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SILVER PLATE BRONZE PORTRAIT OF CHRIST
Superb 18th C silver plate bronze "osculatoire"* with the portrait of Christ. In good condition but the silver is a little worn in places (see photos) *the "osculatoire" allowed the kiss of peace during mass without direct physical contact.
19th C BRONZE BY LEQUESNE
19th C bronze of a dancing Faun signed Lequesne (Eugene Louis Lequesne 1815-1887, ref Benezit) Very good condition
ROMANTIC PERIOD OIL ON CANVAS
Oil on canvas in original stucco and giltwood frame, circa 1830. High quality but not signed. Some repairs to the canvas and a little damage to the frame, see photos
WATERCOLOUR BY DOIGNEAU
Late 19th-early 20th C watercolour of cows on a Breton beach signed lower right Ed. Doigneau (Edouard Doigneau 1865-1954). The watercolour is in good condition as is the more recent frame with glass. Reference Benezit
PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD CANDLESTICKS
Pair of First Empire period candlesticks in finely carved gilt bronze. Very good condition, slight wear and scratches - see photos
SILVER COFFEE POT
Early 19th C Empire period coffee pot in finely carved solid silver with spout in the shape of the head of a horse and ebony handle. Ist Title Cock hallmark, Recence de Paris mark, and silversmith mark CMG (Charles Marie Guidee born 1801) Good condition, hinge of the lid damaged, some small dents and scratches - see photos Weight 580 grams
PAIR OF 18th C OIL ON CANVAS BY LOUIS TOCQUE
Pair of oil on canvas of the parents-in-law of General Gabriel Lerivint (the Fleury Bedane) by Louis Tocque, painter to the King. 18th C carved giltwood frames (not identical). They are not signed but the back of the portrait of the lady is inscribed "Jeanne Anne Joubert Bonnaire Epouse de M. Fleury Bedane belle mère du général Lérivint" (Jeanne Anne Joubert Bonnaire wife of M. Fleury Bedane, mother-in-law of General Lerivint) and "peint par Louis Tocqué peintre du roi, membre de l'Académie de Peinture en 1731, né à Paris en 1696, mort au Louvre en 1772" (painted by Louis Tocque, painter to the king, memeber of the Accademy of Painting 1731, born in Paris in 1696, died in the Louvre in 1772). In good general condition, the frames are a little damaged, the two canvas have been remounted, some flakes and paint missing especially on the portrait of the gentleman, some wormholes on the chassis. See photos
GALLE VASE
Superb pate de verre vase signed Galle with acid etched decoration of branches and leaves. Art Nouveau period, late 19th-early 20th C. Very good condition - some very small chips on the edge of the neck and a few small scratches (see photos). Height : 25.2 cm; diameter of neck: 6.4 cm, at the largest : 8 cm
IVORY GROUP
19th C figure of a couple of beggars with a dog in Dieppe ivory. Very good condition - one of the feet has become unattached to the base. Height: 6 cm More ivory figures available on our site.
PAINTED MINIATURE
Superb 19th C painted miniature of a portrait of an old lady in traditional headwear, Dorothee d'Ozouville, wife of M Le Tresor de la Roque. Very good condition, not signed. The frame is a little damaged : crack on the upper corner, chips in the veneer on the bottom (we have a bit of veneer), interior of the glass slightly dirty, damp patches on the upper right edge of the miniature. With frame 14.5 x 19.5 cm Without frame 7.5 x 9.2 cm
MARQUETRY TEA TABLE SIGNED MAJORELLE
Superb two-tier tea table signed L. Majorelle (1859-1926), model "Au Gui l'An Neuf" in multiple veneers, decorated with branches of mistletoe and butterflies in marquetry. Gilt bronze handles. Art Nouveau period, late 19th-early 20th C. Fully restored and in good condition, just a little wear. Contact us with town and country for delivery.
IMPRESSIONIST OIL ON CANVAS
Superb 19th C Barbizon school oil on canvas in period giltwood and stucco frame. Not signed. Painting and frame in good condition just a very little wear and damage on the frame (see photos) Frame: 63,5 cm x 53 cm Canvas: 41 cm x 32,5 cm
PAIR OF MAISON BAGUES WALL LIGHTS
Exceptional and rare pair of Maison Bagues wall lighs, Vase model, decorated with branches and crystal flowers Art Deco period circa 1930 The lights are in good condition but they should be rewired. The gilt in the glass is a little worn. Some wear (see photos) Similar wall lights regularly come up for auction in Druot, Christie's or Sotheby's Height 68.5 cm Width between the branches 34.5 cm
SET OF WOODEN ANGELS
Exceptional and very rare figures of four angels in carved polychrome wood dating from the late 17th-eary 18th C. In good general condition, the painting is fragile and easily flakes (much painting missing on the four angels); only one wing still exists the others have been lost; the foot of one angel is missing; cracks, holes and wear (see photos). The largest angel : 43.5(h) x 17.5 x 15.5 cm The smallest angel: 37(h) x 16 x 15.5 cm Please contact us for delivery
GOLD POCKET WATCH
Exceptional 19th C double case pocket watch in 18 carat finely chequered gold, white enamel dial and Roman numbers. Signed "Charles Oudin Elève de Bréguet Palais Royal n°52, Horloger de l'Impératrice". There are some very small scratches due to wear and a small dent on the side (see photos) Diameter : 5 cm, dial 4.5 cm Weight approximately 74 grams
CHRYSELEPHANTINE FIGURE OF SAINT FRANCIS
Exceptional 18th C figure of St Francis of Assis, in finely carved wood with ivory face, hands and feet. The hands and the head can be removed. The back bears an inscription but it is difficult to read. The figure is in good condition, the thumb of the left hand is missing, there is a hole on the right sleave and some small cracks and wear on the face - see photos. Height : 22 cm Width : 9.5 cm
GILT BRONZE BUST
Superb 18th C gilt bronze bust of a philosopher, very probably Voltaire, on grey marble base. Unsigned Traces of a label on the marble, the gilt needs cleaning, base slightly warped. Height: 20.5 cm; diameter: 7.7 cm
18th C OIL ON PANEL OF SAINT MARGARET
Superb oil on panel of Saint Margaret and the dragon in carved giltwood frame. 18th C French school Painting and frame in good conditon, some small cracks and chips to the frame (small woodworm holes), the paint has flaked on the neck of the saint (see photos) Unsigned. Frame 44.5 x 53 cm Panel 33.5 x 42 cm
LOUIS XV PERIOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Superb little Louis XV chest of drawers in kingwood veneer with finely carved bronze decoration and original marble top Signed "J.Lapie* JME" and "Couet", 18th C. Fully restored and in very good condition. The locks and key are missisng, the back of the marble has been restored (invisible on the top) Marble : 97 cm x 54,5 cm Height : 80 cm
OVAL MIRROR
Superb large Louis XVI style oval mirror in carved giltwood and stucco frame. Original Napoleon III period bevel mirror Good general condition - some slight damage and fragility of the bow decoration, some wear on the mirror (see photos) With frame: 90 cm x 134 cm Mirror alone: 72,5 cm x 94,5 cm
Derniere mise a jour le vrijdag 18 mei 2012