This desk object, dating from the 19th century, demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, combining fine details and rich materials.
Ideal for completing a collection or enhancing a refined interior.
France 19th century
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
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
A delightful pair of candelabra in chased, gilded and patinated bronze, made in Paris in the 19th century in the Louis XVI style. Each candelabra depicts a standing faun, a mythological figure full of charm and elegance, holding two finely decorated light arms.
France 19th century
Umbrella dog, black forest work.
19th century
Switzerland
Important overmantel of gilded and carved woodwork, mercury glass.
18th century
Italy
Set in yellow gold composed of a barrette brooch decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon with 5 rose-cut garnets and a cross in yellow gold decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon rose-cut garnets.
Cross pendant in yellow gold with applied decoration of foliage and adorned in its claw setting with fine orange stones.
The cross called “Mistralian” was created at the end of the 19th century during the revival of Provençal pride inspired by “Félibrige”, the regional association of Frédéric Mistral. In openwork gold, it is set with rose-cut diamonds.
Provence, France
19th century
Large oil on canvas “Saint Michael the Archangel slaying the demon” according to Guido Reni. This religious painting depicts the famous episode of the Apocalypse according to Saint John where the archangel Saint Michael defeats the demon.
Early 19th century
Italy
Painting on alabaster depicting Saint John the Baptist pointing with one hand towards a lamb and holding in another hand the pastoral staff in the shape of a cross with an inscription ‘Ecce agnus Dei’ – ‘Behold the Lamb of God’, wooden frame polychrome sculpted.
19th century
France