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Pretty key, for a feminine piece of furniture from a Parisian cabinetmaker, elegance and virtuosity….
Ring with two facing Cs centered with a p[...]
Monstrance - Reliquary in carved wood with neo-baroque decoration: rocailles and acanthus leaves. In the middle of the upper part: reliquary frame, round, carved wood with rocaille decoration, housing[...]
Frame - reliquary, gilded brass, oval shape with neo-baroque decoration, housing in the middle of a montage of fabric flowers (work of Sisters): "Ex ossibus" of the Holy Soteris, Virgin and Martyr, wh[...]
FÉLIBIEN DES AVAUX (André) - Description of the abbey of La Trappe. Paris, Chez Frédéric Léonard, 1671; in-12, 143 pp., full vellum binding of the time, smooth spine mute, marbled edges. Complete with[...]
En un volume in 12 , plein veau moucheté , dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés à la rosace dans les caissons titre maroquin rouge , gardes mabrées tranches rouges . Candidatus Artium . ubi de Rhétorica et [...]
A rare copy in glazed calf of Ovid's Metamorphoses in three volumes in 12, spine with raised bands decorated in the boxes with beautiful and fine gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in olive and ga[...]
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Large ROUND pewter DISH with a scalloped and molded edge.
Hallmark of Gabriel André MORANDO received as master in 1748:
1°- FIN / gr[...]
Présenté en élévation sur un magnifique bronze doré ajouré à piedouche de style baroque roccoco ,ce beau Bénitier régulier et bien blanc (a en croire une porcelaine ) ; sorti de la mer il fut un temp[...]
Copper coffee pot from the 18th century, assembled in wolf teeth, ideal for decorating a cabaret table or a castle kitchen. Tripod-shaped piece skillfully worked, riveted and fretted. At that time, co[...]
Dans sa belle reliure en veau glacé moucheté , dos à nerfs orné de beaux fers dorés dans les caissons ,titre maroquin grenat , tranches rosies , gardes marbrées de format in 8, A Bruxelles M. DCC. LI [...]
Beautiful set of three volumes of the Works of Machiavelli translated into French, presented in a beautiful glazed tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with beautiful gilded iron in the boxes, garnet m[...]
Magnificent copy of this large volume in 4 of medicine Halae, Impensis Orphanotrophei. M. DCC. XXIV (1724) from the youth of Louis XV this beautiful copy is the second edition, partly original (1724),[...]
"Histoire de l'Empire" , Contenant son Origine , ses Progrès , ses Révolutions , la forme de son Gouvernement ,sa Politique , ses Négociations , & les nouveaux Règlements , faits dans les Traités de W[...]
"Abridged explanation of Customs and Ceremonies observed among the Romans. To facilitate the understanding of the Ancient Authors. Work written in Latin by Mr. Nieupoort; and translated by Mr. Abbé **[...]
Very beautiful 18th century silver reliquary with St. Germaine decoration on the back. Very beautiful craftsmanship! Quite a rare model! In very good condition! In its original patina! Dimensions of 1[...]
Exceptional gold cross and fine pearls from the 18th century, very pretty assembly! Refined work and beautiful quality! Dimensions of 3.5 cm high by 2.5 cm wide for a total weight of 1.47 gr. Visually[...]
Beautiful monoxyle object from pear wood, combining backrest bracket and angular bracket, the first carved of artistic moldings and corbin beak, the second marked of fillets and center-punched flowers[...]
Charming little piano stool lacquered in water green with fir green highlights, very pretty carved decoration on the belt, it will be necessary to cover it because the velvet is very damaged Material:[...]
Old bust of the philosopher Voltaire. The character is represented wearing a wig. The bust rests on a patinated bronze base. Very beautiful quality of chiseling. 24.5cm high. Good condition
Holy water stoup in wood and gold leaf with rocaille motifs, cherubs, ears of corn and vine shoots. Central oval medallion with snake wrapping around the cross. 45x27 cm.
Very fine copy in its speckled calf binding, ribbed spine decorated with gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, red edges marbled guards, in 12mo format, printed in The Hague, at the Wido[...]
For the one on the left, stamped with C Borde, received master 1750, gauging stamp on the tip of the Falaise lid, height 24 cm, diameter 12 cm, the one on the right, rocaille decoration, stamp of Lecl[...]
Beautiful Louis XV period travel pistol. Metal lock signed OUVRE A NANTES. French flintlock hammer with swan neck. Perfect operation. Barrel with 3 sides at the thunder and round at half, decoration c[...]
Entertaining little compilation of poems, reminder of the pieces given the year of publication (and those not given ...), as well as a fashionable melody, published at the authors' expense (the price [...]
Bearing the prestigious "Ex-libris" of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Louis XV / Levoyer d'Argenson in one volume In 12, full sheepskin spine with ribbed bands decorated with gilded irons, red mor[...]
Louis XV, letter signed [hand secretary]*, one folio page, at Versailles on March 11, 1762. Addressed to the Count of Narbonne for François-Augustin de Genton (1745-1825), former officer, naturalist a[...]
*Repaired but very close series. Roman History from the founding of Rome to the Battle of Actium: That is to say, until the end of the Republic. By Mr. Rollin, former Rector of the University of Paris[...]
Works of Mr. L'Abbé de Saint-Réal. New edition, revised, corrected and increased by one volume. Enriched with intaglio figures and vignettes. In Amsterdam, at François l'Honoré, 1740, 5 volumes (missi[...]
Beautiful copy in 12, full tinted calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt iron in the compartments, ochre morocco title, gilt edges, two-tone title, in Amsterdam at Pierre Brunel M. DCC. XXXIV. (1734).[...]
Louis XV period sedan chair in carved and gilded wood, decorated with a very high quality floral decoration and bearing the family coat of arms. Sliding side window, inside the original fabric, with t[...]
Bel in 12 en veau blond moucheté glacé , pats à encadrement d'un triple filet doré , dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés dans les caissons , titre maroquin rouge , gardes marbrées , tranches rouges ; Ex-li[...]
Rare and beautiful mid-18th century gilded wood virgin on its beautiful black lacquered stepped pedestal base with its round molded gilded wood reliquary window dedicated to "Saveta Maria". This beaut[...]
Imposing Christ on the cross in a Louis XV style frame
Very beautiful quality of chiseling and composition, old gilding present, never cleaned.
Zinc sheet mounted on the back which is not original.
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Beautiful treatise on the youth of Louis XV, by Mr. Picard: "Treatise on Leveling", from the Royal Academy of Sciences, with a report of some Levelings made by order of the King. And an Abridged versi[...]
Christ on the cross Jansenism XVIIIth, ivory Christ framed and resting on a period embroidered fabric Golden frame with some missing parts Frame dimensions 17 x 25.5 cm Dimensions of the cross: 17 x 1[...]
Character of the nobility of Naples represented according to the tradition called the “Neapolitan Santon” in the 18th century; noble and bourgeois families had themselves represented in their finest a[...]
CUFF type microscope signed DOLLOND London C 1765 The square mahogany base supports the brass body of the microscope constructed from a conical pillar with two screws for adjustment and focusing with [...]
Very fine 4vo in speckled blond glazed calf, spine with ribs decorated with rich gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, marbled guards, red edges. This large volume contains in mint condi[...]
Beautiful 4vo from the Reign of Louis XV, a precious book of military technique; in Paris, at Charles-Antoine Jombert, Printer-Bookseller of the Royal Corps of Artillery & Engineering, rue Dauphine, a[...]
18th century period ornate steel snuffers with decoration simulating two leaves forming a heart. 18th century French work. Possibility of sending by specialized courier or colissimo
Carrier chair forming a display case for a watch port. In ochre-colored and polychrome painted sheet metal with a decoration of putti playing on a cloud, accompanied by doves. Opening with a glass doo[...]
Natural wood tobacco grater dated 1757 and inscribed Pierre Tremeaux. Decorated with a double-headed eagle, a crown, a rosette, fleurs-de-lys, a heart and gadroons. The grid is missing.
In 4 format, speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the boxes, dark green morocco title, marbled endpapers. Two-tone title. "Essays on Man" by Mr. Alexandre Pope, French translation in pr[...]
Old gouache dating from the middle of the 18th century. Very beautiful religious scene depicting the Virgin. Napoleon III period frame in gilded stucco. 23cm x 20cm. In good condition, wear to the fra[...]
The recognized benefits of the mineral waters of Contrexéville in Lorraine; this rare treatise on Thermalism and its benefits was published in Nancy, by Babin, Printer-Bookseller and can be found in P[...]
Old polychrome wooden statue dating from the second half of the 18th century. Gilded background enhanced with patterns. Holy character measuring 28cm in total height. Presented on its original base. I[...]
Deux volumes à l'état neuf en veau blond glacé moucheté , dos à nerfs ornés de fers dorés dans les caissons ,titres et tomaison maroquin ocre , gardes marbrées , tranches rosies . Les "Secrets concern[...]
Superb and large Christ on the cross in gilded wood from the 18th century. It rests on a tripod base in crow's feet carved with foliage and volutes and topped with a turning. The cross carrying the Ch[...]
In one volume in 4, in speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with irons in the cauissons, title in Havana morocco, marbled guards, two-tone title with a beautiful vignette, and for the second part a v[...]
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