizable personal small plate on...

Coat rack branch gold 24-karat made with steel structure gold plated in 24-karat. Must be wall mounted. Price: 7500,00€. Also available on request in: Steel in lacquered matte white ...

Modern lake wall mirror by Noom Designers: Maryna Dague & Nathan Baraness Model shown in picture: Number 4 Base black marble alanya "Lakes" is a nature-inspired collection o...

Columns sculpture mooring Venetian from Doge Pietro Grimani Palace. From 18th century, hand-sculpted piece. Mooring columns for Venetian gondolas with base taken in crystal resin l...

Set of 3 particules elémentaires wall sculptures by Léontine Furcy. Unique pieces. Materials: Rough chamotte white sandstone, and raw chamotte red oxide back. Dimensions: Red: L...

Pair of 1970s Anthony Redmile mounted horns with silver plated details and polished tiger eye Signed and stamped on the base. Good vintade overall condition

Set Of 6 Long Flat Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Between 8 and 30 cm approximately. Materials: Raw brass. Long flat jewelry in solid brass, handmade and de...