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Item Ships From: South of France
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant and sumptuous, this 19th-century pair of candelabras perfectly embodies the refinement of French decorative arts. Crafted in finely chased gilt bronze, these seven-light cand...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

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Bronze

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...
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16th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Edition Picasso, Oiseau à la huppe, cendrier rond tourné, 1952.
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau à la huppe 1952 Cendrier rond tourné D. 14,5 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à la paraffine oxydée, émail blanc, Noir, Tiré à 500 ex...
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1950s French Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wrought-Iron Candle Holder - France, 19th Century (3 Available)
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Three wide-armed and elegant wrought-iron candleholders. Tripod base, scrolling outwards. Of quite large size. Can be purchased separately.
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

20th Century Green and Orange Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass from Venice
Located in NICE, FR
This beautiful animal sculpture, depicting a galloping horse crafted from Murano glass in vibrant green and yellow hues, was made in the late 20th century. It bears the artist's sign...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern South of France - Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in NICE, FR
This sculpture of greyhound from the late 19th century is crafted in bronze and displays fine detailing of the dog’s muscular structure. The dog is standing on a base that mimics a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
By Maison Lancel
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...
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1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the Bourbon Restoration Period
Located in NICE, FR
This unique pair of 19th-century candlesticks in gilt bronze from the Bourbon Restoration period in France (1814 – 1830) features fancy palmette decorations and fluted stems. They ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French stoneware candle holders, signed 1965
By Keraluc
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Pair of large and charming French candle holders, hand-painted and created by artist André Horellou (1943-2011) for Keraluc. These signed pieces are in perfect condition and showcase...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Lampe femme, Pablo Picasso Madoura, edition Madoura, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Lampe femme 1955 Vase tourné H.27 cm, Larg.18 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, Intérieur couverte Bleu, noir, grège Tiré à 100 exemplaires R.764.Va
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1950s French Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
These gorgeous candlesticks are made of gilded bronze in the style of Napoleon III. Their stems are in the shape of figurines of a man and a woman in classical attires. They boast ex...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Decorative Fish Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative fish sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natur...
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2010s Moroccan Folk Art South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Art Deco Pair of Planters France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty pair of rotund Art Deco planters made out of cast iron (or possible cast aluminium but fairly heavy). Nice washed-out light grey patina.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pablo Picasso, Quatre danseurs, 1956. 22 février, Plaque murale, Madoura.
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Quatre danseurs 1956. 22 février Plaque murale convexe D. 25 cm E.O terre de faience blanche, gravure soulignée de paraffine oxydée, bain de couverte Ivoire, brun, vert...
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1950s French Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional French Gorilla Sculpture Diorama, mid-19th century
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Rare French Realistic Gorilla Diorama Sculpture dating from the second half of the 19th century, the period of the first depictions of this ape in Europe, shortly after its scientifi...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall five branch, wrought iron candelabra with tripod base. Floral and foliate motif. Twisted iron centre rod. Beautifully made. Very elegant.
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

French Modernist Sculpture, 1940
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Modernist Terracotta Terracotta sculpture, signed. Signature to be determined. Unique piece in perfect condition. France, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Lovely Green Accolay ceramic vase
By Accolay Pottery
Located in NICE, FR
Lovely Green and Yellow glazed ceramic vase from Accolay Pottery. Firmed under the base. Very good condition. Accolay ceramics, produced in the Burgundy region of France, gained pro...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Oblong body, flat discoidal base, rimmed lip and edge, Egypt, Late Period.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Oblong body, flat discoidal base. Rimmed lip and edge. Alabaster. H. 27 cm, Diam. 13,5 cm Egypt, Late Period, 664-332 BC. AD A Late Period alabaster jar. 664-332 BC
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Wrought-Iron Candelabras, France, circa 1940s
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of wrought iron three-arm Giacometti style candelabras raised on scrolled tripod feet with keyhole design on the stem.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco "M. & Mme." Chiselled Iron Candlesticks, France circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful and very unusual pair of iron candle holders with a gunmetal finish, and decorated with inlays of red copper and yellow brass, in flowing, leaf like motifs. The stems are d...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco South of France - Decorative Objects

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower", Painted iron, circa 1980, France. Measures: Height 98 cm, depth 23 cm, width 23 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying de...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Ceramic pitcher with geometrical polychrom pattern, Roger Capron, Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron. Glazed ceramic with geometrical decoration in shades of red, yellow, blue and black. This pattern is referred to as " Pavés " (pavers) This shape ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Medieval Style Wrought Iron Candelabras - Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ornate pair of wrought-iron candle holders. Lovely scrolling and patterned iron work.
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19th Century Italian Medieval Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Vintage Bronze Sculpture signed Longuet
Located in CANNES, FR
Very imposant bronze sculpture depicting 2 women figures holding hands, probably dancing. They are depicted in the ancient style, such as venus. These figures are standing on a bronz...
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Late 20th Century European South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"Diabolo" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Black and white glazed ceramic By Roger Capron, Vallauris 1955’s Dimension : Height : 21 cm (8.7 inches) Diameter : 13 cm (5.11 inches).  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Cut Crystal Bowl on a Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Putti Motifs
Located in NICE, FR
We present this cut crystal bowl, elegantly poised on a gilt bronze pedestal adorned with a charming, seated putto, serving as a stem and holding the bowl on top his head. The base f...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Polychrome Pedestal Columns - Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare pair of beautiful antique carved and painted decorative pedestals/columns. Painted in marble trompe l'oeil. Stencilled frieze on base. Lovely antique ochre...
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19th Century Italian Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Albert Chubac, Cinetic Sculpture, "Cage", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, cinetic sculpture, "Cage", Painted iron, circa 1980, France. Measures: Height 37 cm, depth 11 cm, width 11 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After stud...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Superb Hammered Copper Vessel - France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
This unique piece is lovely in every respect: the finish of the hammered copper, the wonderful flared shape, the vibrant verdigris interior... An unusual and striking piece. Very ...
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Early 20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Elegant Pair of "Anatomi" Aluminium candlesticks by Anna Everlund
By Anna Everlund
Located in NICE, FR
This is a pair of Anatomi sculptural candlesticks by Anna Everlund, crafted in aluminum cast. With fluid, organic lines, they mimic natural shapes, stand...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

White Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Vase by Roger Capron White glazed ceramic with black decoration. Signed : Capron Vallauris B.A Vallauris 1960’s France, 1960’s Dimension ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candle Holders
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of tall hand-wrought candelabras. One was painted a long time ago (now a nice faded patina), the other was never painted. The difference is vi...
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Large Earthenware Vase with Fish Decor, France, circa 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Vase of large proportions, decorated with a pair of colourful fish on a black background, on either side of the handles. The movement of the handles is continued almost down to the b...
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Mid-20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candelabras
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of three very wide candelabras, with three arms each, made of beautiful hand-wrought iron, with an appealing, pitted texture, raised on scrolled tr...
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Glazed ceramic vase with polychrome decoration, Roger Capron.Vallauris.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic vase ( or bottle ) by Roger Capron.` Conical shape with wide collar White glazed ceramic with polychrome decoration signed " Capron Vallauris N3 " Roger Capron Vallauris l...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Curious Pair of Adjustable Frames, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very rare and unusual pair of giltwood picture frames that are adjustable in width and height, decorated with large acanthus leaves in each corner. One small and one large. Dimens...
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Shell Sculpture from Venice, Italy.
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in NICE, FR
Solid mixed coloured Murano glass shell. Swirls of blue mixed in with green, yellow, red and dashes of amber and black and clear finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Very Large Carved Frame, Italy, circa 1800s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and sumptuous carved wood frame, decorated with acanthus leaves, fruit and leaves (olive or laurel?). The original, polychrome pain gold and green has worn off in places.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Laurent Martin Lo, Bamboo "Kinetic" Sculpture, France, circa 2000
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Laurent Martin Lo, Bamboo "Kinetic" sculpture, bamboo in balance, lightness and flexibility, Bamboo, rope and counterweight, France, circa 2000. M...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Polychromed Iron Candleholders, France, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Gorgeous and heavy pair of handcrafted iron candleholders, with a decor of vines, leaves and flowers in faded green, pink, yellow and cream colors. Each piece holds five candles.
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Early 20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iron Candelabras with Phoenix Decor, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of solid, wrought iron candleholders, with three arms each, decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves, raised on a twisted iron stem. The three-sided bases rest on claw feet and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Bull Horn Fish Sculptures, France, circa 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and unusual pair of fish sculptures hand-fashioned out of a large pair of bull horns. Very decorative. Could also be made into lamps.
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Mid-20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn

Large Pair of Mid-Century Pivoting Cast Iron Candleholders
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Graceful and ingenious pair of cast iron candleholders. Each candleholder has four extending arms, which can each be pivoted 360°. Very well mad...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Helicoidal Iron Candelabras, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of heavy, textured iron candle holders raised on a helicoid tripod base. Each candelabra holds four candles.
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Mid-20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Empire Candelabras, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of bronze Empire style candelabras with fine details, raised on paw feet. Beautifully oxidized Verdigris patina.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras, early 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
An exceptional pair of Empire period candelabra, dating from the early 19th century, circa 1810. This highly refined pair is emblematic of the height of the Empire style, embodying t...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Elaborately Carved Chinese Style Frame, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual and beautifully-carved wood frame. The carvings are in relief, so that the frame is quite deep. Original, ochre-yellow color. The piece has acquired a nice patina.
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Very nice ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard, Vallauris France circa 1940
By Jean Besnard
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic vase, in the style of Jean Besnard, showcases an elegant hourglass silhouette with a textured, hand-incised surface. The deep matte black glaze is punctuated by a rhythmic pattern of small, elongated indentations revealing the natural clay beneath, creating a striking contrast. The flared rim, subtly glazed with a glossy finish, enhances its sculptural presence. The design is evocative of Besnard’s innovative approach, where texture and form harmonize to produce tactile, visually engaging pieces. This vase embodies the essence of French Art Deco ceramics...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Napoleon III Oak and Velvet Mirror, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and gorgeous frame, with hand-carved thistles motifs applied to a deep teal blue velvet background. The wood is oak. New mirror.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Velvet

Large Burnished Gold Painted Candelabra, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall, freestanding menorah-style candelabra. The lower section is carved from wood and the top is tin. Antique, burnished gold paint color.
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19th Century French Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Large Laurel Wreath Carved Frame, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautiful large frame with a carved laurel leaf wreath motif, painted light green, with gold-colored crossed ribbons.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Pair of Brass Candlesticks, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of brass candlesticks of elegant design, raised on tripod bases.
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Early 20th Century French South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carrara marble statue of Cupid, 19th century, after Étienne Maurice Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in NICE, FR
White marble sculpture of Cupid based on a work by Étienne Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), the original of which is in the Louvre Museum in Paris. It is presented on a gilded wooden base with a pearl stripe. Very fine craftsmanship and high quality for this 19th-century white veined Carrara marble statue of Cupid. Height with base: 59 cm. Weight: 30 kg. The original work, also known as “L'Amour menaçant...
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1860s French Classical Roman Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Bronze and Gilt Candelabra, France, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This pair of 19th-century French candelabra is made from dark patinated bronze and bright gilt bronze (ormolu). Each piece features a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a chimer...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Restoration-period bronze clock with brown and gilded patina depicting a horse playing with a small dog. Beautiful mercury gilding, the alternating patinas give a nice balance to th...
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19th Century French Empire Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Glazed polychrom ceramic vase by Roland Brice, Biot , 1960's
By Roland Brice
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large ceramic vase by Roland Brice . Elaborate organic shape, glazed in white, black yellow and red . circa 1960. Signed: C.Brice. Biot. AM. Roland Brice (1911 - 1989) , Biot, Sout...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Polylobed Chantilly Porcelain Vases Mounted Gilt Bronze, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Polylobed Chantilly Porcelain Vases Mounted on Gilt Bronze Bases, Made by Maison Samson in Paris, Late 19th Century This elegant pair of polylobed vases in Chantilly porcela...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Smoker's set signed FRED, Force 10 collection, silver gilt metal & stee, 1960
Located in NICE, FR
Smoker's set signed FRED from the Force 10 collection, consisting of a lighter, ashtray and cigar box in silver-gilt metal with the brand's typical stylized rope-style braided steel ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Unique Elephant Statue in Bronze with Coral, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A work of art as much as a one-of-a-kind curiosity object, this extraordinary creation is made up of unusual, unique, antique and rare elements, proje...
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20th Century European South of France - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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