In two beautiful volumes In 8, full sheepskin spine with ribbed edges decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, titles and volume numbers in ochre and black morocco, marbled endpapers, red edges[...]
Rare and magnificent set of 25 Volumes in 8 of 1775 of the Partial Works of "Voltaire" in superb tortoiseshell calf binding, ribbed spine, gilt irons in the title boxes and volume numbers in ochre and[...]
Very rare and sumptuous Louis XV period coffee pot in solid silver. It is hallmarked with the marks of the city of Tournai for the year 1775 and the master goldsmith's mark of Laurent Detombe. The cha[...]
OPTICAL VIEW of VENICE ITALY 18th CENTURY ENGRAVING PRINT "OPTICAL VIEW OF VENICE ITALY 18th CENTURY ENGRAVING PRINT" Optical view representing a view of Venice 18th century 55 cm x 40 cm with frame ([...]
Trumeau mirror from the late 18th century depicting a bucolic scene animated by two young fishermen near a watercourse. Very interesting unusual scene full of charm animating this beautiful trumeau wi[...]
Pair of porcelain parrots, China, QING Dynasty, 18th century
White glazed plumage, coral beak and black promontory. Represented standing, head turned, on a partly openwork rocky base.
Heights: 29 [...]
Beautiful old painting from the 18th century, re-lined and changed frame. Previously made. Dimensions: 73 cm high / 60 cm wide. Delivery or shipping on request.
LETTERS FROM SOME PORTUGUESE AND GERMAN JEWS, TO M. DE VOLTAIRE;
With criticisms, &c. And a short Commentary taken from a larger one. Lisbon, And is in Paris, at Laurent Prault. M. DCC. LXIX.
By A[...]
Large and beautiful old portrait from the 18th century Re-lining and change of the frame dimensions 92 cm high / 72 cm wide delivery or shipping worldwide on request
Beautiful chest of drawers in veneer and marquetry of precious wood with three slightly curved drawers ; on the face significant bronze highlights including lock catches, falls and slippers, topped wi[...]
18th century solid oak display cabinet with support height. It opens with two doors and a false drawer in the lower part. Delivery throughout France. €120. Do not hesitate to contact me for more infor[...]
"THE PALACE OF SILENCE". Philosophical tale. Philippe Auguste de Ste FOIX, knight of Arcq. Published 1754. Good condition with wear and light rubbing. COAT OF ARMS with Crown and Lion. Original Editio[...]
rare pair of openwork porcelain dishes with flower decoration and gold highlights, blue mark on the reverse B, facing crowned, which can be attributed to the Brussels - Scharbeek or Germany factory, l[...]
Magnificent 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry is a masterpiece of textile art, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the famous Aubusson workshops. The scene depicts a captivating array of e[...]
Engraving after Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789): 2nd Levant view
engraved by Jean Jacques Aliamet in 1760.
Jacques Aliamet (30 November 1726, Abbeville - 29 May 1788, Paris) was a French engraver. His [...]
Rare pair of 17th century frames.
On a polychrome wood surround imitating tortoiseshell, gilded wood with military attributes. Italy or Spain.
At the back, traces of fixings for additional lateral a[...]
Fixed under glass, Christ on the cross. Framed in silvered wood and mirrors with close-bezels. Italy, 18th century. A cracked mirror plate, barely visible (see last photo)
Beautiful and large pair of candlesticks in blond oak carved with decoration of moldings, water leaves, daisies, fluting. The shaft is in baluster, the base is triangular finished with large feet. The[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1783. D’Anville cartographe.
Rousseurs claires dans les marges.
Coloris aquarelle.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 55 x 54 cm.
Format gravure : 46,5 x 38,5 cm.
Orig[...]
Secretary with flap representing a week's chest in veneer wood and marquetry decorated with threads and butterfly wings. It opens with four drawers and a flap. Grey Saint Anne marble top. 18th century[...]
Small walnut crossbow chest of drawers Louis XV period Rhone Valley model 3 drawers on the front Gilded bronze handles and entrances Old locks and keys Snail feet 18th century very good condition
Tulips Narcissus
Flowers engraving with watercolor, engraved by Legrand drawn by Provost.
34 x 27 cm 13.38 x 10.62 inches
Good condition.This work has been restored by a professional & accurate [...]
Free shipping for mainland France
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Pewter PITCHER in the shape of a baluster with a pedestal, a straight heeled goblet, a raised lid with a flat roof and a small terrace,[...]
Très décoratif miroir provençal en bois sculpté et doré d'époque Louis XV à décor de branchages, de feuilles de chêne et de glands. Ces ornements courent le long d'une baguette assez grasse ornée d'en[...]
Intriguing late 18th century engraving, after a drawing by Jean Michel Moreau (1741-1814) known as Moreau the Younger, and engraved by Antoine Cosme Géraud (1760-1840), representing, according to the [...]
Beautiful Neapolitan Santon or angel 18th century period. The head and bust as well as the legs are in polychrome terracotta. Beautiful patina on this Botticelli face. The eyes are in sulphide, the re[...]
An exceptional and very rare 2-door oak Liège wardrobe.
Regency period ; a work from Liège (Belgium) around 1730.
Height 225 cm
Width 170 cm
Depth 70 cm
A high-quality wardrobe that rarely[...]
From the first phase of mirror production in Murano, very few examples of three-dimensionally decorated mirrors remain. In the late 17th century, Murano began to produce precisely cut flat glass mirro[...]
STRONG SWORD OF THE 2ND COMPANY OF MUSKETEERS OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSE, model 1762 (1762-1775), Old Monarchy. 28791 Cast and silver-plated brass mount with openwork shell, crossguard with chape co[...]
Description:
Canvas painted on frame
This very particular and unique painting is inspired by Fontaine's fables, we will recognize several fables. As for the architectural follies for example, a uniq[...]
BAUMÉ - Elements of theoretical and practical pharmacy. Fifth edition, revised, corrected & expanded. Containing all the fundamental operations of this art; with their definition, & an explanation of [...]
Ancient Italian polychrome earthenware relic, bowl from the house of Mary with a red wax seal underneath. Beautiful testimony of the journey to Our Lady of Loreto, a renowned place of pilgrimage until[...]
Pair of silver-plated bronze candlesticks from the Regency period, France, early 18th century. The navels are engraved with alliance coats of arms. Height 24.3 cm Condition, good, they have been re-si[...]
Tric Trac games table in late 18th century varnished marquetry.
Removable marquetry top on one side and covered with recent green felt on the other side.
Marquetry fillets on all sides, belt and fee[...]
Jean-Baptiste SANTERRE
(Magny-en-Vexin, 1658- Paris, 1717)
The cabbage cutter
Oil on canvas
H. 86 cm; L. 70 cm
Jean-Baptiste Santerre began his apprenticeship in 1673, under the direction of th[...]
Old wooden panel stuccoed and painted with a religious scene. Old work in the taste of 15th century Italy. Pediment depicting a pieta scene. Lower part with coat of arms motifs. Has its wrought iron h[...]
Very small Louis XVI period mirror in carved and gilded wood. Presented in its found condition, tired gilding, some missing wood, patina to be reviewed, but a lot of charm for this authentic mirror. M[...]
Rare and historical testimony that this "In 4" booklet, well bound in half-morocco with reinforced corners, ribbed spine, gilded title and marbled guards, prestigious 19th century binding: "Minutes" o[...]
pair of mirrors with arms in silver and gilded bronze, the mirrors are carved in gilded and silvered wood to elegantly join the candle holder arms which are made of solid silver and gilded bronze with[...]
Katar with floral decoration - India, 18th century
Silver-damascened steel Length: 45 cm
This katar, a typical weapon of India, is distinguished by its rich silver-damascened floral decoration, [...]
"TREATY ON INTERNAL PEACE IN FOUR PARTS". Ambroise de Lombez, 1757 edition. Good condition with wear and tear on the binding, especially the upper crown (see photos)
Shipping by Colissimo with tracki[...]
"JOURNAL OF THE REIGN OF HENRI IV KING OF FRANCE AND NAVARRE". Written by Pierre de l'Etoile, 1736 edition. Good condition with wear and tear of the binding (see Photos)
Shipping by Colissimo with Tr[...]
Pair of carved wooden angels
A beautiful large pair of carved wooden angels
Rococo period, in their original rests of paint with a beautiful timeworn patina
Very well carved by its creator, very de[...]
Rare miniature painted on ivory in its original frame in carved mahogany from the end of the 18th century, very beginning of the 19th century, signature Alexandre f. bottom right Louis Alexandre born [...]
Peace Kiss of circular polylobed shape, made of cast bronze, in bas-relief and repoussé, silvered. In the center, a medallion represents a scene symbolizing the sufferings of Christ, with Christ on th[...]
Curiosity
Engraved by Noel Le Mire (1724-1800) after a painting by Reinier Brakenburg.
37.7 x 34 cm 14.84 x 13.38 inches etching
52 x 49.5 cm 20.47 x 19.48 inches with the mounting.
Engraving on [...]
Description:
Gilded silver.
Filigree is an ancient technique (about 6000 years old) consisting of reproducing a shape by a mesh of patterns in very fine wire.
This technique has rather been used fo[...]
FACIAL PROTECTION called Menpō or Mempo Signed MUNE HISA
Japan, Edo period, (1603-1868) 18th century
Wrought iron and lacquer
Natural iron Mempo or menpō, of the me no shita men type made in fo[...]
Carrara marble statue depicting Aphrodite (or Venus for the Romans) tying a sandal leaning against a trunk to which a dolphin is clinging. This sculpture, due to the characteristics of the manufacturi[...]
Exceptional oak wardrobe from the Metz region, very richly and finely carved from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century. The sides have 5 panels. Model unknown to me, in books and[...]
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