Austrian cold-painted horse head inkwell, circa 1900

A superb Austrian inkwell depicting a finely sculpted horse head enhanced with cold-painting, a technique popular in the late 19th century. This rare model, made around 1900, illustrates the virtuosity of Viennese artisans, who were able to realistically capture the expression and movement of animals. The inkwell cleverly conceals its practical utility behind a sculptural work of art.

19th century

Pair of candelabra in chased, patinated and gilded bronze, late 19th century

Elegant pair of candelabra in chased bronze combining patina and gilding, dating from the end of the 19th century. Each candelabra is magnificently decorated with a Bacchus, god of celebration and wine, depicted standing, holding a trumpet and a cornucopia from which escape arms of light ending in finely crafted sockets.

France 19th century

Marotte, 19th century

Polychrome painted papier-mâché marotte presenting a female figure with black hair and a scalloped bodice, wearing a lace bonnet with a fly-patterned brooch.

19th century

France

17th century filigree silver pendant

Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.

Double-sided miniature, 17th century

Miniature pendant- double-sided painted fixed under glass representing the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, yellow gold frame decorated with spiral patterns in enamelled polychromy.

Spain

17th century

Jewelry box, 19th century

Mastery chest transformed in a  jewelry box in gilded polychrome wood opening on 5 velvet lined drawers inside, locks and handles in gilded metal.

19th century

France