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Grand 17th century Oudenaarde tapestry is a work of art that only the masters of Flanders could produce. Works from the region were in demand the w...

A rare and exceptional Baroque period hand carved walnut sideboard (buffet - credenza) with beautifully aged patina. circa 1700 Hand-crafted in Italy, likely Florence or Bologna, in the early 18th century, possibly 17th century, featuring handsome rich antique walnut...

The embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas. In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute. Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...

An outstanding pair of 17th century musician statues from the Siena region of Italy. These grand scale figures are masterly crafted in wood with their...

Olin Travis (1888-1975) Dallas, Tx. Image Size: 7.5 x 11.5 Frame Size: 15.5 x 19.5 Medium: Oil on Board "To a Good Friend A small token of appreciation" Biography Olin Travis (1888-1975) Travis, Olin Herman. 1888-1975. Dallas. Landscape, portrait, and Figure painter, graphic artist, muralist, teacher, writer.     Born and reared in Dallas, Travis attended public schools there.  in his youth he received instruction from R. Jerome Hill...

19th Century Napoleon III Period mahogany wall bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahoga...

18th Century French carnation plate , Manufacture of Sceaux. Border déchiqueté. Sceaux ceramics are presented at The Getty Museum and The MET. The ceramic manufactory at Sceaux, outs...

Square French fluted giltwood mirror circa 1790-1819.

A grand reclaimed limestone cognac cider press from 18th-century France, bursting with old-world charm. Its large form features a carved channel along the rim, where water once flowe...

An antique Swedish Gustavian period slagbord table showcasing a timeless and practical design. Featuring two drop leaves, the table's top has been scrubbed to reveal its natural hone...

A wonderful 18th century Meat Drying Rack from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in iron. Serves beautifully to display copper pots and pans.

This French Art Deco cameo glass vase was created by Charles Schneider (1881–1958) for his Le Verre Francais line. The vase in the “Cardamines” cutting was produced from 1924-1927. A...

This is a wonderfully designed piece of furniture. It's made of mahogany and has bronze and brass accents. It has lion faces eagles and brass inlay banding. The legs are banded in br...

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak was designed to store all the foldable clothes for the master or mistress of the home! Hand-crafted ...

A fine and unusual Chinese Tang Sancai glazed model of a horse and rider, Tang Dynasty (618 to 906 CE), early 8th century, China. This fantastic sculpture portrays a male figures se...

Use this colorful antique bidet as a jardiniere or planter! Crafted in France circa 1780, the bathroom decor stands on a study walnut base with two hand...

18th Century Tuscan Painted Credenza From Italy. This lovely 18th century Italian Baroque credenza or sideboard has two cabinet doors below and two drawer...

Antique French Wine Grape Press Oak Pedestal or Plant Stand~~48" Tall~~~c. 1920s ~~TALL French HIGHLY CARVED pedestal or plant stand with grape clusters and vine carvings~~ Versat...

French Directoire Style Bench. This lovely French Directoire bench or stool painted a gray/green color with dark blue accents with swan handle ...

A wonderful collection of antique tattered French books discovered in France, representing The Encyclopédie méthodique par ordre des matières ("Methodical Encyclopedia by Order of Su...

A very handsome 18th century oval shaped drop-leaf table from the Provence region of France. Wonderfully constructed with lovely turned legs and two drawers. The top surface is const...

An exceptional 17th century Coffre Forte - Strong Box from the Lombardy area of Italy. Expertly crafted from iron with side handles, iron strapping and nail head detailing. Serves wo...

18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.

An extraordinary Louis XV period (1715-1774) French ormolu mounted tulipwood and kingwood marquetry bombé sauteuse commode by master Parisian ébéniste André-Antoine Lardin. circa late 1740s In our 40+ years we have not came across a chest of drawers that captures our attention like this one! Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe-form solid wood case fitted with two drawers, adorned with finely chased, chiseled and gilded bronze doré mounts, including rare and most distinctive sculptural fiolated scroll Rocaille handles, flanking ornate keyhole escutcheons with original key included. In absolutely stunning rare and exotic precious tulipwood and kingwood veneer work with striking warm rich highly figured grain patterns, elegant floral marquetry inlays and fascinating early sunburst panels. Topped with the original serpentine shaped Brèche de Médous marble-top with stepped molded edge. The Breccia de Médous is extracted in the towns of Médous and Asté, near Bagnères-de-Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This dramatic breccia is composed of angular elements of contrasting colors ranging from black to yellow to gray creating a bold but subdued visual display. Signed, retaining the original LARDIN blind stamp to top proper-right rear post underneath marble. André-Antoine Lardin (1724-1790) is a celebrated Master Cabinetmaker, earning maître in 1750, and particularly respected for his extraordinary woodworking veneer - marquetry work. - PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From the important collection of Loyd-Paxton, Dallas, Texas. Property from the magnificent Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris Graham Sr., El Paso, Texas, but also with homes in Dallas, Texas and Pebble Beach, California. Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 Furniture & Decorative Art Featuring The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II Signature Auction Catalog #8167 Loyd Paxton Gallery, Dallas, Texas. With one of the finest collections in the world and prominent customers to match, including Sir Elton John, Truman Capote, Saudi Prince Faisal, and the Sultan of Brunei. Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Betty Jo Graham might not hold celebrity status but her remarkable life and many contributions to American history and the arts community of El Paso, Texas, make her deserving of the limelight nonetheless. Affectionately known to her friends as BJ, led a remarkable life that intertwined a deep passion for music with significant contributions to her community and country. BJ embarked on her vocal journey at the age of 12, studying under the esteemed Mini Ferguson Owens at the University of Wichita. Her pursuit of musical excellence continued in the same institution, where she later attended college. BJ's life was not solely dedicated to music; she also played a vital role in American history. During the tumultuous times of World War II, she contributed her skills to the Cessna AT-17 training program, a crucial effort in preparing pilots for combat. She worked as an electrical wiring diagram analyst for Boeing Engineering Development on the iconic Enola Gay project in 1956. BJ's heart always remained with music. She continued to refine her vocal skills with notable figures such as Maude Douglas Tweedy in New York City and John Charles Thomas in Apple Valley, California. Her love story with Robert Morris Graham Sr., whom she married in 1975, was filled with shared adventures and travels across the globe, living in places from Dallas, Texas, to Pebble Beach, California, and El Paso, Texas. As a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica, she played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community. Her support extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, Holocaust Museum, Museum of Art, and many more, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of art and culture. Betty Jo Graham's journey through life reflects a profound dedication to her passions, community, and the arts. Her legacy, marked by her music, history, and philanthropy contributions, inspires and impacts many, ensuring that her melodious spirit will be remembered and cherished for future generations. After traveling the globe and living in cities across the country, Graham and her husband, Robert Morris Graham Sr., eventually settled in El Paso, where she served as a trustee of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a board member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica. Though Graham had a lifelong passion for music and played a pivotal role in nurturing the musical landscape of her community, her philanthropy extended to various causes, including the El Paso Opera, El Paso Holocaust Museum and El Paso Museum of Art, showcasing her belief in the power of art and culture. A patron of the arts, Graham was also a collector of fine jewelry, with a particular fondness for eye-catching, statement-making rings, necklaces, earrings and more, and Heritage was honored to present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Betty Jo “B.J.” Graham as part of its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Inscription to placard on reverse: FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOYD-PAXTON DALLAS, TEXAS Signatures: Original blind stamped LARDIN to top of rear post. Bronzes not removed to inspect for foundry marks. - DIMENSIONS: (approx) 33" High, 42" Wide, 20.75" Deep - CONDITION REPORT: Overall a superb example, especially considering its nearly 300 years old. Beautifully aged warm patina, antique wood glow and lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Evidence of restorations, likely by Loyd-Paxton, including high-quality bespoke upholstered drawer lining. Typical wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure, including minor nicks to edge, age splits scattered throughout body, expected antique character and charm. Marble top is in great shape. Accompanied by two working keys. Overall outstanding presence, delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! - INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This elegant commode typifies the fashion for furniture mounted with exotic and rare woods, exquisite marquetry-work, and decadent Rococo bronzes. Andre Antoine Lardin, also known as N.B. Lardin was born in 1724 and died on 10 August 1790. He held his master's title from 1 July 1750 and was particularly respected for the exceptional quality of his veneering / marquetry. A well known and regarded maître ébéniste, Lardin’s career is somewhat thinly documented, most likely due to the upheaval and record destruction during the Revolution, notably when the guilds in Paris and elsewhere were abolished in 1791. Lardin worked for various marchand-mercier (furniture dealers) and probably also for a private clientele. He ran his workshop first in the Rue de Charenton and from 1770 in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. His two sons, André Antoine II and Louis François, worked with him for some time and the second-named became his successor in the Rue Saint-Nicolas. Lardin is known to have worked for the marchands André-François Carré, this superb commode having almost most certainly been commissioned through the intervention of one of these fashionable dealers. The marchand-mercier André-François Carré, is recorded rue Froidmanteau, "Magasin de glaces, porcelaine ébénisterie et curiosités pour les cabinets d'histoire naturelle." Carré also worked with two vernisseurs (vernis Martin): Porchon and Prévost. All of Lardin's furniture is classic in form and decor, well crafted and mostly veneered in rosewoods or violet wood. Lardin worked in the taste of the time with geometric patterns, cartouche fields and simulated fluting. Furniture with elaborate inlays such as birds, trophies, urns, landscapes, or flowers and sunburts such as this stunning example appear more rarely. The stamp JME stands for Jures Menuisiers Ebeniste and notes the guild affiliation of the master. The Corporation des Menuisiers-Ébénistes was a French craft guild which was concerned with the profession of woodworking. Some JME stamps are worn down from the marble slab over the years and no longer apparent, but in this case lacking the JME stamp is likely indicative of work made prior to reaching maître ébéniste (master cabinetmaker), denoting an early and exceedingly scarce example. Eighteenth century French furniture...

78236 Late 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 04'01 x 06'00. Bathed in the soft glow of Rococo refinement, this handwoven antique French Aubusson tapestry from th...

An Italian Florentine Renaissance Carved Burl Walnut Fall-Front Writing Cabinet, Circa 1560, 16th century From the Davanzatti Palace Museum in Florence Height: 59 inches x 36 inches ...

A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The an...

This 18th-century French Limestone Birdbath is a luxurious addition to any outdoor space. Its hand-carved circular design and pillar base make it a ...

This handsome baroque style oak library table with one drawer has heavily turned legs and is over 7' long. Distress from generations of use is seen throughout this table including ol...

Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery vessels in China, belonging to the period of...

Beautiful pair of 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized vitrine or bookcase cabinets.

18th Century Italian Painted Wardrobe from Convent. Two-part wardrobe, with late 19th century restoration and addition of large deep open-face drawers.

Large Majolica basket with iris flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1780.

Blue & White Spode Italian dinner plate Copeland circa 1920. 4 plates available.

Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...

This French Limestone Trough, dating back to the 17th century, showcases a generous size and enduring elegance. Constructed from sturdy limestone, it makes for a suitable enhancement...

A wonderful and primitive 18th century Garde Manger - Food Storage Bin. Soundly constructed from beautiful chestnut with a lifting top. A terrific storage piece.

We present a beautiful wool & silk tan background, large scale, Medallion Design Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug #9902456. Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are classics in the world...

Painted 18th century Louis XV buffet with original hardware. Note that the right side has a panel but the left side doesn't. Yet the piece is in proportion because the skirted facade is perfectly symmetrical. Beautiful 18th century hinges...

A very charming 18th century primitive Console Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from pine with an "X" stretchers - clean minimalist lines. A terrific sofa ...

French Quimper oval platter decorated with a Breton farmer on the center surrounded by a floral pattern signed HR (Henriot Quimper), circa 1920.

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

These Italian Verona Marble Planters are from the 18th century and expertly crafted from the highest quality Italian Verona marble.

A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...

This large and elegant antique tapestry was crafted in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. The colorful wall piece features a country garden scene with goats, architectural elements and a ...

PRESENTING a LOVELY Pair of 18C Country French Cherrywood Open Shelved Side Tables. Both from circa 1790 and made of cherrywood, these beautifully proportioned side tables are not f...

An important Khmer bronze Buddhist triad group featuring an image of the Buddha sheltered by a naga, and flanked by the bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita, Angkor Period, Style of the Bayon, late 12th-early 13th century, Cambodia. This triad represents one of the most important images in Khmer art...

A scarce nearly 300 year old antique Parisian travel trunk / storage chest by La Forest. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the remarkable King Louis XV period (1715-1774), fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a solid wood frame with patinated metal mounts wrapped in animal hide binding to top and front, dual rolled iron carry handles at sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, having a hinged dome top, open to original plaid flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725 The label reads: Aux Armes De France Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock...

Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...

An outstanding pair of 17th century doors in their surround from the Catalan region of Spain. Handsomely constructed from Meleze wood. Beautiful to build into any interior or exterio...

17th century joined oak triple panel top coffer with hinged triple panel top. Hand-carved decoration adorns front rail and front. Suitable to function as a table or seat, as well as ...

A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibly very early 19th century. Large two-piece solid wood construction, having a stepped molded cornice, over rectangular case fitted with two upper and two lower cupboard doors, opening to spacious shelved interior, three middle drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, affixed with the original pulls, decorated with hand carved foliate motifs and raised paneling, rising on bun feet. A wonderful example, sure to add authentic antique character, rich historical depth, elegant rustic warmth, and old world European charm to any space! Dimensions (approx): 77.5" Tall, 57.5" Wide, 20.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal large size and substantial proportions for a variety of different uses, with outstanding patina throughout, and offering abundant storage options, this magnificent example would make for a wonderful country farmhouse kitchen cupboard, Mediterranean Revival sideboard buffet, Southwestern Santa Fe ranch armoire, primitive China cabinet...

A lovely pair of framed antique 18th Century Dutch Delft faience tile murals or plaques including 8 floral tiles, circa 1750. Each tile is hand molded and hand painted with a floral ...

Known as an homme debout Malouin, this gorgeous cabinet from Saint-Malo, France, has luxurious and deep carvings paired with brass fittings. Hand-carved in oak, circa 1700, the turne...

A magnificent antique fall-front box with scarce Medieval period bronze lockplate and hasp attributed to Jacopo and Lodovico del Duca. Featuring an important Lockplate and Hasp designed circa 1570, exact date of manufacture unknown, attributed to the late 16th century Roman foundry of Jacopo 1520-1604) and Ludovico (1551-1601) del Duca, with no apparent signatures or hallmarks which is typical of the era, but we did not remove it and inspect the back. Boxes such as this hand various uses but were frequently used by merchants as a writing box - slope during travel and trade, as a small coffer - strong box for storing important documents, money and valuables, as well as a jewelry casket. This hand-crafted European drop-front box dates to the late 19th century, signed L'PUPLET, adorned with a significantly older Italian fine quality cast bronze lockplate with intricate Renaissance era reliefs, including figures, coat-of-arms, and elongated hasp, mounted on a chest of drawers form solid wooden case, wrapped in exotic Japanesque embossed and gilded metallic paper, having a locking fall-front panel with original key included, opening to reveal three interior drawers, all lined in red velvet. circa 1875 The visually striking textured wallpaper covering the box's exterior displays bamboo, birds, and flowers in the oriental Japanesque taste popular in Europe in the 1860s and 1870s following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858 and the ensuing Japonisme craze. To the interior of the fall front panel is a gilt circular stamp with the somewhat obscured name of the workshop or store (likely) "L'PUPLET" and the city "Burxelles" which is in Brussels, indicating the box was likely made or retailed there. Marks to box: L'PUPLET, BRUXELLES Inscription: 13, 14, 15 (Interior drawers inscribed on the verso of their backboards in script from top to bottom, respectively) Provenance / Acquisition: The origin of the elaborate lockplate with hasp on the front of the piece is more intriguing. At least 76 lockplates of this design have been recorded in major museums, private collections, and in the antiques trade across the Western World. For example, lockplates of this pattern are in the collections of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the State Museum of Prussian Cultural Heritage in Berlin, the Museum Cicico in Bologna, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museo di Palazzo Venezia in Rome, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.[1] Specialists in Renaissance bronzes, especially Charles Avery...

This French Limestone Wall Fountain from the 17th century is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. The antique fountain is made out of lime...

Original oil on canvas painting of St. Anthony of Padua and the Christ child, just under 3' tall. Unframed, no signature/unknown artist. Canvas has heavy craquelure, old cracks/crea...